Written by Elinor on September 4th, 2017.
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M&P with kawakawa oilCustomise your M&P soap! This month we have make kawakawa oil M&P which has a lovely green tinge. For every 1kg of clear M&P soap, use 50g kawakawa oil. Melt together but don't pour until it is cool. The oil will sit on top of the soap if you pour too soon. Olive oil, avocado oil, hemp oil would all give the same green tinge. |
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Written by Elinor on August 29th, 2017.
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Coconut whipMakes 150g & smells divinely of coconutIngredients 100g organic virgin coconut oil 30g organic shea butter 20g organic natural cocoa butter Method Melt everything together gently. Refrigerate until hard. Whip with beaters. Spoon into a 200ml pot. |
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Written by Elinor on August 21st, 2017.
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Purple clay maskWater Phase160g water Oil Phase 18g argan oil 8g emulsifier NF 6g conditioner pellets Last Phase 20g white clay 15g purple clay 1.5g Geogard 221 few drops lavender essential oil Method Separately, heat the Oil and Water Phases until the former is melted. Cool down until both phases are at 65°C. Pour the Oil Phase into the Water Phase and blend with a stick blender until thick. Add the Geogard and essential oil. Blend. Add the two clays and blend. Spoon into a 200ml pot. To use: Spread on your face with clean fingers. Wash off after 10 minutes. Great for dry, sensitive skin. |
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Written by Elinor on August 15th, 2017.
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Cocoa butter M&PThis month we added organic deodorised cocoa butter at up to 10% of the weight of the M&P. The M&P still remained hard and able to maintain a lather. To 1kg of white M&P soap base, we added 100g cocoa butter. Melt the two together, add any fragrance and stir to blend. Only pour when it is thickening to prevent the cocoa butter from separating. Oats can be added, 30g per kilo of M&P, for an exfoliating effect. The pic to the right shows bars with cocoa butter, one with oats added. |
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Written by Elinor on August 7th, 2017.
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Shea and beeswax CP soap (no palm)230g RBD coconut oil 230g grape oil 200g organic shea butter 20g white beeswax 230g water 104g sodium hydroxide 30g lemon essential oil 1T honey Traces quickly so be prepared. The lemon essential oil and honey can be replaced by any essential oil you prefer. Watch our video of how to make CP soap. |
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Written by Elinor on July 31st, 2017.
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Turmeric clay maskWater Phase160g water Oil Phase 18g carrot-infused oil 8g emulsifier NF 6g conditioner pellets Last Phase 45g white clay 2g turmeric powder 1.5g Geogard 221 Method Separately, heat the Oil and Water Phases until the former is melted. Cool down until both phases are at 65°C. Pour the Oil Phase into the Water Phase and blend until thick. Add the Geogard and blend. |
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Written by Elinor on July 5th, 2017.
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Pracaxi oilThe pracaxi (pra-ka-shee) tree is found in the flooded areas of the northern Amazon rainforest. Traditionally it was used for bacterial skin infections and to prevent stretchmarks in pregnant women as the oil stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. It can be used to regenerate and heal burns and after surgery. It can assist in the treatment of acne as it has fungicide and bactericide properties. It is a very moisturising oil and good for removing makeup. In hair, the oil strengthens hair roots and so avoiding hair loss. It improves combing ability. |
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Written by Elinor on June 26th, 2017.
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Carnauba wax (1:3 = 10g wax: 30g liquid oil; I used olive pomace)
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1:3 |
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1:4 |
OK |
Too hard |
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1:5 |
OK |
OK |
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1:6 |
Too soft |
OK |
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1:7 |
Too soft |
OK |
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1:8 |
Too soft |
Too soft |
Candelilla wax
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ratio |
tube |
pot |
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1:3 |
OK |
Too hard |
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1:4 |
OK |
Too hard |
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1:5 |
Too soft |
OK |
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1:6 |
Too soft |
OK |
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1:7 |
Too soft |
OK |
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1:8 |
Too soft |
Too soft |
All the combinations in a tube would be good for a lipstick.
If you are making a lipstick, please be aware that the waxes are yellow.
This makes colouring the lipstick with micas different from a lipstick made with white beeswax.
Use castor oil in lipsticks or a combination of castor and jojoba oils, but mainly castor.
Written by Elinor on June 14th, 2017.
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Written by Elinor on May 29th, 2017.
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Chest and nasal relief balmA great balm to ease chest and nasal congestion.Makes 100g. 55g olive oil 15g beeswax 10g menthol crystals 11g camphor essential oil 8g eucalyptus blue gum essential oil 1. Gently heat the olive oil and beeswax until the beeswax is melted. Take off the heat. 2. Add the menthol crystals and stir until dissolved. 3. Add the camphor and eucalyptus essential oils and stir until blended. 4. Pour into containers. NB: The essential oils and menthol used are volatile oils and will reach their flashpoint if heated. At their flashpoint the oils will flash flame. SO DON'T HEAT THEM PLEASE. |
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Written by Elinor on April 21st, 2017.
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Rose body butter165g shea butter18g borage oil 6g arrowroot powder ½ tsp palmarosa essential oil ½ tsp red mica Method Put everything in a pot and heat gently until the shea butter is melted. Leave to set at room temperature. Whip with a whisk for 5 minutes. Spoon into containers. |
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Written by Elinor on April 12th, 2017.
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Deodorant, beeswax(Makes 2 deodorant tubes)48g organic evening primrose oil 30g organic coconut oil 20g organic shea butter 20g white beeswax 2g vitamin E 25g organic arrowroot powder 15g diatomaceous earth 7g kaolin clay If you want to make the deodorant whiter add 2 tsp titanium dioxide Deodorant, beeswax, titanium dioxide(Makes 2 deodorant tubes)48g organic evening primrose oil 30g organic coconut oil 20g organic shea butter 20g white beeswax 2g vitamin E 25g organic arrowroot powder 15g diatomaceous earth 7g kaolin clay 2 tsp titanium dioxide |
The deodorant on the right has the titanium dioxide. Method Melt the oils, butter and wax. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to blend. Cool. Pour into deodorant tubes. |
Written by Elinor on April 11th, 2017.
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Deodorant vegan no baking soda(Makes 1 deodorant tube) 22g organic deodorised cocoa butter 22g organic shea butter 13g organic arrowroot powder 9g diatomaceous earth 4 drops vitamin E few drops vanilla and lime essential oils Melt the butters, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to blend. Leave to cool a little then pour into a deodorant tube. |
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Written by Elinor on April 10th, 2017.
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Deodorant vegan with baking soda(Makes 4 deodorant tubes) 88g cocoa butter 88g organic shea butter 52g organic arrowroot powder 36g baking soda 1g vitamin E few drops lemon and lime essential oils Melt the butters, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to blend. Leave to cool a little then pour into deodorant tubes. |
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Written by Elinor on March 21st, 2017.
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Honey lip balmMakes 40g
15g olive oil 10g white beeswax 5g coconut oil 5g shea butter 5g jojoba oil ½ tsp honey ½ tsp gold sparkle mica Put all the ingredients in a pot and heat gently until the beeswax is melted. Pour into tubes or pots. |
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