Simply Having an Eco-Friendly Christmas-Time Why Sustainable/Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping? Our carbon footprint increases substantially every holiday season. Millions of presents no one wanted, like that ugly Christmas gnome your grandma …
Sustainable Gift Wrapping
Holiday Gift Guide
Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide from Bulk Apothecary Thanksgiving has passed and we might still be stuffed like turkeys but we’ve all got to start planning ahead for Christmas and …
Soap Making Supplies for Beginners
If you’re new to soap-making, it’s been a while, or you are just curious about the process and want to try something new, we’ve got the perfect post for you.
Here’s a simple, effective list of what you need for getting started as a soap-maker! We’ve included where you can find the supplies on our website and recommendations as to which items to pick depending on your project of choice.
Brand New to Candle-Making? We’ve Got You!
Are you interested in making candles but have no idea how to get started? We’ve got you covered! It’s so hard to find a list of the things a beginner …
The Basics of Oils & Butters
When deciding on a recipe for your batch of soap, you have a TON of choices to make! What method are you going to use? Which scent do you …
75 Amazing Facts about Essential Oils
Essential oils are the outrageously popular way of treating just about every ailment these days. However, not everyone is familiar with everything about these oils. Here are some amazing facts …
How to Blend Essential Oils
Why essential oil blends? Aromas have incredible-super powers when it comes to the human brain. They can be intoxicating, relaxing, energizing, and mood enhancing (just to name a few). Each …
Carrier Oils: The Basics
If you’ve tried your hand at at-home beauty treatments such as sugar or salt scrubs, made a facial treatment, or even attempted a batch of homemade soap- you’ve probably come …
Essential Oils for Back to School
It’s back to school time here! Oh my, where did the summer go? The stores are a constant reminder for the kids of the upcoming return to school- the moment …
May Flowers: Calendula Oil and its many uses
Healing Properties There have been a few studies that have shown Calendula Oil can be as beneficial to the skin as aloe vera. Anecdotally, people use it for things like …
May Flowers: Amyris Essential Oil, origin and uses
Healing Properties Amyris Essential Oil is also referred to as West Indian Sandalwood oil. It is said to have different benefits because of its antiseptic quality. It is also considered …
May Flowers: Peppermint Oil, it does it all
Healing Properties Peppermint oil is considered one of the most useful and beneficial oils to have on hand. It can help with a wide variety of ailments. Doctors often prescribe …
May Flowers: Everything About Lavender Oil
Healing Properties Lavender oil is most commonly associated with its smell and therapeutic properties that are helpful when trying to relax. The smells can even be used to help with …
Oil Spotlight: Tea Tree
Tea Tree Essential Oil is the perfect addition to your collections and routine! So, I must admit until this past year, I really didn’t know the depth to which essential …
How to Build Your Own Ambassador Program and Why it’s so Effective
If you’re even somewhat in the DTC (Direct-to-consumer) world, you know the power of “social proof” and “UGC (User Generated Content)”. We’ve all read stories about brands that skyrocket off …
Get Well Soon: Honey Coconut Sore Throat Syrup
Sore Throat Syrup– I don’t know about all of you but for us, the flu was bad this season. My entire family had it at one point or another (and …