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How to use scent and aromatherapy in every day life
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Soap Accessories to Extend your bar's life!
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I constantly get feedback from customers about how long the bars last even with daily shower or handwashing. There's a reason for that- cold processed soap is typically more dense and rich than chain store bars. Those big brand soaps are not even really soap- they are synthetic detergent bars pressed together in a bar mold. My soap is olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, and other butters or rich oils, mixed with lye to create a completely different product: glycerin rich *real* soap. Have you ever tasted a summer tomato just picked from the vine? Compare that to a...
Vegan Indie Holiday 2020 Gift Guide
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These gifts are geared towards vegans, but will also help nudge the veg-curious to try new things. Here are some small indie business I enjoy, and hopefully you and your loved ones will, too! Vegan Street Fair at Home: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/veganstreetfair When events had to shut down in March, Jessica at VSF was one of the first to take a hit and do the right thing. She postponed all events and pivoted (2020 word of the year!) to an online series of funformative (fun + informative) live cook alongs, skill shares, and other events. You can watch live and chat, or...
What makes scents non-toxic for candles, soaps, and home fragrance?
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How to clean and empty your used glass candle jars
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Recycling is great, and all the glass used for my products is recycled. However, keeping and re-purposing your jars is even better than putting them back into the recycling stream. Some cities have suspended glass recycling specifically, which is a shame. Here are your options plus a bonus for being green.
- Return your glass to me for a discount.
- Clean and reuse your vessel for other purposes.