Yearly Archives: 2013

I was a little disappointed with yesterday’s formulation. While I felt I had made steps in the right direction, I also felt I had made steps in the wrong direction as well. Do you ever have days where you feel like one step forward takes you two steps back? That […]

Lanolin Salve – Day 3

September 18, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Yesterday we had our first attempt at the perfect lanolin salve for feet. I really loved the formulation but I had a few concerns. My first concern was that the salve was a little tacky. The slight tacky feeling requires that socks be put on the feet after application otherwise […]

Lanolin Salve – Day 2

September 17, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

School is quickly getting ready to start and while I am very excited, I have a small problem. My feet are dry, rough and cracking. I can’t even bear to put on socks! You can hear them snag and crackle. Ugh! It’s miserable. To make a salve for rough, dry […]

Lanolin Salve – Day 1

September 16, 2013 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I love fragrances. They can be used to transport us somewhere and tell us a story. Sometimes, it is the story sun dried linens at Grandma’s when you smell Cotton. Or maybe it is a few days after Thanksgiving and you can still smell the apple and pumpkin pie lingering […]

Fragrance Blend Challenge!

September 13, 2013 in Challenges and Q&A / Fragrances by Taylor

A little while ago, Janet sent me a message asking for help formulating a facial lotion. Here is what she said. “I only dabble in lotions, but would love an unscented, light, silky facial lotion that plays nice with zits. That’s not asking for the world, right?” Not to worry, […]

Jen’s Light and Silky Facial Lotion

September 12, 2013 in Facial Care / Lotions and Creams by Taylor

For me, fragrances are all about adventure. They let you explore your own backyard, or places far away overseas. They remind you of home, your favorite foods, or of a season that has yet to come. Certain fragrances even remind you of people. Lily-of-the-valley will always remind me of my […]

Lotion Sample with Emmett, Esme, and Blowing Bubbles

September 11, 2013 in Fragrances by Taylor

I don’t know about you but every time I hear about a new fragrance I get so excited! I can never wait to try that new scent with all kinds of color combinations and in all manners of products. Lotions, soaps, perfume sticks, bath fizzy, massage oils, etc. Because it […]

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