Make a Lotion Bar Make your DIY lotion bars with this recipe. The Natural Cocoa butter contained in this bar is what has made it so popular, when this bar is applied to the skin, it melts very slowly moisturizing the skin with its proven moisturizing abilities.
Deet Free Insect Repellent
DEET Free Insect Repellent: Natural Protection That Actually Works Spending time outdoors in the spring and summer is one of the best parts of living off-grid or simply enjoying a slower lifestyle. But nothing sends you back inside faster than relentless mosquitoes. Most people reach for conventional bug sprays that contain DEET, a chemical pesticide…
Trade shows
Ready to do a Trade Show If you are ready to take your soap-making business to the next level, looking into a gift show or trade show may be the next step. Trade shows can be a big investment for a small soap-making company, but the financial returns can be great. Trade shows have thousands…
Gentle Dog Shampoo Bar Recipe (Pet-Safe & Low-Waste)
Finding a dog shampoo that cleans well without drying or irritating the skin can be frustrating. Over the years, I tried many commercial dog shampoos on my own dog, only to deal with flaky skin and ongoing irritation. Because I’ve been making soap for years, I eventually asked myself a simple question:If I can make…
Gardener Hand Soap Recipe
Gardener Hand Soap Recipe This recipe is the perfect soap for the most avid gardeners. Made with 100% natural oils, a natural exfoliant, and essential oils picked out, especially for those gardening hands. I love gardening and don’t like to wear gloves, one reason is that I can never find a pair that will fit…
How to Choose Safe, Natural Baby Skincare Products
A Parent’s Guide to Gentle, Everyday Baby Care Why Baby Skincare Needs Extra Care A baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than adult skin, which means it can react more easily to harsh ingredients, strong fragrances, and unnecessary additives. Choosing gentle, thoughtfully formulated baby skincare products helps support baby’s natural skin barrier and keeps…
Health Products Homeopathic Products and Natural Products
Natural and Health Products I did my last Christmas Craft Fair last weekend, and I just wanted to touch on a few things. These Christmas Gift and Hobby Shows are a great way to showcase your products and get out there and get known, but before you do this please make sure you comply to…
CBD Oil -What are the Benefits of CBD Oil and Soapmaking
Can soap benefit CBD Oil or CBD Oil benefit soap? With the legalization of pot I have been asked this question many times if I make soap with cannabis. In fact, for many years I have been making Hemp soap.
Grocery Store Soap Recipe
Grocery Store Soap Recipe I’m calling this soap the Grocery Store Soap Recipe because everything you need for this recipe can be bought at the grocery store. This is a great recipe for the person who is just starting out with soap making or just wants to make a small batch of soap for Christmas…
Rendering Fat for Soap
Rendering Fat Grandma’s Lye Soap was made with rendered fat; this fat would have come from goat, beef, pork or lamb. When making soap with animal fats; the fats will need to be purified first. This is done by rendering the fat, and it’s usually done when there are cooler temperatures outside. Late fall or…