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Solid Cleanser Scrub
This formula is for a solid version of a body and face scrub cleanser. The scrub cleanser is easy to make, and you can change some of the… — 4 min read
Retainer Cleaning Tablets
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Coffee Body Sugar Scrub
Phase C * * * Grounded coffee 2.5g * * * Granulated sugar 120g Sugar body scrubs are an effective way to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin… — 3 min read
Dead Sea Soap
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Glycolic Acid Foaming Cleanser
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Shaving Cream
* * * Optional mica color In this post, I share with you how I make shaving cream. This formula is not very complicated and does not… — 4 min read
Solid Perfume
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Using Soap Scraps For Soap Design
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Horsetail Shea Butter
You can use this infused shea butter in your hair care or skin care, add it in formulas such as: Lotion Bars (Christmas Edition) , Silky… — 4 min read
Hand Cream For Dry Hands
Winter is here, and the weather is getting colder and drier. Many people experience dry, rough, cracked hands because of the cold and dry… — 5 min read
Dry Skin Healing Lotion
Cold weather is harsh on sensitive and dry skin. Cold weather can make your skin lose its natural moisture, making it even drier. This can… — 3 min read
Sugar Scrubs Only 4 Ingredients
Phase C - Granulated sugar 130g * * * Optional: mica colors * * * If you skip the preservative and fragrance add 2% to the carrier oil… — 3 min read
Lotion Bars (Christmas Edition)
* * * Optional: mica colors for embeds What is a lotion bar? It is usually some butters and oils combined with a hard wax to create a solid… — 4 min read
Easy Hand Wash
* * * Cosmetic liquid color (optional) Sometimes, you need a simple formula that you can make fast without heating or 3-4 phases. This… — 3 min read
Creamy Solid Body And Face Cleanser
If you are a fan of solid cosmetics, you will love this formula. This is a solid, very creamy and silky body and face cleanser. This solid… — 3 min read
Mousse Shampoo and Body Wash
* * * Optional: few drops of cosmetics liquid pink color (4-6 drops) A unique fluffy texture that melts in your hands and gives you a… — 3 min read
Skin Food Body Butter
When I used to buy creams and lotions, I tried to find “clean” and more sustainable brands. One of these brands that I like is Weleda. I saw… — 6 min read
Face Cleanser Base With Endless Ways To Personalize
If you like creamy, silky face cleansers, this formula is a great base formula that allows you to change phase D to personalize this formula… — 5 min read
All Purpose Cream
Summertime is the time for the beach, swimming pools and long walks. These fun activities are usually done in the open air, leaving the skin… — 4 min read
Soap Bars Only 3 Oils
Another solid soap bar recipe, this time a recipe with very few ingredients. This recipe has only three oils (ok, 2, and 1 butter). If you… — 4 min read
How to Make a Basic Lotion / Cream
In this post, I want to give you the basic information you need to make your lotions and creams. If you have never made a lotion or a cream… — 10 min read
Brightening Body Scrub
* * * Granulated sugar 280g Brightening body scrubs are designed to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, revealing brighter and smoother… — 4 min read
Silky Smooth Emulsified Body Butter
* * * A pinch of blue spirulina powder (optional) I have already shared a body butter recipe using Olivem1000 emulsifying wax. And… — 4 min read
Salt Soap Bars Recipe
Ingredients: Distilled water or infusion 232g Lye (sodium hydroxide) 102g Coconut oil 600g Cocoa butter 40g Sunflower oil 120g Castor oil… — 4 min read
Blueberry Glycerin Extract
Glycerin extract is another way to add active and color ingredients to your cosmetics. Glycerin extracts are also called Glycerites. You can… — 1 min read
Nails and Cuticles Oil
Let's make nails and cuticle oil. It's easy and takes only a few minutes to prepare. By combining some carrier oils with vitamin E and… — 2 min read
Naturally Colored Emulsified Body Butter
In a previous post, I have shared a recipe for an emulsified body butter . This is one of the most used "cream" people use these days. One… — 4 min read
Calamine Cream For Itchy Skin
* * * Citric acid solution to lower the PH. To read more about PH adjustments in cosmetics please read this post . (between 5.5-6 is fine… — 3 min read
Calendula Shower Gel for Kids
In this post, I will explain why I prefer to make kids' shower gels and not to buy commercial ones. Also, I'll explain my favorite… — 5 min read
Emulsified Body Sugar Scrub
* * * Granulated sugar 50-150g (It depends on how scrubby you want your final product). Summertime is a great time to exfoliate the body… — 3 min read
Whipped Sugar Scrub from Soap Scraps
Whipped soap scrubs are very effective for exfoliating the skin while cleaning it. Although many suppliers will have a whipped soap base… — 3 min read
Roll-on Deodorant with Zinc Ricinoleate
Previously I wrote about natural deodorants. One of those is a creamy texture deodorant you apply the same as cream or lotion. The other… — 3 min read
Body Wash and Shampoo for Kids
This recipe was formulated for my toddler and was inspired by the Weleda kids' body shower and shampoo. I was looking for a creamy… — 4 min read
Moisturizing Hibiscus Shower Gel
I love using botanicals in my skincare products, and hibiscus is one of my favorite botanicals since it has a beautiful color which gives… — 2 min read
Light Body Lotion
This recipe is for a light body lotion. It is a great lotion for when we want something not as heavy that will absorb fast and moisturize… — 3 min read
Emulsified Body Butter
This recipe is for emulsified body butter. The difference between body lotion and emulsified body butter is that a body lotion contains more… — 3 min read
Natural Solid Deodorant
I have shared a recipe for a creamy natural deodorant in a previous post. This recipe contains the same ingredients but different… — 2 min read
Natural Cream Deodorant
DIY deodorants are easy and very effective. They do not clog the pores, so they will not block the sweat. Natural deodorants contain… — 2 min read
Ingredients and Tools to Start Making Your Cosmetics
You decided to make some of your cosmetics products at home, what’s next? Which ingredients should you buy to begin creating your products… — 7 min read
Waxes in Cosmetics
This post will go over some of the most used waxes, the difference between them, and some information to help you decide which one to use in… — 3 min read
Calamine Salve
In this post, I’ll show you how to make a calamine salve. People usually use calamine to relieve the itching and discomfort of minor skin… — 2 min read
Infusing Oils (no heating)
In this post I’ll explain to you step by step how to make your own oil infusion, oil infusion can be used for many cosmetics products, such… — 3 min read
Hibiscus Hands Sanitizer Gel
In this post I’ll explain to you step by step how to make your own hand sanitizer gel, using hibiscus infusion, which will give your gel a… — 2 min read
Lotion Bar
Lotion bars are such a good alternative to body lotions, they are chemical free, plastic free and easy to take on travels, they also last… — 2 min read
Moisturizing Body Lotion
Ingredients: Phase A Green tea hydrosol 32g Aloe vera juice 32g DL panthenol 1g Niacinamide 1g Phase B Cocoa butter 6g Almond oil… — 4 min read
How to Adjust the PH Level in Cosmetics
PH level is important when you’re making skin care products, not all products have the same PH level. Most skin care products will have a PH… — 5 min read
Summer Breeze Body Lotion
This body lotion is scented with summer breeze fragrance oil, which is perfect for the summer days after a long day at the beach. This… — 2 min read
Jasmine Hand Cream
This hand cream does not contain any essential or fragrance oil, the jasmine scent comes from using jasmine wax. The wax also gives a nice… — 2 min read
Happy Soap
This soap makes me happy. I made this soap using three leftovers bars of soap I had for a few months. I decided to cut the three bars into… — 1 min read