Soapy Hollow

ZOMG! My Bath Bombs instructable came in 22 out of 14,000 to go in the The Best of Instructables Volume I.
Thanks everyone who voted!

Posted on August 14th, 2008 under Instructions, Make Your Own. Tags: book, contests, Instructables. Comments: None

This extra gentle cleansing scrub will leave your skin feeling silky and smooth.
* 1 tablespoon wheat germ
* 1 tablespoon oatbran
* 2 tablespoons almond oil
* 3 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
In a mortar and pestle, mix the wheat [...]

Posted on August 13th, 2008 under Essential Oils, Formulas, Instructions, Make Your Own. Tags: body scrub, Essential Oils, Formulas, Instructions, Make Your Own. Comments: None

There’s been chatter about the health hazards of fabric softeners and fabric sheets. People with delicate skin or allergies are often impacted by these products being used by people around them. Also, they cost a silly amount of money for some petroleum byproducts and perfume in a big ol plastic jug.
Especially since you [...]

Posted on August 11th, 2008 under Essential Oils, Formulas, Instructions, Make Your Own. Tags: how to, laundry. Comments: None

So, I’m sourcing some ingredients, which means I get to play mad scientist. It’s one of my favorite things to do, doncha know.
There’s been a lot of buzz about in the industry about Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract and Cecropia Obtusa Bark Extract. Argania is derived from the kernel of the fruit of [...]

Posted on August 8th, 2008 under Cosmetics, Essential Oils, Formulas, Instructions, Sourcing, Vendors. Tags: botanicals, Cosmetics, eye butter, Formulas. Comments: None