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9 Natural Oils and What They Do. Make Your Own All Natural Bug Repellent. Fresh Picked Beauty. Product Labels. Maybe you’re in the food business, making your own preserves or jams and selling them at markets or online.

Product Labels

Or perhaps you make and sell a line of bottled beauty products? Whatever you’re selling, if you want your product to stand out on a shelf, you’ll need some eye catching labels. That’s where MOO Product Labels come in! Plain white labels are fine, but what do they really say about your business? With MOO, you can put your brand or logo onto Round Labels for sealing packaging, and use the same branding on Rectangular Labels for labelling your products. A DIY life: Natural Deodorant ideas – Recipes – Powder – Cream – Spray – on and on. It probably is!

A DIY life: Natural Deodorant ideas – Recipes – Powder – Cream – Spray – on and on

Even natural deodorants you buy at health food stores etc can have questionable & toxic ingredients. Commercial deodorants are full of toxic ingredients & contain aluminum. So maybe you tried to get away from toxic commercial deodorants, maybe you tried natural deodorants, but you researched them & you worried what was really in them, plus most say natural deodorants are not effective, add the high cost of these natural products to the lack of doing their job & they have left you afraid to raise your hand in more than one way. Five Very Manly, DIY Aftershave Recipes. A proper aftershave does three important things post-razor: 1) it contains an antiseptic agent to keep your newly vulnerable skin germ free; 2) It helps soothe the skin and 3) it helps close the pores (openned from the warm water and the blade) to keep out dirt and oil.

Five Very Manly, DIY Aftershave Recipes

And, like all good things - it can be made at home. Here's five options to check out, with lots variation in difficulty, complexity, and, of course, scent. 1. Bay Rum Aftershave - The Art of Manliness recently offered these two recipes for a classic Bay Rum.

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5 Simple Skin Care Recipes with Green Tea. Did you know that you can harness the anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and rejuvenation benefits of Green Tea externally?

5 Simple Skin Care Recipes with Green Tea

Green Tea helps reduce skin inflammation and redness, protects and rejuvenates skin cells, and assists with the adverse effects of UV radiation exposure. Studies have shown that Green Tea reactivates dying skin cells that are at the end of their life cycle, and also note the potential benefits for various skin conditions including psoriasis, rosacea, wrinkles, wounds, and scars. . * Minimalist Beauty. Preservation breakthrough - the Optiphen family of cosmetic preservatives. 18-Dec-2006 Ingredients Abstract Preservatives are essential components of cosmetics and toiletries because they ensure the microbial quality of these products.

Preservation breakthrough - the Optiphen family of cosmetic preservatives

They function by creating an environment that is unfavorable for the survival and growth of micro-organisms. Introduction International Specialty Products (ISP) has been successfully formulating preservatives and preservative systems since 1955. With concerns rising in relation to safety and skin sensitization of some classes of preservatives, there is a growing need to develop alternative preservatives for the market. Make your own Natural Beeswax Products. A note from one of our customers: Beeswax is a byproduct of honey production.

Make your own Natural Beeswax Products

It makes wonderful lip balms, hand lotions, hand creams, moisturizers, in cosmetics, wood finishes, waxes, leather polishes; waterproofing products, and dental molds. It is impervious to water and unaffected by mildew. It has a melting point of 143 to 148 degrees F. and should only be heated using a double boiler as it is flammable when subjected to fire and flames. It is pliable at 100 degrees F. Beeswax is produced by the (female) worker honeybees. Soap QueenTalk It Out Tuesday: All Things Lotion. Woohoo!

Soap QueenTalk It Out Tuesday: All Things Lotion

Here we are again with another installment of Talk It Out Tuesday (check out our previous TIOT’s on bath bombs, colorants, melt and pour and our latest on preservatives). I am delighted about the topic this week because I know many of you have questions about water-based lotions. I can’t wait to help you answer them. How to Make Creams and Lotions. © 2004 Rebecca Midkiff DIY Cosmetic LLC Creating Lotions and Creams that suit your own individual needs can be most rewarding.

How to Make Creams and Lotions

Once you get the basic steps down it is quite simple and takes just a short period of your time. Here are some basic instructions to get you started. After Shave Balm for Men. Post-Shave Repair. Super Strength Herbal Deodorant Spray. Did you know that the majority of breast cancer can be linked to the use of conventional deodorants/antiperspirants (along with many other hormonal and environment factors)?

Super Strength Herbal Deodorant Spray

All of the chemicals in conventional deodorants serve to kill or inhibit the growth of “bad” or undesirable bacteria that cause unwanted natural stink scent. Meanwhile, they kill the “good bacteria” too…leaving our bodies defenseless. There are many reasons why we should be concerned about using antiperspirants and commercially prepared deodorants! Here are just a few: There are hidden dangers in the active ingredients of conventional deodorant (i.e. Herb Information, Benefits, Discussion and News. Make your own Natural Beeswax Products. Wholesale Soap - Handmade Soap Loaves in Stock Fully Cured. Herbal Gifts for Dad! Can you believe that Father’s Day is just a month away?

Herbal Gifts for Dad!

If you find yourself stumped over what to get dear old dad this year, we’ve got some fun herbal ideas to help him feel loved, nourished, and look great too! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite herbal recipes for men including bodycare formulas and a tasty daily elixir made with adaptogens and cherry juice. We’ve also included a few gift recommendations from our shelves here at Mountain Rose that Dad will love! Blake’s Fancy Man Stashe Wax This recipe comes from our incredible herb crafter Blake in Customer Service. Ingredients 4 tablespoons of beeswax pastilles 1 Tbsp carnauba wax1 Tbsp of stearic acid 2 tbsp of castor oil1 tbsp of acacia powder 1 tbsp of castille soap10 drops of organic essential oil (optional) – Recommended: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Bay West Indies, Oak Moss, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Bitter Orange Directions. Herb Infused Witch Hazel. This recipe is such a convenient preparation which either can be used alone or incorporated into cosmetic and medicinal recipes.

And, it couldn’t be simpler to make! Witch Hazel extract is produced from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana. It has astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties, making it an invaluable ingredient for many different medicinal and cosmetic preparations.

I especially love using herbal infused witch hazel as a facial toner, often incorporate it into facial wash recipes, and a small dab works great on blemishes. Beneficial for all skin types from oily to dry and mature skin, Witch Hazel is often used as an aftershave, to cleanse oils from the skin, remove make-up, decrease bags under eyes and skin puffiness, reduce pore size, and to minimize varicose veins. What you’ll need: • Herb(s) of choice Here some favorites, but feel free to be creative! 1. 2. The Mountain Rose Blog. DIY Natural Deodorant Sprays. Erin (328) Erin is the Marketing Manager at Mountain Rose and studied herbalism, botany, and ethical wildcrafting at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. She spends her days making botanical illustrations, playing in the garden, creating culinary gems, and formulating medicine in the magnificent Oregon Cascades.

Christine (121) Christine is our Product Manager here at Mountain Rose Herbs and our Certified Aromatherapist on staff. You Have Food On Your Face! Essential Oils: 100% Pure, Exceptional Therapeutic Grade. Your Headquarters for Essential Oils Information. Health. When you stop to think about your skin, there are two important facts to bear in mind. One, it’s the largest organ of your entire body, and two, it’s all over you. Men and women alike want healthy skin, and this is amply proven by the huge amounts of cosmetics and skin care products sold globally every year. According to cosmetic industry trade groups, global cosmetic and toiletry sales exceeded 333$ Billion last year, and are expected to grow. Additionally, in the highly competitive skin care business, natural ingredients are faring very well, with sales of truly natural cosmetics topping 8 billion dollars in the U.S. alone.

You don’t really have to spend big on skin preparations. List of plants used in herbalism. This is a list of plants that have been used as herbal medicine. Plants have the ability to synthesize a wide variety of chemical compounds that are used to perform important biological functions, and to defend against attack from predators such as insects, fungi and herbivorous mammals. Many of these phytochemicals have beneficial effects on long-term health when consumed by humans, and can be used to effectively treat human diseases. At least 12,000 such compounds have been isolated so far; a number estimated to be less than 10% of the total.[1][2] These phytochemicals are divided into (1) primary metabolites such as sugars and fats, which are found in all plants; and (2) secondary metabolites – compounds which are found in a smaller range of plants, serving a more specific function.[3] For example, some secondary metabolites are toxins used to deter predation and others are pheromones used to attract insects for pollination.

A[edit] Aloe vera. Medicinal Plants And Their Uses – A Comprehensive List. Here is a synopsis of about 90 medicinal plants and their uses, click the link to see all posts relating to using or growing medicinal herbs. Not all plants listed here are medicinal herbs. CPS Mobile. Glycerin as a Preservative. Learning how to make your own extracts and syrups. How to Make Your Own Aftershave. After Shave Balm- Recipes for Homemade After Shave.

Green Tea Skin Benefits - 7 Facts You Can't Ignore. Is green tea skin care just another “fad,” or can it restore the natural beauty of your complexion? 5 top tips to buy your perfect skin cream. Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream: Homemade Gift Ideas. How to make homemade shaving cream with coconut oil and shea butter that smells of a delicious rosemary-mint pairing. Homemade Aftershave Balm Lotion Recipe. Natural Preservatives - How Organic Skin Care Products Stay Fresh. Citrus Seed Extract – Grapefruit Seed Oil or Extract Grapefruit seed is A broad-spectrum, antimicrobial compound prepared in extract form from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruits from grapefruit trees (Citrus paradisi).When used as a preservative, GSE has been shown to be highly effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria There is some controversy around the use of grapefruit seed extract as a preservative in organic skincare.

This is because some manufacturers use a chemical process to extract the substance. Browsing Store. Essential Oils for Men. How To Recognize Quality Rose Water – And How To Make Your Own - Hildablue – Beauty Made By You. One of the ingredients that should be in every DIY beauty crafters cupboards is rose water, or another herbal water. Rose water is exactly what it sounds like – roses steeped in water, where the good components of the rose has soaked into the water. The great thing about these herbal waters, or herbal hydrosols, is that they are very versatile. They can be used as such as a face toner, or in a hair rinse.

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BulkActives: skin actives and ingredients for DIY skin care. Homemade deodorant: The quest for a natural counter to body odor. Miscellaneous Bulk Ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs. Natural Acne Treatments, Acne Home Remedies, Organic Skin Care. Beneficial Botanicals - Home. Packaging. Using and Blending Thick Aromatic Oils. Top 10 Essential Oils for Sinusitis. Naturopathica_AHAs. Is Avocado Oil Good for the Skin? DIY Warming Rub For Sore Muscles. Homemade Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids Skincare. Lemon Skin Brightener Aura Cacia. Suncare Mist Aura Cacia. Summertime Body Mist Aura Cacia. Rose and Lavender Facial Cream Aura Cacia. Muscle & Joint Soothing Aromatherapy Massage Oil Aura Cacia.

Fresh and Sweet Perfume Blend Aura Cacia. Cooling Foot Cream Aura Cacia. Clarifying Study Blend Aura Cacia. Savvy Students. Purifying Toilet Bowl Cleanser Aura Cacia. Purifying Floor & Surface Cleaner Aura Cacia. Essential Oils for Inspiration. The Romance of Perfumery. Cooling Foot Cream Aura Cacia. Essential Oil Blends: Workout Blend. Purifying & Energizing Workout Mist Aura Cacia. Muscle & Joint Soothing Aromatherapy Massage Oil Aura Cacia. Essential Oil Blends: how to. Essential Oil Blends: Citrus Savvy. Essential Oils for Different Skin Types. Aromacology & Aromatherapy Guide UK. Top 10 Essential Oils for Better Skin. Lovely Lady Products Blog Dr. Oz and Helichrysum. DIY All-Natural Aftershave. Ingredients To Die For. Premium ingredients at less than premium prices... Lotioncrafter. Home-Blending Nature and Science - Innovative Natural Products for Cosmetics and Toiletries.

NOW Foods - Food Grade Oil FAQs. Blending Guidelines and Dilutions (and a Handy Little Chart) Essential Oil Dilution Chart, Dilution Guidelines, and Measurement Equivalents.  National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Eden Botanicals - Essential Oils - Aromatherapy - Organic Essential Oils - Wholesale Essential Oils. Glass Hot Sauce & Woozy Bottles. Essential Oils for Emotional Well-Being. Clary Sage Essential OIl Benefits. Health Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil. Homemade deodorant: The quest for a natural counter to body odor. Labware: Amazon.com. How to Prevent Dandruff and Itchy Scalp with Natural DIY Treatments. 7 Home Remedies for Itchy Skin. Rosehip Seed Oil: Why This Miracle Skincare Product Will Be The Next Coconut Oil. DIY: Herbal Salves. DIY: Herbal Salves.