Posts in essential oils
How to Craft High-Quality Melt & Pour Soap: Tips for Beginners and Aspiring Sellers

Learn the basics of crafting melt & pour glycerin soap, from selecting the right soap base to understanding fragrance oils and essential oils. Whether you're creating soap as a hobby or planning to start a small business, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and test your products effectively.

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Tantalizing Tuberose

For millions of tourists who have been to Hawaii, the first scent to greet them has been that of the offered tuberose leis. The ancient tradition for a Hawaiian wedding is for the bride and groom to wear flowers.

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Easy Fudgy Mint Walnut Brownie Recipe

It’s super easy to make this scrumptious fudgy brownie recipe that’s loaded with minty flavor and LOADS of walnuts.

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The Soapmaker’s Guide to Online Marketing ~ Now in Paperback!
French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 9: Chocolate Mint Macarons

At first, all was great with the meringue. It had the standard stiff peaks and to get that lovely minty color, I added 7 drops of gel food coloring. And that was followed with one drop of pure peppermint essential oil. So it looked and smelled like chocolate mint chip ice cream.

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An Excerpt from "Liquid African Black Soap Recipes for Skin and Hair"

For the record, I'd like to state why an author of books on soap crafting and shampoo bars is actually writing about liquefying soap!

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Activated Charcoal Soap Benefits

Activated charcoal is the kind of coal you want to use any time of the year!

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Selling Your Soap at Craft Fairs & Farmer's Markets

When attending craft fairs and farmer's markets, one thing always stands out to me as a seasoned shopper: the way soap and bath products are displayed. Having frequented these events since childhood, I’ve learned that a well-organized and visually appealing display can make all the difference in attracting attention and sparking curiosity.

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It's Crafting Season ~ Consumer Beware!
Confessions of a Fragrance Fanatic