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Calcium supplements linked to heart attacks: study (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:04:52 GMT) Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a study released Friday.

US Army failing troubled troops at home: general (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:22:02 GMT) The US Army on Thursday said leadership and discipline have deteriorated at bases in the United States, with officers missing warning signs of soldiers on the verge of suicide.

Stemcells coaxed to rebuild bone, cartilage (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:21:13 GMT) Scientists have shown for the first time that it may be possible to replace a human hip or knee with a joint grown naturally inside the body using the patient's stem cells.

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:20:59 GMT) Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared."

Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:25:02 GMT) More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.

Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:20:52 GMT) New research shows that babies born to methamphetamine-using moms face much higher risks of serious complications, compared to babies not exposed in the womb to this illegal street drug.

Hire scheme aims to get Londoners on bikes (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:26:46 GMT) A fleet of 6,000 bicycles for hire will hit the streets of central London on Friday when the city's mayor Boris Johnson launches a scheme intended to fuel a cycling revolution in the congested capital.

Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:18:54 GMT) Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study.

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:41:48 GMT) Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Can secondhand smoke hurt kids' grades? (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:38:18 GMT) Children and teenagers exposed to secondhand smoke at home may get poorer grades than their peers from smoke-free homes, a study of Hong Kong students suggests.

New York to spend big to kill bloodsucking guests (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:19:35 GMT) In the city that never sleeps there is one increasingly busy nocturnal resident who New York wants to evict -- the bedbug.

EMS systems catch cardiac arrests, and a lot more (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:31:12 GMT) San Francisco sends out seven ambulances in response to people thought to be in cardiac or respiratory arrest for every one person that is actually in cardiac arrest, according to a new study of the city's Emergency Medical Dispatch system.

FDA finds problems at Sanofi vaccine plant (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:23 GMT) Sanofi-Aventis failed to follow proper manufacturing procedures at a vaccine plant in France, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Thursday.

Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:39:29 GMT) Children who live in damp, water-damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests.

Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:46 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Even in so-called "good" neighborhoods, there's a significantly increased risk of violence if teens gather with nothing to do and no adult supervision, a new study suggests.

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:47 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Weight loss has been noted among patients who've had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says.

Black Teens May Need Higher Vitamin D Supplementation (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:45 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Among black teens, vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness -- a risk factor for heart disease and stroke -- but adequate supplementation may resolve the problem, a new study has found.

Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:48 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate) Oral Solution has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic drooling in children aged 3 to 16.

Health Highlights: July 29, 2010 (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:49 GMT) Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High? (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:52 GMT) (HealthDay News) -- Hyperglycemia, the medical term for high blood sugar, is a prime cause of complications among people with diabetes.

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:50 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children adopted by gay or lesbian parents develop as well as those adopted by heterosexual couples, a new study has found.

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:54 GMT) WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time, scientists have been able to grow an entire joint from stem cells, albeit in rabbits not humans. And the joints worked.

New TB test must reach more people: expert (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:28:17 GMT) A new diagnostic tool that reduces to two hours the time needed to detect drug-resistant tuberculosis must be made available to populations vulnerable to the disease, a World Health Organization expert said.

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:53 GMT) (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else.

Test designed to screen resistance to cancer drug (Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:27:02 GMT) Researchers in Japan have designed a test to identify patients who are likely to be resistant to imatinib, the standard drug for treating leukemia or cancer of the blood cells.

Americans Still Confused About Health Reform (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:51 GMT) THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Will the new health-reform legislation mean higher taxes for the middle class? Will panels decide what care very sick, older people should receive?

EMS systems catch cardiac arrests, and a lot more (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:15:59 GMT) San Francisco sends out seven ambulances in response to people thought to be in cardiac or respiratory arrest for every one person that is actually in cardiac arrest, according to a new study of the city's Emergency Medical Dispatch system.

Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:54 GMT) Doctors may be able to watch for kidney injury and protect patients by looking for protein in urine, researchers reported on Thursday.

Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack (Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:20:11 GMT) Calcium supplements, which many people consume hoping to ward off osteoporosis, may increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30 percent, researchers reported Friday.

Indian minister warns of fruit and veg hormone injections (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:59:04 GMT) Indian farmers are injecting a hormone sometimes given to women during childbirth into vegetables and fruits to make the produce ripen sooner and gain weight, an Indian minister has warned.

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Social Ties Can Add Years to Your Life (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Social Ties Can Add Years to Your Life Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 10:33:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 10:33:19 AM

Stop-Smoking Aid Chantix Sparks Safety Concerns (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Stop-Smoking Aid Chantix Sparks Safety Concerns Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 10:12:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 10:12:48 AM

Iams Cat Food Recalled (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Iams Cat Food Recalled Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 9:50:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 9:50:23 AM

In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature' (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature' Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low' (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low' Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Delirious Hospital Patients a High-Risk Group, Study Finds Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Genetic Risk Score Can Predict Odds For Breast Cancer Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Technology May Explain Mammogram's Poorer Performance in Younger Women (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Technology May Explain Mammogram's Poorer Performance in Younger Women Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 12:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Health Tip: Prepare for a Road Trip (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Prepare for a Road Trip Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Health Tip: Soothing Itchy Skin (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Soothing Itchy Skin Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis? (Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis? Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010

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The Story of Cosmetics & The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 - Information & Opinions - Including YOURS () There has been a LOT of talk on the soap, cosmetics and toiletry blogs lately about the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010/">Safe Cosmetics Bill of 2010</a>. A lot! I can see why people are interested in it; we all want to be able to trust the products that we put on our bodies on a daily basis. That's probably the #1 reason that people start making their own soap in the first place - they want a more natural soap solution that's kinder to their skin than traditional soaps...and now, many of us are small business owners who manufacture soap and cosmetics. However, as I've said in many conversations on ingredients like soap making base oils and essential oils, just because something is natural does it mean it's safe to use on our skin. And just because something is synthetic, does it mean it's bad for us. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/u/ua/ideafile/Safe-Cosmetics-Act-Of-2010-What-Is-Your-Opinion-The-Story-Of-Cosmetics.htm">Tell us what do you think?</a> Will this affect you? Will this affect your business? The loudest voice in the debate has come from a video called "The Story of Cosmetics" - a seemingly innocuous video full of scary things about the products we use. It presents cosmetics and toiletry products as full of carcinogens and toxins - that we must be protected from! Thank goodness that a rebuttal/critique video has come along to give another voice to the debate. I'm presenting both videos here. Take a few minutes to watch them...with an open mind. There are a number of links to other blog posts below that have more information as well. After you view the videos, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/u/ua/ideafile/Safe-Cosmetics-Act-Of-2010-What-Is-Your-Opinion-The-Story-Of-Cosmetics.htm">please take a moment to give us your thoughts</a> about "The Story of Cosmetics", "The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010" and how you feel about the products you use and or make - either as a consumer or as a small business person. The Story of Cosmetics - The Original Argument <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="300" height="193" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pfq000AF1i8&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="193" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pfq000AF1i8&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfq000AF1i8">Link to the full size video</a> The Story of Cosmetics - The Critique <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="300" height="193" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxO3bPNyWzo&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="193" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxO3bPNyWzo&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxO3bPNyWzo">Link to the full size video</a> Where to learn more: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/ideafile/i/The-Safe-Cosmetics-Act-Of-2010.htm">Information, links and Discussion on the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/oppose-hr-5786-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010">Petition to Oppose the Act</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/1602/">The Safe Cosmetic Act of 2010 is Not the Solution</a> <a href="http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/1602/"></a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://essentialu.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/07/safe-cosmetics-act-not-so-safe-for-small-biz-by-the-soap-queen-ingredients-that-are-considered-carcinogenic-when-ingested.html">Links and Quotes Regarding the Impact of the Safe Cosmetics Act 2010</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/2010/07/21/the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-has-been-introduced">Donna Maria Coles Johnson's Indie Business Blog on The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/statement-by-lezlee-westine-president-and-ceo-of-the-personal-care-products-council/">Statement by Lezlee Westine President and CEO of the Personal Care Products Council</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/07/statement-by-kathleen-dezio-spokeswoman-on-%E2%80%9Cthe-story-of-cosmetics%E2%80%9D/">Statement by Kathleen Dezio, Spokeswoman On "The Story of Cosmetics"</a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://essentialu.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/07/the-revealing-truth-of-the-money-trail-of-ewg-.html">The Revealing Truth of the Money Trail of EWG</a><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/28/the-story-of-cosmetics-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-several-viewpoints-of-the-story.htm">The Story of Cosmetics & The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 - Information & Opinions - Including YOURS</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 23:16:12.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/28/the-story-of-cosmetics-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-several-viewpoints-of-the-story.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/28/the-story-of-cosmetics-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-several-viewpoints-of-the-story.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/28/the-story-of-cosmetics-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-several-viewpoints-of-the-story.htm&zItl=The Story of Cosmetics & The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 - Information & Opinions - Including YOURS">Email this</a>

Portable Aromatherapy - Handy Natural Mosquito Repellent - or "Dry Perfume" () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/W/R/rollonblog.jpg" alt="Dry Roll On Perfume Oil" align="right" /><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapglossary/g/cyclomethicone.htm">Cyclomethicone</a> is a silicone oil that is incredibly versatile in a number of bath and body recipes. But one of the easiest, and most amazing, uses of it is as a "dry" oil spray or roll-on. Looking for easy portable aromatherapy? This will do it. Are you (or a customer) so in love with a particular fragrance or essential oil blend that you/they want to wear it all day? Perfect! OR...are you spending more time outside, you can make up a batch with some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/fragrancesandaromatherapy/a/mosqeoblends.htm">natural mosquito repelling essential oils</a> and have a handy way to keep the bugs off. If you have sensitive skin, you can substitute lemon eucalyptus or lemongrass for the citronella. You'll smell great too!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/24/portable-aromatherapy-handy-natural-mosquito-repellent-or-dry-perfume.htm">Portable Aromatherapy - Handy Natural Mosquito Repellent - or "Dry Perfume"</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 10:21:05.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/24/portable-aromatherapy-handy-natural-mosquito-repellent-or-dry-perfume.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/24/portable-aromatherapy-handy-natural-mosquito-repellent-or-dry-perfume.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/24/portable-aromatherapy-handy-natural-mosquito-repellent-or-dry-perfume.htm&zItl=Portable Aromatherapy - Handy Natural Mosquito Repellent - or "Dry Perfume"">Email this</a>

Lavender Essential Oil in Soap & Candle Making & More () <div style="width: 150px; float: left; font-size: 0.8em; margin: 8px;"><img style="width: 150px; border: medium none;" src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/G/X/U/Lavender.jpg" alt="lavender essential oil" /> Nancy R. Cohen / Getty Images</div> Probably no single essential oil is more widely used in soap making and candle making as lavender. It is used by itself, in blends, in both soap and candles, and in a myriad of other bath and body products. It has wonderful aromatherapy benefits and (to me at least) just plain smells nice. People all over the world cultivate and celebrate lavender. Here is a collection of articles, information, history and projects that all feature wonderful lavender essential oil.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/19/lavender-essential-oil-in-soap-candle-making-more.htm">Lavender Essential Oil in Soap & Candle Making & More</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 23:19:17.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/19/lavender-essential-oil-in-soap-candle-making-more.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/19/lavender-essential-oil-in-soap-candle-making-more.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/19/lavender-essential-oil-in-soap-candle-making-more.htm&zItl=Lavender Essential Oil in Soap & Candle Making & More">Email this</a>

Customizing Your Soap Recipes by Knowing Your Soap Making Oils () <div style="margin: 8px; width: 185px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em;"><img style="border: medium none; width: 185px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/M/X/BottlesofOil.jpg" alt="soapmaking oils" /> C Squared Studios / Getty Images</div> I'm headed to Austin today to speak at a gathering of Texas soapmakers. My topic is "Saponification, superfatting and synergy." I'm going to talk about how different oils (and the fatty acids that make them up) each give different qualities to your soap recipes. Each oil (more correctly, each fatty acid - oils contain a mix of fatty acids) imparts different qualities to the final soap - <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/a/createcprecipe.htm">creating a soap recipe</a> is the art of balancing them to create the perfect bar of soap. From apricot to wheat germ oil...with coconut, hemp and olive oil in between...there are dozens of oils you can use in your soap. Each one contributes its own unique fatty acid makeup, and hence, its own unique qualities to your soap.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/16/customizing-your-soap-recipes-by-knowing-your-soap-making-oils.htm">Customizing Your Soap Recipes by Knowing Your Soap Making Oils</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 12:16:18.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/16/customizing-your-soap-recipes-by-knowing-your-soap-making-oils.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/16/customizing-your-soap-recipes-by-knowing-your-soap-making-oils.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/16/customizing-your-soap-recipes-by-knowing-your-soap-making-oils.htm&zItl=Customizing Your Soap Recipes by Knowing Your Soap Making Oils">Email this</a>

Beating the Heat or Embrace It? () <div style="width: 165px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em; margin: 8px;"><img style="width: 165px; border: medium none;" src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/I/f/Z/83332763.jpg" alt="summertime essential oil" /> Jonathan Kantor / Getty Images</div> Well...unless you're in the Southern Hemisphere (which some of our readers are) you, like me, are experiencing some hot summer weather! In really hot weather, I will often make up a batch of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/meltandpoursoapmaking/ss/peppermintice.htm">Peppermint Ice Soap</a>. It is a winter version of my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/meltandpoursoapmaking/ss/mpmornmint.htm">Morning Mint Soap</a>, which has more of a summer feel to it. Both of them, though, have the cooling qualities of mint essential oil...and both of them will leave you feeling just a bit cooler when you get out of the shower. Not quite as good as air conditioning...or moving to Canada...but might just help a bit. Or, if you're in the mood to embrace the summertime, try one of these summertime essential oil blends: <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/orangepatchouliblend.htm">Orange & Patchouli</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/summergroveblend.htm">Summer Grove</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/teawithvitablend.htm">Tea with Vita</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/citrussootherblend.htm">Citrus Soother</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/summeressentialoilblends/r/mysticessentialblend.htm">Mystic Essential Oil Blend</a></li> </ul><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/13/beating-the-heat-or-embrace-it.htm">Beating the Heat or Embrace It?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 15:44:33.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/13/beating-the-heat-or-embrace-it.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/13/beating-the-heat-or-embrace-it.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/13/beating-the-heat-or-embrace-it.htm&zItl=Beating the Heat or Embrace It?">Email this</a>

Where to Get Candle and Soap Making Supplies in Your State () <a href="http://www.suppliersbystate.com/"><img src="http://www.suppliersbystate.com/images/header2.jpg" alt="Suppliers by State image" width="300" align="top" /></a> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.suppliersbystate.com">Here's a great resource</a> to find a Soap or Candle Making Supplies Supplier near you. I think California wins with the most suppliers, followed closely by Texas. Having the right supplies on hand for your soap and candle making - both the right ingredient, and a quality ingredient - can make the difference between a joyous hobby that will last for years and a less than stellar experience. For a shorter list of candle and soap making suppliers nationwide, and even a few international suppliers, check out <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/suppliers/Soap_and_Candle_Making_Supplies.htm">Candle and Soap Making Supplies</a> here on About.com. Happy Shopping!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/09/where-to-get-candle-and-soap-making-supplies-in-your-state.htm">Where to Get Candle and Soap Making Supplies in Your State</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 09:00:07.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/09/where-to-get-candle-and-soap-making-supplies-in-your-state.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/09/where-to-get-candle-and-soap-making-supplies-in-your-state.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/09/where-to-get-candle-and-soap-making-supplies-in-your-state.htm&zItl=Where to Get Candle and Soap Making Supplies in Your State">Email this</a>

Citronella Candle Torches for Outdoor Drama () <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/candleandsoap/1/5/T/J/P1010193.JPG" alt="torches" hspace="8" vspace="8" width="180" align="left" />I love candles in my outdoor living spaces. From simple votives, to container candles in buckets to these torches, they just add an extra special ambiance to the summertime atmosphere. If you're in need some fiery accents for your barbecue or backyard get-together and/or have some giant mosquitoes to repel, you can get some of both with these jumbo dipped outdoor candles. They're easy to make and a sure-fire (no pun intendend) way to add some style to your backyard (or beach, or barbecue, or tiki-lounge) party. Think of them as a dipped taper on a stick!<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/05/citronella-candle-torches-for-outdoor-drama.htm">Citronella Candle Torches for Outdoor Drama</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Monday, July 5th, 2010 at 22:12:09.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/05/citronella-candle-torches-for-outdoor-drama.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/05/citronella-candle-torches-for-outdoor-drama.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/05/citronella-candle-torches-for-outdoor-drama.htm&zItl=Citronella Candle Torches for Outdoor Drama">Email this</a>

Blending Essential Oils for Soap Making and Candle Making () <div style="width: 180px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em; margin: 8px;"><img style="width: 180px; border: medium none;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/candleandsoap/1/0/z/c/coloredessentialoilbottles.jpg" alt="essential oils" /> Robert Tardio / Getty Images</div> If you're like me, if you've been making soap (or candles) for very long, you've acquired a cabinet full of essential and fragrance oils. One of the most exciting and rewarding things (for me at least) to do in soap (and candle) making is <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/fragrancesandaromatherapy/ht/htcustblend.htm">creating your own fragrance and essential oil blends</a>. It's been a few years since I've been making soap commercially, and I still have people asking about a couple of my most popular blends. But how does one come up with the various combinations of blends? Mostly by trial and error or by recommendations from books or other soapmakers. But I just came across a really great feature at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.rainbowmeadow.com">Rainbow Meadows</a> website. It's an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter/calc_eoblend/blendselect.php">Essential Oil Blend Recipe Search</a>. In addition to TONS of great information about essential oils, you enter in one or more essential oils that you have on your shelf, and it gives you all of the blends that they have that use those essential oils! Who knew that I could add some Bergamot to my Lavender and Ylang Ylang to get a "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter/calc_eoblend/viewblends.php?BID=270">Waikiki Blend</a>"? Or a bit of Ginger to my Eucalyptus and Lemon to get "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter/calc_eoblend/viewblends.php?BID=751">Steamy Blend</a>"? Beware, if you're at all like me, you'll spend quite a while searching through the various combinations, and then have a real hankering to go make some soap! (And remember - fragrance oils can be blended too.)<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/02/blending-essential-oils-for-soap-making-and-candle-making.htm">Blending Essential Oils for Soap Making and Candle Making</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Friday, July 2nd, 2010 at 21:28:22.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/02/blending-essential-oils-for-soap-making-and-candle-making.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/02/blending-essential-oils-for-soap-making-and-candle-making.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/07/02/blending-essential-oils-for-soap-making-and-candle-making.htm&zItl=Blending Essential Oils for Soap Making and Candle Making">Email this</a>

Sand Candles and Summertime - A Perfect Pair () <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/candleandsoap/1/5/n/H/sandfinal.JPG" alt="sand candles" width="185" align="right" />The first candle I ever made was in a second grade summer camp as a kid. It was in a program called the Beaver Bug Club. We dug holes in the sand box and the teacher poured the wax into them. I remember it as if it was last month. That candle has been sitting on my mom's curio shelf for over 30 years! And while it IS a great kid's project (if very carefully supervised), there are lots of fun things that even us grown ups can do with sand candles. Whether for a kid in your life...or the kid within you, I encourage you to try some sand candles this summer.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/29/sand-castles-and-summertime-a-perfect-pair.htm">Sand Candles and Summertime - A Perfect Pair</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 at 01:22:08.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/29/sand-castles-and-summertime-a-perfect-pair.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/29/sand-castles-and-summertime-a-perfect-pair.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/29/sand-castles-and-summertime-a-perfect-pair.htm&zItl=Sand Candles and Summertime - A Perfect Pair">Email this</a>

Summertime Candle Maker's Reading List () <img src="http://z.about.com/d/candleandsoap/1/6/_/8/Nicol.jpg" alt="" hspace="8" vspace="8" align="left" />In the hot and lazy days of summer, I love to relax on the couch with new soap and candle making books. It's also when I go back through old favorite books for candle and soap making inspiration in preparation for the fall and holiday candle and soap making. (Yes, Christmas is just 6 months away.) If you feel stuck with the same old votives and pillars and jelly jars and looking for a way to rekindle (pun intended) your love for candles? Here are the books I go back to when I'm looking for candle inspiration. They're both "how-to" books, as well as "idea" books that show the amazing multitude of ways that candles can be used to decorate, enlighten (again, pun intended) and otherwise brighten our homes and our lives. Sometimes the inspiration and "idea" books are more enlightening than the others though. You can learn both new ways to make candles, as well as learn new ways to use candles and incorporate them into your home. So put some music on, grab a glass of tea, light a candle, and get reading.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/27/summertime-candle-makers-reading-list.htm">Summertime Candle Maker's Reading List</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/">About.com Candle & Soap Making</a> on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 21:24:28.<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/27/summertime-candle-makers-reading-list.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/27/summertime-candle-makers-reading-list.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://candleandsoap.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://candleandsoap.about.com/b/2010/06/27/summertime-candle-makers-reading-list.htm&zItl=Summertime Candle Maker's Reading List">Email this</a>