Lye Soap Calculator 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…
Sodium Lactate and Soap
What is Sodium Lactate 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.
Apricot Kernel Oil Uses
Apricot Kernel Oil Benefits and Uses
Athlete Foot Treatment
Athlete Foot Treatment with Essential Oils 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.
Regulations for Hand made soap
INCI names, regulations, and labeling rules. 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…
Craft Fairs and Festival
Craft Fairs and Festivals 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…
Witch Hazel Oil Uses
Witch Hazel Oil Uses Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that is native to North America, but it is now grown in Europe and Asia as well. This shrub can get up to 20 feet tall and produced lovely flowers that are yellow to red in color. The bark and leaves are used to…
How to Pick a Business Name
How to pick a business Name When choosing a name for your business, take the time to really think about it. Throw some names out to your friends and family or ask their advise. Ask your customers, your barber or hairdresser. My hairdresser named my business. We tossed a few names around that I had…
Soap Making Problems – troubleshooting soap making
Soap making Problems Lye Heavy Soap – adding too much lye to your recipe will leave you with a bar that can irritate the skin and should not be sold. Lye heavy soap will feel dry and can be crumbly. Checking your soaps ph will let you know for sure if it is heavy in…
Neem Oil – how to use it
Neem Oil Uses Tips on how to use Neem oil As a rule of thumb when using Neem Oil on your skin your dilution should be between 2 and 5 %. Some of the recipes below are more than 5%…..just keep an eye out for skin irritation