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New Spring + Summer Fragrance Oils

Inspired by destinations around the globe, this season’s lineup invites you to stroll through the misty Scottish Highlands, savor the soothing notes of Ayurvedic moon milk, indulge in the aroma of buttery Parisian croissants, and delight in the sweetness of exotic fruits like lychee, starfruit, and kiwi. With stormy coastlines, volcanic sands, and the tranquil ambiance of a dewy Baltic morning, this collection delivers an unparalleled sensory experience.

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New Spring + Summer Fragrance Oils

Apothecary.

Baltic Dew.

Cherry Eclipse.

Elderberry Nectar.

Golden Moon Milk.

Lychee Blush.

Meadow Thistle.

Royal Melon Fizz.

Sea and Stone.

Solar Petals and Tangerine.

Spun Cotton.

Starfruit and Kiwi.

Vanilla Cake Pop.

Volcanic Sand and Sage.

Warm Croissant.

Wisteria Vines.

Soap-Safe Fragrance Oils

Alpine Balsam (Discontinued).

Black Violet and Saffron.

White Birch.

High Tide.

Beachwood.

White Sage and Lavender.

Love Spell.

Ocean Breeze.

Passionfruit Pineapple.

Candle Making Tutorials

Essential Oils

Lavender (Bulgarian) EO (Discontinued).

Litsea Cubeba EO (Discontinued).

Clove Leaf EO (Discontinued).

Tea Tree EO (Discontinued).

Clary Sage EO (Discontinued).

Cedarwood (Virginian) EO (Discontinued).

Patchouli (Dark) EO (Discontinued).

Eucalyptus EO (Discontinued).

Soap and Bath & Body Tutorials

Micas

Blue Tide Blue Mica.

Zero Gravity Mica.

Twilight Blue Mica.

King Tut Gold Mica.

Enchanted Forest Green Mica.

Pumpkin Head Orange Mica.

Product Guides

Cosmetic and Soap Bases

Stephenson Foaming Bath Butter Base.

Stephenson Syndopour Hair and Body Base (Discontinued).

Stephenson Donkey's Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base (Discontinued).

Stephenson Goat's Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base.

Stephenson Natural HF Melt and Pour Soap Base (Discontinued).

Stephenson Oatmeal Shea Melt and Pour Soap Base.

Stephenson SLES/SLS Sulfate Free Melt and Pour Soap Base (Discontinued).

Flameless Fragrance Projects

DIY Candle Making Kits

Candle Making Starter Kit.

Spa Pro Candle Making Kit.

Pro Candle Making Kit.

Fall/Holiday Candle Making Starter Kit.

Fall/Holiday Pro Candle Making Kit.

Inspiration