Tag: tutorial
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Super Easy DIY Hair Oil
In our Top 10 Carrier Oils for Hair post, we mentioned that we’ll be sharing some DIY recipes on our favorite and most effective hair oils. So, here we are today with this post! This tutorial is super quick and super easy. No fuss, and perfect for when you’re too tired to formulate a combination…
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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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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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How to Use Our Premium Massage Candle Base
Making a massage candle has never been easier than simply purchasing your choice of essential oils and Craftiviti’s Premium Massage Candle Base! Not only is switching to this product kinder to your wallet, but the days where you have to make your own massage candles from scratch will be gone. But, before we get into…
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How to Fix Grainy Butters & Balms
Sometimes, you get grainy butters or your balms have a rough, beady texture to it. We find this usually happens when reheating our shea butter and cocoa butter. But, don’t throw the entire tub out or think that the butters have gone bad! This is a normal occurrence because you are working with natural fats. The…
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How to Make Your Own Essential Oil Blend
Essential oil blends have their own unique synergy. They provide a combined effect that is greater than their separate effects. Of course, it is easier to buy ready-made essential oil blends but those blends may not meet your exact preferences. Therefore, for this post, we are going to share the basics of how you can…
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2 Ways to Make Your Own Reusable Beeswax Wrap
When used to store or heat food, plastic leaches toxins into the food which is later consumed by us. There are many studies that have proven that BPA (a common chemical in many plastics) causes a variety of health issues for those who consume food products that have come in contact with it. (1) They’re…
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