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Susan Barclay-Nichols I didn’t, so this series on men is just a coincidence! It was lovely to see all the dads come out to make chocolate with their kids on Saturday in Yarrow (which was also National Child Day), and I’m so happy to see so many men turning to DIY bath & body products, as evidenced...
Dave has been sending me great ideas for men’s products, and here’s one he suggests! MEN’S PRE-SHAVE FORMULA FROM DOW CORNING75.6% grapeseed oil2% jojoba oil15% capric/caprylic triglycerides or fractionated coconut oil4% C12-15 alkyl benzoate1% cyclomethicone1% fragrance0.1% grapefruit essential oil1.3% clove bud essential oil You don’t need to heat this or use preservatives as it’s an...
I might live in Canada, but snow in the south-western portion of B.C. is pretty uncommon. Okay, not as rare as snow in California, for instance, but we don’t get a lot of it – maybe a few weeks a year, and it generally turns to slush when the rain starts again. Apparently we’re in...
Yolanda let me know about this great blog, The Natural Haven, for women with African hair types. She has a lovely writing style, and she bases her posts on scientific research. She does a great deal of work to dispel myths and educate on styling products and techniques! If you have this hair type or...
Esters are a quick and easy way to reduce the feeling of greasiness in our lotions. Most of them spread very well – better than oils – and will feel lighter on our skin. So let’s take a look at which ones we can use in an after shave moisturizer for men! There are three...