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DIY Matcha Tea Face Mask

I created this mask after noticing my skin was looking dull and tired one day. I had been reading about

What is it? Phthalates (pronounced thā-lates) are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastics

What is it? Triclosan is a microbial agent and preservative first introduced in 1957 and used as a hospital scrub

Who doesn’t love the delicate, aromatic beauty of a rose? Not only are these flowers beautiful to look at and

Earlier this month I entered a soap making contest with my take on chocolate pecan pie! I did not win

What is it? Butylated compounds are chemicals that are widely used as preservatives in food and in a variety of

Why Salt? Sea salt soap is springing up everywhere. but what are the benefits and why are people using it.

What is it? DEA, MEA and TEA are ethanolamine compounds. These compounds are clear, thick viscous liquids that have an

Honey is not just a delicious, natural sweet treat from the bees it is also a powerful antibacterial, anti-fungal, moisturizing

In March, I decided to enter a soap making contest! The local soap making group I belong to challenged soap