Shrink Wrap Soap Lately I have had a few people asking me about shrink wrapping their soap, I guess one of the benefits to this is that people will not touch the soap, put it to their noses when smelling it (that one always drives me nuts) but is wrapping it in shrink wrap good…
Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe (Powder and Liquid)
Making your own homemade laundry soap is one of the easiest ways to save money while reducing the number of chemicals used around your home. When I first started making natural soap, it was because of severe eczema and sensitive skin issues. Over time, I also began making my own laundry soap because many commercial…
Olive Oil for Hair
Olive oil for hair…..Yes! Olive oil is amazing for your hair, and thankfully being a soap maker I have lots of it. My hair was getting damaged from the sun, cold winter, and our hard water, I had tried many conditioners, but nothing seemed to work. One day as I was pouring Olive oil into…
DIY Soap Labels: Creative Ideas for Wrapping and Packaging Handmade Soap
Making your own soap labels is one of those finishing touches that can make a handmade bar of soap look so much more appealing. Over the years, I’ve tried many different ways to wrap and label my homemade soaps. Some worked better than others, and I’ve found that you really don’t need expensive equipment or…
Homemade Soap Ingredients…and where to find them
Finding Handmade Soap Ingredients Kit are available for the crafter starting out making soap. These kits supply everything you need to make a few bars of soap, the oils, scents and colors are all included. You can get these through soap supply stores or even on-line through E-bay or Amazon. House of Crafts Organic Soap Making Kit…
Clay Face Mask Recipes
Face Masks Cleansing with Mud Face Masks has been around since ancient times. Clay Masks help to remove the impurities from your pores and tighten them while toning your skin.
What to Scent Soap With (Natural & Safe Soap Fragrance Options)
Scenting handmade soap is one of the most creative — and often confusing — parts of soap making. With so many options available, it’s not always clear what you can scent soap with, what works best, and what should be avoided altogether. From essential oils and fragrance oils to herbs and natural add-ins, each scenting…
How To Make Soapwort Soap Naturally (Traditional Herbal Cleanser)
Soapwort is one of my favorite herbs growing in the garden. Not only does it produce beautiful pink and purple flowers for months through the summer, but it also has a long history as a natural cleanser. Long before commercial soaps existed, people used soapwort because the plant naturally creates a gentle soap-like lather…
Harmful Chemicals
Harmful Chemicals to stay away from When looking for natural hair and skin care products it’s important to read the labels because not all “Natural” products are the same. Some will have the natural label, but still contain chemicals such as the ones listed below.
Wholesale Handmade Soap or Sell it yourself?
How to Sell Homemade Soap Soap Price – finding the right price When learning how to sell homemade soap the right price is key. First you will want to find out how much each bar or soap costs to make, this will help to determine what you can wholesale your soap for as well as…