Formulating – All Natural Beauty

Tempest In A Jar

Investigation in the War of Natural VS. Synthetic Skin Care How did it all begin? The skin care market is difficult to navigate as a consumer. That fact need not be explained,

How Did Alice Manage to Last this Long?

by Ivana Knezevic -

Q: Is there a perfect preservative, either natural or synthetic, for cosmetics and personal care products? A: No. Is this an unsatisfactory, disappointing, unacceptable, infuriating answer? In this day and age, can’t

Make Your Own Flu Fighter Potion and Prevent Viral Invasion!

by Trina Felber -

Elderberry could quite possibly be the most perfect flu-season berry. After all, elderberries contain compounds that inhibit the flu virus enzyme from even penetrating the cell membrane. If the virus

Eco Living: Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Glycerite, And Vanilla Infused Oil Recipes!

by Li Wong -

During the fall and winter months, I think of vanilla! Vanilla is widely used in baking and skin care. Vanilla extract, vanilla glycerite, and vanilla infused oil are super easy

Facial Masks (or Masques)

by Marge Clark -

The most basic face mask, and probably the easiest to make is a blend of whichever type of clay is suited to your skin type, moistened with an appropriate hydrosol,

Holiday Gift Ideas!

by Chandi Plank -

With the holiday season fast approaching, it is time to begin thinking about presents for those we care about! Having to go out and actually PURCHASE all these gifts can

Flower Waxes

by Jeanne Rose -

Essential flower wax is the vegetable wax (like beeswax) from the flowers, the solid material that is left after the plant scent is alcohol extracted and chilled. This separates the

How Can I Make a Citrus Blend that Lasts Longer?

by Li Wong -

Q: "I have been currently researching herbs for their natural scents and interested in the formulation of my own natural scents for solid and oil perfumes. I know what I like, at

The Truth about Borax

by Jacquelyn Ramsey -

The Great Borax (Sodium Borate) Debate in Organic Skincare (and a Few Words on the Skin Deep Database) I’ve received this question on occasion, and often enough that I thought I’d

What is Effective Skincare?

by Shannon Schroter -

I grew up with girls . . . girls everywhere. There were my four sisters, with their exponential network of friends, there was grandma and her rowdy pinochle crew,