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Diane Viall
Apr 53 min read
Benefits of Seaweed in Skincare
Once again, Nature can provide us with ingredients for our skincare products and this time we look at our Oceans for inspiration. Already...
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Diane Viall
Jan 135 min read
How to Make Herbal Infused Oils for Skincare and Medicinal Use
Herbs, Herbalism - folk and traditional medicinal practises. Also known as phytotherapy and phytomedicine. Herbs have been used since man...
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Diane Viall
Aug 10, 20232 min read
What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids - AHA's
Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA's are a goup of acids occuring naturally in fruits, sugar cane and dairy. In skincare they are usually used as...
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Diane Viall
Apr 29, 20233 min read
SKINCARE : Natural Emulsifiers
Natural, organic emulsifiers are essential for any cream or lotion you want to make, containing water, but they can be one of the most...
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Diane Viall
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Is Natural better than Synthetic
It's not just fashion that influences what your wear it also influences your skincare and perfumes. Over the last few years there has...
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Diane Viall
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Allergies in Every Day Products
Allergies can ruin peoples lives, read on and find out how you can be helped. Every day more and more people suffer from allergies. It...
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Diane Viall
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Why are Oats Good for Your Skin
All oats, whether they are porridge oats, oatmeal or colloidal oats are fantastic in all types of skincare products and have been used...
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Diane Viall
Jul 10, 20204 min read
Natural Soap versus Commercial Soap
What is the Difference Most commercially made soap is more like a detergent and is definately not kind to our planet, well being or skin....
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Diane Viall
Jul 19, 20195 min read
How to Set up a Successful Soap Business
You have learnt how to make soap and probably been making it for friends and family as birthday and Christmas gifts and now you are...
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Diane Viall
Jul 1, 20192 min read
What is Lye
What is Lye Lye is the scientific name of Sodium Hydroxide which is chemical made of pure salt. It is a VERY caustic ingredient so must...
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Diane Viall
May 16, 20192 min read
Using Essential Oils in Soaps and Skincare
Essential oils are split into three different categories called notes, #top, #middle and #base. The top note is the first fragrance you will
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Diane Viall
Feb 23, 20192 min read
What is Trace in Soap Making
This is something that seems to worry everybody who starts making cold pressed soap as most books tell you to blend the oils/butters and...
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