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Smooth, creamy, and delightfully fragrant, orange butter may become your new favorite ingredient. It's made with a blend of sweet almond oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and sweet orange essential oil. Together, these ingredients create a smooth butter with a bright yellow color and strong citrus … Continue Reading
Turmeric powder gives cold process soap a lovely orange hue. The shade of orange depends on how much turmeric powder is added and how it's incorporated. In this Turmeric Secret Swirl Soap, dispersed powder and an oil infusion are both used. The turmeric-infused oil gives a soft orange color, while … Continue Reading
Turmeric is a bright yellow powder commonly used in cooking, dyeing fabrics, and beauty products. It gives cold process soap a range of color from soft yellow to burgundy depending on how much is used. Turmeric can be added directly to cold process soap at trace, or it can be infused with oil. If … Continue Reading
If you're looking for a simple way to incorporate turmeric into your beauty routine, look no further. This DIY Turmeric Melt & Pour Soap is great for beginners, and advanced crafters can appreciate the quality ingredients. Made with Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, each bar contains real … Continue Reading
Turmeric is a plant of the ginger family, and it's used to create turmeric powder. The bright yellow spice is part of many applications including various cuisines and fabric dyes. Turmeric powder has become increasingly popular in the beauty industry in recent years because it is thought to be … Continue Reading
If you're a cold process soaper, you've heard the term "trace." Simply put, "trace" refers to the point in soapmaking when the lye water and oils have emulsified and won't separate. There are different types of trace, including thin and thick trace, which refer to the consistency of the soap. The … Continue Reading
About a year ago, black bath bombs took the bath and beauty world by storm. This black bath bomb video went viral, and everybody wanted to create their own. Last July, we shared our black bath bomb experiments using various colorants; see them here. Some of the experiments were quite messy. The … Continue Reading
We're excited to announce two new bath bomb kits - the Natural Bath Bomb Kit and the Glitter Bath Bomb Kit. Both are perfect for beginner bath bomb makers. Each kit includes everything you need to make about 15 bath bombs and they ship free to the lower 48 United States. But what really sets the … Continue Reading
If you're a patchouli lover, new Bramble Berry's Karma Type Fragrance Oil is for you. Inspired by Lush's original scent, it features top notes of juicy orange with base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, musk, and pine. This complex blend is perfect for bath products. These Karma Bath Bombs are made … Continue Reading
Earlier this month, Anne-Marie was the keynote speaker at the Handmade Soap and Cosmetic Guild conference in Las Vegas. Her talk focused on concepts in her upcoming book, Live Your Best Day Ever (currently available for pre-order on Amazon). Themes included the power of positive thinking, creating … Continue Reading
Oatmeal baths are well known for their skin-soothing properties. These Oatmeal Bath Bombs are made with oat extract and colloidal oatmeal to create a soothing bath experience. Colloidal oatmeal is micro-fine and fantastic for dry skin. Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance Oil gives these bath bombs a … Continue Reading
Ever since Anne-Marie dyed her hair light pink, we've been obsessed with hair color trends. The latest trend to catch our eye is pearlescent hair. The technique involves creating multi-colored locks with a holographic effect. Pearl hair inspired these Iridescent Bath Bombs. They are covered in Rose … Continue Reading
Our customers show us love every day, and this is just one way that we can bounce that love back. Starting today, we’re letting you choose your free sample from a curated selection of rotating products – up to 3 samples, depending on how much you order! Just our way of saying thanks. … Continue Reading
At the end of a stressful day, a bath is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and prepare for bed. These Lavender Sleep Time Bath Truffles were designed with that purpose in mind. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil gives these truffles a calming scent - perfect for preparing your mind and body for … Continue Reading