Originally Posted by
SusieQOH
I make all my body creams, salves, etc. I got interested in essential oils a few years ago and have really enjoyed using more natural products. I buy very few already made items. I make my own cleaning supplies as well as laundry detergent. My next adventure is to make a shampoo bar. I use a natural deodorant but I don't make it. I buy it from a person on Etsy.
I got my sister hooked on these products. That surprised me because she isn't too much into natural things.
I also want to learn how to make soap.
There's a ton of info and recipes on the internet. One person I especially like is Sophie Uliano. Her website is Gorgeously Green.
I also like Rosemary Gladstar's books.
Oh fun! Al of your projects sound wonderful! Rosemary Gladstar is the queen of herbs and remedies. I think that she lives up near me. She's always on our local radio station.
I've made a few things. I love fennel liqueur and make that every year from the seeds of a single fennel plant that pops up each year in my veggie garden. I've also made some CBD oil (it's all legal her in CA) that really helps relieve the aches and pains from gardening. I was going to make it in a salve, but the oil works just fine, so I just left it in that state and put it in a pump bottle. I also make my own window cleaner...just apple cider vinegar and water. (I also make my own vinegars.) I've made soap many years ago. It was messy and a lot of work, but the soap was very nice. This season, I want to tackle almond extract and a lavender mist for the linens.
~ C