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…
Natural Soap Making – so you want to start making your own soap
Make Natural Soap Bars Natural Soap making can be a fun hobby, but I have to warn you it can be very addictive as well. I started making soap for myself a long time ago and found there were so many colors and scents to play with that soon I had more soap than my…
What to Do If You Get Lye on Your Skin (Soap Making Safety Guide)
Working with sodium hydroxide (lye) is a normal part of cold process soap making, but accidents can happen — even to experienced soap makers. Lye is a highly caustic substance, and knowing exactly what to do if it touches your skin can prevent serious burns and long-term damage. While lye burns can be serious, prompt…
Soap Making Terms
Have you ever been confused by the many soap making terms and abbreviations that are mentioned on websites or in recipes. Well here is a pretty good list of abbreviations and terms to help you through.
Winter Skin
The winter months can get very cold, sucking the moisture out of the air and leaving us with a very dry environment. This dry environment can be hard on our skin. Now when you add the winds, freezing temperatures and indoor heat the dry air will become much worse, and as the temperatures drop so…
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…
💜 Lavender Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Soap Making Guide
Overview: What Is Lavender Essential Oil? updated 2026 Lavender essential oil is one of the most widely used and trusted essential oils in the world. Known for its calming aroma and gentle nature, lavender has been used for centuries to support relaxation, skin health, emotional balance, and natural healing. Because of its versatility, lavender essential…