Category: Tutorials and Recipes
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We Tried 3 Common Reed Diffuser Liquid Recipes and Came Up with Two More!
There are 3 common recipes on internet on how you can make your own diffuser liquid at home, and since we’re enthusiasts about aromatherapy, we thought, why not try them and share whether it worked for us or not? We also did some other experiments on creating other kinds of diffuser liquids. 1. Alcohol + Water +…
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About Sunscreens and How to Make Them
Formulating your own sunscreen can be tricky, especially when you want to formulate one that is SPF50+, doesn’t feel tacky and is actually water-resistant. The following informative video by Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science and Cosmetic Formulator to learn about SPF in sunscreens, the materials and ingredients used, issues faced when…
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DIY Aromatherapeutic Slime
The days of the slime craze has probably already passed (replaced by soap cutting and bath bomb slicing) but between the three of them, we’re pretty sure that slime is kinder to the wallet, generally safer (no sharp objects!) and it also lasts longer. So for today, we’re going to share our favorite slime recipe…
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DIY Mini Lavender, Rose and Lemon Hearts Wax Melts
Wax melts, wax tarts or wax cubes are a closer relative to wax sachets (in terms of them not requiring wicks) and they are brilliant alternatives to candles. Place a wax melt in a warmer and they’ll gradually melt and fill your chosen space with your choice of aroma. They’re safer than candles because you…
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DIY Soothing, Nourishing and Moisturizing Solid Shampoo Bar for Hair Growth
If there’s one thing that makes packing a chore, especially when you’re packing for a trip overseas, it’s packing liquids. From shampoo to conditioner, moisturizers to sunblock and lotions, perfume or cologne, and so on, so forth, we use a variety of products in liquid form on a daily basis. Skipping one or the other…
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DIY Charcoal Masks
Charcoal masks are one of many darlings of the beauty and skincare world thanks to their cleansing abilities. However, commercial charcoal masks can be pretty pricey, so why not make your own (and be sure of what’s actually in your product)? Join Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science and Cosmetic Formulator,…
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DIY Sweet and Flowery Gel Wax Candle + Bloopers, Tips and Tricks!
Gel wax candles are gorgeous, especially if you’re looking to make candles that appear like water and have flowers suspended in them. However, gel wax is incredibly tricky to work with and we learned the hard way about some things you should and shouldn’t do when making gel wax candles. But before we share all…
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Herbal Extracts and How to Make Them
Herbal extracts are brilliant for those who love using products that are as close to natural as possible. These extracts are very concentrated liquids in which a solvent is used to extract the herbal properties out of plant material. Watch the video below to join Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science…
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DIY Refreshing Peppermint + Grapefruit Face Mist
With the temperatures rising these days, it’s tough to not turn on the air-conditioning or to take multiple showers in effort to cool down/stay cool. This, in return, isn’t friendly to the wallet and the environment and that is definitely a no-no. So, today, we’re sharing our super easy and quick-to-do Refreshing Peppermint + Grapefruit…
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How to Make Pouring Medium for Fluid Art
A pouring medium is an additive used to improve paints. It allows for a smoother pour, improves the consistency and also the overall integrity of acrylic paints. Therefore, it acts as both a diluting agent and a binder. It helps a mix of acrylic paints to act more uniformly, and also allows them to dry…
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