DIY Coffee Soap Recipe Maybe you are asking why a Coffee Soap Recipe? Why would I want to put coffee in my soap? Coffee grounds act as a natural exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. This helps to reveal the smooth, new skin underneath. These grounds are gritty,…
Simple Halloween Recipe
Making Halloween soap can be so much fun. Using melt and pour and some colors you can get the kids involved. I used to do this with my grandkids when they were young, they so wanted to make soap just like Grandma, so I would buy melt and pour and molds and they would create…
Melt and Pour Soap: A Beginner-Friendly Guide (And What’s Really in Your Base)
Melt and pour soap making is one of the easiest and safest ways to make homemade soap. Unlike cold process or hot process soap, you don’t need to handle sodium hydroxide (lye), and there’s very little measuring or complicated mixing involved. This makes it a great option for beginners, kids’ projects, or anyone who wants…
5 Basic Cold Process Soap Recipes I Use Again and Again
Over the years, I’ve created many cold process soap recipes. Some turned out too soft, others too hard, and a few didn’t hold up well in the shower. After plenty of experimenting, I always found myself going back to a few dependable favorites. These are the 5 basic cold process soap recipes I use…
Important Product Knowledge
Product Knowledge is becoming more and more important as many people are getting on the bandwagon of making natural skin care products at home and selling them at farmer’s markets. Not all these people are schooled in the knowledge of essential oils, skin care oils or the types of containers that should be used to…
Proper storage of the Natural and Handmade Soaps
It’s important to keep Natural and handmade soaps stored in a cool, dry space away from and moisture, direct heat or sunlight. Storing your Soap After your purchase of handmade soap it should be stored in a container that will allow the soap to breath, handmade soaps retain the natural glycerin which may cause the soap…
Eczema: Types, Triggers & Gentle Skin Care Support
Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and irritated skin. It affects people of all ages, though it is most commonly seen in infants and young children. While eczema is not contagious or life-threatening, it can be chronic, uncomfortable, and disruptive, especially during flare-ups. Symptoms often come and go and may…
🌿 Tea Tree Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Soap Making Guide
Overview: What Is Tea Tree Essential Oil? updated 2026 Tea Tree essential oil is one of the most powerful and widely used essential oils in natural health and personal care. Known for its strong cleansing properties, tea tree oil has long been used to support skin health, scalp care, natural cleaning, and soap making. Because…
How to use Essential Oils Safely & Effectively at Home
updated 2026 Essential oils are powerful plant extracts that have been used for centuries for cleaning, personal care, and aromatherapy. While they are natural, they are also highly concentrated — which means they must be used correctly and safely. When diluted and applied properly, essential oils can be a wonderful addition to natural soap making,…
Cedarwood Essential Oils
🌲 Cedarwood Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Soap Making Guide Overview: What Is Cedarwood Essential Oil? If you’re just starting out, a starter essential oil set can be a cost-effective way to explore cedarwood and other foundational oils. Cedarwood essential oil has been used for thousands of years for its grounding aroma, protective qualities, and…