In my first lip balm recipe, I only used 3 main ingredients: coconut oil, beeswax and peppermint essential oil. This time I created an improved version of my lip balm recipe by using cocoa butter and 3 different vegetable oils (coconut, sunflower and jojoba). Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from cacao beans which explain why it smells like chocolate. Cocoa butter...
Image Source: Craftology Essentials INCI Name: Argania spinosa (Argan) kernel oil Source: Kernel from Moroccan Argan Tree Types: Unrefined (cold pressed), Refined Color: Light golden yellow Aroma: Mild nutty scent Viscosity: Light to medium Absorption: Average Comedogenic Rating: 0 Shelf Life: 2 years (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight) SAP Value (for soap making): 180 - 200 (mg...
White flour (a.k.a. all-purpose flour) is a kitchen pantry staple that is often used in baking and cooking. It’s such a big part of our lives as most of the food we eat contain it. I’m talking about delicious breads, cookies, cakes and pasta. White flour is made from whole wheat grain. Unprocessed whole wheat grains are actually packed with nutrients. Unfortunately, most...
Water hyacinths (Eichhornia crassipes) are free-floating aquatic plants which grow so fast they can easily double their population in a matter of 2 weeks. It is for this reason that they are infamously known as pest (invasive) species. If water hyacinths are left uncontrolled, they will eventually cover the entire pond or lake which can deplete oxygen in water. Without enough supply of...
