We’re now open Saturdays from 9am – 1pm for the rest of the year! I know there are a few of you from out of town, or that work during the week who can’t come in during our regular opening hours, so now that we’re open Saturday mornings it will be easier to get all […]
I hate when I have to make announcements like this, but unfortunately with the ever increasing freight costs I can no longer absorb the dangerous goods fee that the courier charges me for sending sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. I regret to say that from today 08/10/15 we now have to pass on that surcharge to our […]
Melt and pour soap is a fun and easy way to make your own soap. You don’t have to worry about wearing safety gear or using caustic soda like you do with cold process soap. It can be a fun project to do with kids or adults alike. These little soaps are poured straight into our […]
We’re excited to announce we’re now offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $175. Just in time for all your Christmas projects! Happy shopping 🙂
When essential oils are made through steam distillation it involves a process of steaming the plant material, cooling the steam, then eventually extracting the oil from the condensed steam. Hydrosol is the left over steam (distilled water). Hydrosols are like essential oils but in far less of a concentration. Hydrosols can be used externally in skin […]
What is a Surfactant? Surfactant is short for “surface active agent”. It’s molecular structure, in simple terms, is made up of a head and tail. The head is water loving and the tail is oil loving. Which basically means it’s an emulsifier – something that brings oil and water together. Surfactants are also detergents, they foam […]
Well it seems winter has well and truly arrived this week! Luckily here in Tauranga we usually don’t get hit with the worst of the weather, but I really feel for those of you in more southerly areas. My Mum lives in Christchurch and she sent a picture of the first snow fall this morning, brrr! It’s the […]
Following on from my post about why Caffeine is so wonderful I thought I’d share the recipe for my very first attempt at incorporating powdered caffeine into a cream. I have to say it’s turned out A-MA-ZING! I’m not sure if it’s because of the caffeine powder, or because of the oils and butters, but either way […]
Caffeine powder is one of those ingredients that have enjoyed a rapid “rise to fame” over the last couple of years. It is not only an ingredient in a growing number of food and beverages, it’s also being used by some of the leading brands of make up and skin care companies. There have been […]
Lip balm is something that I’m never without. I have two lip balms in my hand bag (I have two so that it’s quicker for me to find lip balm in amongst the rest of the junk in there!) , one on my desk, one on my coffee table and one on my night stand. […]
