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I recently purchased a different brand of dishwasher detergent and didn't like the results. Then I remembered I had the ingredients on hand to make my own. Click over for the recipe. Read More →
Mint leaves are a popular garnish for desert and berries but did you know it can help relieve stomach issues? Click over for the details. Read More →
Water is your hair’s best friend. It helps to keep your scalp and strands moisturized and supple. This recipe is great for a post workout hair and scalp refresher and everyday use. Click over for the recipe. Read More →
Turmeric has been used for centuries in beauty, cooking and as a natural remedy. Click over to learn how you can add it to your beauty and cooking routine. Read More →
Growing up in the Caribbean, herbal teas were a staple of my breakfast and dinner routine. We refer to these herbal teas as “bush tea” in St. Croix, Dominica and many other Caribbean islands. Click over for my latest herbal tea recipe! Read More →
Fall is officially here. This means for most of us, the weather gets cooler and our skin gets drier. Cold weather is no reason to have drab skin. Click over for my top 3 product recommendations to keep your skin moisturized and glowing during the cold months. Read More →
We’re getting great feedback for the Senk Shampoo Bar in the September 2012 CurlBox. Did you get the box? What do you like about the shampoo bar? 4 Reasons To Love Senk Shampoo Bar! Cleanses the hair & scalp without stripping the hairs’ natural oils pH balanced to keep hair moisturized and provide a natural sheen A unique 5 essential oil blend strengthens the hair, stimulates circulation and balances the … Read More →
In the last post, I showed you how I tested for color stability in Koko Kwèm soap bar. Today’s post . This is the final test batch we did of the Lavender Mist soap. I think it is so pretty! Notice the beautiful color? It is from this alkanet root infused olive oil. I followed the same steps for creating and testing the formulas as explained here and here.In the … Read More →
I’ll show you how I test for color stability of the top two soap formulas colored using natural herbs. I’ll be using the Koko Kwèm soap bar with which has annatto herbs for the color. Click over to see the results. Read More →
In this post, I’ll cover the basic process used to make handmade soap bars using natural herbs as a colorant. I’ll be using the Koko Kwèm soap bar as an example. Koko Kwèm is a light crisp blend of tea tree and lemon essential oil that is Über refreshing. Click over to see the process. Read More →