Making Soaps & Scents

Download or read book Making Soaps & Scents written by Catherine Bardey and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book, it is easy to create soothing suds and a wide variety of perfumes, colognes and splashes that moisturize, revitalize and aromatize skin and hair. Following the simple step-by-step directions, readers can make all the body products of their dreams, from Buttermilk Oatmeal Soap and Tangerine Cocoa Bar to Lemon Lavender Shampoo. Each recipe also points out how readers can improvise and create their own special soaps and scents. A special section details the techniques of the world's most famous fragrance producers and traces perfume history. The book includes a resource directory, safety hints and ways to make your soaps more earth-friendly.