Tag: DIY
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All About Carrageenan Gum in Skincare
Hello Handmakers! We’ve recently added a new natural thickener and emulsifier to our catalogue: Carrageenan Gum! What is Carrageenan Gum? What are it’s benefits in skincare? According to Skincare Lab, Carrageenan is “derived from Chondrus crispus, a species of red seaweed commonly called Irish moss. You’ll find this ingredient in skin care products and food.…
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About Beeswax Candles and How to DIY Them in 5 Minutes
Hello Handmakers! According to Love to Know, beeswax candles are reputed to have several health benefits, including… Lower Toxicity: Because beeswax candles are all natural, they do not produce toxic byproducts and heavy soot when burned. Some types of candles produce minute traces of chemicals known to be carcinogenic, but this is not a problem…
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About Mica Powders, Their Grades, Types and Safety
Hello Handmakers! We blogged about The Dark Secret of Natural Mica Powders before here, and since then, we’ve gotten more questions on Mica Powders. Among those frequently asked questions are: What’s the difference between cosmetic and non-cosmetic grade mica powders? Are mica powders natural? Which type should I used for this or that handmaking project?…
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Flashpoints for Every Craftiviti Fragrance Oil
Hello Handmakers! As we’ve mentioned previously, flashpoint is the temperature at which a fragrance oil can combust when exposed to open flames or sparks. They place a more important role when one is making gel candles and when one is working with fragrance oils that have lower flashpoints. If you’d like to find out why,…
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All About Wood Wicks For Candle Makers
Hello Handmakers! Many of you have come up to us recently, asking about wood wicks and how to use them in your handmade candles. So today, we’re sharing with you one of our favorite informative posts by Armatage Candle Company! *The following has been lightly edited to make it more concise and relevant to Malaysian…
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DIY Strawberry and Honey Whipped Sugar Scrub in 4 Steps
Hello Handmakers! Strawberry Fresh and Honey is our jam at the moment so here’s a quick Strawberry & Honey Whipped Sugar Scrub we’ve been loving recently 🙌 What You’ll Need 100g of Stephenson Personal Care’s OPC (Foaming Bath Butter) Base 50g of Organic Cane Sugar Scrub 10 drops of Strawberry Fresh Fragrance Oil 10 drops of Honey…
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Your Ultimate Scent Category Guide to Craftiviti’s Fragrance Oils
Hello Fragrance Lovers! At Craftiviti, we have more or less 100 types of fragrance oils which are suitable for DIY personal care products like cosmetics, skincare, soaps and more; and scented projects like candles, perfume and diffusers. Our fragrance oils can be used on their own too! (If you want to learn more about our…
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The Number 1 (and most common) Allergen in Skincare Products is This
Hello Handmakers! In skincare and personal care, the Number 1 and most common allergen is something we often don’t think twice about. It’s in practically every product and often gets overlooked for other scientific sounding ingredients that most of us don’t know what they are unless we Google them. So, what’s this #1 and super…
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Relieving Stress and Insomnia with the Calming Chamomile Pillow Mist Spray
Hello Handmakers! In plant lore, chamomile symbolizes “patience in adversity” and that is really fitting, especially considering the many benefits of this amazing plant! The most popular benefit of chamomile is it’s ability to calm, soothe and relax. If life has been really stressful for your recently and you find yourself losing sleep or unable…
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Using Essential Oils as Natural Bug Repellents
Hello Handmakers! As the weather changes in Malaysia, we find a surplus of bugs everywhere and while they’re living things living their own life just like us, it can get annoying when they invade our living space and bite us. With that said, here’s some of our favorite essential oils that you can use as…
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