The Essentially Natural Blog

Learn how to formulate using bases, plus some cool hacks

Getting back to basics with a home lab set up guide

Learn how to make wax melts - a perfect gift!

Learn all about alcohol-based botanical extractions

One of the most versatile and exciting botanical extracts are the glycerites. Find out all about them here.

Learn how to make vinegar extracts for the kitchen or cosmetics, and find out what makes them so special.

Find out all about making water based botanical extracts, the second in the Botanical Extracts Series.

We learn how to make oil macerations, the first in the Botanical Extracts Series

Lemon verbena is a divinely fresh scented oil - find out all out it in this week's blog.

Read up all about the lovely bergamot oil and its uses, plus lots of great recipes.

Learn all about the benefits and uses of activated charcoal, plus a great charcoal and tea tree soap recipe!

Discussing the solubility of various ingredients - a key part of formulating.