My skincare journey of learning how to make my own skincare products has led me to experiment with making body butters. Because after bathing we need to moisturize our skin to keep it hydrated. Body butters are applied to the skin to moisturize and nourish the skin making it great for dry and mature skin. Body butters do not contain water, unless it is an emulsified body butter product. As I … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2023
Blending Essential Oils
Ever since I started making bath and beauty products, I have been wanting to learn essential oil blending so that I can design my very own signature scent. I love unscented soaps and lotions. But, I also love a great smelling bar of soap. Prior to making skincare products, I never gave much thought to the process of a perfume’s aroma. I smelled it, loved the smell, and I bought the perfume. … [Read more...]
Alkanet Root Soap
The idea I had in creating this soap was for it to have a purple color to go with the red color. One of the additives used for this soap is Alkanet root powder. I was hoping for a purple color to accent the lavender buds on top and the red clay, but instead I ended up with a brown color. This is my first time experimenting with Alkanet root powder. Depending on the pH level of your soap, … [Read more...]
Spirulina Christmas Soap
I am still in the Christmas spirit and will still be in the spirit until the end of the holiday season. So, I decided to make some soap and put a little green color for my second Christmas holiday soap. I am still trying to find the right formulation for my soaps so I am still in the testing phase of trying different formulations for my ideal soap. I like using natural colorants and herbal … [Read more...]