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I love creating lip balms for any time of year, but in the winter, they’re essential! There’s quite a simple formula you can use, and you can tweak to your heart’s content. (This is a formula created by Majestic Mountain Sage and it’s the best one I’ve found…) 20% beeswax 25% soft butter (coconut oil, shea...
(As a note, I have no idea what is going on with the fonts in this post! Sorry about the mess!)Sorry for the chaos in the group today. I usually get there early, get organized, and gear up for a wonderful class. Because of my dead car battery, I didn’t have a chance to do...
Thanks for the lovely responses! Keep writing and posting comments, and I’ll keep answering!Please check out this post on surfactants – Surfactants: A Short Guide – for the chemistry to English translation for the surfactants I’ve been using in these formulae. Where to get them and how to substitute what for what?I buy my supplies...
Essential oils can be an incredible addition to your hair and body products. They offer a great scent, and some have an effect on your skin and hair, so you need to know their properties before using them. A lot of people use essential oils instead of fragrance oils because they are “natural”, but that...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! March is National Crafting Month!I love crafting. I had a moment a few weeks ago when I realized that almost everything I was wearing (my boots, socks, and undergarments aside), everything I had used to get ready that moment, and everything in my purse, including my purse,...