It seems logical to me to begin this handmade beauty series at the beginning of the beauty regimen: cleansing. I don’t know anyone who applies make-up, or even clothing, prior to cleaning their skin. So I would like to explore with you the properties of handmade soap.
Handmade soap is different from commercial soap in two ways.
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Christine Eclavea Mercer
Where other people see worn out shirts and grandma's sheets, Christine sees little girls pajamas and a new purse lining. Read all about it at
Christine Sews and follow her on
Twitter.
Please welcome our newest contributor: Christine Eclavea Mercer, also known as Christine Sews! She’ll be sharing finds and treasures from the world of Handmade Beauty. Please leave her a comment and welcome her to Try Handmade — and if there are any beauty products you’re hoping to exchange for handmade versions, just let her know what you need.
:: Erika
Last year I had the good fortune to participate in a CSA, community supported agriculture... → Read the rest of this article

Christine Eclavea Mercer
Where other people see worn out shirts and grandma's sheets, Christine sees little girls pajamas and a new purse lining. Read all about it at
Christine Sews and follow her on
Twitter.