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See the previous post Color Me Pretty Part 1 – Making Cosmetics for background information and details about making powdered make-up. Loose Pink Blush Powder 1g Titanium dioxide 2g Kaolin 2g Magnesium Stearate 1.5g Red mica 2g Pearl white mica 18g Talc 4g Corn starch Blend the first 5 ingredients with a mortar and pestle. Add each of the remaining …
History of Cosmetics Civilizations have used forms of cosmetics for centuries in religious rituals, to enhance beauty, and to promote good health. Cosmetic usage throughout history can reveal a civilization’s practical concerns, such as protection from the sun, acknowledgment within a class system, or simply for beauty. In as early as 10,000 BCE, men and women in Egypt used scented oils and ointments to clean …
We are very excited about our newly released eBook. It is a comprehensive guide to creating your own soap recipes and formulations. It walks you through everything you need to know and more on the subject. Nothing is left to guessing – know exactly what you are doing it and why. Topics include: Saponification and why you need to understand …
This soap, made with coffee and milk, can be used in the kitchen to rid unwanted scents from hands, in the morning to help wake your senses, or to help exfoliate skin. Coffee grounds are known for their ability to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Café Latte Soap – 4lbsBy weight unless otherwise stated17 oz Coconut oil 76°17 oz Olive oil8 …
Controlling Trace There are a few factors to controlling trace in your soapmaking. If you want a light trace or an emulsion, try these tips: Work at low temperatures Increase the water in your formula Use a whisk instead of a stick blender Use sodium lactate Avoid butters and use less hard oils Use oils that trace slowly, such as olive or canola oil Test …
We have released a brand new soapmaking eZine to the industry this month. It is released quarterly and our hope is that it will become a fun and inspirational resource for creative soapmakers worldwide. What makes our eZine unique? Well, it doesn’t really follow a traditional eZine format at all, with varied topics on everything from business to making cosmetics …
We originally posted this recipe here in 2010. It has become our most popular recipe on this blog. I thought I would share it again for those looking for a good recipe. Lemon Poppy Seed Soap – 5lbs By weight unless otherwise stated 24 oz Avocado oil 8 oz Coconut oil 76° 5 oz Palm oil 12 oz Sunflower oil …
Spoon swirling is a very simple technique with a big impact. I have seen some gorgeous spoon swirls with just 2 colors that really stood out. In this tutorial, more for my beginner readers, I will show you exactly how easy it is create this soap. This lavender soap uses 3 colors and lavender essential oil. I made a five …
Lavender Coffee Scrub ½ cup Brown Sugar ¼ cup Ground Coffee 1 tbsp Lavender Buds ¼ cup Grapeseed Oil Mix all of the ingredients breaking up any clumps. Store in a sealed jar or bottle. To use, scoop about ¼ cup into hand before entering shower. Wet skin and rub scrub over body avoiding the face. Rinse with warm water and shower as …
Pumpkin Puree Facial Masque 3 tsp Pumpkin Puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) ½ tsp Honey ¼ tsp Powdered Milk of your choice Combine ingredients in a small bowl, place in a container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. To use, apply the mask with your fingers to a freshly cleaned face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse with warm water. This …
Dead Sea Mud The majority of the minerals of the Dead Sea are found in its mud. The mud can be used in soaps and facial and body masks. It is used to tighten the skin and refine pours. It also helps with muscle and joint pain. It can be used in hair formulations as well. Formulary Dead Sea Acne …
Dead Sea Salts The salts of the Dead Sea are used primarily for drawing out toxins, dirt and oils from the skin. They are used to exfoliate and revitalize the health of the skin. They can be used in soaks and scrubs, but cannot be used in soap, as they cause the soap to sweat excessively. Formulary Breathe Easy Bath …