Mayonnaise. When I think of mayonnaise, I think of cold cut sandwiches and my dad joking that condiments are needed to practice safe sandwiches.Yes, my father is a big tease. But mayonnaise is also great for the skin! Who knew?! Mayonnaise is a emulsified product, being a blend of water, […]
Taylor
6 We use milk a lot. Cold cereal, baked goods, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, etc. We use milk in a huge amount of products. When you think of all of think of all of the things that we use milk in, it can be quite staggering. Well, I am about to […]
At Home Spa – Milk
I love the cooling sensation of cucumber. I find it particularly soothing in the heat of summer. We are very familiar with putting slices of cucumbers on our eyes but we can use the on the rest of our skin too! I find the best way is to juice the […]
At Home Spa – Cucumber
I adore papaya! I love the taste. Wow! Sweet, exotic and slightly tangy. Somedays I can eat papaya until the cows come home! Well, I am pretty excited because papaya can be used on the skin too! Papaya is much like kiwi. It has a large enzymatic profile meaning that […]
At Home Spa – Papaya
Another great item if you want to have an at home spa day is kiwi. Kiwi is fantastic because it smooths the skin through both physical and chemical means. If you mash a kiwi up and gently massage it into your face, the seeds physically remove, dry, rough and dead […]
At Home Spa – Kiwi
1 With me staying in China for so long, I have run into a few personal care problems. Where does a girl go for a good facial?! I miss being able to a have a monthly facial that is affordable. Here in China, facials tend to be very expensive and finding […]
At Home Spa – Yogurt
I love being able to try new fragrances. For me, the scents are half of the fun in making my own soaps and lotions. I love smelling great but I also love the flexibility that making my own products offers. I only need to make as much as I plan […]
Lotion Sample with Kalahari Melon, French Lime Blossom and Marrakesh
LuAnn emailed me asking for help creating a face cream for mature skin. I think we tend to forget that mature skin needs a different style of love. The skin is thinner and more delicate. Let’s go make one that matches the cleanser we made the other day! First I […]
LuAnn’s Face Cream
I know it seems early but Fall is on its way. To me it’s kind of funny, we see the same seasons, year after year, every year, but it seems like time flies so fast! Before we know it, we will be decorating our homes with pumpkins and looking up […]
Lotion Sample with Berries & Twigs, Lemon Sugar and Oak ...
LuAnn emailed me asking for help formulating a face cleanser for mature skin. I decided on making a that is oil based then gently washed off. I chose this style because it is effective at cleansing the skin while still being gentle. This type of cleanser is designed to be […]
LuAnn’s Oil Face Cleanser
I love bananas! They make a great snack, or are great in breads, smoothies, pies, and with chocolate or caramel! Wow! How amazing! I am so glad that bananas are now is season here in Beijing. I have been making banana yogurt smoothies and plenty of banana bread. However, today […]
New Product Spotlight – Banana Flavor Oil!
Kristen is a quilter and loves having soft and smooth hands. But anyone who has worked with fiber for long periods of time knows that that it can dry out your hands and make them scaly and rough. This can be a huge problem because it means your work catches […]