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Regulations for Hand made soap

INCI names, regulations, and labeling rules. If you are going to be making soap, you will need to be sure that your are complying to the rules and regulations out there when it comes to labeling your products. There is … Continue reading

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Soap Making Oils – 10 of the Best Oils to Use in Soap Making

Soap Making Oils – 10 of the Best Oils to Use in Soap Making Soap making oils have different molecular compositions and it’s these compositions that create unique properties for each type of soap that is created.

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Craft Fairs and Festival

Craft Fairs and Festivals I’ve done many craft fairs and festivals over the years, and can tell you that selling your soap is fairly easy. You just have to  have good pricing and of course it’s even better if there … Continue reading

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Witch Hazel Oil Uses

Witch Hazel Oil Uses Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that is native to North America, but it is now grown in Europe and Asia as well. This shrub can get up to 20 feet tall and produced lovely … Continue reading

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How to Pick a Business Name

How to pick a business Name When choosing a name for your business, take the time to really think about it.  Throw some names out to your friends and family or ask their advise. Ask your customers, your barber or … Continue reading

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Soap Making Problems – troubleshooting soap making

Soap making Problems Lye Heavy Soap – adding too much lye to your recipe will leave you with a bar that can irritate the skin and should not be sold. Lye heavy soap will feel dry and can be crumbly. … Continue reading

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Neem Oil – how to use it

Neem Oil Uses Tips on how to use Neem oil As a rule of thumb when using Neem Oil on your skin your dilution should be between 2 and 5 %. Some of the recipes below are more than 5%…..just … Continue reading

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Craft Fairs and Festivals – what do I need?

I have a couple Craft Fair to do lists – the first one is for what I need to do the weeks leading up to an events.  Not all craft fairs and festivals are the same so the lists can … Continue reading

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Baby Soap Recipe – Cold Process

Baby Soap Recipe – a mild gentle soap for your baby When it comes to bathing your baby using a soap that is pure and free of chemicals is important to most parents.  This recipe is formulated with a baby’s … Continue reading

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Hot Process Soap Making Instructions

Hot Process Soap Making Instructions When making soap the Hot Process way you are adding external heat after the oils and lye solution have been mixed and come to trace.

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