Alex Phillips

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Alex Phillips". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story

Add a mixture of skin-softening powdered milk and dried herbs to your soap to add value, visual interest and originality. Use dried herbs to suit your skin type, such as chamomile, lavender, rose, rosemary etc. You will need: 227g white melt and pour soap base 2.5ml dried milk powder (full fat) 2.5ml dried herb of your choice 2 drops yellow soap colourant 10 drops essential oil to complement your chosen herb Method: Melt the soap base in a double boiler or bain marie until liquid. Add the yellow colourant and stir until evenly distributed. Mix the milk powder and dried herbs together. Remove the ... Read Full Story

Apple and peppermint combined in soap give it a fresh, clear fragrance. Add some dried peppermint to enhance the aroma and attractiveness of the soap. You will need: 227g melt and pour glycerine soap base 2 drops green food colouring or soap colourant 1.5ml green apple fragrance oil 1.5ml peppermint essential oil 5ml dried peppermint Method: Melt the soap base in a double boiler or bain marie until liquid. Add the green colourant and dried peppermint and stir until evenly distributed. Remove from the heat and add the apple fragrance oil and peppermint essential oil. Pour into soap moulds and place in the freezer ... Read Full Story