DIY Basics: Making Cosmetics at Home
Making Cosmetics at Home Getting Started with DIY Basics This blog is for anyone who wants to give home crafting cosmetics a try. We will go over the necessary materials and equipment you will need to get started for DIY basics, as well as instructions on how to create two delightful formulations: a beautiful facial […]
Hand Crafted Beauty Gifts make You a Holiday Hero!
Gift giving can be a challenge. Finding just the right gift for everyone on your list can be overwhelming especially if you’ve got a busy schedule already. Look no further because Essential has the perfect solution! Custom beauty gifts that will make you a holiday hero! We’ve taken our most popular premium natural and organic […]
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March is National Craft Month: Here’s what you need to get started
National Craft Month couldn’t fall at a better time of year for us Portlanders. We’re just beginning to feel spring emerge in the form of longer, warmer days, but we know that we’re still in for several more weeks of rain before the weather finally breaks. Undertaking a new craft project is the perfect distraction […]
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Skincare, Haircare and pH – What you need to know
When making skin and hair care products, it is important to be mindful of pH. It’s easy to forget this important step, as we tend to focus on the more obvious product attributes, like smell and texture. While it is important for a product to look, smell and feel good it is also very important to […]
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Deionized Water – What is it and why it matters
What is Deionized Water and why does it matter? Unless you’re a scientist working on isolating ions in a lab, you may not be aware that there are many different types of water and each has different properties. While purity and mineral content are considerations in drinking water, there’s more to consider when using water in […]
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Chocolate Bath Salts for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what says Happy Valentine’s Day like rich, dark chocolate? If you have ever read the quote, “Forget love — I’d rather fall in chocolate!” and agreed, then we have the perfect product for you! Chocolate bath salts are pure bliss and even better, Essential’s chocolate bath salts are […]
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Certified Organic Cocoa Butter Wafers + DIY Recipe
Cocoa butter wafers are easy to work with and the results are heavenly. Cocoa has a long and passionate history. It is believed that either the ancient Olmec or the Maya were the first to cultivate fruit from the cacao tree around 1000 B.C.E. According to one of the legends, cacao cultivation was initiated by the […]
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Add a Cleansing Oil to your Beauty Routine
Singer and actor Jennifer Lopez reminds us that, “Your power is in your individuality, in being exactly who you are.” This sentiment is behind 2017’s Enhanced Natural beauty trend. The celebration of the individual, the celebration of each person’s unique look, unique style, and unique voice is expressing itself in bare skin with a pop of color, […]
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Activated Charcoal Wash
This wash is excellent for providing a good, thorough cleaning for hair, hands, or anywhere else! Activated charcoal binds to dirt and oil for a squeaky clean finish while shea butter, aloe, and glycerin help to condition and moisturize skin. Equipment You’ll Need • Mixing bowls • Stick Blender (high sheer blender) • Scale […]
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Easy Color-Rich Face Paints
Feeling creative? Looking for a little color to kick off the summer? Try experimenting with Colorants and Pigments and create your own Silky-Smooth Face Paint. It’s fun to make, easy to clean up, and safe for kids and adults alike! Even if you’ve never tried to create your own colors or painted a face, you […]
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