Do Candles Kill Bacteria Too?
Sunday April 27, 2008
While we're on the topic of soap killing bacteria, what about candles? Can they kill bacteria too? Evidently so. British researchers did tests with candles containing essential oils of orange, ... Read More
The Hygiene Hypothesis - Are We Washing Too Much?
Thursday April 24, 2008
Why do some people have allergies and some not? This article, entitled The Hygiene Hypothesis, suggests that our modern obsession with cleanliness may actually be counterproductive - by making us ... Read More
Outdoor Citronella Torch Candles
Thursday April 17, 2008
I know it's barely spring...but (here in Texas at least) there are already mosquitoes out. But the weather is fabulous outside, so it's time to feature some outdoor candles. If ... Read More
Make Goat's Milk Soap
Wednesday April 9, 2008
One of the most popular special additives soap makers use when making soap is goat’s milk...and rightly so. It makes a lovely, creamy, moisturizing soap. Milk contains all sorts of ... Read More
Just Beeswax and Olive Oil?
Saturday April 5, 2008
Yes...if you're one of Marina Marchese's lip balms. Marina has created a "world of one-stop shopping -- an emporium of honey products" at Red Bee. Marina worked as a product ... Read More