I make hemp soap as well and tested all sorts of various scents. Perhaps if we stuck to one scent, a popular but different than others, I may have sold more. One of the things soap makers do is look on the internet for scent combinations to try. This is what I had done for…
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what is superfatting soap
What is superfatting soap? It is about making the soap a little more moisturizing. In theory, the extra oils added at the end, at trace, will be less saponified by the lye and create free-floating oil in the soap that you can feel. I tested this by separating a soap I just made, putting half…
Cocoa Butter Benefits for Skin and Soap Making
Have you ever wondered where the rich, creamy ingredient in many natural skincare products actually comes from? I’m talking about cocoa butter, one of the most popular ingredients in natural skincare and cold process soap making. Cocoa butter doesn’t just appear magically in lotions and soaps. It begins its life inside the pods of the…
Honey And Skin Care
Why is Honey Good for the Skin? I’ve always been amazed by nature’s gifts. Honey ranks high on my list for its array of uses and not only does it sweeten my tea, but I’ve also incorporated it into my skincare routine with impressive results. Why is honey good for the skin, you ask? Well,…
About Teresa
About Me Hello and welcome — and Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s been a few years since I first started this website. As I reread my original About page, I realized how much has changed — and how much experience has quietly added up along the way. With more than 20 years…
How To Make Soapwort Soap Naturally (Traditional Herbal Cleanser)
Soapwort is one of my favorite herbs growing in the garden. Not only does it produce beautiful pink and purple flowers for months through the summer, but it also has a long history as a natural cleanser. Long before commercial soaps existed, people used soapwort because the plant naturally creates a gentle soap-like lather…