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Canola Oil and Soap Making

Canola Oil for Soap Making I don’t use Canola oil in my soap making because it is a genetically modified product, but that is not to say it is bad for soap.  Canola oil is used by many soap makers … Continue reading

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Vegetable or Animal Fats in Soap Making – what is the difference

In order to make soap, fatty acids have to be mixed with an alkali and heated in water. Oils such as fat and butter are made up of fatty acids. There are a variety of oils that make up these … Continue reading

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Soap Nut Review

First what are Soap nuts?  They are actually a fruit and contain large amounts of saponins in their shell.

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Soap Recipe – Green Mint Tea

Green Tea Soap Recipe This recipe includes Grape seed oil the oils and lye are measured in weight

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Grape seed Oil Skin Care – the many uses of Grape Seed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is commonly used as the primary ingredient in commercial skin care products. Also, it has been used down through the ages as a beauty and cleansing agent for the hair and body. Grape seed oil can be … Continue reading

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Neem Oil – Neem Oil Benefits

Benefits and Uses of Neem Oil Our hair and skin are constantly under siege from destructive elements, both natural and artificial.

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Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils

Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils Are all scents the same? No they are not, so what to Scent soap with? Fragrance or Essential Oils.  Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils. Fragrance Oils are a mixture of some natural and some synthetic oils … Continue reading

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Shampoo Bar Recipe

Shampoo Bar So if you are travelling, going camping or just want a chemical free shampoo…then here is a shampoo bar recipe for you.

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Bar Soap – Healthy, Natural, Safe – That’s the question

Are all natural bars of soap what they say there are? Is your bar soap – healthy, natural, safe?  Let’s find out. I came across a shampoo bar that Lush sells, now I know many people

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Allforhome (TM) Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wood Box

Allforhome Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wooden Box Product Description:  Allforhome Silicone Mold in Wooden Box Price:  $28.98 Cheapest Place to Buy:  Amazon My Rating: 10/10 Product Dimensions: Length: 25.2 cm (9.9 inches) Width:  6.8 cm (2.67 inches) Depth: 7 … Continue reading

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