Sometimes natural is not always the best thing.These colors are not technically natural, since they are a manufactured product; they do however duplicate natural occurring minerals and are produced for their purity. Continue reading
Castile soap, the name came from an olive oil based soap that originated in the Castile region of Spain.
It was originally made with Olive oil and still is made this way in may parts of the work. It can either be a liquid soap made with Potassium Hydroxide or a bar soap made with Sodium Hydroxide. Continue reading
Calculating your oils, lyes and the size of the mold needed when making your own soap needs to be pretty accurate for your soap to turn out well. There are some really good online calculators.
I have used Majestic Mountain Sage Lye Soap Calculator for a long time and I think it is the best soap calculator.
I like that fact that you can calculate using ounces, pounds or grams. Continue reading
Sodium Lactate is the salt of lactic acid, it is produced by fermenting a sugar source such as corn or beets. It is a liquid but also comes in powder form as well where it is often used as a preservative in food.
Coconut oil has been called one of the super foods for this decade. According to some studies, ingesting coconut oil helps an individual become healthier when used regularly. Continue reading
Athlete’s foot is a common condition that affects about 1 in 10 people.
Men are more likely to have this condition and about half of the people that have it will have recurring rashes because the fungus can survive in the cracks between the toes. Continue reading
If you are going to be making soap, you will need to be sure that your are complying to the rules and regulations out there when it comes to labeling your products.
There is a law about the listing of ingredients on your soap products, but if you are selling at markets, it is unlikely that you will be subject to inspection.
When labeling your soap it is wise to assume you will at some time or other be subject to an inspection, and if you have a website or facebook page, you will need to be sure to comply to all rules. Continue reading
Soap making oils have different molecular compositions and it’s these compositions that create unique properties for each type of soap that is created. Continue reading
I’ve done many craft fairs and festivals over the years, and can tell you that selling your soap is fairly easy.
You just have to have good pricing and of course it’s even better if there is little to no competition.
Over the years I have learned some things when attending events. Continue reading
