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Pure Coconut Oil Soaps from Tropical Traditions
They don’t just make great coconut oil, yall. They use that high quality oil to […]
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The Rural Mom Daily Links to Curlytea
Our Whipped Butter Testing: Coconut Shea w/ Cleavers & Rosehip Infused Camellia Oil link made it to The Rural Mom Daily! I have actually visited that site before though, checking it…
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Whipped Butter Testing: Coconut Shea w/ Cleavers & Rosehip Infused Camellia Oil
I've been testing my new anhydrous (without water) butter whip for a few days and I like it! Thanks to the Cupuacu butter and Behenyl alcohol, its creaminess almost resembles…
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Colors to DYE for: Natural ways to tint your DIY concoctions
If you're looking to naturally tint your DIY lotions, creams and soaps, try the following natural products which will add anything from a hint of color to a full…
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Cera Bellina
Cera Bellina is a great alternative to beeswax. As a matter of fact, it is a hydrophilic derivative of natural beeswax in which the free fatty acids have been converted…
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Slippery Elm Bark
Slippery elm bark comes from the Slippery Elm tree. The inner bark is what's used for teas and medicines. Slippery elm bark is incredible and probably should be used more…
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Testing: Sodium Carbomer Gel Concentrate
Today I made a super thick sodium carbomer (preneutralized carbomer) gel concentrate which is the […]
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Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch is a known thickener and viscosity enhancer which can be used in everything […]
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REVIEW: Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil
After using Tropical Traditions brand of Virgin Coconut Oil I finally understand why so many people praise it so highly. As I told you in my preliminary review, no…
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Generations of Black Women in the future…
I saw this photo and for whatever reason reality became just a bit clearer. Because of this unashamed rediscovery of our natural hair, there will be at least a…
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Not all coconut oils are created equal
I've been on the hunt for a great brand of coconut oil in recent months. I've used the Nutiva, Barleans Organic, Swanson brand, and Garden of Life Coconut oils. I…
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Recipe: Hair and Body Oil w/ Avocado and Jojoba
Sometimes the simpler the process the better the product. Here's a simple but effective body and hair oil without propylene glycol or mineral oil.
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Hydrolyzed Quinoa (Keenwa) Protein
Quinoa (Keenwa) Protein, Hydrolyzed Pronounced (Keen-wa), Quinoa protein is hydrolyzed from the Quinoa grain, through an enzymatic process. Quinoa Protein offers a unique combination of molecular weight amino acids offering…
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Is your hair unimportant to you?
Is your hair unimportant to you? Solange recently became a target of people who […]
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NatureSilk (Propanediol)
NatureSilkINCI: Propanediol NatureSilk is a 100% natural, ultra pure, emollient. You can feel good about using this, as high as 70% with no irritation, in all of your bath, and…
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Surfactants: They ain’t just for washin’
When some people hear/read ‘surfactant’, many tend to think of SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or […]
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DIY: New Hair Creme Testing
In another example of why keeping it simple matters, I tested another simple recipe using […]
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‘Bases’: How low can you go
We all have been made aware over the recent years about scandals involving some small […]
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Whipped Butter Testing May52012
Tested some whipped butter percentages yesterday. So far, they are looking quite good. The Cupuacu […]
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Ayurvedic Powders for hair and skin?
In another post, Shania4NJ wrote: “I use aritha powder in my ayurvedic hair treatments once […]
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VegeMoist (ECOCERT approved)
Ingredient wish list: VegeMoist (ECOCERT approved)INCI: Glycine Betaine (Beta vulgaris (Beet)) Sugar Extract VegeMoist is our replacement for HydraNew, offering superior moisture improvement. VegeMoist is a food grade moisturizer, and…
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Polyglucose/Lactylate Blend
Ingredient wish list: Polyglucose/Lactylate Blend ECOCERT approved surfactantPolyglucose/Lactylate Blend is a natural surfactant of two […]
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Irish Moss
INCI: Chondrus Crispus or Carrageen Irish Moss belongs to the red algae family of seaweed. […]