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Author: Tes

Palm Oil and Soap Making

Posted on 07-0502-05 by Tes

Palm Oil and Soap Making There are two types of Palm Oil – Palm and Palm Kernel, they each have their own properties when it comes to soap making.

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Canola Oil and Soap Making

Posted on 07-0502-04 by Tes

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 and is safe to use. It is just my choice. When it comes to Canola…

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

Posted on 07-0402-08 by Tes

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 fatty acids, but each has their own molecular makeup so vegetable or animal fat?

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Soap Nut Review

Posted on 06-2609-19 by Tes

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

Posted on 06-2502-08 by Tes

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

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Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils

Posted on 06-2007-16 by Tes

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 and essential oils are oils that have been extracted from plants.

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Shampoo Bar Recipe

Posted on 06-1903-14 by Tes

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

Posted on 06-1906-20 by Tes

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

Posted on 06-1506-15 by Tes

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 cm (2.75 inches) Excellent Price for this set soap box and cutter

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Castor Oil and Soap Making – for a rich creamy lather

Posted on 06-1310-19 by Tes

Castor Oil and Soap Making When castor oil is added to your soap recipe it will give your soap a wonderful lather.  You will often see Castor Oil as an ingredient in shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason. I use castor oil in my shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason.  It…

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    Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the article and found it helpful. 😊…

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    Thanks so much.  Clays and mineral oxides (like French green, rose clay, or kaolin) tend to remain stable, while more delicate…

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    I love the idea of colouring soap naturally. It feels like such a beautiful way to connect creativity with nature.…

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    his is such a fantastic and comprehensive guide! I love how you not only list the natural colorants but also…

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    Thank you so much—I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve been experimenting with a few of these trends, and the one…

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