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6a00e54eeb0935883400e5522fef068834-800wiYlang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils.  It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.

The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different…

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facialmask2-main_ThumbTry making this autumn facial mask recipe from eHow, made with fall fruits, that will help moisturize your skin and slough off dead skin cells.  Find all the instructions here.

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batmansoap01-320x231Not quite Halloweenish, but still close and very fun, The Pink Toque has a tutorial on a melt and pour Batman soap. Also, as a bonus, there is a link to a very cute matching knitted Batman washcloth!

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glam shot 2 barsSoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.

Find all the instructions here.

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spiritcrafts_2068_100507534SpiritCrafts has some very cute Halloween soap molds, available now in a range of prices and styles.  Choose from brains, owls, pirates, pumpkins, bats, caskets, spiders and even more!  Some of the molds can also be used to make candles.

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finished2-300x199Majestic Mountain Sage’s blog has a fun post on making magic color bath fizzies, a white powder that turns color when it hits the water!  Try making them different colors for different holidays for some added fun.

Find all the info here.

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jungle tissue boxGot little ones?   Make these adorable matching kids jungle bath towels and tissue cover from Cathie Filian!  Find all the instructions here.

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Hate using harsh, toxic chemicals in your home?  Try this antibacterial bathroom cleaner for a simple and non-toxic solution to cleaning your bathroom or kitchen.

Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner, from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by kristerae

A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you…

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I love natural body products that you can make with simple ingredients from your own kitchen. Try this yogurt and honey mask from Good Clean Luv for a nice moisturizing mask!

Yogurt and Honey Mask
This homemade mask recipe has the skin softening…

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maketincturesMountain Rose Herbs has shared a video tutorial on how to make your own herbal tinctures.  Learn how to make your own tinctures, as well as customize them to fit your needs!

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IMG_51915 Orange Potatoes has another lovely tutorial to share on making your own rosewater.  This method takes a bit longer than other methods, but is very simple and doesn’t involve any cooking.  Rosewater is fantastic and has many uses, including…

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This week’s inspiration are these lovely bath salts…

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1. Bubbling Bath Salts – Cucumber, Raspberry, and Lavender, 2. Relaxation Bath Salts, 3. Moisturizing Bath Salts, 4. Botanical Bath Salts, 5. Sea Maid Bath Salts, 6. fizzlav3FIZZTASTIC, lavender bath fizzy salts, 7.…

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sugaring-7If you’d like an alternative to waxing or shaving, give sugar gel hair remover a try.  Sugaring is a great option for those with sensitive skin, or who just want less pain than with waxing.  As a bonus, it’s also…

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Honeysuckle Peach Lotion from Majestic Mountain Sage

Ingredients
28 grams Stearic Acid
44 grams Emulsifying Wax
18 grams Liquid Glycerin
46 grams Golden Jojoba Oil
49 grams Macadamia Nut Oil
40 grams Avocado Oil
30 grams Grapeseed Oil
20 grams White Cocoa Butter
1648 grams distilled water
18 grams Germaben II
6…

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halloweenkitTry Brambleberry’s Halloween soap kit to make fun and spooky gifts or party favors!  The kit comes with 2 pounds of clear melt and pour soap base, copper mica and black colorants, pumpkin spice fragrance oil and a sheet mold 3…

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il_430xN.88681044This adorable soap might be the closest I get to an iPhone for a long time!   The soap, by Two Eggplants is $7.99 and available here.

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P1010224If you make cold process soap, now is the time to get started on your Halloween and fall themed soaps! David Fisher of About.com has shared a recipe for a pumpkin pie soap using real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice!   Delicious! 

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Fall will be here soon, so get a head start with an fall themed aromatherapy perfume recipe from Southern Soapers that will help uplift your spirits and focus your mind, thanks to the grapefruit, jasmin absolute and clary sage oils.…

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This lip balm from Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe is easy to make and very moisturizing.  As a bonus, it is non-greasy too!

lip_balm_singleNEW LAYER™ LIP BALM
1½ oz beeswax pearls
1 oz cocoa butter
1½ oz shea butter
2 ozs. sweet almond oil
1-2 teaspoons flavor…

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6a00e008d395a888340120a573e34b970c-200wiThe Natural Beauty Workshop has shared a recipe on making a refreshing melon cooler salt scrub.  With menthol crystals and aloe vera oil, this salt scrub is sure to help you cool down during these hot summer days!  Find all the…

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I had been curious about bareMinerals for some time, but had been debating for awhile on whether to believe the infomercials on how great it works. I have pretty sensitive skin and break out with most foundations, so I have been…

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I love having potpourri around the house as a way to add warn, fresh scents.  Try this citrus potpourri from Good Clean Luv, perfect for summer!

Warm Citrus Potpourri

Ingredients:
1 cup orange peel
1 cup lemon peel
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup assorted peppercorns
2…

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Try this summery sounding cold process soap recipe from Pine Meadows!

Cran-Raspberry Soap

Ingredients:
2 oz wt     Sweet Almond Oil
4 oz wt     Apricot Kernel Oil
4 oz wt     Coconut Oil
3 oz wt     Palm Oil
3 oz wt     Palm Kernel Oil
2.33…

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watermelonWatermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web

Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable

Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use…

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Spring Fresh Room Spray
from Aura Cacia

Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully.

Ingredients
4 drops lemongrass
8 drops fir needle essentail oil
2 drops lemon…

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