The home of SwiftCraftyMonkey Formulating Inc.! Join Susan as she obsesses about cosmetic chemistry and other things (some possibly related to monkeys). Often strange, occasionally useful, and always worth a stop as a point of interest on your journey through the Intertron.
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...
I love my cooling spray and think it essential for these warmer months. I always include a titch of peppermint essential oil as it’s a thermoreceptor agonist that makes our skin feel a bit colder, which is a good thing in the hot summer weather. SUMMER COOLING SPRAY30% witch hazel hydrosol25% lavender hydrosol (or another hydrosol of...
My dad was having problems of a manly nature, and he wasn’t sure if he should have surgery on his prostate or not. He consulted his family doctor. He consulted a urologist. He consulted the doctor on the ward in the hospital. He talked to my mom and me. In the end, he made his...