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I’m getting a lot of people lately wanting to make products for the first time from a recipe they’ve created. They’re writing to me to help them write it, figure out ratios, and so on. If you’re new to making bath & body products, please choose a recipe from a reputable site and try that...
Since I’m going to be writing a few posts on mineral make-up, I thought it was time to give it its own section on the blog! You can find all the posts on mineral make-up in a section I called…wait for it…mineral make-up! (I know! I’m so creative!) In this section you’ll find recipes for...
We had our biggest craft group ever yesterday! 41 kids came to learn how to make mineral make-up, including eye shadows, lip balms, and finishing powders with some henna tattoos on the side. It was great fun, and over the last few weeks, I’ve been learning new things to keep them interested. (And this is...
I love my summer cooling spray. It keeps me sane over the warmer months, and makes me smell like a minty Life Saver! Let’s take a look at the basic recipe, then see if we can make it more awesome! SUPER EXTRA ALOE-Y APRES SUN SPRAYWATER PHASE90.5% aloe vera liquid2% sodium lactate COOL DOWN PHASE3%...
I hope those of you getting too much heat are cooling down and those of you in less warmer climates are getting a bit more sun as we enter my least favourite season! I’m working on a few things for the blog that you’ll see in the next few weeks. I’m open to suggestions for...