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This super-stunning soap was created using the Holly Swirl technique and is scented with Aniseed essential oil and Rose Garden fragrance oil. The combination is sweet and floral with an undertone of distinct licorice spice! While those two scents wouldn't be the most likely pair to come to mind they have gotten rave reviews from everyone that has smelled the soap, proving that sometimes the best blends are the most creative! The Holly Swirl (named after Holly of Missouri River Soap Co) is a technique that involves swirling two colours together in a pot first, then dropping it into a base layer of the soap already poured into the mold, then topping it off with the base layer again. It creates a wonderful hidden pop of swirl! This technique is an advanced technique, so make sure you've had several successful batches of soap under your belt before attempting this one. With this technique it's very important that the soap formula is one that's slow-moving (ie. doesn't come to trace too quickly). Because we have to split up the batch into multiple portions and colour each one it's best to have as much working time as possible, so only use a formula that takes a nice, long time to come to trace, like the one below! </center>
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What you'll need for 1 x 4 lb batch:</center>
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202 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lye_Sodium_Hydroxide_p/62190.htm" target="_blank">Sodium Hydroxide</a></center>
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500 grams Soft or Distilled Water</center>
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500 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Coconut_Oil_76_p/62080.htm" target="_blank">Coconut Oil 76</a></center>
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425 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sunflower_Oil_High_Oleic_p/61220.htm" target="_blank">Sunflower Oil</a></center>
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200 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Olive_Oil_p/61170.htm" target="_blank">Olive Oil</a></center>
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200 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Palm_Kernel_Oil_p/62130.htm" target="_blank">Palm Kernel Oil</a></center>
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50 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Shea_Butter_p/62170.htm" target="_blank">Shea Butter</a></center>
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2 Tbsp <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cranberry_Fiber_Exfoliate_p/62235.htm" target="_blank">Cranberry Fibr</a>e</center>
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2 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Australian_Pink_Clay_p/60915.htm" target="_blank">Australian Pink Clay</a></center>
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1 gram <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cotton_Candy_Mica_p/60336.htm" target="_blank">Cotton Candy Mica</a></center>
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3 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Activated_Charcoal_Powder_p/60169.htm" target="_blank">Activated Charcoal</a></center>
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Pre-blended fragrance combination of:</center>
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30 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Aniseed_Essential_Oil_p/64000.htm" target="_blank">Aniseed Essential oil</a></center>
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20 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Garden_Fragrant_Oil_p/10370.htm" target="_blank">Rose Garden Fragrance oil</a></center>
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Have everything prepared and pre-measured at your station. Line your molds (our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wooden_Soap_Mold_4lb_bar_sized_rectangle_p/81008.htm" target="_blank">4 lb Wooden Loaf Mold</a> works best for this style), plug in your stick blender, and have all your <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Stainless_Steel_Whisk_12_inch_p/90036.htm" target="_blank">whisks</a>, bowls, and spatulas handy. Make sure you're in a well-ventilated area, and are wearing gloves and safety goggles. Pour your pre-measured lye into your water and stir with a whisk, making sure you're breathing away from the container. Continue to stir until no solids remain, then set aside to cool to 110 degrees (or pop it into a cold water bath to rapid-cool). While the lye is cooling measure your oils into a large glass or plastic container, then heat them up in the microwave or on a double boiler until they are totally liquid. The key is to get the lye water and the oils to both be right around 110 degrees. Once they're both there slowly pour your lye solution into the oils. Stir with a whisk for 15 seconds, then use your stick blender for 15 seconds, alternating between the two until a very light trace is reached. </center>
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Add your fragrance mixture and give a really good whisk for 30 seconds or until confident that everything is mixed together evenly. </div>
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At this point you'll want to separate the soap by pouring about 1/4 of the mixture into a measuring cup, and then another 1/4 into another measuring cup, so you're left with about half the batch of soap remaining in the original bowl. </div>
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Add your cranberry fibre to the main batch, the activated charcoal to one of the smaller portions, and the pink clay and cotton candy mica to the last portion. It's helpful to add a bit of water to the powdered colourants first to form a slurry, that way there's no speckling throughout the soap and it will be an even colour. </center>
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Pour the pink soap into the black soap, from far above the soap at first, then coming right close to the surface as you near the bottom of the cup. The reason why you pour at varying heights is so that the soap reaches all the depths, instead of settling at the bottom or just laying on the top. </center>
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At this point you'll take the main portion with the cranberry fiber and pour a thick layer into your mold. Then take the black/pink soap and slowly pour it onto the first layer, swishing it back and forth gently to encourage more swirling action. Remember to pour at varying heights for this part as well! The higher up you pour the farther down it will reach and the more interesting the swirl will be. Continue to do this until the bowl is almost empty, but reserve a couple of tablespoons for the top. Take the rest of the main portion and pour it over the black/pink swirl to fill the mold. </center>
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Let the soap sit for 24 hours! Come back to it and unmold the soap by loosening the wingnuts and pulling out the freezer paper. Then cut into bars and let cure for 4 weeks! </div>
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Here at Voyageur we get a lot of questions about candle making such as what wick to use, what temperatures to pour at, and lots of troubleshooting about negative results. This easy tutorial is designed to be a guideline for those making candles for the first time or for those wanting more consistent results with their candles. </center>
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Layering in candles is all about temperatures and patience, but it definitely pays off in the end! This lovely layered look is almost reminiscent of a parfait. Fun and bright, these colours are eye-catching and the new <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tapered_Square_Clear_Candle_Glass_8oz_p/72159.htm" target="_blank">candle glass jars</a> add a unique look. Here are the steps we took:</center>
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1. Firstly, have all your supplies pre-measured and organized. The less you have to focus on running around pulling things together while your wax is melting the less room there is for error. Have your fragrance or essential oil already weighed out so you don't have to do any guess work, make sure there's lots of cardboard or newsprint under your candle containers, and have all your utensils out and ready.</center>
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2. Start melting! Calculations of how much wax you need should be done in advance. Each of these <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tapered_Square_Clear_Candle_Glass_8oz_p/72159.htm" target="_blank">candle glass containers</a> hold 8 oz of wax, which is 240 grams. For the bottom layer we weighed out 150 grams of the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_EcoSoya_Soy_Container_Candle_Wax_p/20260.htm" target="_blank">Eco-Soya CB Advanced</a> container candle wax. This wax is super user-friendly and is good for all candles that are going to be staying inside the container into which you pour them (as opposed to be taken out of a mold, then you'd use the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/EcoSoya_PB_Pillar_Blend_Soy_Candle_Wax_p/20262.htm" target="_blank">Pillar Blend wax</a>). Melt your wax in a double boiler until it reaches a temperature of about 155 degrees F. </center>
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3. When all the flakes are melted, remove the wax from the heat and add your fragrance, which should ideally be pre-measured as well. We scented these candles at 8% fragrance so for 150 grams of wax you'd need 12 grams of fragrance or essential oil. Pour the fragrance into the melted wax and mix well, then pour the uncoloured wax into your glass container. Depending on what size your container is you'd want to pour the wax at different temperatures; for example, if you were to make tealights that would lose their heat very quickly you'd want to pour them at a higher temperature of about 150 degrees. If you're making a candle in a thick glass jar where it will lose its heat quite slowly then you'd want to pour at a lower temperature of about 140 degrees. </center>
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4. Next is positioning your wick. We recommend using the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Candle_Wicks_Prepped_HTP1212_p/32579.htm" target="_blank">HTP 1212 x 3.5" wick</a> for these glass jars. Stick the wick tab down to the bottom of the jar, then use scotch tape to keep the wick centred, making a # sign with the tape. This ensure the wick does not move around while cooling which would cause an uneven burn pool. </center>
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5. Instead of trying to wash your dishes out in the sink causing a waxy mess, try cleaning your bowls and pots with paper towel; this is the best method we've discovered to clean candlemaking supplies as long as the wax is melted. If it solidifies you can use a heat gun to melt excess wax off your equipment, then use paper towel to finish up. </center>
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6. The trick to a nice layered candle is making sure that the first layer is set up enough where it won't be disrupted by the second pour. Sometimes, depending on the thickness of your container and the heat of your environment, this can take quite a long time so we definitely suggest moving onto your next candle while your first starts to solidify. Because it's summertime and the glass jars are very well insulated it took a couple of hours for the first layer to set up.</center>
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7. Repeat steps 2-4 with the same or varying fragrances. We made 4 candles at one time, then waited for the bottom layer to cool.</center>
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8. When your first candle's bottom layer is totally solid it's time to start the top coloured layer. Have 90 grams of <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_EcoSoya_Soy_Container_Candle_Wax_p/20260.htm" target="_blank">Eco-Soya CB-Advanced</a> wax pre-measured. Melt the wax to 155 degrees and add your <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Candle_Dye_s/67.htm" target="_blank">candle dye chips</a> until it reaches the desired shade. Remember: the wax will always look darker when in melted form, to see its true colour once solidified dip a spoon into the wax and stick it into the fridge for a couple minutes. Once all the chips have melted remove the wax from heat and add 9 grams of fragrance oil, stirring well. </center>
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9. Remove the tape surrounding your wick and allow your hot wax to cool until around 140 degrees, then pour it onto the first layer of the candle. If the wax is too hot it will melt the first layer and cause bleeding of the colours which is not desirable. </center>
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10. Repeat steps 8-9 until you've finished all your candles! Here are some great scent and colour combos that we used:</center>
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Wicking depends on many factors. Generally the goal is to have a burn pool that extends all the way out the the edges of the candle and is 1/4 to 1/2 an inch deep. Here is a rough guideline on <b>where to start</b> when using EcoSoya CB-Advanced soy wax:</center>
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Candle 2 to 3 inches in diameter - RRD 40 or HTP 126</center>
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Candle 3 to 4 inches in diameter - RRD 50 or HTP 1212</center>
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These are called wet spots and are affected by cooling temperatures. If you're finding your candle has wet spots try cooling the candle slower (ie. in front of a fireplace) or faster (ie. in the garage). The recommended cooling temperatures for candles is 70 degrees Fahrenheit. </center>
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Frosting can be attributed to many different variables such as pouring and cooling temperatures and combinations of colour and scent. Try increasing or decreasing the pouring temperature by 10 degrees, or changing the colour and/or scent. If the surface of your candle is rough and bumpy you can use a hair dryer or heat gun 5-6 inches away from the candle to polish them up.</center>
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On the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia we love enjoying all that the outdoors have to offer, but along with the lush, green forests and water ways also come those pesky little insects. And while they may be important food for other animals in our environment, they most certainly see us as a tasty treat! With the warm weather and camping season upon us we've had requests by our customers to share our natural </center>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">8 Drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender Essential Oil</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">25 drops</span> <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender Essential Oil</a> </span><br />
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This week is a tutorial for a Cold Process Soap technique called the Faux Column Pour. It produces a lovely soft swirl or a drastic ringed effect depending on how heavy a trace the soap is at the time of pouring. This technique is not for beginners so we recommend having a few solid batches under your belt before trying it. We used a simple recipe consisting of a large percentage of liquid oils, this will inhibit the thickening of the soap so you have more working time. Here is the formula for a 4 lb recipe:</center>
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500 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Coconut_Oil_76_p/62080.htm" target="_blank">Coconut Oil 76</a></center>
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425 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sunflower_Oil_p/61220.htm" target="_blank">Sunflower Oil</a></center>
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200 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Olive_Oil_p/61170.htm" target="_blank">Olive Oil</a></center>
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200 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Palm_Kernel_Oil_p/62130.htm" target="_blank">Palm Kernel Oil</a></center>
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50 grams <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Shea_Butter_p/62170.htm" target="_blank">Shea Butter Refined</a></center>
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The soaping temperature of this recipe is 120 degrees Celsius. If you're a little rusty and haven't made soap in a couple years it might be worth it to read the standard CP soap instructions <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basic_Cold_Process_Soap_Making_s/259.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. </center>
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As a colourant we used Voyageur's brand new <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Alkanet_Root_Powder_p/62008.htm" target="_blank">Alkanet Root Powder</a>. It is widely used within the soapmaking community as a natural botanical colourant that will give you a range of colours from soft grey to lavender to royal blue. To achieve a deeper jewel tone the alkanet works better if it's infused into an oil first. It can be added directly to the soap at trace but this could cause some speckling and a gritty texture. If you're infusing your Alkanet root you need to prepare it before you start making your soap. We took 60 grams of Alkanet root powder and added it to 200 grams of olive oil. Let this sit for at least a few days, shaking on a regular basis, and slowly it will turn a beautiful blood red. If you want to minimize any speckling in the soap you can strain the extract out of the olive oil using a coffee filter or cheesecloth; we chose not to do this and we loved the smooth, even look of the soap! In this recipe we used 10 grams of the infused oil.</center>
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The next step is to line your mold with freezer paper. Brand spanking new at Voyageur are the long-awaited square or slab style molds in the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/4lb_Square_Wooden_Soap_Mold_p/81003.htm" target="_blank">4 lb</a> or <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/10lb_Square_Wooden_Soap_Mold_p/81005.htm" target="_blank">10 lb</a> size! These beautiful, handmade Canadian molds are super sturdy and can be used thousands of times. They are perfect for cold process, hot process and rebatch soap making. For a step by step guide on how to line these square molds click <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Using_Square_Wooden_Slab_Soap_Molds_s/600.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. </center>
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Once your mold is lined prepare your soap station with everything that you'll need to make the soap such as: the oils in the formula, lye, water, measuring cups, a scale, a stick blender, two large bowls/containers to mix the soap in, a spatula, a whisk, gloves, safety goggles, paper towel, your alkanet infusion, your essential oil, and anything else you might need while soaping. Having to stop mid-soap and grab something you forgot is the worst! Be sure that you follow the proper safety rules: ensure you're soaping in a well-ventilated area, wear long sleeves, gloves, and safety glasses, have vinegar nearby in case you need to neutralize a lye burn, and make sure there are no pets or children around. </center>
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Add your lye into the water slowly, then stir until the lye is totally dissolved. Remember, lye does emit fumes when mixed with water so be sure to <u>breathe away</u> from the measuring cup you're mixing. Take it from personal experience, it doesn't feel nice to have lye fumes in your lungs! Set the lye water aside and let it start to come down in temperature. If you are super speedy and know that you'll be fast at measuring your oils you can pop the lye water into an ice water bath to help it cool down faster.</center>
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Measure out your oils into a large plastic or glass container. Melt the oils in the microwave or on a double boiler until all the solids have melted. You want your oils and your lye water to be within 10 degrees of each other, so make sure you're not heating those oils up too hot! Once the oils and lye water are both somewhere around the 120 degree mark within 10 degrees of each other it's time to mix them together.</center>
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Add your essential or fragrance oil and whisk well. We used 50 ml of our super popular <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Uplifting_Essential_Oil_Blend_p/64840.htm" target="_blank">Uplifting Blend</a>, a mixture of Lavender, Bergamot, and Sweet Orange essential oils. This blend is widely used in spas and relaxes the mind while uplifting the spirit! We thought that it suits the gauzy, dreamy swirl of the faux column method.</center>
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Bring both batches to a medium trace through more whisking. If you want the distinction between the two colours to be more defined bring the soap to a heavier trace. On the other hand, if you want the swirl to be more feathery and soft keep the soap at a light trace while pouring. </center>
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Slowly start to pour one batch of soap directly into the middle of the mold. Alternate between the two colours of soap, counting in your head for 3 seconds each time you pour to keep the soap even between the two colours. Continue to alternate the soap pouring straight into the middle of the mold until no more soap is left. </center>
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We did a quick dreamcatcher swirl on the top of the loaf by taking a dowel or small stick and drawing a loop design starting in the middle of the mold and working your way out to the edges, then coming back to the middle again repeatedly until you've gone full circle around the mold. </center>
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Bang your mold down a few times to make sure no air bubble are trapped, then you're done! Toss a piece of freezer paper on the top of the mold, then insulate the mold with a few towels and blankets. We wanted to make sure the soap went through a gel phase so we piled on the blankets to keep the soap nice and toasty!</center>
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Recently Voyageur brought in some adorable little <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/2_ml_Natural_Rollerball_Bottle_with_Cap_p/71188.htm" target="_blank">2 ml rollerball bottles</a> that are perfect for making your own aromatherapy perfumes! These 2 ml bottles are so great because you can pop them in your purse or glove box for on-the-go, and they are the perfect size for making trial blends before committing to the larger size rollerball bottles. </center>
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Making your own perfumes can be done using only a couple ingredients: a carrier oil plus essential or fragrance oils. The carrier oil that you choose is up to you, although you want to make sure it has a long shelf life and is very stable. This generally means no green, unrefined oils! We would recommend oils such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil fractionated, sunflower oil etc. You can add <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vitamin_E_T_50_Antioxidant_Tocopherol_Blend_p/62406.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin E T-50</a> if you're concerned about the oil oxidizing as it is a natural anti-oxidant that slows the speed at which oils go bad. If you're using an oil that you've had for a long time or if it is starting to have a smell to it just add a couple drops of Vitamin E T-50 to extend its shelf life. We decided to go with our new <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Jojoba_Oil_Clear_p/61151.htm" target="_blank">Clear Jojoba Oil</a> for the carrier oil. Once you have your carrier oil it's time to choose your blend of essential oils. For a great resource on blending essential oils take a look <a href="http://everybodybeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/aromatherapy-blending-tips.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </center>
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As an example we have created 3 perfume blends using our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Essential_Oil_s/51.htm" target="_blank">therapeutic grade essential oils</a>. We mixed the blend up first into our very stylish <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/5ml_Blue_Essential_Oil_Bottle_with_White_Dropper_p/70308.htm" target="_blank">5 ml blue essential oil bottle with dropper cap</a>. Each recipe makes 5 ml of concentrated perfume. These concentrated blends will be diluted with the carrier oil before putting on the skin.</center>
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Sexy Florals: This blend is sultry and seductive with prominent floral notes. </center>
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10 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver Essential Oil</a></center>
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20 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose 10% Essential Oil</a></center>
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40 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender Essential Oil</a></center>
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30 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot Essential Oil</a></center>
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Exotic and Musky: The jasmine and mandarin in this blend go strikingly well together, rounded out by the soft, vanilla-like scent of Peru balsam. </center>
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20 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peru_Balsam_Essential_Oil_p/64015.htm" target="_blank">Peru Balsam Essential Oil</a></center>
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30 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Jasmine_Absolute_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_J_p/64330.htm" target="_blank">Jasmine 10% Essential Oil</a></center>
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50 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Mandarin_Red_Essential_Oil_p/64400.htm" target="_blank">Mandarin Red Essential Oil</a></center>
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Headache Relief: This is a question we get all the time; how to make a blend to help with headaches. It smells sweet and minty and could help those who are prone to headaches or migraines!</center>
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10 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver Essential Oil</a></center>
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20 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cajeput_Essential_Oil_p/64070.htm" target="_blank">Cajeput Essential Oil</a></center>
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30 drops <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint Essential Oil</a></center>
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Slowly drop in all the drops of essential oil into the blue glass bottle. Now you can add it to your rollerball container! Pour in 2 mls of the carrier oil of your choice then add 1-2 drops of the perfume oil concentrate. Our little <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/18mm_Prolypropylene_Funnel_p/91101.htm" target="_blank">18mm funnels</a> are perfect for getting those oils in with no spillage!</center>
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Not only can these blends be added to oil to create a perfume, they can be incorporated into lotions or creams, diffused in a diffuser or nebulizer, added into soaps, body mists, hair care, candles and more! Get creative and experiment with different essential oils, once you find your favourite scent the possibilities are endless as to how you can incorporate it into day-to-day life!</center>
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We recently brought in two sizes of <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/category_s/568.htm" target="_blank">Wax Melt Clam Shell Molds</a> that are designed for making squares of scented wax that burn in a candle <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Aromatherapy_Diffusers_s/47.htm" target="_blank">diffuser</a>. A huge selling point for these little containers is the fact that they not only act as a mold for the product that goes into them, they are also the packaging that you can sell your products in! They have a hole punched out at the top so they work perfectly with peg hangers. We wanted to show all our lovely customers that they are not just good for wax tarts, but for massage melts, bath bombs, melt and pour soap, bath candies, and more! </center>
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Firstly we wanted to test them out to see just how they function for their main use as a wax melt mold. We melted about 120-130 grams of <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/EcoSoya_PB_Pillar_Blend_Soy_Candle_Wax_p/20262.htm" target="_blank">EcoSoya Pillar Blend Wax</a> in a double boiler to about 150 degrees. </center>
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Remove from heat and colour. We used our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/14_Seafoam_Green_Candle_Dye_Block_p/21414.htm" target="_blank">Seafoam Green</a> vegetable-based candle dye pad, shaving in a small amount at a time. The darker you want the colour to be, the more you add but keep in mind that melted wax always looks darker than solid wax. Try dipping the back of a spoon into the wax and rapid cooling it in the freezer to see the true colour. Once the candle dye is all melted and combined, add your fragrance. We used two teaspoons of our crisp and fresh <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sea_Breeze_Fragrance_Oil_p/10382.htm" target="_blank">Sea Breeze</a> scent, which is the equivalent to about a 10% scent load (the EcoSoya waxes are designed to hold up to 12% fragrance). </center>
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Pour the wax into a <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73219.htm" target="_blank">Small Wax Melt Mold</a> at a temperature of around 130 degrees. Let the mold sit for a few hours in order for it to harden completely. To use, just pop the bar out of the mold and break one square off, then toss into your favourite diffuser. Just like that you have a safe and eco-friendly way of smelling delicious scents all around the home!</div>
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Next we made Massage Melts. This is a super convenient way of making these little skin treats! There's no mess and the molds are very inexpensive. Try the recipe for massage melts <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Massage_Melt_Recipe_s/460.htm" target="_blank">here</a> or feel free to use our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Massage_Bar_Base_p/40259.htm" target="_blank">Massage Bar Base</a>! Massage Melts are not just a trendy way of massaging, they provide some exceptional skin care properties. Super high in cocoa butter, they are a wonderful way of delivering moisture to dry areas. Simply melt all the ingredients in a double boiler or microwave until no solids remain.</div>
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Add your essential or fragrance oil and stir well. Here we added <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Grapefruit_White_Essential_Oil_p/64310.htm" target="_blank">White Grapefruit</a> and <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a> for an energizing experience! Make sure that the massage melt base is not higher than about 130-140 degrees, then pour into the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73219.htm" target="_blank">Small Wax Melt Molds</a>. Let harden for a couple hours before use. To use: simply break the squares inside the mold and use one at a time for a sensual massage experience! These squares are absolutely perfect for using around dry elbows, knees, and feet, especially at this time of year when it starts getting chillier! </div>
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Our following project was to try using Melt and Pour Soap in the wax tart molds. They turned out fabulous and would be perfect for guest bathrooms! </center>
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Step 1: Melt your melt and pour. We varied the pigments used and made almost every square a different colour; because this mold has separate chambers for each square of soap it gives you more time to do each colour. Melt a small amount of the base at a time and make sure you don't overheat it. Add the mica of your choice. In this snowflake-themed soap we used <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Blue_Pearl_Mica_p/60338.htm" target="_blank">Blue Pearl Mica</a>, <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peacock_Blue_Mica_p/60347.htm" target="_blank">Peacock Blue Mica</a>, <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sky_Blue_Ultra_Fine_Glitter_p/90148.htm" target="_blank">Sky Blue</a> and <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Silver_Ultra_Fine_Glitter_p/90159.htm" target="_blank">Silver</a> Glitter, and <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/White_Mica_Pearly_Finish_p/60230.htm" target="_blank">White Mica</a>. With each little batch that you do add a few drops of fragrance. We used our crisp and warm <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sleigh_Ride_Fragrance_Oil_p/10129.htm" target="_blank">Sleigh Ride</a>. Pour one by one into the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73217.htm" target="_blank">Large Wax Melt Molds</a>, ensuring your temperature is no higher than about 130 degrees. </center>
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Once the soap has thickened to the point that it has a defined skin on the top, but not rock hard, pour a thin layer of clear melt and pour over the entire mold to seal all the colours together. </div>
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Wait 12 hours, unmold, and cut into the individual squares using a <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Stainless_Steel_Heavy_Gauge_Soap_Cutter_p/90006.htm" target="_blank">Stainless Steel Cutting Blade</a>.</center>
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Cute! Our next thought was to see if bath bombs would work in the Large Wax Tart Molds and they certainly do! For a recipe on how to make bath bombs click <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bath_Bomb_Recipe_s/291.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl. </center>
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Add colour and fragrance to the desired levels. We used our Canary LabColor and Pumpkin Pie fragrance oil. </center>
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Moisten the dry ingredients with Witch Hazel and mix with your hands at the same time. Your mixture is ready when it holds its shape in your hand after you make a fist with it like this:</center>
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Be careful not to over moisten! If you add too much witch hazel the baking soda will react and cause the mixture to grow in volume, not what you want in this situation! Pack the mixture into the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73217.htm" target="_blank">Large Wax Melt Molds</a>. </div>
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We used a little too much <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Witch_Hazel_Distillate_p/62502.htm" target="_blank">Witch Hazel</a>, can you see how it's foaming around my fingers? That's not exactly ideal, if there's too much moisture it will be crumbly when you try to take it out of the mold and you'll need to keep it in there for longer. We kept the bath bomb mix in the mold overnight and cut it in the morning with the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Stainless_Steel_Heavy_Gauge_Soap_Cutter_p/90006.htm" target="_blank">Stainless Steel Cutter</a>, and the result was actually pretty awesome! These personal-sized bath bombs work great and release the soothing scent of pumpkin pie while they bubble. </div>
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With fall now in full swing it seems that everybody is going nuts over pumpkin! Lattes, scones, pies; pumpkin is everywhere so we decided to feature our wonderful <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pumpkin_Seed_Oil_p/61185.htm" target="_blank">Pumpkin Seed Oil</a> in a product spotlight this week.</center>
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<li>Pumpkin seed oil is cold pressed from the meat of pumpkin seeds. Our pumpkin seed oil has been refined and has a slightly nutty scent. It is golden in colour and penetrates the skin at a moderate speed. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and can be used in hair care, lip balms, serums, salves, even soap!</li>
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<li>It has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids. This can help to ease inflammation and soothe irritated skin. It also is very high in linoleic acid which encourages the repair of broken skin and reduces transepidermal water loss. </li>
<li>It boosts lipid production. When the lipid layer is stripped skin is more susceptible to moisture loss and damage. With a healthy lipid layer comes stronger barrier function, more moisture retention, and softer, more supple skin.</li>
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This medium-textured oil is similar in feel to rice bran or sesame oil, try substituting pumpkin oil in your next recipe!<br />
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In the past we've done a delicious pumpkin spice soap for fall, now is your chance to make your own! Here is the formula for a 4 lb batch:</div>
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<a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vegetable_Shortening_Canola_Based_p/62220.htm" target="_blank">Vegetable Canola Shortening </a> 540 grams</div>
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<a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Coconut_Oil_76_p/62080.htm" target="_blank">Coconut Oil 76</a> 540 grams</div>
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Follow the basic soap making instruction on our website <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basic_Cold_Process_Soap_Making_s/259.htm" target="_blank">here</a> with a soapmaking temperature of 120°.</div>
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You know what would be the perfect scent for this soap? Something sassy with a velvety base of pumpkin and notes of cinnamon and cardamom. Keep your eye out for the launch of our Pumpkin Spice fragrance later this week!</div>
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We would like all our customers to be able to try Pumpkin Seed oil in one of their formulas, so for the month of October we are offering a special free giveaway when you mention Pumpkin Seed oil in the comments section of your order. It can be for pickup or for shipping, just be sure to say "pumpkin seed giveaway" in the comments and we'll include a free 30 ml bottle at no charge!</div>
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Happy October first, everyone! To many October means Oktoberfest, a huge celebration originating in Germany in the 1800's traditionally brimming with food, German folk songs, lederhosen, and of course, beer! There are several huge Oktoberfest celebrations around Canada and a few in the lower mainland of BC. This delectable combination of Belgian beer and family fun inspired us to make this tutorial for a Spiced Stout Soap. This beautiful, high-lathering bar is softly fragranced with rich notes of caramel and subtle spice.</center>
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Working with beer in cold process soap is NOT for a beginner. It is quite an advanced process that requires good comprehension of soaping techniques. If you haven't tried making cold process soap before we recommend getting a few successful batches under your belt before trying this soap. One difficulty of making with beer soap is that it starts saponifying extremely quickly, so there's not much working time. We recommend dropping the soaping temperature to 90° to delay saponification as much as possible. </center>
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Step 1: Pick your beer! We chose a dark, rich stout from our local Dead Frog Brewery in Aldergrove, just 20 minutes away from us! When choosing the beer you want to use keep in mind that the darker in colour the beer is, the darker it will discolour the soap. We didn't use any colourant to get that fantastic chocolaty brown base colour. If you want to colour the soap with mica or LabColors try using a lighter beer, such as a pilsner or lager. We boil the beer which causes it to decrease in volume, so you will need more than 500 ml of liquid that the formula calls for. This 650 ml bottle boiled down to about 480 ml but don't worry if you don't have enough, you can easily top it off with water until you reach 500 ml.</center>
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Step 2: Boil the beer. In CP soap making you cannot use beer right out of the bottle, the carbonation will cause dangerous lye bubbles. To get rid of the carbonation we boiled the beer for about 10 minutes while whisking. Be very cautious when doing this; the beer will increase in volume as it gets hotter and there is very good potential for it to boil over, so use a much larger pot than necessary. As an alternative you can also open the beer up and leave it uncovered for 24 hours until it's completely flat. If you boiled the beer let it come down to room temperature before proceeding. </center>
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Step 3: Set up your station. Make sure to have all the necessary safety tools: goggles, gloves, long sleeves, and lots of paper towels. It is always a good idea to keep vinegar around when soaping as it will neutralize lye water if it gets spilled on the skin. You will need a couple large vessels to mix the soap in (large pyrex measuring cups work great, or these plastic bowls with handles that we scored at a dollar store), a few measuring cups, two whisks, a pre-lined mold, a thermometer, and your instructions. For this recipe we used our amazing <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cocoa_Butter_Soap_Kit_p/40510.htm" target="_blank">Cocoa Butter Soap Kit</a>, measuring out your oils is one less thing you have to worry about when making beer soap! This kit is one of our best sellers and makes a super hard, moisturizing bar.</center>
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Step 7: Separate your batch. Pour about 2 cups of the soap mixture into another container, which will be used as the lighter swirl. We pre-mixed about 1.5 tablespoons of oil soluble <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Titanium_Dioxide_Oil_Soluble_p/60305.htm" target="_blank">Titanium Dioxide</a> with two tablespoons of <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Argan_Oil_Refined_Moroccan_p/61028.htm" target="_blank">Argan oil</a> as a little bonus superfat, now add this to the smaller portion of soap whisking very gentle until it's all combined.</center>
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Step 8: Add wheat germ and fragrance to the larger, darker portion. We thought this rustic spiced soap deserved a little exfoliating action so we tossed in a tablespoon of wheat germ. If you don't have wheat germ readily available you could use ground oats, ground barley, coffee grounds, or <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Walnut_Shells_Exfoliant_p/62222.htm" target="_blank">walnut shells</a> as a few examples. </center>
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Whisk the wheat in just until it's combined, then add the fragrance. The fragrance is an amazing, yummy blend that we created ourselves. It is comprised of:</center>
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25 ml <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Brown_Sugar_Fig_Fragrance_Oil_p/10042.htm" target="_blank">Brown Sugar & Fig Fragrance</a></center>
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13 ml <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Cedarwood_Fragrance_Oil_All_Natural_p/10327.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli Cedarwood Natural Fragrance</a></center>
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The result is a velvety smooth spicy scent that lingers. Pour that into the soap and whisk well to ensure that it's all mixed together properly. At this point you'll start to see the soap coming together quickly, you might be on the heavy side of a medium trace. Time to get that baby into the mold!</center>
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Step 11: The unmolding! Twist the wing nuts gently loose, then inverse the mold and wiggle that loaf out. What a beauty!</center>
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Step 12: Cutting. Grab your stainless <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Stainless_Steel_Heavy_Gauge_Soap_Cutter_p/90006.htm" target="_blank">steel cutting blade</a> and start chopping! How many bars you get out of the loaf depends on how thick or thin you cut the bars. Use our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Precision_Soap_Cutter_with_Stainless_Steel_Blade_p/81012.htm" target="_blank">Cutting Box</a> to get an accurate 4 or 5 oz bar. The soap will still smell like the lye beer for a little bit, we found it went away in a couple days and all we were left with was the rich scent of the fragrance. The colour will continue to darken over time as well.</div>
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Step 14: Sud up! Go hop in the shower and enjoy your magnificent Spiced Stout Soap! </center>
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Here at Voyageur most of us are <u>obsessed</u> about autumn. The way the leaves turn orange and fall with the swirling wind, cozy sweaters and boots, and warm fall decor that makes you feel more at home than ever. As active Pinners we were overwhelmed by the influx of fall themed pins over the past couple weeks (it seems like we're not the only ones obsessed with this season), and we got inspired! This week we've taken some fantastic ideas we found on Pinterest and given them our own spin!</center>
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First up are these amazing fall pumpkin decorations. They are so easy to do and only cost a couple dollars each! You can use real pumpkins for the base but we picked up a couple plastic pumpkins from the dollar store and no one could tell the difference! We covered the pumpkins in modge podge then gently rolled them in <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Epsom_Salts_p/62090.htm" target="_blank">epsom salts</a>. They give the pumpkin a frosted texture that looks oh-so-fancy! We then cut out the top of the pumpkin and arranged fabric flowers in the center. This could easily be a gorgeous centerpiece for the dining room table or a decoration for the mantle.</center>
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For the next project we chose a white pumpkin for contrast. We applied the modge podge then sprinkled on our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Gold_Ultra_fine_Glitter_p/90150.htm" target="_blank">Ultrafine Gold Glitter</a> and the result is stunning! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As Halloween is right around the corner we thought we'd revisit the ultra cute Halloween soaps we did and pinned a couple years ago using our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Natural_Super_White_Melt_Pour_Soap_Base_p/60031.htm" target="_blank">Melt and Pour soap base</a>.</span></div>
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The speckled look of the tombstone was created using <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Iron_Oxide_Black_p/60650.htm" target="_blank">black iron oxide</a> then adding <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Titanium_Dioxide_Oil_Soluble_p/60305.htm" target="_blank">oil soluble titanium dioxide</a>, which doesn't blend in with the melt and pour soap base and settles to the bottom for a cool textured effect. Try adding some <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/White_Mica_Pearly_Finish_p/60230.htm" target="_blank">pearly white mica</a> into the skeleton soap for a spooky shimmer! We used the <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Halloween_1_Milky_Way_Soap_Mold_p/81050.htm" target="_blank">Halloween 2 Soap Mold</a> from Milky Way.</div>
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Our next fall Pinterest project was a yummy one. We found a recipe for pumpkin spice sandwich cookies and couldn't resist their siren call!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Calling them "cookies" is a little misleading. These dreamy little pillows of goodness are more like moist pumpkin cakes with a fantastic cream cheese icing in the middle. These were much enjoyed by our staff and disappeared in a flash! Here's the recipe (taken from <a href="http://acozykitchen.com/soft-pumpkin-sandwich-cookies/" target="_blank">a cozy kitchen</a>):</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 teaspoon baking powder<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 teaspoon baking soda<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon salt<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 cups granulated white sugar<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/2 cup brown sugar<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/2 cup butter, softened<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 large egg<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 cup of pure pumpkin puree<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cups butter, softened<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />4 ounces, cream cheese, softened<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 cups sifted powdered sugar<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Flip half of the cookies upside down. Using a butter knife, dollop one teaspoon of the icing in the center of each upside down cookie. Smooth it around with your knife until the icing just reaches the edges. Top with another cookie and gently press the two cookies together. Cookies should be stores in an airtight container and will be moist and delicious for up to 2 days.</span></div>
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Last but not least is a gorgeous fall display that we created with our <a href="https://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/500ml_Amber_Glass_Bottle_with_Black_Phenolic_Cap_p/70130.htm" target="_blank">500 ml Amber Glass Bottles</a>. You wouldn't necessarily think to use our bottles as home decor items at first glance, but a pin that we saw using them made us think otherwise!</div>
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This warm bottle display can be set up with only a few dollars in your pocket! We purchased the wheat stems from our local craft store but they can be found at dollar stores as well. The adhesive letters were purchased from a scrapbooking store. This display would look lovely on a mantle and can be easily customized depending on the season! </div>
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Right now BB Creams are the hottest trend in the cosmetics industry. It seems like every couple of weeks there's a new one on the market, from high end cosmetics companies in Europe and Asia to over-the-counter drug store brands. Everybody has a BB Cream in their line, now you can too!</center>
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BB (Blemish Balm or Beauty Balm) Creams originated in Germany, formulated by dermatologists. The original idea was to create a vitamin and nutrient-packed moisturizer that would also give coverage to skin imperfections. Over the years it has gradually morphed into an all-in-one type product, taking the place of a primer, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, and loose powder thus shortening the time it takes to get ready while maximizing the performance of one product. A BB Cream is perfect for those who have normal to dry skin and want to eliminate redness and cover blemishes while limiting the heavy feel that foundations can have on the skin. </center>
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Our BB Cream formula is light and airy, and made of totally natural vegetable waxes and oils and pigmented with natural iron oxides. It goes on like a lotion and blends in easily while providing medium coverage. We enrich it with Honeysuckle Extract which contains Chlorogenic acid, a natural flavonoid and powerful anti-oxidant that has
anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and detoxifying properties, making it especially beneficial for those with acne problems. It also contains our new Ultrafine Glacial Cosmetic Marine Clay, which has incredible detoxifying and cleansing properties while absorbing into the skin and depositing phytoplankton and countless minerals (read more about our Ultrafine Clay <a href="http://everybodybeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/spotlight-on-ultrafine-cosmetic-glacial.html" target="_blank">here</a>). </center>
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When making a liquid foundation or BB Cream it's very challenging to match natural skin tones. In this formula we have tested many, many pigment blends and found one to be the best for medium skin tones, which can easily be modified by adding or removing some of the components. Because not everyone has a mineral makeup scale that can easily weigh out less than one gram increments we came up with a Pigment Blend that you can tailor to your specific skin type. You will probably have some leftovers of the Pigment Blend, try adding it to our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Mineral_Makeup_Base_p/60368.htm" target="_blank">Mineral Makeup Powder Base</a> for a mineral loose powder foundation! Our Medium Skin Pigment Blend consists of the following:</center>
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25 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Titanium_Dioxide_Water_Soluble_p/60300.htm" target="_blank">Water Soluble Titanium Dioxide</a></center>
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1 gram <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Iron_Oxide_Red_Light_p/60658.htm" target="_blank">Red Iron Oxide</a></center>
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4 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Iron_Oxide_Yellow_p/60664.htm" target="_blank">Yellow Iron Oxide</a></center>
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2 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Iron_Oxide_Ochre_p/60645.htm" target="_blank">Ochre Iron Oxide</a></center>
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20 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Arrowroot_Powder_p/65355.htm" target="_blank">Arrowroot Powder</a></center>
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6 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ultrafine_Glacial_Cosmetic_Clay_p/60902.htm" target="_blank">Ultrafine Clay</a></center>
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Tip: For cooler, fair skin tones add a few grams more Titanium Dioxide, Arrowroot, and Ultrafine Clay. For those with naturally red complexions, add a gram or two more Ultrafine Clay and Yellow Iron Oxide. For those with darker skin, try adding a gram or two of <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Iron_Oxide_Brown_p/60642.htm" target="_blank">Brown Iron Oxide</a>. If you want a dewy glowing finish try adding <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peach_Mica_p/60252.htm" target="_blank">Peach</a> or <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/White_Mica_Pearly_Finish_p/60230.htm" target="_blank">White</a> Mica to the mix!</center>
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The base for our BB Cream is a thick moisturizer that will protect and hydrate the skin. It contains <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Evening_Primrose_Oil_p/61110.htm" target="_blank">Evening Primrose oil</a>, which calms inflammation and helps combat signs of aging, <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Glycerin_Vegetable_USP_99_5_p/62460.htm" target="_blank">Glycerin</a>, a powerful humectant, and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vitamin_E_D_Alpha_Tocopherol_Natural_Source_p/62410.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin E</a> to help heal scars and minimize the look of fine lines. Here is the formula to make 600 grams:</center>
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8% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Polawax_Emulsifying_Wax_p/62145.htm" target="_blank">Polawax</a> 48 grams</center>
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7% Pigment Blend 42 grams</center>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Step 1: Weigh out all the pigments into a container, then mix them together until the colour is consistent and no clumps remain. This is quite a time consuming process, we used a paper plate and a fork which worked well, otherwise we've heard using a sheet of freezer paper and cutting up the colourants with a popsicle stick.</span></center>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Step 6: Package into tottle bottles or any plastic bottle with a treatment pump. This cream is fairly thick so we recommend spooning it into a plastic bag, snipping off the corner and piping the lotion into the bottle like icing on a cake. </span></center>
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This week we are doing a product spotlight on a brand new ingredient, our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ultrafine_Glacial_Cosmetic_Clay_p/60902.htm" target="_blank">Ultrafine Cosmetic Glacial Marine Clay</a>. </center>
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What is the difference between glacial marine clay and regular clays? </center>
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Glacial marine clay is a product of erosion caused by the movement and melting of glaciers. The eroded minerals and elements make their way into streams and rivers and eventually into the ocean. Over time these particles will form a deposit and become a very dense layer that is harvested in shallower water just off the coast of Vancouver Island. This hard-packed layer will not allow vegetation to grow within it or any crustaceans to survive in it, therefore no habitat is being affected by harvesting the clay. However, phytoplankton, which are minuscule free floating plant material, are found in abundance within the deposits and are hugely beneficial for the skin. The clay also contains large amounts of minerals and elements from the Pacific ocean that neutralize the skin. </center>
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What are the skin benefits of using this Ultrafine Cosmetic Glacial Marine Clay?</center>
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This clay's net negative ion charge
attracts most positively charged bacteria, contaminants, and toxins,
thereby detoxifying, rejuvenating, revitalizing, and deep cleansing the
skin to a new radiance. This means that when applying a mask or poultice to the face using the ultrafine clay it will deep cleanse the skin without using chemicals or surfactant-based products which may dry the skin out. Another beneficial element to this clay is the
micro size of its particles and its amazing absorptive ability. The particle size is so small it absorbs into the skin almost instantly and delivers the nutrients and minerals directly to the deep tissue of the dermis, while the
osmotic power of the clay pulls moisture up from deep inner tissues to
hydrate the surface of the skin. The clay is also
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smoothing out wrinkles and stimulating blood circulation
in newly exposed skin cells, leaving the skin feeling refreshed,
alive and glowing. It is frequently used for treating and preventing
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This Ultrafine Glacial Marine Clay would make an exceptional addition to masks,
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Looking for a fun and easy craft to kick off this weekends holiday festivities? Look no further! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This cool Canadian Maple Leaf soap only requires 4 ingredients and our<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Maple_Leaf_Soap_Mold_p/81998.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="color: blue;">Mold Market Maple Leaf Mold</span></a>. Whether you're going to the celebration, or throwing it yourself, this is perfect for a party favor, hostess gift or just for your own Canada-themed Cleanliness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We used <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Evergreen_Fragrance_Oil_p/10167.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Evergreen fragrance</span></a> in the soap, which totally reminds us of a lush Canadian forest!</span></div>
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Summer is finally here! All of us at Voyageur are loving the bright sunshine streaming into our warehouse and the long, warm evenings. There is, however, one major downside to working in a warehouse in summer. It gets HOT. We have multiple fans blowing at all times and still the inevitable gloss of sweat appears at our foreheads as the day progresses. This is what drove us to formulating the recipe below for a refreshing body powder. </center>
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We formulated this recipe last year and featured it in our fall Creams & Lotions class and were overwhelmed by the reaction! This recipe was hands-down everybody's favourite from the class with its silky soft feel and luxurious texture. It also helps to protect and heal dry and chapped skin without the oily feeling after applying. We received so many requests for the formula we knew we had to share it on our blog!</center>
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<li><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ritamulse_SCG_Emulsifying_Wax_p/62143.htm" target="_blank">Ritamulse</a>, an Eco-Cert emulsifier capable of emulsifying high percentages of oils</li>
<li><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Mango_Butter_p/62102.htm" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a> and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cocoa_Butter_p/62070.htm" target="_blank">Cocoa Butter</a> to help lay down a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss, and to help soften rough areas like elbows and knees</li>
<li><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Allantoin_p/62002.htm" target="_blank">Allantoin</a>, a natural skin protectant and moisturizer frequently used in baby products </li>
<li><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Dry_Flo_TS_p/62066.htm" target="_blank">Dry-Flo</a>, a modified tapioca starch which helps to absorb some of that "greasy" feeling frequently associated with heavy creams while still letting your skin absorb all the nutrients from the oils and butters</li>
<li><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Argan_Oil_Refined_Moroccan_p/61028.htm" target="_blank">Argan Oil</a> which helps to reduce inflammation and has a high content of Vitamin E</li>
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8% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ritamulse_SCG_Emulsifying_Wax_p/62143.htm" target="_blank">Ritamulse</a> 45 grams</div>
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3% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cetyl_Alcohol_p/62050.htm" target="_blank">Cetyl Alcohol</a> 17 grams</div>
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5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Mango_Butter_p/62102.htm" target="_blank">Mango Butter</a> 28 grams</div>
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3% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Argan_Oil_Refined_Moroccan_p/61028.htm" target="_blank">Argan Oil</a> 17 grams</div>
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9% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Apricot_Kernel_Oil_p/61020.htm" target="_blank">Apricot Kernel Oil</a> 51 grams</div>
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5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cocoa_Butter_p/62070.htm" target="_blank">Cocoa Butter</a> 28 grams</div>
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2% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Glycerin_Vegetable_USP_99_5_p/62460.htm" target="_blank">Glycerin</a> 11 grams</div>
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5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Aloe_Vera_Extract_p/62390.htm" target="_blank">Aloe Vera Extract</a> 28 grams</div>
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1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Allantoin_p/62002.htm" target="_blank">Allantoin</a> 6 grams</div>
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2% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Dimethicone_350_c_s_p/62459.htm" target="_blank">Dimethicone</a> 11 grams</div>
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53% Boiling Water 297 grams</div>
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1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Phytokeratin_Protein_Blend_Soy_Wheat_Corn_p/62469.htm" target="_blank">Phytokeratin</a> 5 grams</div>
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2% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Dry_Flo_TS_p/62066.htm" target="_blank">Dry-Flo</a> 11 grams</div>
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9. Now the fun part! Get out your electric hand mixer, hand blender, or table top stand mixer. Tip: If you are using the same stick blender you use for soap, it should be washed very thoroughly before using! Whip your butter using the blender of your choice. What this does is create tiny air bubbles, lending a lighter skin feel to the cream and also increasing its volume. Continue whipping it until you get the desired consistency, keeping in mind the more you whip it the fluffier it will be and the more jars you will need to hold it!</div>
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10. Packaging a cream or lotion can be a daunting. How are you supposed to get a thick, viscous cream into a bottle with a tiny neck? Tip: We have found the easiest way when working with a lotion is to use a ziplock bag; just scoop the lotion into the bag, snip the corner and pipe the lotion into the bottle like you would icing on a cake. This butter is a little easier to work with because it's so heavy, we just scooped it into the jars with a spoon.</div>
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This butter is perfect for summertime for so many reasons: many ladies agree shaving their legs becomes a must in summer and this butter is great for dry, razor-burned legs; for after getting home from camping and your skin seems to have turned to sandpaper; and after sun burns have healed it's wonderful for restoring lost moisture and protecting damaged skin. We hope you like this formula as much as we do! </div>
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Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy using therapeutic essential oils, extracted from plants, flowers, leaves, roots, barks, resins and rinds of some fruits, to aid in the healing and enhancing of the body, mind and spirit. It is considered both an art and a science. It is an art with the blending of a pleasant aromatic mixture, and it is a science in the knowledge of the therapeutic properties, chemical constituents and contraindications of the essential oils used.<br />
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Essential oils, if used correctly, can help one combat the daily stresses of life, providing relief from ailments, stress, and increasing the feeling of well-being. One way to reap the benefits of essential oils is to custom blend them yourself according to your health concerns and scent preferences. Blending essential oils is all about synergy - which is when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. For example, when we choose an essential oil for a specific condition, it will be effective. If we add two more essential oils that have similar properties for that condition, we create a more powerful blend!<br />
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In Aromatherapy, one of the keys to blending successfully is having a lovely smell that flows. To obtain this it’s helpful to understand the classifications of notes in your blend. Notes are the different components of a scent and determine the order in which we smell them. <i>Top notes</i> are the smell that will hit your senses first, and make up about 45 - 50% of the blend. They give the first impression of a blend, the scent doesn't stick around for very long as they are usually very volatile, and can be sharp, fresh and penetrating. <i>Middle notes</i> make up about 35 - 40% of the blend. These smells are the body of the blend, coming in right after the top notes, and act as blend enhancers; often warm, mellow scents that round off the blend. <i>Base notes</i> make up about 10 - 20 % of the blend. These smells are longer lasting and deepen the fragrance, and are warm, rich, and intense; completing the blend. Use your base notes sparingly as they can overpower your blends. The ratio of what notes comprise your blend is as follows: top:mid:base = 4:3:1 This means that you want to have the greatest part of the scent be made of top notes, then mid notes, then only a little bit of base notes. If you're not sure what note the essential oil is, take a look at our website in our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Essential_Oil_Descriptions_s/265.htm" target="_blank">Aromatherapy Section</a>.<br />
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Here at Voyageur we have had a few certified aromatherapists on staff over the years, and they have given us some incredibly valuable information about essential oils and blending them. Here is a list of health conditions and the essential oils used to help them:<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Black_Pepper_Essential_Oil_p/64065.htm" target="_blank">Black Pepper</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clove_Bud_Essential_Oil_p/64198.htm" target="_blank">Clove</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ginger_Root_Essential_Oil_p/64300.htm" target="_blank">Ginger</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Coughs</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree</a></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavandin_Essential_Oil_p/64360.htm" target="_blank">Lavandin</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lime_Essential_Oil_p/64390.htm" target="_blank">Lime</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Black_Pepper_Essential_Oil_p/64065.htm" target="_blank">Black Pepper</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> </div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ginger_Root_Essential_Oil_p/64300.htm" target="_blank">Ginger</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Sinusitis</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cajeput_Essential_Oil_p/64070.htm" target="_blank">Cajaput</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lime_Essential_Oil_p/64390.htm" target="_blank">Lime</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clove_Bud_Essential_Oil_p/64198.htm" target="_blank">Clove</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Throat soreness</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cajeput_Essential_Oil_p/64070.htm" target="_blank">Cajeput</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ginger_Root_Essential_Oil_p/64300.htm" target="_blank">Ginger</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Skin</span></b></h2>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">CONDITIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">MIDDLE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">BASE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Acne</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cajeput_Essential_Oil_p/64070.htm" target="_blank">Cajeput</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemongrass_Essential_Oil_p/64380.htm" target="_blank">Lemongrass</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Blue_Essential_Oil_10_in_jojoba_oil_p/64158.htm" target="_blank">Blue Chamomile</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clove_Bud_Essential_Oil_p/64198.htm" target="_blank">Clove</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Athlete’s foot</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea Tree </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Blue_Essential_Oil_10_in_jojoba_oil_p/64158.htm" target="_blank">Blue Chamomile</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Broken Capillaries</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Cellulite</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Grapefruit_Pink_Essential_Oil_p/64308.htm" target="_blank">Grapefruit </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64600.htm" target="_blank">Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemongrass_Essential_Oil_p/64380.htm" target="_blank">Lemongrass</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> <br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Fennel_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64260.htm" target="_blank">Fennel</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Cuts/Wounds</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64600.htm" target="_blank">Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea tree</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Palmarosa_Essential_Oil_p/64490.htm" target="_blank">Palmarosa</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Blue_Essential_Oil_10_in_jojoba_oil_p/64158.htm" target="_blank">Blue Chamomile</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clove_Bud_Essential_Oil_p/64198.htm" target="_blank">Clove</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Eczema</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot Seed</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a></span></div>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">Emotional/Psychological/Nervous System</span></h2>
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<tbody>
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<td style="border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EN-US">CONDITIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EN-US">TOP NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EN-US">MIDDLE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EN-US">BASE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Anxiety + Tension</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Yarrow_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64716.htm" target="_blank">Yarrow </a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain</a><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Jasmine_Absolute_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_J_p/64330.htm" target="_blank">Jasmine</a><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Depression</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil </a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a> </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea Tree</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain</a></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htmhttp://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender </a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Pine_Essential_Oil_p/64540.htm" target="_blank">Pine</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Epilepsy</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Headaches (general)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cajeput_Essential_Oil_p/64070.htm" target="_blank">Cajeput</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Grapefruit_Pink_Essential_Oil_p/64308.htm" target="_blank">Grapefruit</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Black_Pepper_Essential_Oil_p/64065.htm" target="_blank">Black Pepper</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Insomnia</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Stress - Sudden</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 24.25pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 24.25pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Marjoram_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64405.htm" target="_blank">Marjoram</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 24.25pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Panic</span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Myrrh_Essential_Oil_p/64415.htm" target="_blank">Myrrh</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Balancing - Emotional</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Orange_Sweet_Essential_Oil_p/64470.htm" target="_blank">Orange</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Grief</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Petitgrain_Essential_Oil_p/64530.htm" target="_blank">Petitgrain</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Roman Chamomile</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Juniper_Berry_Essential_Oil_p/64340.htm" target="_blank">Juniper</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Frankincense_Essential_Oil_p/64278.htm" target="_blank">Frankincense</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Benzoin_Pourable_Essential_Oil_Compound_p/64040.htm" target="_blank">Benzoin</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Grounding</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Black_Pepper_Essential_Oil_p/64065.htm" target="_blank">Black Pepper</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ginger_Root_Essential_Oil_p/64300.htm" target="_blank">Ginger</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Self Esteem </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">-Need to increase</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vetiver_Essential_Oil_p/64690.htm" target="_blank">Vetiver</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Jasmine_Absolute_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_J_p/64330.htm" target="_blank">Jasmine</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Hair<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">CONDITIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">TOP NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">MIDDLE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">BASE NOTES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Normal Hair</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64250.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64436.htm" target="_blank">Neroli</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Dry Hair</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geranium_Egyptian_Essential_Oil_p/64290.htm" target="_blank">Geranium</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Yarrow_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64716.htm" target="_blank">Yarrow</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rose_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64560.htm" target="_blank">Rose</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Greasy Hair</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64250.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Yarrow_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64716.htm" target="_blank">Yarrow</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Bergamot_FCF_Essential_Oil_p/64055.htm" target="_blank">Bergamot</a></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Ylang_Ylang_III_Essential_Oil_p/64730.htm" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Fragile Hair</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Clary_Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64190.htm" target="_blank">Clary Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sandalwood_Essential_Oil_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_p/64620.htm" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Alopecia</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64600.htm" target="_blank">Sage</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Essential_Oil_p/64580.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Essential_Oil_40_42_p/64350.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Roman_10_Dilution_in_Jojoba_Oil_p/64150.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cypress_Essential_Oil_p/64220.htm" target="_blank">Cypress</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cedarwood_Atlas_Essential_Oil_p/64122.htm" target="_blank">Cedarwood</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Patchouli_Essential_Oil_p/64500.htm" target="_blank">Patchouli</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Dandruff</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.7pt;" valign="top" width="221"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon </a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lime_Essential_Oil_p/64390.htm" target="_blank">Lime</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Basil_Essential_Oil_p/64020.htm" target="_blank">Basil</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Thyme_White_Essential_Oil_p/64660.htm" target="_blank">Thyme</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Eucalyptus_Globulus_Essential_Oil_p/64240.htm" target="_blank">Eucalyptus</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_p/64510.htm" target="_blank">Peppermint</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sage_Essential_Oil_p/64600.htm" target="_blank">Sage</a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea Tree</a></span></div>
</td>
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To blend your aromatherapy scent choose one or two top note oils, a middle note oil, and a base note oil. You might want to drop them onto a <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Fragrance_Paddle_Testers_p/90002.htm" target="_blank">fragrance paddle tester</a> first to see if the scents work well together, some flow better than others! You can pre-mix your own blends and package them into <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Amber_Essential_Oil_Bottles_s/225.htm" target="_blank">amber essential oil bottles</a>. Your new essential oil blend can be diluted into a carrier oil or lotion and applied topically, put onto a tissue and inhaled, put into a diffuser, or dropped right into the bath. As a general rule of thumb, if you're making a topical application of aromatherapy for adults in good health you should use 1 drop of essential oil per 2 ml of carrier oil. For the elderly it should be decreased to 1 drop per 4 ml of carrier oil, and for children (depending on their age) it should be 1 drop per 10 ml of carrier oil. Keep in mind that essential oils are very concentrated plant matter and can have certain situations where they're not recommended, called contraindications. Look up the contraindications of your oils <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Essential_Oil_Descriptions_s/265.htm" target="_blank">here</a> before blending them to make sure they're safe to use for your purpose! Also, we always recommend talking to your doctor and/or certified aromatherapist before using essential oils as treatments. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are a few examples of Aromatherapy Blends that we've created:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><u>Breathe Blend</u> - to help clear chest congestion and assist in breathing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Anti-Anxiety</u> - helps to calm down the nervous system and ease tension</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Child's Blend</u> - helpful for colds, stuffy heads and slight fevers as well as lack of sleep and restlessness</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We hope with these helpful tips you can start your own therapeutic aroma journey!</span><br />
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This Mother's Day show your appreciation with something handmade and from the heart! Mother's Day isn't just about giving presents to your mum, it's about showing your respect for the resilient women in your life. Whether it's your mum, grandmother, friend, aunt, or mentor, those important people need to be recognized for all the wonderful things they do! In this post we'll be featuring two products that would be loved by any mum: a Gardener's Hand Soap and 5 super cute Butterfly soaps that we've decoratively packaged together in a cheerful gift basket. <br />
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Firstly is the new recipe we've devised for a Gardener's Hand Soap. Now is right around the time to start getting in the garden and tending to it prudently, and we all know that gardening means dirty hands! Normal soap just doesn't do the trick to get dirt out of the cracks and crevices and under fingernails, so this recipe contains ground walnut shells and bentonite clay to help exfoliate dead skin and clean the dirt and grit. This Gardener's Soap uses our fantastic <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Natural_Cream_Soap_Base_p/40400.htm" target="_blank">Cream Soap Base</a> which is made using traditional soapmaking methods, then we do our secret Voyageur process to get it to the perfect whipped, creamy consistency! The benefit of using a cream soap is that it leaves the skin feeling ultra moisturized and soft while cleansing, and it's semi-solid state is great for scooping out of jars. Here is the formula for one 8 oz jar:<br />
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20 grams <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Floral_Distillate_p/62378.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary Floral Water</a><br />
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Combine all these ingredients in a small bowl. Try not to stir too much, otherwise the soap will bubble up! Package into our new 8 oz <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Green_Plastic_Jars_s/391.htm" target="_blank">Green PET Jars</a>. <br />
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This next Mother's Day gift idea is for 5 beautiful butterfly soaps. We used the dry-brushing method with these soaps, which entails using a paint brush to detail the soaps with dry mica after they've been unmolded. This creates a stunning visual appearance and a gorgeous sparkle! We also used our all natural Melt & Pour soap base which is great for dry skin because of its naturally high glycerin content. Here is what you'll need to make 5 guest-sized soaps:<br />
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1. Start by cutting the soap base into even cubes and melting it in the microwave or on a double boiler. Once melted, add your fragrance. There was no second thought, we instantly chose the sweet and delicate fragrance of <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Butterfly_Orchid_Fragrance_Oil_p/10047.htm" target="_blank">Butterfly Orchid</a>! Stir well.<br />
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2. Using the soap injector tool, squirt the soap into the recessed butterfly cavities. Keep a glass of super hot water close by so you can rinse the tool out between butterflies. Once the soap has firmed up a bit, use the soap detailing tool to clean up any over-pours. <br />
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5. Unmold your soaps carefully, making sure the layers have adhered. As you can see by the picture above, the soaps are beautiful just like this but we're really going to take them to the next level using dry micas! Take your paintbrush and collect a small amount of mica from the cap of the container. <br />
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Dipping your brush straight into the mica will cause it to speckle and go everywhere! Gently swipe the brush over the parts that you want to be highlighted. Have fun with it, and try using multiple colours on one soap! Here are the mica blends we used:<br />
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Purple Butterfly: <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Amethyst_Mica_p/60239.htm" target="_blank">Amethyst Mica</a> for the background, <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Amethyst_Mica_p/60239.htm" target="_blank">Amethyst Mica</a> and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Purple_Haze_Mica_p/60337.htm" target="_blank">Purple Haze Mica</a> for the detailing<br />
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Green Butterfly: <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Spring_Meadow_Mica_p/60346.htm" target="_blank">Spring Meadow Mica</a> for the background, <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Spring_Meadow_Mica_p/60346.htm" target="_blank">Spring Meadow Mica </a>and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Shamrock_Shimmer_Mica_p/60344.htm" target="_blank">Shamrock Shimmer Mica</a> for the detailing<br />
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Pink Butterfly: <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cotton_Candy_Mica_p/60336.htm" target="_blank">Cotton Candy Mica</a> for the background, <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cotton_Candy_Mica_p/60336.htm" target="_blank">Cotton Candy Mica</a> and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Antique_Rose_Mica_p/60340.htm" target="_blank">Antique Rose Mica</a> for the detailing<br />
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Blue Butterfly: <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Blue_Pearl_Mica_p/60338.htm" target="_blank">Blue Pearl Mica</a> for the background, <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Blue_Lagoon_Mica_p/60334.htm" target="_blank">Blue Lagoon Mica </a>and <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Blue_Pearl_Mica_p/60338.htm" target="_blank">Blue Pearl Mica</a> for the detailing<br />
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Yellow Butterfly: <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Sparkle_Gold_Mica_p/60259.htm" target="_blank">Sparkle Gold Mica</a> for the background and for the detailing</div>
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These elegant soaps can be made to match the decor of any bathroom. Together, the Gardener's Hand Soap and beautiful Butterfly Soaps are the perfect gift to show your appreciation for your mother! <br />
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Voyageur Soap and Candlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866334385865166918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635913883691744071.post-34294169738368702782013-05-03T16:26:00.000-07:002013-05-03T16:26:36.474-07:00Chocolate Bar Breakaway Bath Melts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring can be a hectic time of year! Spring cleaning, tax deadlines, plenty of garden work and for many of our customers - preparing for a busy crafting season. We think in light of these crazy times, you deserve a treat! <br />
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For our most recent recipe, we were inspired by our latest mold- which doubles as packaging. Ever since we first brought in our Milky Way Wax Tart molds, they have been booming in popularity and many people have been requesting the "breakaway" style wax molds as you may have seen used for products like Scentsy bars. We were able to get our hands on some to bring in and are super excited to now be carrying <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73219.htm" target="_blank">Wax Tart Clam Shells. </a><br />
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While the wax mold aspect of it is obvious, we thought we would put a bit of a spin on the mold and re-invent a recipe for Chocolate Bath Melts that we used in a class here years ago. We tweaked the recipe a bit and came up with this glorious formulation which is sure to make your baths oh-so-indulgent.<br />
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By using ultra-nourishing cocoa, shea and coconut butters, as well as our new cocoa brown clay and chocolate fudge fragrance oil, we have created a "Chocolate Bar", which you can break apart and toss into your bath for a relaxing, skin softening experience. Although you'll definitely be tempted to eat them first.<br />
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This recipe makes 135g which is enough to fill two of our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wax_Melt_Clam_Shell_Mold_p/73219.htm" target="_blank">Wax Melt Clam Shells</a>. You'll need:</div>
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101g <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cocoa_Butter_p/62070.htm" target="_blank">Cocoa Butter</a></div>
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14g <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Coconut_Oil_76_p/62080.htm" target="_blank">Coconut Oil</a></div>
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To start, measure out your cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil out into a microwave-safe measuring container. Melt in small blasts of about 30 seconds in the microwave, stirring between each interval, until all the oils are completely liquified.<br />
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Next, add your cocoa brown clay for it's chocolate brown colour and the vitamin E to extend your products shelf life. Now, you can also add your fragrance if desired. Ensure that the liquid is stirred vigorously until you dissolve as much of the clay as possible.<br />
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Carefully pour your liquid oils into the mold. Fill it so that the dividers between each cube are covered. This will create one solid bar that you can break apart.<br />
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Next, I would recommend either leaving them to store in a cool area for about 24 hours. You can kick-start the process by sticking them in the fridge for an hour or so, but this may cause a bit of a frosted appearance on the surface.<br />
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Lastly, enjoy! You can easily keep these for yourself to enjoy the luxurious bath melt you've just made, or give them to others. Whether you're giving them as gifts or selling them, they are so easy to present. Because the mold doubles as it's packaging, all you need to do it stick a label on the front in order to make them look super professional.<br />
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We whipped this little presentation together in a few mintues!<br />
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Try it yourself! The process of making the bars themselves only took about 5 minutes and they will be sure to give you a spa-worthy treatment in your own home!<br />
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<br />Voyageur Soap and Candlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866334385865166918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635913883691744071.post-91465847134434937902013-04-25T16:21:00.001-07:002013-04-25T17:08:56.505-07:00Silky Smooth Lip Balm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With springtime upon us in all its glory, now is the time to start spending more time outdoors. Activities such as camping, gardening, and beach-going are no longer just a distant, foggy memory of the past! Many of us are now planning vacations and little getaways for us and our families. <br />
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Spending more time outside means that you need to start better caring for your skin to protect it from wind, sun, and other elements. We have devised a new formula for a lip balm that does just this! Lip balms are just a simple blend of waxes, butters, and oils that help to nourish, protect, and heal the delicate skin on the lips. This formula that we created is super high in protective <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Cocoa_Butter_p/62070.htm" target="_blank">Cocoa Butter</a>, and has the addition of healing <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Calendula_Oil_p/61060.htm" target="_blank">Calendula oil</a> and ultra rich <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Avocado_Oil_Cold_Pressed_p/61045.htm" target="_blank">Avocado oil</a>. The <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Vitamin_E_T_50_Antioxidant_Tocopherol_Blend_p/62406.htm" target="_blank">Vitamin E</a> will not only extend the shelf life but will add valuable skin care benefits. Here's the formula to make 150 grams:<br />
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We used the 1.2" white round label from Online Labels for that adorable "finished product" look that's great for giving away to family and friends. The labels are inexpensive and the templates are super easy to customize using the Maestro Label Design software, otherwise Avery has a huge selection of labels and customizable templates. Just make sure you use the right label for your type of printer - inkjet or laser. </div>
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It's that simple! A few ingredients, some packaging, and a label and you have silky smooth lips ready for puckering! </div>
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Joyous Springtide from all of us at Voyageur</div>
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When you think of cleaning the house the images that come to mind are thick rubber gloves, white powders and foams, bleach, and strong fumes. Cleaning does not have to be this way! Natural cleaners can certainly do the trick with less chemicals and more economically than buying commercial products. Simple ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, and citrus oil can be used to degrease and lift dirt, and chances are they'll already be in your cupboards! We've devised 3 recipes using our Castile soap that will help make a cleaner home and happier inhabitants. <br />
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First is our recipe for a Natural Dish Soap. This soap combines the gentle cleansing action of our Castile soap with two natural surfactants that increase foaming capabilities and help to wash away dirt. It also contains d-Limonene, a natural cleanser derived from the rinds of citrus fruit, to help lift grease and stuck-on food. <br />
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31% Purified Warm Water 155 grams</div>
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35% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Castile_Liquid_Soap_Base_p/62510.htm" target="_blank">Natural Castile Soap</a> 175 grams</div>
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15% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Decyl_Glucoside_Surfactant_p/62504.htm" target="_blank">Decyl Glucoside</a> 75 grams</div>
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10% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Amphosol_CG_Surfactant_Cocamidopropyl_Betaine_p/62496.htm" target="_blank">Amphosol</a> 50 grams</div>
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3% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/D_Limonene_p/62424.htm" target="_blank">d-Limonene</a> 15 grams</div>
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6% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Polysorbate_20_p/62485.htm" target="_blank">Polysorbate 20</a> 30 grams</div>
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It will melt with the heat of the warm water. After whisking for a couple seconds you'll start to see an immediate change in texture, the mixture will seize up to a gel-like viscosity.<br />
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This is due to a reaction between the castile soap and the amphosol. It's actually quite fascinating and would be a great project to do with kids! Add the polysorbate/essential oil mixture to the soap and whisk well. You'll see that instantly the mixture turns to a milky, watery substance! <br />
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The polysorbate blows the viscosity of the soap and turns it creamy. Whisk well and package into our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/500_ml_Natural_Cleaner_Bottle_with_Push_Pull_Top_p/78117.htm" target="_blank">500 ml Natural Bottles with Push/Pull Plug</a>! Use this soap as you would a traditional liquid dish soap.</div>
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The next recipe is for an All-Purpose Spray Cleaner with antibacterial properties, great for all kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Both Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, and Tinosan is also a natural antimicrobial preservative and deodorant that kills harmful bacteria and fungus. Originally used in hospitals, Tinosan has since been approved for use in body care products as a natural antimicrobial preservative. </div>
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Our last recipe is for our Enzymatic Soft Scrub. Soft scrubs have grown increasingly in popularity over the past couple of years with the huge population of do-it-yourself-ers. This soft scrub is a semi-solid paste that works especially well on heavy grime, such as bath tubs, ovens, ventilation hoods, garbage cans and toilets. It can also be diluted and used in the laundry, as a stain remover, and in all-purpose sprays! This recipe contains a high percentage of Enzymatic Concentrate which is comprised of natural fast acting bacteria that digest organic matter such as fats, carbohydrates, proteins, urea, etc. Enzymatic Concentrate will remove odour and is completely biodegradable. </div>
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Tip: To use, cut a lemon in half and rub a quarter-sized spoonful of the paste on it. Use the lemon to scrub the item you're cleaning, it will help dissolve hard dirt and scum and leave a fresh scent! If you don't have a lemon on hand a regular scouring pad will do. <br />
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These are just a few ways we can cut down on the chemicals you use around your home. Try using half a cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle as a laundry softener, or diluted with water for a window glass cleaner! Try using olive oil and lemon juice as a wood polish, or baking soda as a deodorizer for pet bedding! This Earth Day let's all take action to support the beautiful planet we live on!</div>
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Voyageur Soap and Candlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866334385865166918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635913883691744071.post-1852015612023610222013-04-15T14:52:00.000-07:002013-04-16T10:12:56.737-07:00Spring Photo ContestA couple weeks ago we launched a photo contest for the most spring-inspired bath and body care product. We received many fantastic submissions, it was so difficult to pick just one!! We would like to wish Marsha Coppola and her team at Da Bomb! Bath & Body Products a huge congratulations for their entry of their gorgeous cheerful Key Lime Pie Bath Bomb! <br />
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The colour certainly embodies springtime and nothing is more refreshing than key lime. Way to go Marsha! You can find all her products at <a href="http://www.dabombbathco.com/">http://www.dabombbathco.com/</a>. Here are a few other submissions that made a big impression on us:<br />
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Top Row from Left to Right: Lea Edgar, Marisol Dionne, and Sondra Clark Parsley Elkins<br />
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Middle Row: Heather Robinson-Campbell from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sweetbodytreatsbc?fref=ts" target="_blank">Sweet Body Treats</a>, Beth Thomas Greening at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Bit-Soapworks/101612346628283?fref=ts" target="_blank">Little Bit Soapworks</a>, and Karen Pettinger from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plum-Creek-Soapworks/144033242286154" target="_blank">Plum Creek Soapworks</a><br />
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Bottom Row: Darlene Sandau from <a href="http://www.mountainfarmsoap.ca/" target="_blank">Mountain Farms Soap</a>, Bree Penfold at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsPsNailPotions" target="_blank">Mrs. P's Nail Potions</a>, and Sandra Labossiere from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DIYbathandbodyshop?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">DIY Bath and Body Shop</a><br />
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Thank you so much to everyone who entered, it's so wonderful to see the beautiful finished products that come from your creative minds! <br />
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The Voyageur TeamVoyageur Soap and Candlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866334385865166918noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635913883691744071.post-88518966051501638232013-04-11T11:54:00.001-07:002013-04-11T11:54:51.015-07:00Earth-Friendly Liquid Soap Part 1Here at Voyageur we try to be very conscious of being environmentally friendly and leaving as small of a carbon footprint as possible. With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, and it's got us thinking of ways that we can help our customers be environmentally friendly as well! <br />
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A huge way that we can all do better for the environment is by reducing the amount of chemicals used in our homes. Taken from Health Canada: "Chemicals can enter the air, water, and soil when they are produced, used or disposed. Some chemicals can be harmful if released to the environment even when there is not an immediate, visible impact. Some chemicals are of concern as they can work their way into the food chain and accumulate and/or persist in the environment for many years.". Using products that are high in synthetic chemicals can cause negative effects for the environment and for the health of you and your family. In this two part blog post we will be using our <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Castile_Soap_Paste_p/62520.htm" target="_blank">Natural Castile Soap Paste</a> to create totally natural and safe products to use in the home with no chemicals! This post will focus on the dilution phase and next week we'll post some great recipes using the diluted soap. <br />
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Castile soap is made traditionally with just olive oil. It is one of the most popular natural soaps around right now because of how well it cleanses and how gentle it is on the skin. It is incredibly versatile and can be used in body washes, shampoos, cleansers, hand soaps, dish soaps, laundry soaps, and to clean the bathroom, kitchen and more! And the best part about our castile soap is the cost. To make about 3.6 litres of liquid castile soap from 2 lbs of soap paste (which is the recipe below), the cost is about $4.75 per litre. Compare this to a very popular castile soap that is on the market for $17.00 per litre! All it takes is a little time and patience and you will have a product worthy of being on a store shelf. </div>
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To start the dilution process you will need a large double boiler, or you can use a large pot, with a lid as well as a large whisk and a clean work space. Start by weighing out your water into the pot and castile soap paste into a separate container. (Note: for those of us living in the lower mainland, regular tap water is just fine because the quality is so fantastic. For those with hard water or water with a high mineral content we recommend using distilled water.) The ratio of water to paste is roughly 3 parts water to 1 part castile soap paste, which will produce a soap of about 20% actives. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Start by pouring the water into the pot. Making sure the lid is on, heat the water on high until just before it starts to boil. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Add the castile soap paste to the water by breaking it up into small pieces with your fingers. It is time consuming, but try to break it up into as small of pieces as possible. Turn the heat down to medium.</span><br />
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The picture above is how much soap you get from using two pounds of soap paste. It is so easy to use and inexpensive, it's crazy to be buying your castile soaps pre-made! Check back next week to find recipes using the diluted castile soap!</div>
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Voyageur Soap and Candlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11866334385865166918noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635913883691744071.post-11916261563704214322013-04-09T17:04:00.001-07:002013-04-09T17:04:23.914-07:00Using Herbs and Florals in Facial Care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Herbs are an incredibly valuable addition to skin care products. They frequently have amazing therapeutic benefits for the skin and can do wonders to help skin problems. Incorporating extracts, infusions, teas, and tinctures into facial care products will show you first hand how wonderful the benefits can be!<br />
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Spotlight on Popular Herbs & Florals:</div>
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Witch_Hazel_Distillate_p/62500.htm" target="_blank">Witch Hazel</a> is derived from a shrub that is grown across North America. The leaves are distilled to produce a hydrosol which contains a high concentration of tannins, which gives witch hazel its astringent properties. This astringency does wonders for the skin, including tightening loose tissue, reducing redness and inflammation, and removing excess oil from the skin. <br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chamomile_Flowers_Whole_p/65020.htm" target="_blank">Chamomile flowers</a> are well-known within the skin care industry. They are said to help calm inflammation, soothe sensitive skin, and are widely used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. <br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Calendula_Petals_p/65100.htm" target="_blank">Calendula petals</a> are hugely popular in skin care for their cell regenerative properties. They are used in skin care to help heal dry, chapped skin and to diminish the look of fine lines. Calendula also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.<br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosemary_Whole_Choice_p/65810.htm" target="_blank">Rosemary</a> is widely used in skin care because of its natural astringent properties. It is said to be great for acne prone and oily skin, for reducing puffiness and swelling, and improving the condition of dry and mature
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Chickweed_Herb_C_S_p/65395.htm" target="_blank">Chickweed</a> has healing properties and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, C & D. It is used in skin care to help calm itchy skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.<br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neem_Leaf_C_S_p/65669.htm" target="_blank">Neem</a> is used for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it valuable for acne treatment. It is also an analgesic, helping to ease pain, and an anti-inflammatory. <br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lavender_Flowers_Premium_Grade_p/65075.htm" target="_blank">Lavender</a> is one of the most widely used flowers in skin care. It is said to be beneficial for most skin conditions as it promotes the
growth of new cells. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and is said to have a healing effect on burns and sunburn, and can be helpful for use on eczema, psoriasis and acne.<br />
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Horsetail_Shavegrass_C_S_p/65530.htm" target="_blank">Horsetail</a> has been used for centuries to treat numerous conditions including wounds, inflammation, and skin disorders. It is high in vegetal silica which assists in providing smooth and supple skin. It is said to improve blood circulation and cell regeneration. <br />
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How to Incorporate Herbs into Skin Care Products:<br />
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The easiest way to incorporate the benefit of florals or herbs into your water-based skin care product is to make a decoction, or tea, with the leaves or flowers. To do this use about a tablespoon of herbs per cup of water. Boil the herbs in the water then turn the heat off and let it stand for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Strain the tea with a coffee filter after it has cooled, then use in your creams or lotions, hair care products, or soap! <br />
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Facial Toner Recipes:</div>
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Facial toners are designed to close the pores after cleansing, tighten the skin and control sebum production. You use a toner after you cleanse your face and before you moisturize, and for many people it is a necessary part of their daily skin care routine. Because toners are a leave-on product your skin will absorb any nutrients and vitamins, so it's important to get the most out of your toner! Here are a few toner recipes individually formulated for specific skin types:</div>
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<u>Toner for Dry Skin - 1 x 8 oz Bottle</u></div>
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60% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Witch_Hazel_Distillate_p/62500.htm" target="_blank">Witch Hazel</a> 144 grams </div>
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5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Aloe_Vera_Extract_p/62390.htm" target="_blank">Aloe Vera Extract</a> 12 grams</div>
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32% Chamomile Tea 77 grams</div>
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.5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Honeyquat_p/62470.htm" target="_blank">Honeyquat</a> 1 gram</div>
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.5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Rosewood_Essential_Oil_p/64581.htm" target="_blank">Rosewood Essential Oil</a> 1 gram<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Polysorbate_20_p/62485.htm" target="_blank">Polysorbate 20</a> 2 grams<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geogard_ECT_Preservative_p/62453.htm" target="_blank">Geogard</a> 2 grams</div>
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<u>Toner for Mature Skin - 1 x 8 oz Bottle</u></div>
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55% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Witch_Hazel_Distillate_p/62500.htm" target="_blank">Witch Hazel</a> 132 grams</div>
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1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Seaweed_Extract_p/62490.htm" target="_blank">Seaweed Extract</a> 2 grams</div>
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24.5% Calendula Tea 59 grams</div>
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17% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Neroli_Floral_Water_p/62382.htm" target="_blank">Neroli Floral Water</a> 41 grams</div>
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.5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Carrot_Seed_Essential_Oil_p/64110.htm" target="_blank">Carrot Seed Essential Oil</a> 1 gram<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Polysorbate_20_p/62485.htm" target="_blank">Polysorbate 20 </a> 2 grams<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geogard_ECT_Preservative_p/62453.htm" target="_blank">Geogard</a> 2 grams</div>
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<u>Toner for Oily or Acne Prone Skin - 1 x 8 oz Bottle</u></div>
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60% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Witch_Hazel_Distillate_p/62500.htm" target="_blank">Witch Hazel </a> 144 grams</div>
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18% Rosemary Tea 43 grams</div>
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19% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Floral_Water_p/62376.htm" target="_blank">Peppermin</a><a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Peppermint_Floral_Water_p/62376.htm" target="_blank">t Floral Water</a> 46 grams</div>
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.5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Tea_Tree_Essential_Oil_p/64650.htm" target="_blank">Tea Tree Essential Oil</a> 1 gram</div>
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.5% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Lemon_Essential_Oil_p/64370.htm" target="_blank">Lemon Essential Oil</a> 1 gram<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Polysorbate_20_p/62485.htm" target="_blank">Polysorbate 20</a> 2 grams<br />
1% <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Geogard_ECT_Preservative_p/62453.htm" target="_blank">Geogard</a> 2 grams</div>
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Instructions: Make your herbal tea using the method mentioned above. While it is steeping, measure out the Polysorbate and essential oil into a small container, then mix well. Measure the rest of the ingredients into a measuring cup, then add the tea and the Polysorbate/essential oil combination. Whisk gently to combine, then package into the <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Plastic_Bottles_s/17.htm" target="_blank">bottle</a> of your choice. To apply, moisten a cotton ball with the solution and gently wipe over T-Zone and cheeks; or alternatively package into a bottle with a mister so the solution can be spritzed hands-free!<br />
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Incorporating herbs and florals into skincare is not difficult and the benefits are numerous. Try using a herbal or floral tea in your next recipe! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Easter is approaching so quickly, and I think everyone can agree that March has flown by! Even though it might be a little too late to make Easter soap in time for the holiday weekend, bath bombs are a super easy and fun project to do with the kids. They will go crazy for the colourful fizzy effects in the tub, and, if you're lucky enough to save one to yourself, you're guaranteed to love how they soften your skin. Why <b>not </b>make a festive bath bomb to pop in the tub after you've spent hours in the kitchen and socializing. <i>You deserve it!</i></span><br />
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<i>This week we have a guest post from Tawnee, who was recently experimenting with our Neon Soap Colourants and came up with this fabulous idea for funky, neon soaps! </i><br />
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Step 2. Put on your gloves and safety goggles and measure out your lye into a measuring cup. Be very cautious, lye is a caustic chemical and will burn your skin if it comes into contact! Measure your water into a SEPARATE measuring cup, then slowly pour the lye into the water. Remember, ALWAYS pour your lye into water, never the opposite! After the contents have been fully poured out, gently whisk the solution until no solids remain. When lye comes into contact with water it spikes up in temperature, so ensure the container you're using is heat resistant. It also releases fumes which are not good to inhale (and painful!), so make sure you're breathing away from the solution. <br />
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Step 3. Put your lye aside in a safe place and start weighing out your soap oils. Choose a container that is big enough to hold all the oils and mix them in. After all the oil and shea butter have been weighed out, heat up the oils in the microwave or in a double boiler. The oils need to be a temperature between 120 - 130 degrees F for this recipe. <br />
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Step 4. Check the temperature of your lye solution. It needs to be between 120 - 130 degrees as well, within 10 degrees of the melted oils. If the oils are at the proper temperature but your lye is still too hot you can put it into a cold water bath like this one:</div>
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Step 5: Once your lye water and oils are withing 10 degrees of the same temperature (between 120 - 130) you can pour the lye solution into the melted oils. Your instinct will probably be to whisk them while you pour, but this could cause splashing so just pour the whole container of lye water in slowly in one fluid motion. </div>
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Step 6. Whisk the mixture gently for 10-20 seconds. This will start to activate the saponification process! After your first round of whisking, use the hand mixer for about 15 seconds, then rotate back to the whisk for 15 seconds, and keep alternating until the soap starts getting visibly thicker. The reason behind alternating between whisking and mixing is because while blending the soap with the mixer speeds up the process with its faster agitation, it doesn't actually mix the oils as well as hand whisking does. Using both mixing methods ensures that it doesn't take too long to bring the soap up to the proper consistency, but that all the ingredients are getting mixed evenly at the same time. </div>
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Step 7. Stop mixing when you reach a light trace. The "trace" stage refers to the thickness of the soap; the perfect consistency is when you can just start to see the trails that a whisk leaves behind when you drag it through the soap. When the mixture has reached the trace stage you are ready to add your fragrances and colourants. Because we are going to be splitting up the soap into 4 separate batches you don't want to add the colourants yet, but you can add the fragrance to the whole batch at this point. </div>
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Step 8. After adding the fragrance give the soap a good whisking until it has been blended in evenly. Remember: although the soap mixture might look like inconspicuous pudding at this time, it does still contain active lye and can burn your skin! Keep baby wipes on hand if you get any of the soap on your skin. At this point you will want to split up the soap into 4 even batches using mixing bowls or measuring cups. They don't have to be exact, I just eyeballed it! Individually add about 3 grams of a neon soap colourant into each bowl, so that each bowl is coloured with a different pigment. Stir well with your whisk to combine. </div>
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Step 9. At this point your soap is ready to pour! Before starting, make sure that the liner inside the column mold is not overlapping, and that the mold is pushed all the way down onto the end cap. Then pour your first layer as close to the center of the mold as possible, and count to 3 while pouring to ensure consistency of the layers. Repeat with all the colours, rotating between each pour. </div>
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Remember that the thicker the soap is the more distinction will be between each colour. If you pour the soap at a very light trace where the consistency is very thin, the soap will have more integration between layers and it will look more swirly. I poured this at a medium-heavy trace so the circles would be more defined, mimicking the shape of the circular soap. </div>
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After finishing all your layers cover the top of the mold with a tea towel, cardboard, or freezer paper. In order to push the soap through a gel phase (which means that it loses its heat as slowly as possible) I insulated the mold very well with many heavy towels, which made the colours brighter in the end. If you do not insulate your mold it will lose its heat quicker and may not go through the gel phase, making the colours a bit more muted and pastel-like. </div>
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After 24 hours, de-mold the soap by gently twisting the end cap away from the tube. After the end cap is off it is very easy to grab the liner and slide it out of the tube, then peel back the liner gently and remove your soap loaf! You can cut the soap within 24 hours of de-molding, then let the soap cure in an area with good air circulation for 3-4 weeks. </div>
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This soap smells so yummy and is incredibly eye-catching! My favourite part of these soaps are that each bar is unique and the front is different from the back of each bar. </div>
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The neon colourants stay pretty true to their tone in Melt & Pour. The only one that had a slight issue was the green pigment, I found that it has a tendency to speckle so it's important to mix it really well. When used in clear soaps they have more of a fluorescent colour whereas in white soap they are slightly more muted and pastel-toned. Either way, these colourants look absolutely lovely! I can just imaging mixing them with micas and other pigments!</div>
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It's hard <i>not </i>to get excited about the impending Easter Holiday! Not only does Easter hold religious importance, but it often signifies the presence of loved ones, great food and the beginning of the Spring season.<br />
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It's also very easy to get inspired by spring time colours, scents and scenes as pastel hues, smells of fresh flowers and floral prints become trendy.<br />
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Perhaps the most symbolic shape which reminds us of Easter is, of course, the egg. Often adorned with paint, stickers and colourful foils, Easter egg decorations are plentiful at this time of year. And what better to use as an inspiration for handmade goodies?<br />
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Our brains are running on overdrive with Easter and Spring-time crafting ideas which we have been both inventing and pinning on <a href="http://pinterest.com/voyageursoap/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. <br />
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The first project we wanted to try was one to make egg-shaped beeswax candles using real egg shells! This was obviously bound to be both a little messy and tricky, but proved to be a worthy cause!<br />
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The recipe that we initially found called for natural <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Natural_Yellow_Beeswax_p/62012.htm" target="_blank">yellow beeswax</a> which would work just as well, but using <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Refined_White_Beeswax_p/62010.htm" target="_blank">white beeswax</a> with <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Candle_Dye_s/67.htm" target="_blank">candle dyes</a> made for candles that look a little more festive.<br />
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Here's what you will need to make three candles:</div>
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210 g of <a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/Wholesale_Refined_White_Beeswax_p/62010.htm" target="_blank">white beeswax</a> pastilles</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/09_Canary_Yellow_Dye_Block_p/21409.htm" target="_blank">#09 Canary Yellow Dye Block</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/15_Teal_Candle_Dye_Block_p/21415.htm" target="_blank"> #15 Teal Candle Dye Block</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/04_Raspberry_Sorbet_Candle_Dye_Block_p/21404.htm" target="_blank"> #04 Raspberry Sorbet Candle Dye Block</a></div>
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For starters, you will want to wash your eggs with soap and water. I would actually recommend having more eggs than three, even if you only intend on making three candles. Reason being, that you will more than likely break a few (it's fairly inevitable). </div>
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Next, you will need a sharp object to poke two holes in your egg. I tried both scissors and a large gauge metal skewer, and found the skewer to work better.</div>
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When making holes, I set my egg in the middle of a roll of tape that I had which held it perfectly. You can also sit it in the egg carton.</div>
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Poke one hole in the top, and one in the bottom of your egg. You way want to kind of scratch firmly on the surface of the egg where you want the hole to be. This helps loosen the firm shell. Once you have a little scratch mark, or indent, twist the skewer with gentle force until a hole is created. </div>
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Once you have poked a small hole in the top and bottom, you can make the hole on the top (the smaller end) larger by chipping a bit of the shell away. Your goal is to have a small hole on the bottom and a larger hole on top. This is because on the bottom, you want to just be able to fill it with a wick. The top is where you will pour in the wax, so the bigger the better to some extent. You still want the top to resemble an egg shape, so don't make it too big!</div>
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Finally, trim down your wick, light, and enjoy! We can just picture these making the cutest addition to your Easter festivities. If you try these awesome candles, please feel free to share your story and experience with us!</div>
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<b>As always, everyone at Voyageur wishes you the best.</b></div>
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