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Links and a Helpful List of Books for Natural Perfumery

I love my natural perfumery group. They are so helpful and chock full of useful info… I was looking up something and saw this post today for a newbie and thought this would really be beneficial for those who are interested in the wonders of natural botanicals and creating scent blends with them… Books The [...]

Natural Perfumery Notes on Tinctures and Enfleurages

I love making natural perfumes. And have made hundreds over the years. The unique scents that each essential oil will carry can be exalted, or diminunized for very different results and lovely aromas are achieved. Over the years there is much I have learned on my own as well as through research and sharing with [...]

Miron Violet Glass Bottles; Resources and why you should be using them

I had to post this to share with you the amazing properties of violet glass and how important it is to store your essential oils and healing elixirs, etc. in violet glass– as it blocks out the harmful and damaging rays of the sun… yes… sunlight is wonderful and necessary for life, but to keep [...]

About Acai Berry

Acai Keywords: acai, açaí, acai palm tree, Amazonian palm berry, Euterpe oleracea, weight loss © iStockphoto.com / ricardoazoury On this page: Introduction What Acai Is Used For How Acai Is Used What the Science Says Side Effects and Cautions Sources For More Information Introduction This fact sheet provides basic information about acai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE)—common names, [...]

Easy DIY Beauty and Bath Recipes

If you love DIY projects, and knowing exactly what you are using on/in your body and home…. Check out a few of my articles on Associated Content/ Yahoo Contributor Network Easy DIY Shea Butter Cream Recipe Easy DIY Natural Handmade Soap Recipe Without Using Lye or Caustic Soda Shortcut DIY Incense & Aromatherapy Blends to [...]

Easy DIY Natural Handmade Soap Recipe Without Using Lye or Caustic Soda

    If you love DIY handmade gifts, or just enjoy using natural products that you’ve made yourself, then this project is for you. Here is a wonderful and fun recipe to play with that makes the best natural handmade soap you’ll find without having to deal with the dangers of lye or caustic soda. [...]

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New Articles! DIY Anti-aging treatments, Natural Remedies for Menopause & Get Better Skin with Massage

Check out my newest articles on the DAILY GLOW!! DIY Natural Anti-aging Skin Treatment: Save Money and Lavish Your Skin Skin & Beauty -> Skin Treatments Want Better Skin? Go to a Masseur Skin & Beauty -> Skin Care Tips Natural Remedies for Menopause: Can Essential Oils Help? Personal Care -> At-Home Treatments

Can Candles Kill Bacteria?

University of South Hampton released this study and I found it quite interesting… it seems certain essential oils CAN kill bacteria! see more: http://www.soton.ac.uk/mediacentre/news/2004/june/04_89.shtml News release Candle power wipes out bugs Ref: 04/89 16 June 2004 In recent years the consumer market for candles has grown dramatically, as candles of all shapes, sizes, colours and [...]

Don’t Let Them Outlaw Natural Perfumes!

I found this on the Natural Perfumers Guild website and thought it was important enough to share…. If you enjoy using/purchasing or making and selling natural perfumes, you should definitely read this: And just to let you know…I will be participating in any way I can as well, so that means this blog and my [...]

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