Scenting your soap can be an artistic process in itself, the most natural way to color your soap is by using essential oils, but there are some very nice synthetic oils out there too. Mixing or combining different scents can also produce some wonderful-smelling soaps.
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…
Soap Making Books – These books will get you started
The top three soap-making books The selection of soap-making books are the market is many, I have a few books, but the following are the ones I like the best, some books are just so good you keep them around forever. I have these three books and the pages are soaked with oil and warn…
Homemade Soap Gift Sets
Whether you are making soap to sell or making it as gifts for family and friends, gift sets are great for all kinds of occasions. The possibilities are endless…use your imagination and make some wonderful gift sets for that next craft fair or event you are attending. You don’t have to limit it to soap,…
Reduce Inflammation Diet
Can changing your diet really help to reduce inflammation? Yes it can, but be aware of other problems that can occur. Maybe not for everyone, but when removing one thing from the body it can react and cause other problems as we have found out. My husband had suffered from terrible inflammation and joint pain…
How to Color Soap – Spices, Herbs, Plant Oils
How to color soap naturally Natural colorants are amazing, but it takes time to get the process down and figure out what color you are going to get. With natural ingredients you’ll find that a red color you have produced with infusions looks wonderful, but that color can change and look very different when mixed…