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How to prevent scent from fading in homemade soaps
Has this ever happened to you? A month ago, you made a divine, summer-scented soap. But now that your soap has cured, your wonderful coconut-orange-pineapple creation smells like… nothing at all! It’s not always easy to keep your homemade soaps smelling strong. A number of influencing factors may cause scent to fade, if not disappear, over time. Luckily, there are solutions! That’s why we decided to put our many years of soapmaking to good use and share all our secrets for making scented soap and preventing that scent from fading! Trick #1: Use the right scents in your homemade soap. There are three kinds of notes in perfumery: Top notes,…
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It’s homemade Shampoo Day!
It’s never been easier to make your own shampoo What day is it? It’s Shampoo Day, of course! And what better way to enjoy it than with a homemade shampoo?! This recipe has it all: It’s quick and easy to make and can be customized to your liking! We felt that it was important to develop a shampoo recipe for even the most novice creators, since many people are scared off by complicated shampoo recipes. We wanted to prove there’s nothing to fear! Using your own homemade products is so satisfying; that’s why we try to make it accessible to everyone. One thing’s for sure: You’ll now look forward to…
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Cream of the Crop: A supernatural DIY shampoo!
A shampoo recipe that transforms powder into cream Gather one, gather all! Today, Coop Coco’s team of magicians will perform an incredible trick right before your eyes: they will turn mere powder into a homemade shampoo with just one flick of the hand! We call this amazing feat Cream of the Crop. Best of all, we’re sharing all our secrets so that you too can perform this magic trick at home. Are you ready?! More seriously, this homemade shampoo is unique indeed. Comprised of powders, all you need to do is add a bit of water (or hydrosol) to turn it into a creamy paste that will gently wash and…
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A homemade shaving bar for skin Like Silk
Softer skin is on its way! Have you been looking for a product that makes shaving easier while protecting and softening your skin? We have just what you need: Like Silk, a DIY shaving bar. Rich in soothing and healing ingredients, Like Silk helps your razor slide smoothly over your skin so you can gently remove unwanted hairs. Formulated for both face and body use, the bar form makes it practical and easy to apply—bringing together all the elements for a successful shave! Thanks to its creamy, velvety lather, this homemade solid shaving product leaves your skin satisfyingly silky. This shaving bar recipe is designed for people of any gender.…
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Shaving duo: shaving cream and after-shave tonic
First we suggested our beard oil recipe to make your beard soft and shiny; now we’re suggesting you shave it all off! Of course it’s not our call, but if you’re ready to get back to baby-smooth skin, here’s a recipe for a shaving cream that will do the job, along with a recipe for a after-shave tonic. Shaving cream There are two parts to this recipe, so be sure to read both parts before you begin. You’ll start by making a thick cream and letting it cool (first part), then you’ll add the second part. The ingredients in the second part will help the razor glide smoothly over your…