Zinc Oxide Powder Zinc Oxide is gaining popularity thanks to its many functions in homemade skin care preparations. While this white, fine, mineral powder can be used in many ways in soaps, make-up and other beauty products, the two most popular uses for this...
Every time I come up with a new variation of a mango whipped body butter recipe, I think it’s the best formula I’ve ever created. This one is no different – seriously, this whipped DIY body butter is soft like a mousse, it’s a romantic pale...
Ever wonder what Kokum Butter is and what Kokum Butter benefits? First off, did you know that the first cold cream recipe ever published dates all the way back to 150 A.D.? Although the green skincare movement is relatively new, people around the world...
Melting Shea Butter Before Whipping is Not Always a Good Idea If you are like me, once you learn one way of doing something, you stick to it. Whipping shea butter is no different: I learned to first melt it all the way, then add other ingredients (carrier oils,...
Have you researched Yellow Shea Butter and are still not clear on what it is and how it differs from “regular” Shea Butter? Or, have you watched a youtube video or read a blog but are still not sure if the source of information is reputable? We...
Dry hands (or skin) are a recurring problem and sometimes it feels like there isn’t enough lotion in the world to soften them up. Sometimes, even Shea Butter alone doesn’t, in all honesty, handle the issue of stubborn dry skin. Yes, there...
