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13.2.2024 Tutorials

Hydratačný pleťový jogurt

Hydratačný pleťový jogurt bude vaša pleť zbožňovať. Vyrobte si ho s nami podľa tohto návodu. Chcete si dopriať starostlivosť o pleť, ktorá v sebe kombinuje hydratačné účinky séra s ošetrujúcimi vlastnosťami pleťového krému? Ste na

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13.2.2024 Tutorials

Gélový telový peeling

Gélový telový peeling si ľahko môže vytvoriť doma každý začiatočník v tvorbe kozmetiky   Prinášame vám návod na jednoduchý gélový telový peeling, ktorý si pomocou mica práškov a vonných či es

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13.2.2024 Tutorials

Čistiaci ílový balzam

Čístiaci ílový balzam bude jemne a šetrne čistiť vašu pleť každý deň Jedným zo spôsobov, ako čistiť svoju pleť, je využiť čistiace balzamy. Práve balzamy kombinujú účinnosť olejov, ktoré pomáhajú odstrániť aj v

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6.7.2023 Tutorials

Smoothing Facial Serum

The smoothing serum will help you refine your skin texture and soften uneven skin tone. We've prepared a guide to a smoothing facial serum containing Amino-Peptide Specped®, a compound that helps smooth wrinkles and minimize the signs of aging. And to make matters worse, we've got two serum variants straight for you - so

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22.6.2023 Tutorials

Lip gloss

Create your lip gloss in the comfort of your home completely from scratch. Simply with this tutorial. You too can make lip gloss in the comfort of your own home, from basic ingredients without the use of lip gloss base or similar mixtures. Since lip gloss includes pigments, an emulsifier has been added to better retain these

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15.6.2023 Tutorials

Coloured lip balm

Combine a nourishing lip balm and your favorite colors and create it with us. Tired of classic lip balms? Do you want to spice them up by adding coloured mica powders or other pigments? We offer you a variation on the classic lip balm with the addition of mica powders. The resulting colour effect is very natural, it is not a

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12.5.2023 Tutorials

Lipstick for lips

You can have a lipstick made from natural ingredients at home too. Just make it yourself. Are you also a lover of decorative cosmetics, but your favourite shade of lipstick is not always available or do you want to make one to your liking? Here's how to make a lipstick that gives you intense colour and strong coverage thanks

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17.4.2023 Tutorials

Cleansing lotion

The cleansing lotion is designed especially for those who need to leave their skin moisturized when cleansing. Cleansing lotions are great for cleansing your skin and getting rid of excess sebum. You'll also appreciate our facial lotion after removing waterproof makeup to remove residue and even oiliness after using oil-based

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17.3.2023 Tutorials

Solid dish soap from Purr is on

Make a solid dish soap with us in cooperation with Purr is on.Let us also be ecological and natural in the kitchen. Classic dishwashing detergents irritate you and leave your skin dry? We'll put an end to that together today. With solid dish soap (or washing machine soap) made from natural ingredients, you clean everything ve

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6.3.2023 Tutorials

Green ombré soap

You can also make green ombré soap from natural ingredients at home. Come with us. Here's how to make ombré soap using the cold process, i.e. using sodium hydroxide and a combination of oils and butters. Just have an ideal rectangular silicone mould to handand you're ready to go! GREEN OMBRÉ SOAP - ING

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6.3.2023 Tutorials

Pink soap for beginners

Make pink soap with us. Even beginners can do it. Have you always wanted to try making homemade cold process soap, but it always seemed too complicated? Here are detailed instructions for making pink soap, which you can decorate and flavour to suit your taste.or make it even easier and skip the Himalayan salt and rose petals

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30.1.2023 Tutorials

Soap with sodium lactate

Soap with sodium lactate - soap for the impatient When making cold process soaps, one of the optional additives is sodium lactate. Here is a recipe for a soap that contains this compound, which helps to speed up the hardening of the soap. Therefore, if you are too impatient and want to cut your soap as soon as possible, sodiu

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25.1.2023 Tutorials

Ombré soap

Aesthetic ombré soaps with natural ingredients? Then yes Do you want to make instagram-perfect ombré soaps too? We bring you a simple tutorial on how to achieve the desired ombré effect when using soap masses. Try making ombré soaps for yourself or as a gift and be surprised by the gorgeous result.

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25.1.2023 Tutorials

Soap chocolates

Give soap chocolates as a sweet gift Soap masses are a great material for making wonderful gifts. If you're a chocolate lover, you shouldn't miss this tutorial for making soap chocolate pralines with strawberry "filling". The production is not complicated, it is just a matter of layering soap combined with chocolate and straw

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13.1.2023 Tutorials

Refreshing shower gel

Wake up your body with a refreshing shower gel and get ready for a new day Introducing the men's refreshing shower gel, which with its fresh grapefruit scent can also enchant the ladies. This shower gel evokes a feeling of cleanliness and freshness and is great not only for everyday use, but also after a sports performance. T

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13.1.2023 Tutorials

Face and beard serum

Spicy fragrance and hydration are the basis of this natural face serumand beard for men For treating skin stressed by the weather or other influences, this face and beard serum is a great choice. As well as using it on the facial skin, you can also apply it to the stubble area to soften the skin, for example to make shaving e

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27.12.2022 Tutorials

Aftershave

Aftershave is an indispensable product in careskin care for men Aftershave is another typically men's product that can be made at home. It is not difficult to make and does not require heating, so even beginners can do it. AFTERSHAVE - RAW MATERIALS To make aftershave, we will need essential oils in combination with wat

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27.12.2022 Tutorials

Beard balm

Beard balm will please every gentleman who cares about his appearance We bring you another product from the range of cosmetics designed for men. This time it is a softening beard balm that helps to nourish and soften the beard and chin. As this product does not contain any water-based ingredients, there is no need to use an e

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2.12.2022 Tutorials

Winter skin cream

Thanks to the winter skin cream, your face will no longer suffer in the freezing cold weather. Make it with us Want to take care of your skin during the winter months? Thicker creams with a higher proportion of oils are suitable for the cold and frosty season and will protect your skin from the negative effects of the weather

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25.10.2022 Tutorials

Hops hair conditioner

Hops hair conditioner strengthens from roots to ends. Make the conditioner according to our instructions. The nourishing effects of hops have long been sought after, especially in hair cosmetics. We have prepared for you a recipe for a strengthening hair conditioner containing hop CO2 extract. Make a nourishing conditioner th

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18.10.2022 Tutorials

Balm for dry skin

You will especially appreciate the balm for dry skin during colder days. The natural petroleum jelly Vegeline makes it a real miracle. If you want to prepare a thick, moisturising balm for dry skin, we bring you a recipe that combines vegetable oils and butters to provide your skin with intense hydration and protection agains

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11.10.2022 Tutorials

Jelly soap

Jelly soap is suitable as a funny and at the same time useful gift for young and old alike. Maybe you've already come across interesting videos or photos of jelly soap, or maybe you're just hearing about it for the first time, it doesn't matter - you can make your own soap at home. Jelly soap will bring joy to the face of not

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27.9.2022 Tutorials

Body lotion

You will definitely use the body lotion during autumn. Learn with us how to make it by following this tutorial. If body lotion is part of your beauty routine, be sure to take note. We bring you a tutorial for a light body lotion with a pleasant floral scent. Making it isn't too complicated, and just making body lotions is a g

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19.9.2022 Tutorials

Shimmering body oil

Feel like a goddess with a shimmering body oil that leaves your skin with a healthy glow and creates a tan effect. Make it with us. For an enhanced tan effect or for a party, glitter body oil is the perfect choice. This is a regular oil to which selected pigments or cosmetic glitters have been added to turn an ordinary oil in

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8.9.2022 Tutorials

Peeling cubes

Peeling cubes are a great dose of softening peeling in one use. One or two cubes per bath is enough Simple to prepare, yet very effective - these are also scrub cubes that you can use not only in the bath, but also in the shower. Their preparation is not complicated at all and can be mastered even by beginners. Thanks to the

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6.9.2022 Tutorials

Powder skin cleanser

A powder skin cleanser for all those who look after the needs of their skin Looking for an alternative to gels, foams or lotions for cleansing your skin? Would you like a preservative-free product that you can dose as needed and tailor to your exact needs? These are exactly the benefits offered by a powdered skin cleanser. Be

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28.7.2022 Tutorials

Facial gel with hyaluronic acid

Skin gel with hyaluronic acid has a light texture, fast absorption and moisturizing effects. Make it with us. If you are interested in a non-traditional form of facial gel that is not created using vegetable gums, try our hyaluronic acid gel. The moisturising formula of the facial gel without unnecessarily high oil content al

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14.7.2022 Tutorials

Body yoghurt

Body Yoghurt is a light moisturising emulsion perfect for skin care in summer. Make it with us. Have you heard of body yoghurt? They are light, gel-based emulsions that not only nourish the skin, but also give it the hydration it needs. You'll especially love body yogurts during the summer, as they contain minimal oils and re

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14.7.2022 Tutorials

Oil body gel

Are you looking for an easy to spread moisturizing cream for your body? You don't have to. Make it with us. Have you ever tried an oil-based gel? Now is the time to make one for you too. An oil-based gel will charm you, especially if you have dry and rough skin or are looking foryou're looking for an easy-to-melt and easy-to-

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14.7.2022 Tutorials

Moisturising body butter

Treat your skin to hydration thanks to a body butter with a delicate fresh scent. Create it with us. You'll love body butters quickly for their strong moisturising properties, which are especially appreciated by dry skin. Thanks to the combination of vegetable oils and butters, the moisturising body butter nourishes the skin

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4.7.2022 Tutorials

Peppermint massage oil

Peppermint massage oil cools, gives a feeling of relief to tired musclesand smells great. Prepare it with us. Looking for a body oil to help relieve the feeling of tired muscles? Or would you like to make a massage oil for heavy or swollen feet? Massage body oil with menthol is quickly absorbed into the skin thanks to the hem

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20.6.2022 Tutorials

Nourishing lip balm

Give your lips nourishment and juice with a nourishing lip balm Are you suffering from dry and chapped lips? A nourishing lip balm may be just the first help you need. The combination of plant oils, butters and wax will ensure that your lips are moisturised and nourished. Thanks to the practical form of the balm in a stick, y

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16.6.2022 Tutorials

Lip balm or lip gloss?

Take a look with us at the creation of three different types of lip care. Do you prefer lip balm or lip gloss? Nourish your lips during the summer and give them great colour and shine with the lip balm or lip gloss we'll create together in this how-to blog post. The best part is that you can mix the colour you like yourself.

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24.5.2022 Tutorials

Serum with vitamin C in two ways

Serum with vitamin C is suitable for tired skin that needs to brighten up. Make it together with us Today we're going to show you how to make two vitamin C serums. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals and providing electrons to destroy them. It also maintains levels of alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), which

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17.5.2022 Tutorials

Peeling shower gel

The exfoliating shower gel will soften your skin and fill you with a pleasant feeling of cleanliness and freshness Gentle shower gel with a magnolia scent to brighten your skin can now be prepared in the comfort of your own home. Tiny strawberry seeds take care of the gentle removal of dead skin cells, and at the same time th

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5.5.2022 Tutorials

Liquid mineral make-up

The liquid mineral make-up unifies your skin tone and adds extra protection. If you're not a fan of powder or cream makeup, make this liquid makeup with us. If the powder or cream version of mineral makeup doesn't suit you, there's another solution.And that's liquid mineral make-up. The instructions for making it have been ad

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20.4.2022 Tutorials

Creamy mineral make-up

Do you prefer creamy mineral make-ups to powder ones? Make one with us. If your favourite form of make-up is cream or a more solid balm, we have a solution for you. You too can make your own creamy mineral make-up. Simply choose from one of our five shades or mix your own, exactly to your liking. The resulting creamy mineral

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11.4.2022 Tutorials

Powder mineral make-up

Powder mineral makeup made from natural ingredients will brighten your skin and protect it from external influences. Create such a makeup by following our instructions Are you, too, looking for a more natural alternative in the world of make-up that doesn't contain dozens of unknown ingredients? Have you tried mineral makeup?

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29.3.2022 Tutorials

Spray hair conditioner

To improve the vitality of the hair, shampoo alone is not enough. Make a spray hair conditioner according to our instructions. A convenient solution to rid your hair of frizz, while nourishing it at the same time, is to use a spray conditioner. This is a leave-in conditioner, or a non-rinse conditioner that you leave on your

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21.2.2022 Tutorials

Foaming shower scrub

With the foaming shower scrub you combine fun with useful. Create it with us Did you know that you can also make a shower scrub at home? We bring you two simple recipes for making basic foaming shower scrubs, which you can, of course, vary to suit yourself.Let your imagination run wild and experiment with scents, colours or d

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21.2.2022 Tutorials

Strawberry solid shampoo

Fragrance your hair with strawberries and make a simple strawberry solid shampoo with us Looking for an easy recipe to make a solid shampoo even for a complete beginner? Our strawberry solid shampoo may be just the thing for you. The combination of two powdered tensides, selected oil and water will conjure up a practical sham

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21.2.2022 Tutorials

Caramel soap

Caramel soap and its sweet scent will make your bath or quick shower more pleasant Even without much experience, you can make a charming soap with an intense caramel scent in the comfort of your own home that will delight all your senses. The result will be a beautiful handmade soap that is also perfect as a small gift. CA

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30.12.2021 Tutorials

Roll-on for rashes

an effective weapon for rashes in the form of a roll-on according to our instructions. Salicylic acid is one of the substances used in the fight against acne. With its anti-inflammatory effects, it helps to control redness and improve the condition of acne. As long as your skin tolerates salicylic acid well, you can make a ro

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30.12.2021 Tutorials

Homemade skin cream

The all-weather face cream protects your skin from impurities in the air. You can also prepare your day cream from the comfort of your own home. Try the recipe for beginners, which combines the basic ingredients necessary to create a creamor be inspired by suggestions on how to vary your homemade lotion or enrich it with acti

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30.12.2021 Tutorials

Powder face mask

Powder face mask will nourish your skin. A simple homemade powder face mask is an easy cosmetic product that anyone can make. For this reason, the powder face mask will not only find a place as part of your beauty routine.it is also a great gift that can be stored in a well-sealed container for a long time. POWDERED FACE M

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30.12.2021 Tutorials

Homemade soap with Himalayan salt

Homemade soap with Himalayan salt will enrich your spa ritual. Create it with us. Are you also interested in home soap making? Know that it is possible to make beautiful homemade soaps in your own kitchen using traditional techniques without the use of soap masses, i.e. directly from hydroxide and a mixture of fats and oils.

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29.12.2021 Tutorials

Facial serum with minerals

The Mineral Facial Serum will beautifully nourish your skin when it needs it most. Come create it with us. If your skin is in need of hydration and nourishment, try a facial serum with minerals. Thanks to its sodium and zinc content, it helps improve the condition of skin exposed to weather or air pollution. At the same time,

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29.12.2021 Tutorials

Homemade hair shampoo for beginners

Homemade shampoo for fine hair you can make at home even as a beginner.It's quite simple. You too can easily, in the comfort of your own home, make homemade shampoo for fine hair. The production is not complicated at all and is suitable even for beginners. In addition to getting an accurate overview of the ingredientsin your

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29.12.2021 Tutorials

Soothing body oil

Soothing body oil for stressed skin you can have at home - just make it Dear friends,you too can treat yourself to a luxurious body oil made from selected ingredients for treating irritated and stressed skin, for example after shaving. The soothing body oil is rich in natural oils and plant extracts,that nourish the skin. Wha

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4.10.2021 Tutorials

How to make liquid soap at home

Make liquid soap and turn into an alchemist for a while In today's fast-paced times, when other unpleasant things in the form of pandemics besides various obligations are rolling in on usand viral diseases, it is very important to make sure that we are constantly improving our hygiene habits. After all, you know. You come hom

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10.2.2020 Tutorials

Winter balm (not only) for hands

Have a wonderful start of the week, our dear Handymen! We hope that you are starting your Monday with vigour despite the chilly weather. Just like us ???? Cheerful thanks to the message we received from our customer Janka. Not only did she praise us to the skies, but thanks to the availability of everything she needs to create

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12.12.2019 Tutorials

Making homemade cream

We continue with our workshop work As we announced yesterday, we're going to take a closer look at the process for making a stiffer cream for dry skin and a light face cream for 25+ skin. Before that, some theoretical information: * It's a good idea to have the formulation for making a cream, and indeed any beauty product, li

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24.9.2019 Tutorials

VANILLA BODY CREAM

Autumn's chilly weather also takes a toll on our skin, especially on the face and hands, which are often dry and cracked. They require more care at this time, so we decided to bring you a recipe for a creamy emulsion that is not only nourishing, but also has a pleasant warm scent of coconut, vanilla and cocoa, without added synt

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12.9.2019 Tutorials

SOLID LAVENDER CONDITIONER WITH PRESERVATIVE

And here we have another recipe where we'll talk about why it's good to use a natural preservative. Stiff hair conditioner. If you have long hair and are a lover of conditioners that make you not know the misery of uncombed hair, then read on. Most of you are probably familiar with liquid conditioner So why a solid condition

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11.9.2019 Tutorials

HYALURONIC SERUM WITH PRESERVATIVE

Today our customer inspired us and we decided to bring you a recipe for hyaluronic serum. Her specific question was what preservative to use in her recipe. And we're very happy to see that the natural cosmetics world is starting to talk more about natural preservatives. Because there is a lot of preconceived notions in this area

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9.9.2019 Tutorials

PURE GEL WITH POLYAQUOL 2W

Last week we talked about a very interesting emulsifier Polyaquol 2W, which is versatile and thanks to it canyou can create different degrees of viscosity and density of your cosmetic product - from a light liquid to a creamy consistency. Polyaquol 2W can be used in a variety of formulations, even in products that are more dif

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26.8.2019 Tutorials

HOMEMADE SOLID SHAMPOO WITH SLSA

Today, we'll show you how you can make a solid shampoo at home, composed only of mild tensides (which you can read about on our blog) and ingredients that are approved by COSMOS and ECOCERT. What are the benefits of such a shampoo? - it is actually a kind of shampoo concentrate - since it contains very little water, everythin

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20.8.2019 Tutorials

PETITGRAIN - EFFECTS AND RECIPES

If you like the refreshing, cheerful scents of fresh citrus fruits, you should definitely try the blends with the essences ofpetitgrain essential oil, which not only smells good, but also has many health benefits and is therefore extremely versatile. You can read more about its effects in our article. But let's imagine its pra

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9.8.2019 Tutorials

FEATHER BALM

Since it's a hot summer here and we want our balm to stay as solid as possible in these high temperatures, we need to choose ingredients that have a higher melting point. So, for example, instead of coconut oil, which is ideal for winter balms, we use waxes and cocoa butter, shea butter. Even with the above quantities, a bit

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24.7.2019 Tutorials

HOMEMADE ANTI-AGING FACIAL SERUM

Have you been wondering how to make an anti-aging face serum that is also 100% natural? No science :-) We've selected four basic carrier oils and 3 essential oils for you to make several variations with. ???? Rosehip oilYou can read about the amazing effects of rosehip oil in our article. ???? Macadamia oil An excellent choice

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19.7.2019 Tutorials

NATURAL SOLID DEODORANT

Yesterday we introduced the effective natural mixture Dermosoft decalact deo, which has significant effects against odour-causing micro-organisms. It is therefore an ingredient that is used in the production of deodorants. Let's be honest, the production of natural deodorants is still in its infancy. Even if you can find some re

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18.7.2019 Tutorials

HOME REPELLENT

Although we're having some not-so-summer weather at the moment, we believe it's only a matter of a few days before ☀ shows up in its summer fashion. You can prepare in the meantime and use this time to make your own natural repellent, not only for you but also for your pets. There are three basic procedures ???? Oil base- this

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9.5.2017 Tutorials

Bath pralines with cocoa butter and eucalyptus

You also love that feeling when you lie down in a tub full of hot water, a book in your hand, ideally a glass of champagne :), and it's just you in the room, all alone... So why not combine the pleasant with the useful and relax not only your soul but also your skin. :) Oil truffles are a great alternative to bath oil, because

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9.5.2017 Tutorials

Day cream with rose water and geranium fragrance

How do you make a light-as-a-puffcream with the wonderful scent of rose and geranium, made with love from natural ingredients? quite simply! This time Ivka has prepared for us a DYI procedure for making a day cream that will nourish and moisturise your skin. What's more, it is easily absorbed into the skin, so it won't weigh it

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17.2.2017 Tutorials

Moisturising whipped body butter with mango butter

Have you tried whipped body butter? That feeling when the cream of whipped cream consistency melts gently on your skin and moisturizes it perfectly? Ivet from Sweet&Fresh has prepared a recipe for whipped body butter that you have to try! The body butter moisturizes, nourishes and treats dry skin. It contains purely natur

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19.5.2016 Tutorials

Making a fizzy bath bomb, video tutorial

What is a fizzy bath bomb? The basic ingredients of fizzy bath bombs are citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). These ingredients don't react together without water, but when thrown into water they react to form carbon dioxide, which fizzes- hence the name fizzy water :) So much chemistry. However, cosmetics is not

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6.4.2016 Tutorials

Soap production by cold process, video instruction

This process is called cold because the saponification process occurs without the use of a heat source. Nevertheless, the soap has a relatively high temperature in the saponification process. The main advantage of this method is the possibility of colouring and thus creating different patterns in the resulting soap. A minor dis

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15.3.2016 Tutorials

Production of soap by hot process

The process of making hot soap is very similar to cold process, except that it takes place at an elevated temperature. After the saponification process, the soap immediately has the desired pH. Therefore, a shorter time is required for maturation before use. A minor disadvantage is colouring, as the resulting mass is quite dense

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19.2.2016 Tutorials

Manufacture of soap from soap mass

This method is ideal for beginners. You buy ready-made soap mass, add dye and essence as desired. However, this process also has its secrets, so we bring you a photo tutorial to help you in making soap from soap mass. 1. We will prepare the necessary raw materials and tools: soap mass, dye (mica), essential oil, alcohol to remo

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19.2.2016 Tutorials

Basic methods of making homemade soap

Are you tempted to make homemade cosmetics, especially soap, and don't know how to start? I am a creative soul who likes to try different techniques. I came across soap making a long time ago. Back then, I bought soap mass, dye and essence, mixed everything and it was done. When I came back to the idea of making my own soap yea

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