Archive for Skin Care Recipes

Aug
4
2008

Four people, including myself, tested the following Cucumber Hair Drench recipe with similar results. Be sure to read the entire post to get our feedback and suggestions for making it better.
Cucumber Hair Drench*
1 egg
1 half-eggshell’s worth of olive oil (i.e., one portion of the eggshell you broke apart)
1 quarter of a [...]

Jul
27
2008

Now that we’re in the high heat of summer, you may be wondering what you can do to repair the damage to your hair from the sun and chlorine. I have a really great recipe for a hair mask. Just three easily obtainable ingredients. If you would like to test it for [...]

May
15
2008

Just thought I’d check in with you all and see if you are ready for another skin care recipe to try at home. I have tested a Papaya-Pumpkin facial, but it’s only so-so. It made a LOT too, so if anyone wants to come over and try it, I have a big bowlful [...]

May
8
2008

Today I was working on my new Bug Off Spray formulation. I’d like to get some people to test it for me before I start selling it. I’m not sure when the bugs will start coming out, but as soon as they do, I’ll need some help! I currently sell a Bug [...]

Apr
22
2008

A fellow soapmaker recently shared her story about her five-year-old grandson who had 25 warts all over his body. She also had a large wart on her arm. Here is the story in her words:
The doctors would not do medication for my grandson because the anti-wart meds are really hard on the body [...]

Apr
21
2008

I’m not blaming Cindy. She just suggested that it would be cool to make some homemade NADS. You know, hair removal. So several months ago, I searched the web for a recipe. They are readily available, actually. It’s called “sugaring”. The directions I used said to boil the mixture [...]

Apr
19
2008

…Shanda!
I had four people test the Easy Sugar Scrub recipe and give their feedback. Each of them was entered into a prize drawing for a small vial of essential or fragrance oil of their choice which they can use to scent their own sugar scrub, as well as a Sugar Scrub from [...]

Apr
18
2008

This one is so easy, but it feels soooo nice on your skin!
1 1/2 c. white table sugar
1/4 c. light vegetable oil: safflower, sunflower, or sweet almond are all good choices. I found LouAna brand safflower oil at my local Walmart supercenter. Do not use sweet almond if you are allergic to nuts, [...]

Apr
14
2008

Here is your opportunity to win two fabulous prizes! Sign up by tomorrow (Tuesday) night to test a sugar scrub recipe you can make at home. You will receive a recipe and a feedback form. Anyone who returns their completed feedback forms before Thursday, (April 17) night will be entered to win [...]

Apr
10
2008

Because they were the ONLY ones to return their feedback on the Chocolate Facial Mask, I awarded both Kristy and Brandi with Dead Sea Mud Facial Masks from Great Cakes Soapworks. Congratulations to the winners! Next skin care recipe to test at home will be announced on Monday - you have at least [...]