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  • lotion recipe lotion bar recipe for winter
    January 12, 2020

    Winter Lotion Bar Recipe

    Lotion bars are a great alternative to lotions or creams for a variety of reasons. They are solid at room temperature and when applied to the skin only a small amount melts and absorbs, creating less mess and waste of product. These lotion bars are super simple, only three ingredients!
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  • Ancient image of early distillation equipment for making essential oils
    January 5, 2020

    Distilling Essential Oils

    The goal of distillation is to separate the "essence" of a plant called "Sulfur" by the Alchemists from the corporeal body of the plant.   Once the essence was separated and captured, the plant material after distillation was placed into a crucible.  This second action burned the fibrous material and revealed the minerals that were present in the plants.
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  • soap making. making soap. soapmaking
    December 3, 2019

    Soap Making FAQ

    All you need to start making soap is oils, lye, water, and a few soap safe containers and tools. You can always start with the basics and build your soap supply list as you gain experience. 
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  • diffuser essential oil blends
    November 25, 2019

    7 Diffuser Blends to Ease Holiday Stress

    The holidays are a magical time full of joy, laughter, family...oh, AND STRESS! This can be a really tough season for us. Traveling, buying gifts, cooking, huge to-do lists… it really piles up and fast. We understand and that's why we’ve created this list of essential oil diffuser blends to help you get through this season with a little more joy and a lot less dread. 
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