Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
This week, some of my favorite soapers are demonstrating unique and creative packaging ideas with Valentine's Day flair. How a product is packaged can completely change the look and feel, and is especially important for soapers selling their products. Today, the amazingly creative Linda O'Sullivan … Continue Reading
Leave your skin feeling smooth with this Charcoal and Clay Face Scrub. Made with a liquid soap base, it has a gentle lather. Additional tamanu oil and hazelnut oil are added because of their amazing skin benefits. In particular, they are great for oily skin types. If you prefer different oil for … Continue Reading
Charcoal face soap seems to be everywhere right now, along with charcoal face masks and bath bombs. It's easy to understand why - charcoal is fantastic for the skin. It binds to dirt and oil and pulls it out of pores, leaving skin clean and refreshed. Because of its oil absorbing properties, it's … Continue Reading
Activated charcoal has become a popular ingredient for skin care products in the past few years. But it's not new - charcoal has been used in the beauty and medical industries for years. Charcoal is known for its ability to absorb and draw out oil from the skin. This makes charcoal a fantastic … Continue Reading
Thinking about creating and selling your own skin care products? Our clay mask recipes (Lavender, Sea Clay and Turmeric) are a great place to start. Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you, they are easy to make. Because the recipe has such a large water content, they can be quite cost … Continue Reading
Have you heard of multi-masking? Essentially, it's the process of applying different masks to various areas of your face to target specific skin care concerns. For example, let's say you have an oily T-zone but dry cheeks. Products for oily skin on your dry cheeks wouldn't be the best fit...but your … Continue Reading
Facial skin varies widely from person to person. From dry and flaky to oily and shiny, everybody's skin is a little bit different. Skin type determines which products and ingredients are the best for you. Last week, we shared three clay face mask recipes: Lavender Clay Mask, Sea Clay Mask and a … Continue Reading
Phew! Can you believe we're already into the second week of January? The kids are back in school (am I the only one that is super excited about that?) and some normalcy has resumed in my life. Of course, this routine-normal-phew-feeling won't last for long. There are multiple business trips coming … Continue Reading
Turmeric is a plant of the ginger family, and is usually used in dry powder form. Its commonly added to dishes like curry and has been used in Chinese medicine for years. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is an anti-oxidant and is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. This Turmeric Clay Face … Continue Reading
Sea clay is a classic ingredient for facial masks. It originates from mud laid under the sea millions of years ago and has a grayish green color. Sea clay has great absorption properties, which makes it perfect for oily skin. This Sea Clay Face Mask was specifically formulated for oily skin with a … Continue Reading
Usually clay masks are designed for oily skin. Because clay absorbs oil, it's a natural fit. This Lavender Clay Face Mask was specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin. Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you - it's surprisingly easy to make! Transforming the clay, water and oil … Continue Reading
After the holidays, I always feel the need for a bit of detoxing and rejuvenation. That desire to hit the reset button inspired this soap recipe, which contains rose clay and charcoal. Both are known for their oil-absorbing properties. Charcoal in particular binds to dirt and oil in the skin, … Continue Reading
Clay is a versatile ingredient for a wide variety of bath and beauty projects. It's probably most well known for clay face masks, but can also be used in cold process soap and scrubs. It adds color and various oil absorbing properties. If you'd like to add clay to your homemade beauty projects, find … Continue Reading
When searching for effective skincare ingredients, the ground may not be the first place that comes to mind. But, clays (which are essentially types of dirt) are well known for their amazing cleansing and purifying properties. Natural clays have been used on the skin for centuries, and continue to … Continue Reading