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Oct 20th 2017

An Introduction to Essential Oils

An Introduction to Essential Oils Many of us use essential oils daily. But what are they, and why are they so powerful and compelling? What makes them essential, and what makes them oils? Essential oi…

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Sep 30th 2017

What is Fair Trade, and Does it Matter in Body Care?

Free Trade? Fair Trade? What's the difference, and what does this have to do with your chocolate, coffee and body care products? When I started making soap and needed to buy oils in bulk, I realized I…

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Jul 13th 2017

Make your own reusable tissues

Here's a simple way to save trees, waste and money. If the idea of using a tree to blow your nose doesn't sit well with you, make your own reusable tissues! It's simple, cheap, upcycles old cloth a…

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Oct 26th 2015

Jewelweed – a gem for preventing poison ivy rash!

If you're allergic to poison ivy and you don't know about jewelweed, you need to discover this plant! Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows in many of the same habitats where poison ivy is found. It es…

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May 19th 2015

Cocoa production – an introduction

Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I'm a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in soaps and lotions.…

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Feb 17th 2015

Palm oil – what you should know

Why we don't use palm oil     Upper left: Large map including major palm-oil producing regions. Indonesia is j…

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