Cosmetic regulation is a misnomer. The FDA (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) was created in 1938 and is the designated government agency that should control the Cosmetic Industry as well as the Food and Drug Industries. However, although it does a fair job in food and drugs, it has actually turned its back on cosmetics […]
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Thai cuisine is famous for its intriguing delicacy and spiciness. However, Thai desserts have been overlooked. The three Thai desserts famous outside of Thailand are mango with sticky rice, deep-fried bananas and coconut ice cream. There is a broad tradition of desserts in Thailand over the centuries which offers many ideas and choices. Thai desserts […]
Soap – it has the ability to produce strong, lasting emotions in us, and this depends on its peculiar scent … charming aroma, or color. I clearly remember when my child was very young and loved a special soap bar with a little ducky inside – she would get it out at every bath time. […]
Perfumes, fragrances, or scents are all part of our daily lives, often without us even knowing it. The definition of natural perfumery differs depending on the sensitivity, imagination, and enthusiast. Making your own cologne seems like the quality in high-class, romantic contrives. It is a way to prepare ones mood, cooccur with ones personality, and […]
The essential oil of lavender is extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant usually through steam distillation. The flowers are quite fragrant and are widely used in making perfumes and air fresheners among other products. When it comes to aromatherapy, the oil can be beneficial to a great extent. You can use the oil […]
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. There are a wide number of essential oils available, each with its own healing properties. Here are five things you may not know about essential oils: 1. Neroli […]
Although there is that general foot "odor," I think most everyone has their own, unique foot scent. Many foot lovers out there, like me, are practical foot funk connoisseurs, pirates on the sea of foot pleasure, seeking to sniff out the booty of foot stink all over the globe. Some foot stench is subtle and […]
From Mediaeval times until the mid-1800s, it was generally believed that diseases were caused and spread through a corruption of the air or 'miasma'. This belief probably arose because of the foul smells associated with illness and the lack of hygiene common at that time. When it came to preventing or treating such diseases, a […]
The intake of green tea has been found to help promote general well-being for so many individuals. It has been a popular drink in a great many Asian countries by virtue of its health benefits and cancer fighting antioxidants. Believe it or not, it can even make it easier for you to get thin. Considering […]
I really enjoy making hand soap and stamping it with my own personality. You could use a "hand made" stamp for example. You can even get your own custom made stamps made. You could stamp a logo or line-art drawing on your soap. How about a cupid for Valentine's Day soap, or a Christmas tree […]