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Chagrin Valley's shampoo bars work for me... some of them at least. The Honey, Beer and Egg didn't, but I loved the Herb Garden shampoo bar.

I do find I usually need a vinegar rinse after (which DH abhors), and my hair feels... weird while it's wet but nice and soft after it dries.

The thing I like about the Herb Garden shampoo bar though, is that the eos are very "sticky"... they even outlast my vinegar rinse, so in the end, I smell like the eo blend rather than vinegar... a big bonus by DH's count

I've run out of Herb Garden, but their Rhassoul & Yogurt soap's been doing a decent job so far with my hair.

Now what I want to try... are these solid syndet bars from Wylde Ivy...

I want this one!

http://www.gershelbros.com/product1128.html

Rebecca Picard takes gorgeous photos, and she's got some beautiful stock photos that you can purchase too.

http://www.rpicardphotography.com/

She's RebeccaVT on this forum.

Your stall looks adorable, Vicki!

Hopefully I'll be hitting the same sort of happy you're at soon.

Well, Lindsay recommends a candle warmer on her blog:

http://soapersworkshop.blogspot.com/2007/10/lip-balm-picture-tutorial.html

I think that's absolutely brilliant.

I use her mac & jojoba lip balm kit, and it's soft enough that I can scoop what I need, so I don't really worry about portioning them.

It was somewhat annoying for me to pour them into the tubes though, because I was using a large pipette and the base kept solidifying on me, so I had lots of gunk stuck up my pipettes.

On the bright side, her pomegranate flavor oil packs a really big punch at just 1%!

Next on my want-list: MMS lip balm trays and Lindsay's chocolate and vanilla flavor oils.

Mmmm...

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(a) You may only use the Content for those advertising, promotional and other specified purposes which are Permitted Uses (as defined below). For clarity, you may not use the Content in products for resale, license or other distribution, unless (i) the proposed use is allowable under an Extended License which is available for the Content; or (ii) if the original Content has been fundamentally modified or transformed sufficiently that it constitutes an original work entitling the author or artist to copyright protection under applicable law, and where the primary value of such transformed or derivative work is not recognizable as the Content nor is the Content capable of being downloaded, extracted or accessed by a third party as a stand-alone file (satisfaction of these conditions will constitute the work as a “Permitted Derivative Work” for the purposes of this Agreement). For example, you cannot superficially modify the Content, print it on a t-shirt, mug, poster, template or other item, and sell it to others for consumption, reproduction or re-sale. These uses will not be permitted as or constitute Permitted Derivative Works.

I think it's pretty clear actually. They do not want you to sell the image itself "as is", whether it's in the form of a t-shirt, mug, poster or anything else.

For example, if I downloaded a picture of a dog and printed that on a t-shirt to sell, I'm essentially selling the image of the dog. If I use it on a label that sells dog shampoo, however, I'm selling the shampoo really, not the image itself. I'm just using the dog to advertise my shampoo. Product packaging is part of the "permitted" uses.

I usually modify images significantly for added security, though the only 100% safe way to do it is to take your own pictures, really.

Double post. Dang computer.

You can't resell the images "as is". You can't download the picture and sell them (as pictures) on ebay for example.

But you can use them for your own labels, brochures, packaging, presentations, etc.

Man...I want to be on that list that testers are pulled from! Hahahaha!!!!!

Me too!

Right now, my latest favorite is equal parts rhassoul clay and baking soda, pre-mixed. When I want to use it, I shake out about a teaspoon into my hand, and add water and a few drops of agave nectar.

Once the mix hydrates, just mix it properly with a finger, and then apply to the face. Rub in gentle round motions before rinsing off.

The baking soda gives it gentle scrubbiness, the rhassoul... well, rhassoul is good! Also gives glide, so the baking soda isn't sandpapery. Agave nectar is an awesome humectant. I make this mix a little on the watery side, and the fluffy (super) mild lather rhassoul clay produces always amuses me

This is for now gentle enough for daily use for me. Actually, I use it as a daily cleanser! I have sensitive skin that clogs easily but flakes lots, so the mild exfoliation is great. My skin's so much softer, smoother and clearer!

Now, I'm just annoyed because my remaining stash of rhassoul clay is missing (I think someone threw the baggie away! ) and I will panic once my pre-mixed blend is gone.

Garden of Wisdom! That place is like a candy store for me.

Just noticed that she's added it to her "What's New" and "Day at the Spa" categories!

It's the banner at the top of the main page of her site that links to the online craft fair The facial cream soap is at the craft fair page, not on her website itself at the moment. Just checked, it's still there.

(Looks like you're getting a good amount of orders, Maryann!)

I know exactly what you mean! I dream up recipes all the time, but I have to be really careful about what I buy (shipping! ARGH!) so I research, research, research.

My latest fantasy ingredients are hydrosols. I've got a notebook full of scribbles for potential recipes

The other thing that really piques me, but I won't be able to do anytime in the near future is cream soap. Maryann's facial cream soap in the gallery just looks absolutely fascinating! Until then, well, I'll hopefully just be able enjoy the fruits of Maryann's labor and expertise

I swear we must be sisters separated at birth. My facial skin does the same thing.... (did I mention that I get breakouts that come from nowhere?) If you happen to get some, let me know how it works for you!!

:highfive:

Wow, LBTS did really well! Nice labels, the colors really pop now!

On her website, there's a link to the online craft fair at the top of her index page... it's there!

Looks good! Your composition for the photo actually reminds me of the Stonehenge for some reason...

Donna, that looks absolutely scrumptious!

Wow, I want to try some of that! I have odd skin that clogs easily, yet flakes too. I've never used cream soap before, this has really piqued my interest. If I wanted a little scrubbiness, could I add a little scrubby stuff to a scoop of cream soap right before I use it?

I was thinking about trying out bamboo powder for scrubs. Sugar is just too scrubby for me, but then I've got finicky skin, I get hives if I'm too rough.

http://www.brambleberry.com/seeds.html (right at the bottom)

http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/soap/product.asp?product_id=herbbanslochan

Usually FNWL has ickier prices, but for some reason they're WAY cheaper than BB on this.

Love, love, love elements! Great prices, good products, and efficient! Big raves for Elements.

I've never actually seen stearic in a lotion bar recipe...

Try upping (or adding if you don't have it in the recipe already) your waxes to harden it up, and a little cyclo or IPM to counter greasies. An alternative for the latter would be to use lighter oils. What oils/butters are you using at the moment?

Masks are fun. I usually go by ear, so long as there's about 40% clay in there (give or take 10%), you've got the mask-ey feel.

Maybe try:

40-50% clay (something mild like Aussie pastel pink, french pink or just kaolin)

20% finely ground oatmeal or hydrolyzed oatmeal powder

10-20% milk or yogurt powder

10% honey powder

(optional)10% anything else! Cocoa powder, aloe powder, kelp powder, ground herbs... up to you, really.

This is easy to store and can be mixed with either water or hydrosols, and added with essential oils for use. You can play around with the percentages and ingredients to see what you like.

Have fun!

Interesting... from what I can make out through my limited Italian, it's a tutorial - How To Create Sculpted Candles With Curls.

They're hotlinking, but it's definitely a compliment! Hope you get this resolved properly, Lynn!