Natural sunburn remedies
Now is the season when one tends to overdo it in the sun. (For those of my friends who wear a lot of black and hiss when people open the drapes, the sun is that evil daystar thing.) There are tons of products on the drugstore shelves for sunburn, but an extraordinary amount of them […]
Making Quick Moulds for soap
Sometimes, you may have a soap idea, but can’t find a commercial mould that fits your need, or you just want to create something silly or personal. For those times, making your own mould is your best option. Mind you, this method does not create professional grade silicon moulds that will hold up to hundreds […]
Interview: Elizabeth Carnahan from Longcroft Soaperie
Elizabeth Carnahan from Longcroft Soaperie in Scotland is one of the success stories of the boutique bath industry. Elizabeth has parlayed her hard work and genius with product development into a cottage industry that has been on the pages of some of Europe’s top magazines. As well as producing, marketing and selling her soap, Elizabeth […]
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies evah
So, I realize that when I said I’d be sharing recipes, everyone expected that I meant blend recipes and soap recipes and whatnot. Which is true, most of the time. But this week, I find myself prepping for a party here in the Hollow, and no bbq is complete without chocolate chip cookies. (Mostly cause […]
“Organics” of Dooooom
For years, handmade and artisan bath and cosmetics people have been making organic and cruelty-free products, providing an alternative for consumers who want to avoid petrochemicals and animal testing. Well, it didn’t take long before the large chemical companies caught on to the fact that they were leaving a market untapped, and suddenly, we see […]
ICMAD Awards: Small companies, big acclaim
Small and innovative beauty manufacturers have been recognized at the CITY awards, hosted by the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD). The awards are intended to reward and recognize innovative products, package designs and marketing ideas among independent creators of cosmetics. “The CITY Awards represent dedication and creativity of ICMAD members and recognize the […]
A brief history of dirty people
What’s the history? The earliest known evidence of soap use are Babylonian clay cylinders dating from 2800 BC containing a soap-like substance. A formula for soap consisting of water, alkali and cassia oil was written on a Babylonian clay tablet around 2200 BC. The Ebers papyrus (Egypt, 1550 BC) indicates that ancient Egyptians bathed regularly […]
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