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At Natures Garden, we are here to help you succeed! We are going to answer some common melt and pour soap questions that we get asked frequently by customers. Since these questions are common, its likely that these are the issues most soap makers will come across when making their melt and pours soaps. So, let's get these soaping issues solved so you can create some gorgeous bars of mp soap!Does Natures Garden Offer Melt and Pour Soap Supplies?Yes, we do! We offer all kinds of melt and pour soap making supplies! Click on the Soap Making Supplies tab on the website and you will find soap base, soap colorants, an mp soap kit, soap additives, and soap molds. Everything that you could need right in one easy place!Can I Make Soap Without Using Lye?Since the mp soap base has already been made, you can create melt and pour soap without worrying about the lye. If you are wondering "What is the difference between melt and pour soap and cold process soap?", then this is a big difference. While melt and pour is pre-made and can be remelted, cold process soap is made from scratch using lye.Can Melt and Pour Soap Be Used Right Away?Since mp soap was already made and the saponification process has already taken place, you don't have to wait to use your soap. As soon as the melt and pour soaps have hardened in the molds, you can pop them out and use them!Where Do I Find the Melt and Pour Soap Ingredients?You can find the soap base ingredients in two places. The first place is online, as each mp soap base has the ingredients listed in the description. Also, these ingredients can be found on the label of the base itself.What Soap Making Supplies Do I Need to Make Melt and Pour Soap?Most importantly, you will need a microwave or double boiler and mp soap. Also, you will need a cutting board, knife, a microwave safe dish, spoon, rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and a soap mold. If you want fragrance, color, or herbs you will need to have these out, too.How Do I Melt Soap Into a New Bar?Melt and Pour soap can be melted using a double boiler on a stove top or a bowl in the microwave. Just make sure that you use 30 second intervals to warm the soap int the microwave. Otherwise, it may get too hot and your soap will be ruined. Also, make sure that you are watchful when melting soap on the stove. While a double boiler on medium heat will help to protect your soap, you don't want to heat it too much longer after it is liquid.How Much Soap Will I Need for My Mold?For every ounce by volume that your mold is you will need 31 grams of soap by weight. So, let's go to the Soap Mold page and pick one. I choose Ollie Octopus,which says it holds 4.5 ounces in the description. So, we are going to take 4.5 times the 31 to give us 139.5 gramsFormula: (Weight Needed Per Ounce) x (Ounces Mold Holds) = Total WeightEquation: 31 grams per ounce x 4.5 ounces = 139.5 grams of soapHow Do I Get My Melt and Pour Soap Out of the Mold?Sometimes your soap may get stuck in the mold. You can place the mold in the fridge for a short amount of time. Once the chilled soap mold is removed, the soaps should pop out fairly easily.What Temperature Should I Pour Melt and Pour Soap?Melt and Pour soap should be poured in a liquid state, which should be around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. So, you can pour your soap once it has all completely melted.Why Do I Have Bubbles in My Melt and Pour Soap?Although making air bubbles is unavoidable, you can get rid of them by spraying lightly with rubbing alcohol. These are often air bubbles that form when you pour, so you can release them by spraying right after you pour. However, bubbles that are a light-yellow color are fragrance oil and won't go away by spraying. This is either due to adding too much fragrance oil or not mixing thoroughly.Why is My Homemade Soap So Oily?One reason that you soaps would be oily is that they contain too much oil. So, you can try reducing the amount of the fragrance oil and/or the carrier oil that you are adding to your soaps. If your bars look like they are sweating, then it could be due to not wrapping the soap soon enough. Since your soap contains an ingredient, vegetable glycerin, that pulls moisture to it, it will pull moisture out of the air to create "sweat". But, you can lessen your chances of this by wrapping your soaps right after they are out of the mold.Why is My Melt and Pour Soap Dissolving So Fast?While a softer bar of soap is great for nourishing the skin, it is more likely to dissolve quickly in water. So, you can add some extra oil to your soap to moisturize. However, adding too much will make your bar very soft and it will dissolve quickly in the shower.How Do I Swirl Melt and Pour Soap?While it is possible to swirl mp soap, it is a bit trickier to swirl compared to cp soaps. On its own melt and pour soap won't swirl. Instead, the colors will mix before the soap hardens. So, you need to add a cosmetic powder, like clay, fruit, or veggie powders. This will slightly thicken the soap and create tension between the two colors that are gong to create the swirl. We did this in our own Swirled Melt and Pour Soap Recipe!Why Won t My Melt and Pour Soap Lather?There are a few possible answers to this question. First off, soap can loose its lather due to an excess of oils and herbs being added to the bar. Also, some types of our soap base use ingredients that naturally lather better.Why is My Soap Not Hardening?If your melt and pour soap isn't hardening, then it could be due to adding too much oil. Whether the culprit is fragrance oil, carrier oil, or both, it is most likely that this excess oil is to blame. Another possibility is that the soap was overheated, which resulted in a break down in the soaps that prevents it from working properly.Can You Use Essential Oils in Melt and Pour Soap?Of course! Many essential oils can be used in soap making and the rules for using them safely are just like the ones for fragrance oils. So, you need to check the IFRA sheet to determine usage rates and figure out whether the specific essential oil is body safe. You can find this IFRA statement on the page of each individual essential oil that we carry. Many are body safe scents, but some are not considered safe for prolonged skin contact.How Do I Color Melt and Pour Soap?We have soap dye, soap colorants, and powdered herbs that can be used to color your homemade soaps. The soap dyes are great for solid color soaps, but tend to bleed when used in layered soap. Also, the white soap base will provide a more pastel color and the clear soap will give a more true color. The FUN Soap Colorants are vibrant colors that are more true in all soap bases. Lastly, the natural form of coloring soaps is cosmetic herbs, which are perfect for a rustic or natural look. Just be aware that herbs can oxidize over time and cause discoloration of the soap.Do You Offer Melt and Pour Soap Recipes?Of course! We have a wide variety of melt and pour soap recipes and soap making ideas. On the top of the website you will see a box with the words "Free Recipes & Classes". After you click on this fine the melt and pour soap recipes and you will find all of our recipes using mp soap.Does Natures Garden Offer Soap Making Kits?Yes! We have the Melt and Pour Soap Kit available with options to choose either Goats Milk MP Soap or Ultra Clear MP Soap.Why Won t My Soap Frosting Setup on My Melt and Pour Soap?If you are making cupcake soap wholesale, then the frosting is a pretty big deal. You are going to want to use the whipped soap base, melt and pour soap, and vegetable glycerin. The soap base allows the frosting to harden on the cupcake, while the vegetable glycerin allows for a little flexibility. If you are curious and thinking, "How do I make melt and pour soap frosting?", then check out our Soap Frosting Recipe to see how we make the frosting for our soap cupcakes. While the recipe goes into more detail, basically it is equal parts of mp soap base and whipped soap base with 5% of vegetable glycerin and fragrance oil all whipped into a frosting consistency.Are Most Recipes are Showing Oils Measured in Weight Ounces Or in Fluid Ounces?In our soap recipes we will use weight ounces. We do this because weight ounces are more accurate than fluid ounces. So, we highly recommend weighing your ingredients using a gram scale. This will allow you to be precise in your measurements and prevent accidental mix ups.What is the Best Way to Wrap Melt and Pour Soap?There are a few different ways that you can package your finished soaps. We prefer to use shrink wrap, but you can use ziplock bags, or a decorative box.How Should Soap Be Stored?After your soap is wrapped, you can store it in a cool, dry place for later use.Does Natures Garden Offer Any Melt and Pour Soap Recipes with Shea Butter?We sure do! If you go to the Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap page of the website and click on the Recipe tab, you will see all kinds of melt and pour soap recipes. For example, we have the Zebra Print Soap Recipe and the Graffiti Melt and Pour Soap Recipe that both use shea butter mp soap.History of SoapToday, there are all kinds of different types of soap from melt and pour soap recipes to commercially made soaps. However, the first soaps ever made weren't too fancy. In fact, the first known use of soap was by ancient Babylonians that used animal fats and ashes as their ingredients. If you want to learn more interesting soap facts, then check out History of Soap and Soap Interesting Facts by Soap History.Ask Us Your QuestionsHopefully, this blog was helpful in learning a bit more about melt and pour soap. If you have anything else that you aren't sure of, then please ask us your questions. One easy way to reach out and talk to us is social media. We have an account on Facebook, Twitter (@ngscents), and Instagram (@ngscents).

Adding herbs to your soap not only provides great skin loving benefits, but also can naturally color your soaps as well.If you are looking for a way to naturally color your cold process soaps, herbs may be your answer. The addition of herbs to your soaping recipes not only can provide your skin with different skin loving benefits, but can also give your soaps beautiful color as well.There are basically three ways to incorporate herbs into your soaping recipe they are:1. As is. If the herb you are adding is in a powder or small leaf/seed form, they can be added when your soap batter has reached trace.2. Herbs in tea form. This is done by steeping the herbs in water to create a tea, and then this tea is used as the water portion of your soap recipe.3. Oil infusion. If you are selecting to infuse your herbs this way, you must make your herb oil infusion several weeks before using it in a soaping recipe. The selected herbs are placed into one of your oils (that will be used in your soap recipe) and allowed to set for 4-6 weeks. Then, strain the herbs out and use the oil in your soap recipe. Please Note: This process can also be done by adding the herbs to the melting pot as you wait for your soaping oils to melt.The choice of how you would like to infuse your herbs is up to you and testing. It is important to keep in mind what the end goal of adding the herb is before choosing your herbal addition method. The answers as to why some people prefer different methods over others various based on easiness, time frame, best color production, or even strongest herbal infusion. However, if you are simply looking to add herbs to your soap recipe for natural color, the herbs are added to your soap batter at trace.It is also important that you test for discoloration in a soap recipe before adding an herb for colorant. Natures Garden has a list of every fragrance oil they carry and how it preformed in cold process soap. It is on their website under each fragrance oil s page in the Fragrance Tested area, or for a complete list click Fragrances Tested in CP Soap Results. You want to be prepared when adding herbs to soaping recipes, so knowing a little about how the fragrance oil reacts will only prepare you more for what to expect, especially when it comes to colorants!

Hello everybody! For all you crafters out there, are you looking for something new and exciting to try out for your next projects? Or maybe you re looking for something unique and different to make for your friends and family? Maybe you re just looking for a new product for all of your great customers to try? Well, have you ever done any kind of project with clay? Dead Sea Clay specifically? Here at Nature s Garden we actually offer seven different cosmetic clays, each with their own amazing advantages! Let s focus on Dead Sea Clay, you just won t be able to stop yourself from wanting to try it out as soon as possible!Did you know that Sea Clay, or more commonly known as Dead Sea Clay, actually originated from the Dead Sea? It was found on the floor of the actual Dead Sea in Israel. Dead Sea Clay is a greenish-gray colored clay that is known for its healing powers. People actually used to visit the Dead Sea just to bathe, hoping for the possibility that its powers would work on them! It s powers are a result of the fact that it contains such high clay and salt levels. Did you know that because of its different color, it has been used as a colorant for crayons?Dead Sea Clay is has many benefits for the body. It contains many important nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sulfate, aluminum, and iron. For all you crafters, it can be used in many different bath and body products such as soaps, bath bombs, herbal teas, face masks, salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, and mud baths. It has many medicinal benefits and has been used to treat many different ailments such as joint inflammation, arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, stiffness and muscle aches. Dead Sea Clay even has many benefits to hair care, helping to strengthen hair roots, enhance hair growth, and prevent hair loss. For skin care, Dead Sea Clay is used to hydrate and moisturize the skin, improve blood circulation, remove dry skin, and it also treats acne, psoriasis and eczema.Are you totally in love with this product now? Wondering how to get your hands on this amazing cosmetic clay as soon as possible? All you have to do is type dead sea clay into the search bar on our website and that will take you directly to our Dead Sea Clay page! But hold on just a second because this product just keeps getting better! We offer many free recipes and classes here at Nature s Garden and our free recipe for Mechanics Soap is actually made with Dead Sea Clay! When you are on our Dead Sea Clay page, on the top of the clay picture, there is a little green box that say Recipe. That link will show you the name and picture of our Mechanics Soap. If you click on that, it will take you directly to our awesome recipe! Make sure to check out all the rest of our wonderful cosmetic clays as well! Please don t hesitate to contact us with any thoughts, concerns, or questions you may have, and keep watching for more Enlightened by Layla!

Looking for IFRA sheets and descriptions on some of our recently discontinued fragrance oils? Look no further! All recently discontinued fragrances are listed below with their descriptions and IFRA sheets for your reference use.Amish Quilt Fragrance OilAmish Quilt fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the tender sun kissed florals of heliotrope and jasmine, softly blend with woody violet and herbaceous anise to create a cozy scent of pure comfort. An NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentChampaka Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden, find the Hippy in you! Champaka is one of the key notes found in the famous "JOY" perfume. Champaka flowers are a unique aroma that combines the floral notes of jasmine, lavender, lilac, and fresh greenery with the earthy notes of patchouli and sandalwood.IFRA DocumentChe Bella Donna Fragrance OilThe essence of opulence and femininity are personified through sparkling citrus notes mingling with romantic floral notes of heady tuberose, lily and sassy carnation. This unforgettable blend culminates with lingering notes of resinous galbanum. This fragrance is very similar to Paris by Yves Saint LaurentIFRA DocumentChildrens Room Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is reminiscent of the smell of Mr. Bubble bubble bath from childhood. A very soft violet powder accord with very light floral bottom notes of peony and alyssum flowers. A Best Seller! An NG Original Fragrance! IFRA DocumentChocolate Con Churros Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a wonderful blend of fresh pastry churros with warm notes of creamy dark chocolate and vanilla. An NG OriginalIFRA DocumentCinnamon Yum Yums Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden puts a creative twist on spice. Cinnamon Yum Yums fragrance begins with top notes of cinnamon and clove; followed by middle notes of fresh danish, lily of the valley, and jasmine; with base notes of vanilla, nuts, and yeast. WOW! A Best Seller! IFRA DocumentCool Cilantro Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a single note of freshly picked cilantro herb. This fragrance oil has high levels of essential oil to obtain a very true-to-name aroma. Great fragrance for being creative mixing with other scents.IFRA DocumentCountry Home Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the same aroma you get when walking into a log cabin that has spicy/citrus potpourri in the air. The aroma really makes you feel at home and content. An NG Original Fragrance!IFRA DocumentCrystal Blue Waters Fragrance OilThis refreshing fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the aroma of hyacinth, hydrangea flowers, and lily of the valley; rounded out with ozony notes of fresh green ferns, vetiver, and cyclamen.IFRA DocumentDesire Fragrance OilAn alluring, sensual fragrance oil by Natures Garden. Top notes of fresh citrus and vetiver and rose geranium, middle notes of jasmine, lily of the valley; and bottom notes of amber guise, vanilla, and musk. A Best Seller!IFRA DocumentDr. FeelGood Fragrance OilA sexy, masculine, animalistic fragrance oil by Natures Garden. Fresh florals of water lily, tea rose, and jasmine come together with woods and musk notes to make this scent a truly sensual blend.IFRA DocumentFloral Musk Fragrance OilA luxurious, gentle, floral musk fragrance. Blend of spices, lavender and citrus, with rich musky bottom notes. IFRA DocumentFrangelico Streusel Fragrance OilWhat a treat! This fragrance oil by Natures Garden begins with warm, buttery top notes of rich cream and caramel. Middle note of frangelico liquor and a hint of fresh Arabica coffee for its base note. You will love this! A Best Seller!IFRA DocumentGame On Fragrance OilOn your Mark, Get set, Go! This fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a woodsy scent blending rich oak with sensual sandalwood and aromatic herbs for the contemporary man on the go. IFRA DocumentGoddess of the Universe Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is one of the sexiest, come-hither, arrangement of sensual musks and floral powder notes in a fragrance oil that we have ever smelled! The ultimate in femininity; Subtle white flowers of jasmine, ylang ylang and honeysuckle delicately pair with an airy white musk that imparts a clean powdery finish. This particular scent is our rendition of the popular Egyptian goddess scent worn by women all over the world.IFRA DocumentGoodie Goodie Gumdrops Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the aroma of holiday spiced gumdrops with a twist: top notes include cinnamon and clove; middle notes of eucalyptus and rose; well rounded with base notes of cassis, nutmeg, and woods. An NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentHappy & Free Fragrance OilHappy & Free fragrance oil is classified as a refreshing, flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of floral jasmine, lily of the valley, carnation. IFRA DocumentHeavenly Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is an enticing romantic blend of juicy McIntosh apples enhanced and sweetened by rich French jasmine, cyclamen, and fresh rose petals. Very Complex!IFRA DocumentHoliday Pomegranate Fragrance OilAn irresistible holiday fragrance oil by Natures Garden with an arrangement of the following notes: pomegranate, sparkling citrus, dewberry, blackberry, iris, jasmine, sheer musk, sandalwood, and red cassisIFRA DocumentHot Pink Pomegranate Fragrance OilThis sparkling fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a bright pomegranate having a tart citrus and pomegranate top note, a slightly floral heart of jasmine and violet leaf, and finishing with a spicy ginger and woody, twig like base note. An NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentHydrangea Heaven Fragrance OilHydrangea flowers are among the most fragrant flowers. This fragrance oil by Natures Garden is fresh, yet sweet, hydrangea that is aromatic and uplifting! A Best Seller!IFRA DocumentI'm Too Sexy Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is Hollywood, glamour, and attitude! Spicy notes with hints of fruit lead to the luxurious floral signature of this scent that boasts, I am too sexy to even be a fragrance. A blooming rose accord balances with hints of lily, while patchouli warms the floral tones. Precious amber, warm woody notes and soft musky vanilla surround the bouquet, Paparazzi style. Roll out the red carpet, this dramatic fragrance is an Academy Award Winner! An NG Original Scent!IFRA DocumentIn the Mood Fragrance OilInvigorate your senses with this fragrance oil by Natures Garden! This fragrance is a blend of refreshing ocean notes, peach, and pineapple, with cool cucumbers and stem green notes.IFRA DocumentKismet Fragrance OilWith this fragrance oil by Natures Garden...It's fate! Beginning with fresh top notes of sweet orange and lavender; followed by a sleek woody blend of patchouli, incense and golden amber embracing the heart and soul inside oneselfIFRA DocumentMadam President Fragrance OilNatures Garden's Madam President Fragrance Oil: Natures Garden's Exclusive Madam President Fragrance Oil: Amazing opportunities grow from a seed of positive thinking. The creative minds of Natures Garden have captivated the essence of a great, female leader in our exclusive Madam President Fragrance Oil. Illuminating with determination, innovation, and confidence, this enthusiastic fragrance combines fresh, zesty citrus notes of charisma and charm, balanced out by feminine florals of jasmine, white rose, and freesia. The nuances of brilliant musks and ozonic notes are backed by a respected and humble hint of sweet vanilla; ending with a kind hearted, warm amber base. Madam President's integrity never smelled so inspiring. An NG Original Fragrance!IFRA DocumentMandarin Tiki Fragrance OilA luxury spa fragrance oil by Natures Garden! Imagine yourself lying in a hammock on the beach, while drinking a fresh Mai Tai. A fresh and energizing aroma that stirs the senses and brightens the spirit with its crisp citrus essence; Mandarin Tiki fragrance is an upscale, complex aroma of mandarin rind, red currants, strawberries, and blueberries; with middle notes of watercress and palm leaves; balanced with musky bottom notes. A Best Seller! An NG Original Fragrance! Now with higher levels of essential oils. IFRA DocumentMarmalade Spice  Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a creative blend of citrus, spice, and woods. Marmalade Spice blends the aromas of: Valencia orange, clove bud, cinnamon, tangerine zest, fresh ginger, pomander, warm allspice, golden amber, and sheer musk. An NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentNew Born Baby Fragrance OilIn this fragrance oil by Natures Garden, delicate citrus tones unfold to reveal a blend of soft florals in this innocent fragrance. Rose, geranium and ylang are accented with a hint of orange flower for a classic baby accord, while sandalwood surrounds the bouquet with smooth woody tones. A velvety base of musk and powdery sweetness lingers for a soothing undertone.IFRA DocumentNG Baby Graceful Type Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a beautiful duplication of a popular fragrance. This fragrance is a fresh accord combining feminine notes of mimosa flowers, poppy, pepper, white woods, fresh greenery, and musk. IFRA DocumentNG Baby Powder Fabuloso Type Fragrance OilIn this fragrance oil by Natures Garden, fresh citrus notes unfold to reveal an innocent floral bouquet in this soft floral scent. Blooming lilac, sweet jasmine, wild rose, and fresh lily balance with hints of spice for the fragrance signature. Fresh green accents boost the floralcy while a background of soft sandalwood adds a luxurious touch. Powdery sweet base notes carry the bouquet to a soft finish.IFRA DocumentNG CanCan Type Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is fresh mandarin that balances with hints of apple peel to open this feminine fragrance. Jasmine, violet and lily form a floral accord that balances with woodland fern and hints of berry at the heart of this scent. A sensual blend of cashmere musk, golden amber and vanilla bean creates a romantic sweetness that surrounds the floralcy.IFRA DocumentNG Hidden Fantasy Type Fragrance OilFresh citrus and hints of wild cherry intertwine with fresh ozone notes to accent the floral heart of this fragrance oil by Natures Garden. Tropical ylang ylang balance with sensual jasmine and hints of rose to form a rich floral accord which is surrounded with green leafy accents. Cashmere musk undertones are sweetened with vanilla amber to create a dramatic finish for this fragrance.IFRA DocumentObsessed Fragrance OilObsessed fragrance oil begins with top notes of mandarin and bergamot, middle notes of clary sage, lavender flowers, and hints of spices such as nutmeg and coriander. Bottom notes of amber, musk, and sandalwood.IFRA DocumentOrange Chiffon Cake Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a decadent blend of warm, buttery vanilla pound cake topped with a creamy, sweet orange meringue sprinkled with orange zest and toasted hazelnut. IFRA DocumentPeppered Poppies Fragrance OilMysterious, yet elegant top notes of pomegranate and orange lead way to the spicy heart of cherry blossoms dusted in a sinfully exotic blend of cinnamon, cardamom and cocoa for an unexpected twist.IFRA DocumentPleasures Type Fragrance OilA wonderful white flower bouquet of jasmine, rose petals, and muguet; enhanced by fresh peach, black current, and strawberries; rounded out with base notes of warm spices, amber and musk. IFRA DocumentPolo Match Fragrance OilNatures Garden's Polo Match fragrance oil is classified as a sharp, woody, dry fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of leather, wood, tobacco, basil and oakmoss.IFRA DocumentPotpourri Spice Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a spicy combination of freshly ground cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, and clove.IFRA DocumentPrecious Gifts Fragrance OilA wonderful Christmas fragrance oil by Natures Garden, reminiscent of the gifts given to the baby Jesus by the three kings. A well rounded accord of frankincense and myrrh, vanilla extract, with unique top notes of French jasmine and English Ivy. An NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentPrincess Type Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is for flirtatious women, who enjoy adventure and excitement. The whimsical blend of water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, golden apricot skin, ripe pink guava, Tahitian flower, wild tuberose, dark chocolate, pink frosting accord, precious amber, forbidden woods, royal musk, and chiffon vanilla. IFRA DocumentRice Petals & Shea Butter Fragrance OilThis soul-soothing fragrance oil by Natures Garden has top notes of ozony sea water, crushed ginger root, and anise leaves. Middle notes of coconut milk and rice flower; and sits on base notes of amber, musk, and sandalwood.IFRA DocumentSatin Sheets Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a truly romantic, seductive blend. With base notes of white and dark chocolate, it smells almost edible! Other notes include violet, fresh jasmine, musk, blackberries, vanilla, and just a hint of fresh green top notes. A Best Seller!IFRA DocumentSheer Seduction Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is absolutely seductive! A sensual floral accord of African violets and lily of the valley, complimented by slight hints of kiwi, lime, and grapefruit. A Best Seller! IFRA DocumentSpring Rain Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a musky accord enhanced with a fresh floral bouquet of carnations, tiger lilies, alyssum, orchids, and roses, with hints of fresh greenery. A Best Seller!IFRA DocumentStrike a Pose Fragrance OilA glamorous scent for women who are a bit "high maintenance" in nature. An opulent, oriental bouquet of Star jasmine and white lily blended with rich Indonesian patchouli, warm cinnamon, creamy French vanilla and sensual white musk. IFRA DocumentSugar Corn Pudding Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is sweet corn, creamy buttery notes with hints of milk and sugar. IFRA DocumentSun Moon and Stars Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the aroma of fresh green notes of clover and ivy followed by notes of jasmine, and vetiver. Bottom notes of green stem notes. Fresh!IFRA DocumentTommie Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a fresh citrus bouquet of mandarin, lemon and bergamot; enhanced by nutmeg and clove with a heart of rose and ozone on a strong background of musks and woods. IFRA DocumentTooth Fairy Taffy Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a luscious blend of confectionery Sugar paired with Fruit Syrup of Wild Berry, Orange Crush, Black Cherry & Tangerine which are molded into Vanilla Taffy to create a sweet tooth, Bubble Gum dream! An NG Original Fragrance! IFRA DocumentTotal Hot Man Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the confident, enticing aroma for today's modern man. This fragrance is centered around a note of patchouli, balanced by fresh sage, crispy green notes, and freshly sliced mango; all sitting on base notes of earthy sandalwood and tonka bean. An NG Original FragranIFRA DocumentToxic Trance Fragrance OilNatures Garden's Toxic Trance fragrance oil is a unisex, incredibly sexy fragrance which begins with top notes of green citrus notes, mellowed out with powdery floral notes that appear to glisten. The middle of the fragrance involves the infusion of neroli, violet, and herbs, with a bottom of powdery floral musk. IFRA DocumentTranquil Sleep Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden begins with top notes of violet, cyclamen, hyacinth. Middle notes of juicy cantaloupe and watermelon, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley. Bottom notes of cedar, amber, and musk. Absolutely fantastic! IFRA DocumentVanda Orchid Fragrance OilA sweet and floral scent by Natures Garden. This aroma is a gorgeous blend of fruity and floral notes with scents of Vanda Orchids, fresh greenery, musky notes, and rich woodsy scents that create a perfectly rounded floral fragrance oil. This fruity, floral fragrance blend has been described by various customers as a sweet floral that is classy and very feminine.IFRA DocumentVanilla Blossoms Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a harmonious blend of French vanilla, fresh air notes and summer flowers. Vanilla blossom fragrance begins with top notes of dewy fresh air, coconut cream, and ripe pineapple; followed by middle notes of ylang ylang, star jasmine, and Moroccan roses; sitting on base notes of French vanilla, Egyptian musk, and exotic sandalwood. IFRA DocumentVoodoo Love Fragrance OilA fresh floral blend of jasmine and lily of the valley. These powerful floral notes are complimented by a strong base of coconut.IFRA DocumentWild Musk Type Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is an amazingly well balanced fragrance accord with top notes of Clementine, Grapefruit, and Black Berries; middle notes of Wild Fig, Black Currant, and Passion Fruit; all surrounded with base notes of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Metallic Musk.IFRA DocumentYacht Club Fragrance OilWant to go yacht sailing on the ocean on a mid summer morning? This fragrance oil by Natures Garden is reminiscent of upscale living with salty marine notes and fresh rain, with just a hint of fresh strawberry and kiwi to provide this scent with a well-rounded presentation. An NG Original Fragrance! IFRA DocumentPink Daisies and Goji Berries Fragrance OilSpring is in the air with this lively fusion of citrus fruity freshness and delightful daisies amidst a flower laden meadow. IFRA DocumentCouture Hotness Fragrance OilA glamorous, sophisticated fragrance oil by Natures Garden that combines top notes of raspberry and bergamot, middle notes of magnolia and jasmine, and base notes of white musk and vetiver. Very sexy and feminine! Our rendition of Hot Couture Fragrance. IFRA DocumentPapaya Dragon Fruit Fragrance OilA tropical fruitopia of juicy peaches, papaya, exotic dragon fruit and fresh island pineapple tweaked with nutty notes of almond. NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentFrosted Pumpkin Type Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a duplication of a very famous scent. This fragrance begins with fresh top notes of citrusy lemon, leading to middle notes of creamy pumpkin and hints of nutmeg and ginger; sitting on base notes of maple sugar and vanilla frosting. IFRA DocumentNG Drifting Away Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a beautiful duplication of the Yankee scent. This aroma will remind you of the freedom you feel while sailing on the sea; the warmth of the sun, the tranquility of the water, and the refreshing feel of sea salt mist. This aroma is a refreshing blend of ozonic sea salt notes, white lilac, white lily, fresh greenery, and woodsy floral notes. IFRA DocumentInnocent Glow Fragrance OilInnocent Glow Fragrance Oil from Nature’s Garden will transport you to a simpler carefree time. Head back to those childhood summers at the beach as top notes of ozone and sea salt linger in the air. Then, a warm breeze brings floral notes to life which leads to the comforting aroma of greenery and warm woods. IFRA DocumentStarfruit Mango Fragrance OilThis refreshing fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a blend of fresh star fruit and mangos, rounded out with notes of strawberry and peach. IFRA DocumentPink Raspberry Cosmo Fragrance OilFrom Natures Garden's Girls Night Out fragrance collection- Pink raspberry cosmo fragrance oil is the girliest of all cocktails! This fun fragrance begins with top notes of pink raspberry, Florida orange, and green lime juice, followed by middle notes of juniper berries, lemon zests, and a Triple Sec accord; sitting on intoxicating notes of violet leaves, a Vodka accord, and a dash of sugar. Think Pink Drink! IFRA DocumentMango Lime Martini Fragrance OilMango Lime Martini Fragrance is an upscale girly cocktail aroma that starts with top notes of Lancetilla mango, key lime, California lemon, and Italian mandarin, followed by middle notes of juicy orange, fresh garden mint, and warm woods, sitting on dramatic notes of lemon peel, vanilla sugar, and a gin accord. IFRA DocumentScandalous Fragrance OilTake a walk on the wild side with this fragrance oil by Natures Garden. This fragrance is a mix of white blossoms, aromatic peonies, wild jasmine, red roses, and fresh lavender. You'll be screaming for more! IFRA DocumentPomegranate Pomelo Martini Fragrance OilFrom Natures Garden's Girls Night Out Fragrance Collection- Pomegranate Pomelo Martini Fragrance is an upscale girly cocktail aroma that begins with top notes of juicy pomegranate, pink grapefruit, and apple peel, leading to middle notes of Jamaican pomelo and dried black currant; and sitting on a sexy white wine accord, soft woods, and musk. This Girl has Got it Going On! IFRA DocumentRoyal B Fragrance OilTreat yourself to regal opulence with this upscale aroma of Egyptian jasmine and Amazon lily enlightened by juicy citrus and fresh rose petals; sitting on base notes of olibanum and white musk. IFRA DocumentBeverly Hills Glam Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is truly a bold floral extravaganza. Bursting with beautiful notes of ylang ylang, rose, and carnation with green moss, sweet amber and warm sandalwood complete the scent as a background. All making this a one of a kind unforgettable lingering scent. IFRA DocumentTinsel Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a refreshing new Christmas fragrance that blends pomegranate, strawberries, and raspberries, with a subtle hint of fresh peppermint leaves and fresh vanilla. IFRA DocumentAromatherapy Mood Enhance Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a combination of fragrance oils and essential oils. An uplifting, herbal floral aroma composed of fresh citrus top notes, floral middle notes of lavender and rose, with earthy base notes of patchouli and cedarwood. IFRA DocumentAromatherapy Passion Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a romantic combination of fragrance oils and essential oils, which blends floral notes such as lilac, gardenia, carnation, lavender, and hyacinth on a strong bouquet of roses. IFRA DocumentPeace Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a duplication of Pacifica's Tibetian Mountain Temple. This fragrance is a wonderful blend of ginger, carnation, orange, vetiver, and musk. This fragrance smells amazing in cold process soap! Don't judge this one out of the bottle. The natural oils really come alive in finished products. NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentMystic Orange Moonstone Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a mystical, exotic, complex fragrance layered with just the right balance of the following notes: Blood orange, white jasmine, golden honey, orange blossom, black currant, peach, grapefruit, bergamot, magnolia, orchid, freesia, muguet lily, cognac, light patchouli, white amber, myrrh, and white musk. NG Original Scent! IFRA DocumentFruitcake Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the perfect combination of candied fruits and sweet baked goodness. Smells just like holiday fruitcake! IFRA DocumentAlmond Marzipan Fragrance OilIndulge yourself with this warm, slightly gourmand, almond marzipan aroma. A truly luscious combination of almond, rose, benzoin, cassis, and black currant. IFRA DocumentVanilla Insanity Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is for those who are insanely in love with vanilla scents. This fragrance is the strongest vanilla fragrance we have ever smelled; so hats off to the perfumist! Vanilla Insanity begins with top notes of French vanilla and whipped cream butter; followed by middle notes of cotton candy, chestnuts, and maple sugar; all sitting on a dry down of vanilla beans. A NG Original Fragrance IFRA DocumentHoneycomb Fragrance OilThis fragrance oil by Natures Garden is like a springtime garden in bloom. This classic floral fragrance opens with notes of Rose petals, Geranium and velvety violets surrounded by sweet honey nectar and orchard fruits. IFRA DocumentMelon Jasmine Fragrance OilNatures Garden took this highly requested fragrance oil and made it spectacular! A very complex fragrance beginning with just the right combination of ripe cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and fresh cucumber; rounded out with aromatic French jasmine, and cyclamen. IFRA DocumentGlitter Fragrance OilNatures Garden's Glitter fragrance is a feminine, yet confident and alluring aroma combining sheer floral notes of iris, jasmine, water lily, orchid, and white rose, with clean, fresh top notes of neroli and pink grapefruit blossoms and sexy bottom notes of sandalwood, soft musk, and tonka bean. IFRA DocumentShiraz Fragrance OilAn NG Original Fragrance! Shiraz wine is the finest and best known red wine in Australia. The aromas and flavours of Shiraz vary with wine style and region, but are usually blackberry, plums, and pepper in varying degrees dependent on growing conditions. Natures Garden's Shiraz fragrance is reminiscent of this prestigious wine; however, we suggest smelling our fragrance as opposed to drinking it.IFRA Document Angelica Fragrance OilAngelica essential oil is considered a true luxury in the formulation of fine perfumes. We have done our very best to create a fragrance oil with the same aromatic characteristics as the expensive essential oil. Natures Garden's Angelica fragrance begins with top notes of white lily, jasmine, and rose; followed by middle notes of citrus, violet, and pepper; sitting on base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and white musk. IFRA DocumentPrecious Puppy Fragrance OilIntroducing....Natures Garden Pet Fragrances! To our knowledge, we are the first and only supplier to carry an entire line of fragrances designed especially for your furry friends! Deborahs pug, Enji, loves taking baths, and she has given this fragrance her Paw of Approval! We are sure that your loving, adorable companions will be equally satisfied. By the way, all of these fragrances can be used in human products too. Who knows, maybe you and your pet can wear the same fragrance! Introducing....Precious Puppy Fragrance: A very special aroma for your canine companion. This playfully loveable fragrance combines pink grapefruit, Valencia orange and Keylime as top notes. Pink jasmine blossoms, rose petals and a fruity fusion of ripe apricot for middle notes. Bing cherry and ripe plum round out the fragrance as base notes. IFRA DocumentPurrs and Paws Fragrance OilIntroducing....Natures Garden Pet Fragrances! To our knowledge, we are the first and only supplier to carry an entire line of fragrances designed especially for your furry friends! Deborahs pug, Enji, loves taking baths, and she has given this fragrance her Paw of Approval! We are sure that your loving, adorable companions will be equally satisfied. By the way, all of these fragrances can be used in human products too. Who knows, maybe you and your pet can wear the same fragrance! Introducing....Purrs and Paws Fragrance: A refreshing medley for your pet that combines juicy Mandarin orange, tangy lemon and tart lime with nuances of fresh flowers, soothing musk and sheer woods. IFRA DocumentPear Tart Fragrance OilA fragrance oil by Natures Garden that is as welcoming as a sunny spring day. This luscious scent opens with crisp apple, juicy Anjou pear and sun kissed citrus notes of bergamot and orange. Fresh floral notes of rose, and lily of the valley blend with sandalwood to gently finish this delicately feminine fragrance. IFRA DocumentPretty Kitty Fragrance OilIntroducing....Natures Garden Pet Fragrances! To our knowledge, we are the first and only supplier to carry an entire line of fragrances designed especially for your furry friends! Deborahs kitty, Mocha, is not so fond of baths, but she has given this fragrance her Paw of Approval! We are sure that your loving, adorable companions will be equally satisfied. By the way, all of these fragrances can be used in human products too. Who knows, maybe you and your pet can wear the same fragrance! Introducing....Pretty Kitty Fragrance: An invigorating blend of island fresh kiwi, ripe strawberry, sun-kissed peach, Anjou pear and spring flowers that is sure to please even the fanciest of felines. IFRA DocumentRockin' the StarsIn this fragrance oil by Natures Garden, the wild side of vanilla embraces succulent, ripe strawberries and the delicate floralcy of violets and jasmine.IFRA Document

Cocoa butter is considered a luxury butter that is actually a saturated, very hard fat. It can be used be in very many products. The obvious, chocolate, is just pure delicious. I couldn t help but mention it, what girl doesn t love chocolate! Now that I got my chocolate thoughts out, it can also be used in very many of our products here at Nature s Garden. Cocoa butter can be used in bath and body products such as lip balms, lotions, soaps, scrubs, massage bars, and lip gloss.There are many benefits to your skin when using cocoa butter in your bath and body products. Cocoa butter is very high in antioxidants which helps fight signs of aging and many skin stressers. Come on ladies, who doesn t want to look younger? It helps fight signs of aging, how awesome is that? Many people also use cocoa butter to help reduce their stretch marks, however there are no guarantees that it actually helps. Cocoa butter also helps to keep your skin hydrated and some people also use to help with skin irritations like dermatitis and eczema. See why so many bath and body products contain cocoa butter? It s just amazing!Our cocoa butter at Nature s Garden is consisted of many essential fatty acids: palmitic (28%), stearic (33%), linoleic (3%) and oleic (35%). For all the soap makers, when using cocoa butter in your products, make sure to use the right amount. If too much is used, it can result in a very hard and dry soap. Use it in conjunction with unsaturated oils like castor oil or olive oil or with sticky ingredients like lanolin or shea butter. The easiest way to get to our cocoa butter on our website, is to type cocoa butter into our search bar at the top of our site. It will take you right to a page titled Search Results for Cocoa Butter. That page shows all of the cocoa butter products we offer. You can choose from our Golden Natural Cocoa Butter or our Deoderized Cocoa Butter. Our cocoa butter melt and pour is also available on that page as well.Cocoa butter is awesome to use in your bath and body products! It is a fat actually taken from cocoa beans! Come on ladies, if you don t already use it, I m sure you re dying to now! It actually helps signs of aging and I know you just can t get the thought of that out of your head! This is a great product to try in your next projects, and watch out for more Enlightened by Layla! Please Don t hesitate to contact us with any thoughts, questions, or concerns you may have! Looking for more fun projects? Try one of our free classes or recipes!Note: Natures Garden sells our butters for external use only. We do not sell them as food items. (The information we provide is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration). Keep all butters out of reach of children and pets. Natures Garden accepts no responsibility (written or implied) for any products you make with our herbs. All testing is the responsibility of the customer.

In order for your candles to achieve the most vibrant colors or pleasing pastels possible, a candle dye or candle colorant must be used. Using other forms of colorant may result in an nonfunctional candle.Can you use crayons to color candles?Although, staring at a beautiful stack of wonderfully vibrant crayons, we can understand why there would be an urge to use crayons as a colorant for candles. I mean, let's look at what a crayon is...a stick of colored wax, right? Logically, they should work. However, this is absolutely not the case.You should never use crayons to color your candles. The reasoning behind this is the actual colorant of the crayon. These colors are achieved with the use of pigments, and pigments unfortunately are not soluble. What this means is that when a crayon is melted, the color of the crayon breaks down into small pigment particles that exist in a dispersed manner among the melted wax. These pigments appear as if they had changed the color of the wax; like candle dyes do because dyes dissolve into the candle wax, but remember the pigments are simply dispersed.Now, due to the way that a wick works in candles, there must be a melt pool apparent to keep a candle flame going. As the wick continues to burn, the melted wax from the wet pool is pulled through the wick. This is how the fragrance (or hot scent throw) of the candle is released into the air. The problem that coloring with crayons in candles presents is that since the pigments and the wax never combine, the pigments are also pulled up through the wick. But, these pigments will not, unlike the melted wax, flow properly through the wick. These pigments will in fact clog your wick.The results of a clogged wick prevent your candles from burning properly, inhibit your candles hot scent throw, and will even cause your candles to smoke.So, in summary no matter how tempting that box of 64 crayons look, never use crayons to color your candles. You will want to stick with dyes specifically formulated for candle making; Natures Garden offers liquid candle dyes and color block dyes in an array of vibrant colors.

This is a list of candle making equipment. Whether you are just making a few candles as gifts for loved ones, or possibly venturing into the candle making industry; this is the equipment you will need to get started. Please note: Once this equipment has been used to make fragranced candles, it cannot be used again for food purposes.Pouring Pots- Coffee cans used to be perfect pouring pots when they were made of metal. By simply bending the lip on one side of the coffee can, you could make a perfect spout to pour candles. Metal coffee cans still exist, they are just harder to come by now. If you do choose to use metal coffee cans as pouring pots, remember to have plenty of heat resistant safety gloves or pot holders available to assist you in holding the hot can. This only works for metal coffee cans; most companies that sell coffee use plastic cans now. Unfortunately, these types of cans cannot handle the heat from the melted wax and they will melt; compromising your candle wax and making a big mess to clean up.Pouring pots, however, are great for candle making. Not only can they hold up to 4 pounds of melted wax, but they also have a plastic handle on them so there is less chance of burning your hand.In an ideal situation, you will have a pouring pot for each fragrance that you use to make candles. For example, if you carry Apple Cinnamon (red), Blueberry Muffin (blue), Fresh Bamboo (green), and Vanilla Silk (no color), that would equate to 4 total pouring pots. This works because you would never have to worry about jeopardizing your color accuracy or fragrance aromas in finished candles. But, this is only ideally. If you are just starting out, one pouring pot will work. You just have to make sure you thoroughly clean your pouring pot after each use. You also want to make sure you clean the outside and underneath portion of the pouring pot. Having debris or wax on the bottom of your pouring pot could result in splatter when the pouring pot is placed in the water to maintain wax temperature. The hot splatter can be painful. This splatter is also a reason why wearing safety glasses while making candles is a very good idea.Candy Thermometer- Wax temperature is everything when making candles. Usually, if there are problems with your finished candles, temperature has something to do with what went wrong. Using a thermometer to monitor your temperature in wax is one way to prevent these problems from occurring. For best results in candle making, pour any single pour waxes at 145-150 degrees Fahrenheit, and any votive or pillar wax at 160-165 degrees Fahrenheit.Votive and Candle Molds- After purchasing multiple votive molds, you will notice when you receive them, they will be stacked together. Make sure when you try to pull them apart you are wearing heavy duty gloves. The edges of stainless steel votives are extremely sharp. Attempting to pull them apart without gloves will cause cuts on your fingers.When working with candle molds or votive molds, you always want to make sure that before you pour the hot candle wax into the mold that they are at room temperature. Completing this one little step will save you the headache of trying to release the candle later.As for the cleaning process for these types of molds, rub a small amount of shortening in the inside and outside of the molds. Then, place the molds on a cookie sheet upside down. Once the cookie sheet has been carefully placed inside the oven, bake at 150 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, simply remove the cookie sheet and wipe the individual molds clean. Caution: The molds will be hot when taken out of the oven, so you may want to use pot holders. Please Note: Never use water with your metal molds.Work Environment- Having a favorable work environment for candle making is a must. Once again, it is all about temperature, and having a room that is 70 degrees Fahrenheit is optimal for the best candle making situation. Proper ventilation in the room is necessary, but you also have to remember rooms that have drafts will not work for the natural cooling stages of your candles. Candles that cool too quickly will give you problems with your finished candles aesthetic look or functionality.Work Clothes- These items may sound silly, but you never want to risk wearing one of your favorite outfits while making candles. No matter how neat and careful you are, candle dye is permanent, and getting wax, even the smallest amount, on your clothing will ruin them.Floor Protection- When making candles, a small spill can have detrimental affects to your work area. Besides the facts that candle dyes are permanent, wax messes are not the easiest to clean up, and spilled fragrance oil on a floor is super slippery, you do not want to take any chances especially if your work environment is your kitchen. By purchasing floor mats, or simply placing cardboard on the floor in your work area, you can prevent havoc from occurring. For you own personal safety, this is one perfect work environment step you do not want to skip.Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons- When it comes to measurements for colorants, additives, and fragrance oils, you will want to have your very own candle making stainless steel tools for this portion of the job. Fragrance oils will dissolve certain plastics, stainless steel measurers will not dissolve and can be cleaned time and time again without staining or scent memory.

We at Natures Garden would like to share with you some awesome castor oil benefits that could work for your entire body. So, this oil could benefit certain aspects of your body on both the inside and the outside. There are benefits to be had for areas like the skin, hair, and even your well being. You can use castor oil to create luxurious bath and body products or you can simply use this oil on its own. Regardless of how you use this cosmetic oil to help, you are sure to benefit from the amazing qualities of this oil. This oil has moisturizing benefits, hair growth stimulation, and much more!Where Does this Oil Originate?Castor Oil is a type of vegetable oil that comes from a specific species of plant. This plant is often called Castor Bean, but its scientific name is Ricinus Communis. The castor bean plant, which is featured to the left, produces the seeds that are pressed to create this wonderful oil. Many believe that this oil has some properties that our bodies can benefit from.Further, it is thought that this plant originated in tropical Africa and that the Egyptians were among the first to utilize this oil. While we have come a long way from that time, castor oil has become widely used for cosmetics, soap, and other products. So, the beneficial properties of this oil have become more widely sought after and used as the years have progressed. So, check out this oil's benefits in a variety of areas to determine whether you could benefit from this cosmetic oil in some way.Castor Oil Benefits for Homemade ProductsHomemade products are only as good as their ingredients. It is important to know exactly what you are looking for to select the ingredients that will provide you with your desired properties. Each oil is unique, so castor oil's properties may or may not be what you are looking to add to your product. While it is a thicker oil, it is an amazing moisturizer with some beneficial properties for various products. So, here is how this oil will act in certain products that you can make at home.Castor Oil Benefits in Soap MakingThis lovely cosmetic oil is great for creating luscious, handmade soaps. For example, our Blackberry Sage Soap Recipe contains castor oil. Since castor oil naturally contains a variety of fatty acids that are great for the skin, this is a perfect soaping oil. First, adding this oil to soap will create a bar that is more conditioning, so your hands will be left softer after using. Plus, this means your body will be better moisturized and more nourished due to this oil. Also, this oil provides a more bubbly and creamy lather in your finished soaps. However, you do want to be careful not to add too much. Soap recipes can contain 5-7% of this wonderful oil. Some will add as much as 10%. However, adding more than 10% castor oil in soap can produce a sticky soap.Castor Oil Benefits Lotion and Body ButterAlso, you could use this cosmetic oil to create lotions, creams, or body butters like our Natural Facial Night Cream Recipe. This oil has properties that are perfect for skin care products. Castor oil is a very conditioning oil that reaches deep into the skin to nourish your body. So, your skin will be softened all the way through and fully hydrated. Further, this oil helps stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, which are very important for beautiful skin. So, this oil can help maintain a more youthful appearance for your skin.Castor Oil Benefits Natural MakeupAnyone creating natural cosmetics could include Castor Oil in some of these products. First, many have found homemade mascara can be made perfectly with this oil. Plus, some believe that castor oil will lead to growing thicker, darker eyelashes over time. Alternatively, you can use castor oil to create an eye makeup remover.Castor Oil Benefits Lip BalmCastor Oil is a perfect cosmetic oil for creating lip balm. This thick, moisturizing oil is perfect for locking in exactly what your lips need. Plus, this oil is perfect for adding extra power to your lip balm recipe that can help bring cracked, dry lips back to life. While you can apply this oil on its own to your lips, we'd recommend adding this oil to other amazing oils to create a perfect lip balm! Be sure to check out our Silky Vegan Lip Balm Recipe, not only is it amazing, it also contains castor oil.Castor Oil Benefits for External CareCastor oil cosmetic oil is full of nutrients that your skin and hair can benefit from using. This oil is moisturizing and full of nutrients. Plus, this oil has been known to have antiviral, anti-inflammation antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties for the skin. In addition, this oil is great for hair growth and conditioning power. Since this oil is fairly thick, some may find it easier to mix this oil into homemade cosmetics before applying. But, you can use castor oil on it own, as well.Castor Oil Benefits for Skin InflammationYour skin can become inflamed for a variety of reasons. This could be due to a recent sunburn, stubborn acne, dry skin, or many other reasons. Regardless, castor oil is great for relief inflammation based issues. This cosmetic oil is a good choice for soothing these dilemmas because it has anti-inflammatory properties that can be utilized by directly applying the oil to the afflicted area. While you can directly apply this oil, you could incorporate this oil into your handmade skin care products.Castor Oil Benefits for Wrinkle ReductionAlso, castor oil is great for reducing wrinkles! This oil nourishes the deeper layers of your skin to rejuvenate the skin. This will lead to healthier skin and reduced wrinkles for some after a few months of applying this oil. This cosmetic oil would be perfect when added to homemade night cream recipes. This way you can add a few other beneficial ingredients to the cream and create the perfect wrinkle reduction. Plus, you will be able to leave this thick, moisturizing oil on your face overnight, so you will get the full benefits of this oil!Castor Oil Benefits for Brittle NailsNot only is this oil great for the skin, but your nails can benefit from castor oil, too. If you have brittle or cracked nails, then this oil is perfect for you. After about a week or so, you should be able to notice a difference. The oil provides your nails with nourishment, which for some, helps them be stronger and healthier. Furthermore, this oil can be used to nourish your cuticles, too. So, you'll have healthy nails in no time.Castor Oil Benefits for Soften CallusesDue to castor oil's strong moisturizing power and anti-inflammatory properties, it is a perfect oil for home callus treatment. While this alone won't remove these hindrances, it certainly helps. First, the oil moisturizes deep into this rough, callused skin to provide a softer feel. Also, the anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the pain and swelling. So, this oil may make a callus a bit more manageable. Simply soak a cotton ball in castor oil and tape it to the affected area for several hours. Personally, I'd recommend wearing this to bed to get all the benefits without being annoyed by this treatment all day. Also, it may help to pull a sock or glove over the cotton ball after it has been taped.Castor Oil Benefits for Hair CareNot only is castor oil good for the skin, but your hair can benefit, too! This conditioning oil is perfect for moisturizing and caring for the scalp. So, this oil is great for helping treat dandruff. Plus, the healthy acids in this oil restore the roots of your hair and increase circulation. This will stimulate hair growth and help reduce hair loss. Further, this natural hair conditioner it perfect for locking in moisture. This hydrates hair and reduces split ends simultaneously. Furthermore, this moisture locking property makes the hair thicker and darker, which would enhance naturally darker hair colors. Thus, this oil would make a great addition to homemade hair products for certain hair types.Castor Oil Benefits for Growing EyebrowsWhen it comes to eyebrow growth some believe castor oil is one of the best. Whether you are wanting to regrow your eyebrows or wanting help with your thin eyebrows, this oil is just what you need. Castor oil benefits your eyebrows with the same amazing hair growth benefits as it does for the hair on your head. So, this oil will nourish the deeper levels of your skin and stimulate the follicles. This will lead to thicker, lashes because Castor Oil provides the nourishment to stimulate healthy hair growth.Castor Oil Benefits for Beard CareDue to Castor Oil's wonderful benefits for healthy beard growth, this oil was specifically chosen to be included in our recipes for beard soap and beard balm. First, this oil's antibacterial properties and antifungal properties are perfect for helping to keep facial hair clean. Also, the nutrients in the oil are perfect for stimulating growth and leading to a thicker, fuller beard. Also, its conditioning strength perfectly reduces split ends and softens hair. This will lead to more luscious, touchable facial hair that everyone is sure to love. So, adding this to your homemade beard soap or beard balm will keep you looking fresh.Castor Oil Benefits Castor Oil PackMany have found Castor Oil to have beneficial properties for the inside of the body. It is thought that allowing castor oil to sit on your skin for long periods of time could sink into your body and begin to work for you. This is thought to detox your liver, reduce inflammation, and improve lymphatic function. While this has not been officially certified, many people swear by this method of detox. They simply create a pack by soaking a cloth in castor oil and allowing it to set on their skin for between thirty minutes and an hour. Also, they use plastic to wrap the cloth and place heat over the plastic. This could be an electric heat pad or even a hot water bottle.Castor Oil Benefits Sore MusclesAlso, this oil has been said to be great for relieving sore muscles. Since Castor Oil is a warm oil, it promotes circulation in the body. So, adding this oil to your aching body may reduce the pain of overworked muscles. All you need to do is apply the oil and it will absorb and work its magic. You can either rub this oil into the target areas or create a massage oil with other beneficial ingredients. Either way, the soreness should be reduced by this oil.Castor Oil Benefits for Internal CareThis naturally derived oil is a perfect addition to any healthy lifestyle. Not only does this oil care for your body externally, but there are many that believe that Castor Oil has some beneficial properties for your insides, too. Some use this oil as a natural way to detox and clean out the body. So, depending on your body's needs this could be a great oil for you to use.Castor Oil Benefits for ConstipationIn the past, this oil has been medically used to treat constipation. Now, there are those that continue to use castor oil as a laxative. This oil can be used as a stimulant laxative for those that need the assistance. This oil will increase the movement of the intestines, which will help reduce constipation. So, Castor Oil is perfect for those who are a bit backed up and need help moving things along. Just make sure to not take too much at one time, as laxatives have the potential to dehydrate you from extreme cases of diarrhea. This oil is safe in regular doses, but overdoing it can be dangerous. So, you will most definitely want to consult a doctor before ingesting this natural laxative.Note: Natures Garden sells castor oil for external use only. We do not sell this cosmetic oil as a food item. The information that we provide about this oil is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

We at Natures Garden know that there is a lot of candle making terminology and techniques that you need to know to make great homemade candles. So, we are going to answer some common candle making questions and problems to make your experience more fun. So, set aside your candle making equipment and let's figure out how to make gorgeous scented candles!Types of CandlesWhat is a Pillar Candle?Pillar candles are free-standing candles that don't require a container. These often use a harder type of candle wax that is made for creating pillar candles, like Pillar of Bliss Wax or Palm Pillar Wax.What is a Votive Candle?Votive Candles are a smaller kind of candle. The average size is 1.5 ounces and they are about two inches tall and one and a half inches wide. These are often made with a Votive Mold.What is a Tealight Candle?Tea Lights are very small candles that are about an inch and a half wide and a half inch tall. They can be made in Tea Light Cups .Candle FragrancesWhat Does Fragrance Load Mean?In candle making, fragrance load refers to the amount of fragrance oil that you are using in your homemade candle recipe.My Candle Wax Will Hold a 10% Fragrance Load. How Do I Know How Much to Add?All you need to do is some simple math that we will walk you through! First, weigh the amount of candle wax you are using. Then, multiply this amount by 0.10, which is 10% to determine the amount of fragrance oil that you can use. Formula: Candle Wax Weight X Fragrance Percentage = Amount of Fragrance That Can Be Added Example: 20 (ounces of candle wax) X 0.10 = 2 ounces of fragrance oil So, since your candle wax is in ounces, the fragrance amount that can be added to the candle wax will also be in ounces.What Does Scent Throw Mean?The scent throw is the strength of fragrance that the candle releases into the air. Cold throw is the strength of scent when the candle is not lit yet. Hot throw is the strength of the scent throw when the candle is lit and burning.Candle WaxesWhat Kind of Wax Should I Use for Candles?Choosing a candle wax type depends on the type of candle that you want to create. So, the isn't a universal answer to the question, "Which is the best wax for candle making?" For example, pillar candles would require a pillar wax, which includes Pillar of Bliss Candle Wax and Palm Pillar Wax. The Pillar of Bliss Wax is a blend of soy and paraffin that has a great scent throw and a creamy finish. The Palm Pillar Wax has a crystal finish, has a wonderful scent throw, and comes form sustainable sources.However, container candles would be best with a container wax, which includes soy wax, Joy wax, WOW Wax, palm wax, and gel wax. Soy wax would make a great, inexpensive addition to your natural candle making supplies. It has a clean burn and and excellent cold throw, but it can be tricky to get a good hot throw from certain fragrances. Wow wax is mostly paraffin and has an amazing hot throw, but has a less clean burn. Joy wax is a perfect blend of paraffin wax and soy wax, as well as veggie wax and proprietary ingredients, that provides a cleaner burn with an amazing scent throw. Gel wax has a neat translucent look, but is not compatible with all fragrance oils. Our palm wax comes from sustainable sources that aren't harming the rainforest, has a beautiful crystal appearance, and a great scent throw.What is Granulated Wax?Simply, this is wax that is grainy and looks kind of like sand. This wax can be scented and colored without melting, so it is a easy and fun way to create candles with kids. We have made candle recipes like the Bacon Candle Recipe and the Hydrangea Candle Recipe with this type of wax.Crucial TemperaturesDo I Need to Worry About the Temperatures When Making Candles?Yes, this is very important for creating quality homemade candles! There are a few key moments where you will need a thermometer to be aware of the temperature of your wax. First, you need to make sure that your fragrance oil isn't added at a temperature that is too hot. If your fragrance is added at a temperature that is too high, then some of the notes may burn off and leave you with a less satisfying scent. Another issue is pouring your wax into the container too soon. If you pour at a temperature that is too cool, you could have improper adhesion, wet spots, sinking, and other issues. So, be sure to check your wax's description to see the temperature that is should be poured.What does sinkhole mean?Sinkhole is a hole or cavity that appears on your candle as it is setting up. Often, this occurs when the candle wax is poured at too low of a temperature.Can You Cool a Candle in the Fridge?No, candles should cool as slowly as possible on their own. If you place a candle in the fridge to cool, they may not adhere to the glass properly, which can lead to wet spots.Candle WicksChoosing the Right WickThe size of your wick depends on the diameter of your container. You can see the radius for each wick under it's description. However, you will still need to test because there are many variable between wax type and fragrance oil. A fragrance with a high flash point and high specific gravity, like vanilla, requires a hotter burn. But, low flash point scents with low specific gravity, like citrus, need a smaller wick. Also, you may hear the terms "wick up' and "wick down" when talking about find the right wick size. Wick down means that you should use a wick that is smaller than what you have been using and wick up means that you should use a wick that is larger than what you use for candles this size.How Do You Stop a Candle From Tunneling?If you don't know, tunneling is often the answer for the question, "Why isn t my candle wax not burning evenly all of the way down?" Tunneling can happen for a few reasons, which includes issues with wick size. If your wick is too small for the diameter of your candle, then it will not burn all the way to the outside edge. So, you may either need a larger wick, multiple wicks, or a different type of wick that will burn hotter.However, there are a few other issues that could cause tunneling. If you think your wick is the right size, then look into some of these potential issues, First, you may have a clogged wick, which can cause uneven burning. Also, it could be that you didn't do a memory burn for the candle's first use to ensure a proper burn. Finally, you may need to use a wax that has a lower melt point that is easier for you chosen wick to handle.Why Are My Candle Jars Black After I Burn My Candles?Often, this occurs when you wick is too big for your jar or your wick is too long. If your wick is trimmed down to 1/4 inch, then the length is fine. You can check the suggested radius for your wick to see if you need to get a smaller size. Also, using too much fragrance can clog the wick and cause more soot than normal.Do Candle Wicks Contain Lead?No, candle wicks in the Unites States, like ours, do not contain lead. In fact, lead core wicks were banned in the US in 2003.Proper BurningWhat is a Memory Burn?This is the first burn of your candles and is the most important. This burn will set the boundary of your melt pool and will determines whether the edges of your candle will be reached. A guide is to burn an hour for every inch your candle is wide to ensure that it will burn properly as it is used in future burns. Also, you will want to make sure that you wick isn't too low and isn't longer than 1/4 inch high.What Does Melt Pool Mean?Melt Pool is the candle wax that has melted on the top of the candle. Ideally, you will want this to be all the way across the top of your candle to ensure an even burn.What Does Mushrooming Mean in Candle Making?When I notice black clumps on top of my wick, I know that it is mushrooming. While all wick produce this carbon as they burn, some are worse than others. Also, factors that clog the wick can increase the mushrooming effect. The CD wicks produce the least amount of mushrooming, but there isn't a way to completely stop it due to it being a product of burning the wick.Candle ColoringHow Do You Color a Candle?There are a few different candle colorant options for your home made candles. First, you can use our Liquid Candle Dyes, which are extremely concentrated and will last a long time. Also, you can use a color block, which is made with paraffin, vegan, and can color up to 15 pounds of wax. Lastly, you can use a bit of powder dye. Just be careful not to use too much because it can clog your wick.Can You Use Crayons to Make Candles?We do not suggest using crayons to color candles. They don't burn properly and are likely to clog your wick.What is a UV Light Inhibitor?Since UV light from the sun can bleach the color out of candles, the UV light inhibitor is used to protect the color of your candles. This candle ingredient is most useful for preventing fading in burgundy, blue, and violet candle colors due to direct sunlight.How Do I Color My Candles White?While titanium dioxide can be used to create white pillar candles, you don't want to add it straight to your container candles as it can clog your wick.Candle AppearanceHow Do I Get Rid of Wet Spots on My Candles?Wet spots are air pockets that are formed when your candle didn't adhere properly to your candle jar. You can take a few steps to prevent this if you are having problems. First, try warming your candle jars to give you wax more time to cool. Also, you can try pouring your wax at a hotter temperature. Another good tip is to make sure the room your are making your candles in a room that is warm.What Is Frosting In Candle Making?Frosting is the white stuff that appears on waxes that contain soy wax. You can use a heat gun or blow dryer to re-melt the surface and give it a smoother finish. While you can lessen the effect of frosting, you can't eliminate it completely.What Are Jump Lines?These are the line that you can see on the side of either a container candle or a pillar candle.Progression of CandlesAs you can tell, there is a lot that goes into candle making. But, it is a process that has been developed overtime and takes time to master. If you are interested in learning a bit about the evolution of candles, then check out The History of Candles from Prehistoric Times Until Now by Pioneer Thinking.Talk to UsIf you have any more questions about candle making, you can look at our candle making classes or just ask us! We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ngscents).

When it comes to candle making, the wax you use is really up to personal choice. There are quite a few reasons why candle makers select soy wax for their candles. Some like it due to the fact that soy wax is 100% natural (it is a pure vegetable wax) and it is biodegradable. Many prefer soy wax because of the long, even, and clean burn the wax provides with less soot. And, even still, many candle crafters like soy wax because it is an environmentally friendly, renewable resource that American farmers can plant and harvest; also helping the economy too. Some other reasons for why some people prefer using soy wax for their candles are ease of use. Since this wax is in flake form, it is a breeze to weigh out, work with, and clean up. And, soy wax is a single pour wax, requiring no repours.Soy wax is for container candles. Due to the nature of this natural wax, the finished candle will have a mottled (or frosted) appearance on top. However, if you do not like this appearance, you can always apply heat to the finished candle with a hot hair dryer or heat gun.Supplies and Equipment Needed: NG 100% Soy WaxFragrance OilSpectrum Candle Dye or Color BlockPouring PotThermometerGlasswareWicksScale Stainless steel mixing utensil Cookie Sheet Hot Glue Gun Glue Sticks Stove PotA little behind the scenes knowledge: For this candle making process we are going to suggest the double boiler system for melting the wax. Fill a large pot half way full with tap water. Place the filled pot onto the stove top burner. Turn the appropriate burner on medium heat. Once you have the pouring pot filled with the correct amount of soy wax, place the pouring pot into the water filled pot. Once the water starts to boil, you will notice that the soy wax is beginning to melt. As this occurs, you want to occasionally stir the wax to ensure an even temperature.Carefully place your glassware on a cookie sheet. Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature possible. Once the oven is heated, place the cookie sheet with the glassware into the oven. Allow your glassware to warm in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Once the allotted time has passed, carefully remove the cookie sheet using oven mitts. Set these aside. The standard fragrance percent for soy candles is 1-1 ounces of fragrance oil per pound of wax.For measuring purposes, 20 ounces (weight) of soy wax is equivalent to 16 ounces of fluid volume.Directions for making a soy candle: 1. Weigh out the correct amount of soy wax with your scale.2. Place your soy wax into your pouring pot and using the double boiler system, heat the wax to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor this by using your thermometer. Please Note: Heating soy wax hotter than 200 degrees Fahrenheit will discolor the wax, so proper monitoring of the temperature is advised.3. While you are waiting on the wax, plug in your hot glue gun.4. Once the wax is in a liquid state, add your candle colorant.5. Next, add your Natures Garden s fragrance oil of choice and stir well to incorporate throughout the wax. The information we provide below about flash point and burnoff is information we have learned over the years that will help make the best soy wax candles. When making candles, it is important to understand that ingredients affect the end result. Testing needs to be done by the candle maker for every fragrance that you decide to use. We provide the information as a guide, but you will still need to do the testing yourself. a. For this step you will need to know the flashpoint of the fragrance oil you selected. The right temperature is extremely important to ensure that the fragrance oil binds properly with the soy wax. You also do not want to risk burnoff . Burnoff is the adding of a fragrance oil at too hot of a wax temperature. Because a flashpoint on a fragrance oil is the highest temperature the fragrance can handle before breaking down, burnoff can affect the scent in the finished candle. That is why you want to know the proper temperature to add the fragrance oil. You can find this information right on the label of the Natures Garden fragrance oil. This information is also in the Important Fragrance Specifics area on the website under each fragrance oil listing.b. Fragrance Flashpoints give you the answer as to when you add your fragrance oil to the hot wax. Any flashpoint that is higher than 185 degrees Fahrenheit is added at 185 degrees. For any flashpoints that are below 185 degrees, they should be added at or below the flashpoint degree. The key to remember is try not to add the fragrance oil at a temperature that is hotter than its flashpoint.c. Some fragrance oils have a very low flashpoint. In these cases, testing comes into play. You are balancing flashpoint temperatures with the fact that the wax needs heat in order to bind the scent with the wax.6. Once the soy wax has been scented and colored, you will want to stir your wax thoroughly. Doing this step will help the mixing and binding of the color and scent throughout the wax.7. The next step is allow your soy wax to cool at room temperature. Place your thermometer into the pouring pot and wait until the wax reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Pouring at this temperature will allow for a smoother surface in your finished candle. While you are waiting, prep your containers for the pour.8. Using your hot glue gun, place a little amount of glue to the bottom of the wick tab. Then, carefully center the wick to the bottom of the glassware. Gently, straighten your wick in each glass.9. Once your wax is the appropriate temperature (110 degrees F), you will notice the physical appearance of the wax will be slushy like. At this point, you are now ready to pour your wax. Slowly, fill each glass to the point where the jar changes shape. Filling a jar surpassed the point where the jar changes shape will increase your chance of a sink hole in the finished candle.10. Once all containers have been poured, allow them to set up and undisturbed at room temperature.11. When all candles have completely set up, lid each container to allow for the fragrance to be absorbed by the wax. This is known as the cure time. For best results, allow your candles to cure for 24-48 hours.12. Once the cure time has elapsed, it is now time to trim your wick, and light your homemade soy candle. Enjoy!On a Final Note: Anytime you burn a candle for the first time, you want to establish a memory burn. A memory burn is a complete wet pool of hot, melted wax over the entire top portion of the candle. If the first burn is a memory burn, this ensures that every time you burn your candle, you will not have tunneling around the wick or an excess of unmelted wax adhered to the candle jar. A memory burn also guarantees that the scent throw of your candle will be the best possible since every gram of scented wax is being used.If you are interested in making your very own soy wax candles, Natures Garden offers a Soy Wax Kit with all the ingredients you need to make soy candles.

When creating your own conditioning recipes, knowing the best oils for your hair type is extremely helpful! Today, Nature's Garden reviews the properties of luscious oils and the effects they have on hair. While many oils can be used for a few different types of hair, it's easier to formulate a recipe with an understanding of the properties of the oils. Depending on your hair type, you may need to adjust amounts and mix different oils. But, this basic review of cosmetic oils is a good place to start!Best Oils For Your Hair Type: All Hair TypesJust as each hair type has different qualities, all oils have different properties. While there are oils that work best for specific hair types, some oils work well for everyone. There are other oils have more distinct qualities that only work for a few hair types. However, these more universal oils provide nutrients that every head of hair would need. So, these first few oils are the ones that everyone could include in their hair care easily. They provide deep moisturization, absorb fairly quickly, and any excess oil washes out easily. This means that you can get the perfect amount of moisture without heavy oils weighing down your hair.Coconut OilCoconut Oil is a perfect cosmetic oil for all types of hair. This oil is very similar to our own natural oils, so even greasy hair can benefit from using a bit of this oil. Adding coconut oil to your hair care will help to replenish your strand's essential nutrients and keep your natural oil production at a healthy level. Plus, this cosmetic oil is packed full of essential nutrients that will strengthen strands and promote hair growth.Jojoba OilSince Jojoba Oil is similar in content to your natural hair oils, this is a perfect addition to any conditioning recipe. Due to this oil's similarity, it won't disturb your balance of oils. This means that this oil would make a nice addition to products for any hair type. Plus, this cosmetic oil contains nutrients that will leave your hair feeling soft and shiny. Further, this oil is very soothing to the scalp and could help reduce dandruff.Vitamin E OilA bit of Vitamin E Oil in any hair care product is beneficial. This oil is a thick, rich oil that wonderfully nourishes the hair. This cosmetic oil makes a wonderful addition to hair care products as an added supplement that will nourish and care for your hair.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Oily HairWe all need conditioner, but you may need a little less. This excess of natural oils has you never wanting to add more oils. You don't want to neglect your ends, but your scalp seems to have all of your moisturization covered. Trying to figure out a perfect routine for your greasy hair can become frustrating. Every head of hair is different, so there is experimenting involved to finding your own regime. But, we'd like to share some oils that would work best for those with an oily hair type. This way you can create a conditioner that works for you and keeps your ends moisturized, without becoming too oily at the scalp.Grapeseed OilGrapeseed Oil is a light, moisturizing cosmetic oil that will get your hair shiny without feeling greasy. This oil will absorb fairly quickly to provide your hair with needed proteins and minerals. So, you won't be left with heavy oils weighing down your hair. Sunflower OilAlso, Sunflower Oil is a great choice for those with oily locks. While this oil contains nutrients that are important for healthy hair, this cosmetic oil is light and perfect for this hair type. This oil is light, easily absorbed. This means that the oils won't cling to your hair and add to your natural oils. Plus, Sunflower Oil penetrates deep into each individual strand to ensure that all your hair has been taken care of.Argan OilNext, we have an oil that those with oily hair are going to love. Argan Oil is an ultralight oil that won't leave your hair greasy. However, this doesn't mean that this oil isn't perfect for moisturizing your ends. This oil is perfect for hydrating, as the oil sinks in quickly and easily. This oil is able to penetrate deep into the hair to repair any damage. So, you can get the right level of moisture and shine exactly where you need it.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Frizzy or Dry HairIf you have dry, frizzy, or damaged hair, then you are going to need some powerful moisturizing power. Not only do you want to use nourishing conditioner, but a hair mask from time to time may be necessary. So, you may need some thicker and oils with more a more protective quality in your own hair care products.Macadamia Nut OilDry and frizzy hair can benefit from using Macadamia Nut Oil. This oil is perfect for the most dried out and damaged hair. Nut based oils tend to be more nourishing and this specific nut based oil is one of the richest. Since this oil is very moisturizing, you could potentially overuse this oil. It is best to use as a deep conditioning hair mask every so often. Depending on the level of dryness or heat damage that you experience would determine how much you need. This luxurious oil could work perfectly in hair mask recipes used on a weekly or biweekly basis.Meadowfoam Seed OilThis oil is great for dry or damaged hair. Both shine and moisture are added to your hair due to the oil. Not only does Meadowfoam Seed Oil lock in the moisture, but it is known to have some UV light protection against sun damage. So, this oil will be perfect for protecting your dry, damaged hair.Lanolin OilIf your hair has become unbearably dry, then you may want to try out Lanolin in your homemade conditioner. This ingredient is thick, but it sure does moisturize! This oil will lock in moisture and add extra protection. Also, this oil will likely be better suited for someone with thicker or even curly hair, too. It could be too greasy for some with thinner hair. But, this oil is sure to be perfect for deep, heavy moisturizing that will solve dry hair issues.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Curly HairCurly hair is gorgeous, we just need to know how to care for it! Curly hair is a bit tricky because it is difficult for your natural oils to protect your hair as it grows. This leaves you with hair that is naturally dry. Further, it is nearly impossible to brush your natural oils down to where you need them. So, you are definitely in need some deep conditioning oils that will protect your hair. This means any of your hair care products should contain at least a few oils that will last and protect!Castor OilCastor Oil is a thicker cosmetic oil that is nice for making products for curly hair. While this oil is a bit more difficult to wash out after using, this amazing oil has the nourishment that curly hair craves. First, this oil is exceptional at drawing moisture into your hair and retaining your natural moisture, as well. So, your luscious locks will be left shiny, moisturized, and soft after a few uses! Further, castor oil will coat and protect your hair from the friction damage that comes from brushing or washing your hair. Ultimately, this oil can sometimes help reduce frizz, split ends, and add some shine.Avocado OilAnother great oil for moisturizing your curly hair is Avocado Oil. This lovely oil will nourish and strengthen your hair. Since curly hair needs deep moisturization, this oil is perfect! Avocado Oil will sink in and moisturize from root to tip. Furthermore, this oil can help repair damage and strengthen your strands. Plus, this oil is perfect for taming frizz, detangling, and adding shine!Best Oils For Your Hair Type Thick HairEveryone thinks that thick hair must be a dream come true, but there are a few things you still need to worry about. While full hair is pretty great for creating gorgeous hairdos, it is a lot to manage! It takes forever to blow dry, brush, and fix. Plus, it can be difficult for moisture to get all the way down into thick hair. So, here are some oils that work well specifically for thicker hair.Olive OilOlive oil is a rich ingredient that is packed full of nourishment for your hair. This oil is a deeply moisturizing oil that is full of vitamins and antioxidants. These nutrients help seal in moisture and protect your hair. This oil is not only great for moisturizing, but this oil is perfect for thick hair. As you work Olive Oil into your luscious locks, the oil will begin to nourish your hair. Plus, this hair type is better able to handle this thicker, more moisturizing oil.Avocado OilAlso, Avocado Oil is a great oil that could be helpful for thicker hair. This oil is full of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fatty acids, and biotin, which are amazing for hair care. This oil will perfectly moisturize without the downfall of leaving stiff residue on the hair. Plus, this oil is a perfect detangler, as it is naturally lubricating without making hair too greasy. So, this a great oil to help better manage all that glorious hair!Best Oils For Your Hair Type Fine HairWhether you have thick or thin hair, you could have fine hair. Fine hair actually refers to the thickness of individual strands. This results in fine hair strands, hair that is fragile and is more susceptible to breakage. Plus, fine hair requires lighter oils for conditioning, as heavy oils will noticeably weigh down the hair. While you don't want that to happen, it is important to still provide your hair with moisture. So, you need to know what oils would work best in your customized shampoo and conditioner recipes.Grapeseed OilWe're back again with the Grapeseed Oil! Not only is this a good hair for oily hair, but this oil will help strengthen your hair! This oil contains essential nutrients that your strands can really benefit from! Adding this cosmetic oil to your hair care products will promote hair growth and strength that is perfect for fine strands as well. After this oil is absorbed by your hair, the oil fortifies and strengthens your strands. This will prevent split ends and breaking, as well as reduce thinning hair and frizz.Safflower OilAnother great oil for fine hair is Safflower Oil. Safflower oil is perfect for hair growth and strengthening hair. This oil supplements the protein in your individual strands to provide extra strength that your hair needs. Since fine hair has thinner strands and is more prone to breakage, this oil is perfect for managing your hair! Also, this oil is especially great if you are trying to grow your hair out longer.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Thin HairWhile everyone seems to want thicker hair, there are some perks to having thinner hair. It's easier to control and takes less time to manage. So, your hair may not require deep, revitalizing conditioning, your hair still needs the care of nourish oils. Whether the oils that you choose are great for adding volume, moisture, or nutrients, these oils are light and perfect for thinner hair types.Sweet Almond OilYour hair is going to need an oil that is light and absorbs easily. So, Sweet Almond Oil is the perfect oil! While this oil is full of moisturizing power, this oil will not leave your hair feeling weighed down. This oil will absorb quickly into the hair so that it gets the nourishment it requires. However, this oil won't leave behind a heavy coating on the surface of your strands. You can strengthen your individual strands without getting too oily.Sesame Seed OilAlso, Sesame Seed Oil Is a perfect oil for thin hair types. This oil is non greasy and perfect for moisturizing. This oil prevents moisture loss as it conditions and leaves a soft shine to your hair. Further, this cosmetic oil is great for adding fullness and volume to both fine or thin hair types. So, this is a perfect way to moisturize and add body to your hair.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Additional Hair Qualities to ConsiderIn addition to the different qualities that hair can have, there are various issues that could need attention. These oils have been shown to be useful for reducing some kind of issue that is common with hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, dandruff, or premature graying, then some of these oils below may be perfect for you!Best Oils For Your Hair Type Dandruff Prone HairA dry scalp is really a pain. Not only do you have to worry about flecks in your hair, but this dry skin can end up on clothes, too. Talk about ruining a nice occasion. But, you aren't trapped and there is a solution! There are many moisturizing oils that are perfect for fighting dandruff. So, here are a couple great choices for your hair care.Safflower OilSafflower Oil is great for improving hair growth. This oil contains rich ingredients, like oleic acid and Vitamin E, that are perfect for the scalp. Applying this oil to your scalp will provide the moisture your skin needs. This will create healthier skin on your scalp and reduce dandruff. Plus, this oil isn't very heavy and will be easy to incorporate into hair products for all hair types.Olive OilOlive Oil is another oil that is great for moisturizing the scalp. This cosmetic oil is full of healthy, fatty acids that will both enrich and protect your hair. Plus, the vitamins that this oil contains help deal with bald patches and banish dandruff. However, realize that this oil is thick and is better suited for thicker hair. Otherwise, this oil may weigh your hair down too much.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Hair LossIt can be easy to get hair pulled out from time to time, especially with longer hair. But sometimes, you may feel like you are just losing too much. On the other hand, you could have an underlying skin issue that could be causing hair loss. So, we have a few different oils that have shown to either reduce hair loss, strengthen hair, or promote faster growth.Pumpkin Seed OilThis oil has been known to be great for reducing hair loss. This oil adds essential nutrients that are important for the production of hair. These nutrients, especially zinc and magnesium, can help to not only thicken your hair but to speed up growth, too.Apricot Kernel OilApricot Kernel Oil is a perfect oil for promoting hair growth. This oil promotes hair growth by moisturizing the scalp, lubricating the hair follicles, and preventing moisture loss. So, this oil controls the moisture level and promotes hair growth.Castor OilAlso, Castor Oil is wonderful for preventing hair loss for a few reasons. First, this oil is beneficial for those with folliculitis and scalp infections, as this oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Plus, this cosmetic oil has properties that increase circulation and replenish natural oils to promote hair growth. Also, this oil will help support and strengthen your hair.Best Oils For Your Hair Type Premature GrayingNobody is excited for their hair to go gray. While this process will naturally happen as a person gets older, you'd definitely like to stop it from happening right now! So, we have found a few oils that have been known to slow or reduce the appearance of graying hair. While this won't alter the natural process of hair as you age, these oils can be used to help reduce premature graying!Rice Bran OilThe antioxidants and high Vitamin E content in Rice Bran Oil are very beneficial to the hair. This cosmetic oil acts as an anti-aging product for your skin. While this oil won't dye previously existing gray hair, this oil will help prevent premature graying of hair before it happens. Thus, this oil replenishes essential nutrients in your hair.Sesame Seed OilAlso, Sesame Seed Oil can be used to help retain your natural color for longer. By massaging this oil into your scalp you will be adding this oil's natural properties to the base of your hair. This will slow graying by darkening your hair and helping it to remain healthy.

As all soap makers know, not every fragrance oil soaps the same. The truth of it is that some scents are better for soap making than others. While you may find a scent that you just adore, you'd have to be pretty lucky to discover that it actually works perfectly. Some make the batch more difficult to work with, while others make it impossible to get the right color for your soaps. Further, you may even find that the scent you loved so much fades after the soap making is all said and done. We recognize the hardship of finding that perfect performing scent. So, we are trying to make this process a bit easier. Since it can be difficult to sort through hundreds of scents to find the ones that work best, we at Nature's Garden have compiled the Best Fragrance Oils For Soap! So, look through our list of the easiest soaping scents with no disappointment of weak scents after cure! This list is a soap makers dream! So, check out the all of the fragrance oils we have compiled and see if you can find any that you'd like to use.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: NG Viva la Juicee Fragrance OilThe Viva la Juicee Fragrance Oil is a tantalizing summer scent that is perfect for making your soaps from scratch. Any of your soap batches that use this fragrance oil will have no issues with separation, acceleration, ricing, nor discoloration, which can be seen in our own soap making video. So, soapers that are using this fragrance in soap is a breeze! Further, this sweet scent that is left in your cured soaps is amazing! This perfect summer scent remains very strong and gorgeous in the finished soaps! Overall, this is a scent that is so worth using in your soap recipe!Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Country Garden Fragrance OilAlso, check out the amazing floral scent, Country Garden Fragrance Oil! This lovely fragrance oil is a romantic blend of fresh green clover, and ivy with middle notes of romantic snapdragon, rose petals, and carnations with base notes of white musk and fig leaves. Plus, this gorgeous scent stays very strong in soaps. Further, you can see in our soap video that this floral bouquet of a scent has absolutely no acceleration during the soaping process! Overall, this lovely fragrance oil is a good scent for soap makers that wish to try out a floral fragrance that isn't too difficult.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Merlot Wine Fragrance OilNext, try out an elegant scent that is an absolute treat for you to use in cold process soaps. Of course, we are talking about the Merlot Wine Fragrance Oil! This delectable fragrance's notes of scrumptious plums, apples, red raspberries and strawberries that blend with the light alcoholic wine scent creates a wonderful aroma that even stays strong and true in soap! Plus, this amazing soap scent doesn't have a single issue in a batch of cold process soap, which you can see in our soaping video.Obviously, we had to take advantage of this perfect soap scent in one of our recipes. So, we created the wonderful Wine Cold Process Soap Recipe! Not only does this soap recipe use the perfect Merlot Wine Fragrance, but this recipe actually includes real wine in the soap! Talk about a true to life scent! Between the fragrance oil and the real wine notes, this recipe is absolutely perfect!Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Lotus Blossom Fragrance OilAre you ready for a floral scent that is absolutely perfect for making cold process soap? Then check out Natures Garden's Lotus Blossom Fragrance Oil! This scent mimics the true water-fresh, clean, and slightly powdery scent that occurs naturally in the beautiful lotus flower. This scent isn't one that is too sweet, but it is very lovely and pure! This pure scent remains very strong in finished soaps. Further, this floral scent is perfect and soaps like a dream. There is no ricing, no acceleration, no separation, and no discoloration. See for yourself by clicking here.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap Cucumber Wasabi Fragrance OilAlso, we have found another fragrance oil that works great in soap and keeps a wonderful scent! The Cucumber Wasabi Fragrance Oil has a refreshing aroma that is clean, energetic, and downright spa-like. So, it is a perfect aroma for soap, as well as performing great! Plus, the scent remains very strong in a cured batch of cp soaps. Not only is the scent perfect, but the performance is as well. There is no ricing, no acceleration, no separation, and no discoloration, which means perfect pour! So, if you are interested in this scent you may want to see how this scent performs click here to see our soaping video.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap Mango Sorbet Fragrance OilAnother great soap making scent is the Mango Sorbet Fragrance Oil! This uplifting aroma is a blend of ripe mango, juicy lemons, and fresh, red raspberries that intermingle to create a decadent fragrance oil. Plus, this energizing fragrance oil is perfect in cold process soap. The scent is very strong and there is no ricing, no acceleration, and no separation. If you would like to see how this scent works, then take a look at how this scent performs in our soaping video.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Bite Me Fragrance OilWe have more scents that are perfect for soap making, such as the Bite Me Fragrance Oil. This playful scent it a luscious blend of berry and cherry with a sweet vanilla base. This intense scent is not only great on its own, but the aroma strong in finished cp soaps. Plus, the fragrance is a perfect pour and has absolutely no ricing, no acceleration, and no separation. If you'd like to see how this scent performs, then you can see our soap video for this scent. So, any soap maker that is interested in this scent will not be disappointed.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance OilAnother enticing scent that is great for soaping is the Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance Oil! This sweet blend of juicy berries, light florals, and sweet vanilla makes a perfectly delicious scent that really lasts in cold process soap. Further, this fragrance works perfectly in a soap recipe. Of course, they are no issues with ricing, acceleration, separation, nor discoloration, which you can see on our own soap testing video of this scent. So, this sweet scent provides all the fragrance oil fun without any soap making hardships.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: White Tea & Ginger Type Fragrance OilNext, we have the White Tea & Ginger Type Fragrance Oil. This scent is a tea blend of white tea and earl grey tea with a variety of other notes used to enhance the scent. Further, this fragrance is perfect for cold process soap making! Not only does this fragrance leave a strong scent in cured soaps, but the batch of soap will have no issues due to the addition of this scent, which you can see in our soap testing video. So, this fragrance oil is one of our best!Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Lavender Flowers Fragrance OilAnother great scent for soap makers to try out is the Lavender Flowers Fragrance Oil. This aroma captures the true aroma of fresh lavender flowers. This relaxing flower scent is already perfect for creating soap from scratch, but on top of this, the Lavender Flowers scent is a perfect floral choice for cold process soap! There is no ricing, no separation and no discoloration. Plus, there is only a slight acceleration, which is pretty great for a floral scent. Additionally, you can see exactly how nice this scent is by watching our soap testing results of this scent.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Hot Pink Lime Fragrance OilWe have even more scents that are perfect for making homemade soap. For example, the Hot Pink Lime Fragrance Oil works like a dream in soap batches. There is no acceleration, no ricing, no separation, and no discoloration caused by this fragrance oil. Plus, this refreshing blend of Kaffir lime, Japanese grapefruit, tangerine, and lemon; middle notes of bergamot and strawberries; sitting on base notes of brown sugar and oak moss creates a scent that is even strong in cured soaps. See how wonderful this scent is for yourself by checking out our cp soap testing video for this scent.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Sweet Orange Chili Pepper Fragrance OilAlso, we have a sassy and saucy fragrance oil that works wonders in cold process soaps. This Sweet Orange Chili Pepper Fragrance Oil is a great scent that stays strong is soaps. It utilizes a combination of Valencia Orange, Sparkling Bergamot, Tangerine Zest, Tart Cassis, Orange Juice, Neroli, Ground Pepper, Fiery Chili Pepper, and Sheer Musk. Further, this fragrance oil soaped at room temperature would be a great choice for soap makers, as according to our soap testing results.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: The Perfect Man Fragrance OilThe Perfect Man Fragrance Oil is a masculine scent that is perfect for making soaps. This daring scent is a blend of Japanese grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon; followed by middle notes of peppercorn, ginger, jasmine, aquatic marine notes, and a hint of peppermint; sitting on expensive base notes of natural patchouli, cedar, vetiver, labdanum, and frankincense that is perfectly strong in soaps. Plus, our soap testing results have shown us that this scent has no acceleration, no ricing, and no separation.Best Fragrance Oils For Soap: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Fragrance OilFurther, check out another great fragrance oil for creating handmade soaps! We have the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Fragrance Oil, which is an absolute treat to use in soaps. This delicious pie scent takes the aroma of sweet fresh strawberries mixed with sour rhubarb marmalade and mixes it with a base note of flaky pie crust to create a delicious scent that is very strong in soaps. Plus, this bakery fragrance oil is perfect in a soap batch. Our soap testing video revealed that this scent has no acceleration, no separation, no discoloration.