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Lotions & Butters

Water & Oil Emulsions Make Beautiful Hand Made Lotions

Body care lotions are made from part water and part oil. Anyone who has ever tried to combine the two knows that oils do notContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: Thermal Mermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients

Preservatives ~ A breakdown for lotion & cosmetics

Why do we need a preservative in topical cremes and cosmetics?A preservative is essential to help prevent microbes (bacteria, mold, and yeast) growing.  Preservatives stopContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: Thermal Mermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients, Soap Making Tips & Tricks

The basics of DIY lotion to body butter creation

Let’s  walk through how to make a natural lotion, cream, body butter and moisturizer from scratch.   Lotions, creams, body butters and skin soothers areContinue Reading

2022-03-25
By: Thermal Mermaid
On: March 25, 2022
In: Bath & Body Tutorials, Lotions & Butters

Have You Explored the Healing Power of Lake Lotion?

Named for its soft essential oils that lightly smell like the beachy banks of a summertime vacation getaway, this medium weight body cream is packedContinue Reading

2019-09-20
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On: September 20, 2019
In: Lotions & Butters
With: 17 Comments

Mango Massage Mousse

Featured product Mango Seed Massage Mousse complete with review and discussion on oils and additives for pain and anti-inflamation.Continue Reading

2019-09-13
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On: September 13, 2019
In: Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients
With: 6 Comments

CBD Massage Oils & Lotions

What is CBD oil? CBD stands for cannabidiol. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant withContinue Reading

2019-05-21
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On: May 21, 2019
In: Lotions & Butters, Natural Ingredients, Starting A Soap Business
With: 8 Comments

Rose Crystal Healing Body Butter

OK, the name of this body butter is a little ambitious. The name Rose Crystal Healing – Body Butter is in no way making aContinue Reading

2019-04-12
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On: April 12, 2019
In: Lotions & Butters
With: 49 Comments

Infused Oil with Camillia Flowers

Infused oils are a little luxury that you can make at home for your beauty and skin care. Camillia Infused Oil: Infused oil is notContinue Reading

2019-01-12
By:
On: January 12, 2019
In: Lotions & Butters
With: 0 Comments

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