What do lye spots on soap look like? Below are two pictures – one that shows’ a lye pocket (this pocket is filled with liquid) and the other shows lye spots (hard white lye spots in the soap) When you make your soap, put it to rest and then take it out all ready to…
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Soapwort – also known as Bouncing Betty
The soapwort in my rock garden is starting to flower. This is one of my favorite flowers, not only is it beautiful and flowers from June to September, but it has many uses. Soapwort (Saponaria) has been know for thousands of years for its ability to produce a soap like lather when crushed in water….
Cannabis and Pain Management
Cannabis and Pain Management As more research has been done into the use of Cannabis and pain management we are also learning about the other cannabinoids that make up this plant and that they vary depending on the strain. Cannabinoid THC THC is a cannabinoid found in cannabis plants – we all know that THC…
Roses – the benefits of Roses are many
Wild Roses grow like weeds in the area we live in, I pick the rose hips every year and make infused oils for soaps and lotions and jellies and purees for a food source during the winter. Rose hips are rich in vitamins A, B, E and K and one rose hip contains more Vitamin…
Dead Sea Mud Benefits
Dead Sea Mud and its Benefits to Us The minerals that are found in the Dead Sea are known to improve the health and appearance of skin. The mud and salt from the Dead Sea have very high concentration of several minerals that can help with appearance flaws and skin ailments. The benefits of using…
Coffee Soap Recipe
DIY Coffee Soap Recipe Maybe you are asking why a Coffee Soap Recipe? Why would I want to put coffee in my soap? Coffee grounds act as a natural exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. This helps to reveal the smooth, new skin underneath. These grounds are gritty,…
How to make soap from coconut oil
Coconut oil for making cold process soap AND getting all those bubbles Coconut Oil for making cold process soap adds special qualities that not every carrier oil has.
Get Rid of Cold Sore Lips
Are Cold Sores Contagious These cold sore Lips…..the cold sores keep coming back Cold sores continue to come back over and over again, because they are a virus. How can I get rid of cold sore lips? Are Cold Sores Contagious? – Yes they are, they are sometimes called fever blisters, they are caused by…
Coconut Oil and Health Benefits
Coconut Oil and Health Benefits Coconut oil has been called one of the super foods for this decade. According to some studies, ingesting coconut oil helps an individual become healthier when used regularly.
Athlete Foot Treatment
Athlete Foot Treatment with Essential Oils Athlete’s foot is a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 people. Men are more likely to have this condition and about half of the people that have it will have recurring rashes because the fungus can survive in the cracks between the toes.