NoOneSpecial

Same issue here, it's like she's just disappeared. I hope someone has some news.

Laudry soap powder... I gotta ask, how DO you do that?

Ditto.

Once you melt it, please tell your opinion of the scent.......don't be afraid to hurt my feelings.

1. is it original, is there something out there just like it?

2. is it strong enough to be enjoyable?

3.IS the scent pleasant to you?

4. Does it's name "match" the scent?

1. is it original, is there something out there just like it? It does seem to be original, but there is something in it that seems very familiar to me. It smells very fresh to me, like a clean scent, not a spicy scent.

2. is it strong enough to be enjoyable? Yes.

3.IS the scent pleasant to you? Yes, I did enjoy it.

4. Does it's name "match" the scent? No, I don't think so. As I stated before, it smelled more clean and fresh to me than spicy. I think it is a keeper.

Thank you for the link and the information. I'll go check it out.

Thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated. :smiley2:

Peak's Apple Blossom is incredible.

I agree.

I'll test it for you if you'd like.

Hi, I ordered some samples of EBC's Paraben Free Luxurious Bath & Shower Gel and it is extremely drying to our skin. Does anyone have an idea of what I can add to make it more moisturizing? If not, can you recommend a base that already is? Our skin is very sensitive so the more natural the better.

BCS carries Sissies lemon pound cake which is really great!!

I second this.

In the first picture I see an old man with his back turned with his face turned to the left. In the second one I see a woman wearing a ballgown.

They look absolutely wonderful! Thanks for posting the recipe

It looks awesome and very organized. Back when I had my candle shop I found it useful to utilize the space in the center of the room by adding an island so that I could have additional counter space for large orders. I think this may help you as well depending on the size of the order you make.

There's a very popular thread on another forum where folks are reporting good results using Milk of Magnesia. Just dab a cotton ball in it, wipe it on and you're good for hours (according to those using it).

If you wanted to get fancy about it you could use a roller ball applicator and maybe add a drop of FO/EO...

It's on my list of things to try anyway.

I've heard of it, but trying to stay away from the aluminum.

I've decided to go with this one: http://www.recipezaar.com/stick-deodorant-aluminum-free-361814 I'll let you all know how it turns out. I had to order the coconut oil, so I'll report once it's been made and used.

Hi,

I stumbled over this web-site some time ago about making deodorant. It has several different recipes that you could tinker with. I have not tried any of these, but kept the link just in case. Make sure you read the links inside this thread as it has some interesting information as well.

http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/

Another is: http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=596

This next link is one that I have made for my husband. He is sensitive and allergic to about everything and it works really well for him. The tea tree oil works great for him.

http://www.recipezaar.com/stick-deodorant-aluminum-free-361814

Also, if you homemade deodorant, you will get a ton of links. I think I spent about 4 hours one day reading and looking at stuff from ingredients to all sorts of comments. I am determined to try some of the others this winter now that kids are all back to school so if I get them tested, I will let you know how they turn out.

Hope this helps!!

Thanks for the info. I will look into each of them.

Here are the ingredients on the one I use:

Ingredients: Water, propylene glycol, sodium stearate, aloe vera, witch hazel, eucalyptus oil.

Thanks, does this make a stick or a liquid?

Thanks NoOneSpecial...that makes sense now, but here is the odd thing, when I go to illustrations/vector they only come in one size and there is no option for a smaller size unless I'm just not looking in the right place....here is an example of what I'm talking about...

http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-2940984-coco-coconut.php

Well, vector images can be resized up and down and do not lose their resolution so that is probably why they are only available in one size. Do you have to have vector images?

@NoOneSpecial & Grama...Im just using them for web graphics but where do you find the 1 to 3 credit image photos? Are they the ones in the Dollar Bin? I did look through those and found a few...I guess I should have another look at them.

@FunkyMonkey66...thanks for the info I will have a look at them.

Once you click on the actual photo you can choose xsmall or small. Here is an example: http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-4825101-soap-with-natural-ingredients.php

Does anyone have a recipe to make a good natural deodorant? Could a lotion bar recipe be used and then add additional ingredients?

Why do you need such high resolutions? Are you printing them on your labels? What are the dimensions of the labels? If you are using them for web graphics and regular sized candle or soap labels the 1 to 3 credit images would work.

Did you try istockphoto?

I've ordered from them years ago and had no problems. I think that was in 2004 or 2005.

Ohhhhhhhh :tiptoe:

P.S. For smaller quantities Peaks and CS has much better pricing.