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I can’t believe how many things I’m seeing on things like SnapGuide or Instructables or in my favourite forum about making sunscreens. All I can say is please don’t. There is no guarantee that these products work, and you’re risking short and long term damage for yourself and the people you love. I know we...
I love the way my hair looks after a day at the beach, all wild and untamed and not frizzy (for some strange reason!), but please note that these salt sprays increase the friction between your hair strands, which can lead to irreversible damage! The salt coats your hair, which makes the strands rub against...
I’m so excited that Voyageur Soap & Candle is carrying my e-books to help me raise money for our Rated T for Teen youth programs held at the Chilliwack and Yarrow libraries! As you may or may not know, every penny raised from these e-books that you get from me, Lotioncrafter, or Voyageur Soap &...
I’ve created a new SnapGuide visual tutorial on making anhydrous eye shadow primer, which you can find here…http://snp.gd/tbdtasLet me know what you think! Feedback is so helpful for future projects! (Don’t you love the clear oval lip balm tubes?) ...
As I mentioned, I’ve been studying for a midterm I have tomorrow so I haven’t been able to get to your comments or messages…soon, like the weekend, I promise! But rather than waiting for me to answer your questions, why not try to figure it out for yourself then ask me – or the other...