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…
Natural soap labels
Making your own soap labels DYI Soap Labels Ideas for labelling and presenting your Natural Soap There are many creative ways to wrap and label you soap.
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…
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….
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…
Essential Oils that Repel Ticks
Essential Oils that Naturally Repel Ticks A great tick repellent for humans Avoid Lyme disease from Ticks with Essential Oils You have probably heard that a tick bite can lead to contracting Lyme disease, but researchers are also learning that ticks can also transmit other dangerous diseases.
Olive Oil – Gentle enough for Babies
The Timeless Beauty Secret: Olive Oil in Skincare and Soap Making Olive oil is one of the gentlest and most nourishing oils you can use on your skin — and yes, it’s even safe enough for babies. Most natural baby soaps and gentle cleansers are made with olive oil because it’s mild, moisturizing, and packed…