Canola Oil and Soap Making

Canola Oil for Soap Making

I don’t use Canola oil in my soap making because it is a genetically modified product, but that is not to say it is bad for soap.  Canola oil is used by many soap makers and is safe to use.

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It is just my choice. When it comes to Canola Oil vs Olive Oil.  I choose Olive Oil. Continue reading

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Vegetable or Animal Fats in Soap Making – what is the difference

In order to make soap, fatty acids have to be mixed with an alkali and heated in water.

Oils such as fat and butter are made up of fatty acids.

There are a variety of oils that make up these fatty acids, but each has their own molecular makeup so vegetable or animal fat?


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Soap Nut Review

Screen Shot 2016-06-25 at 5.11.24 PMFirst what are Soap nuts?  They are actually a fruit and contain large amounts of saponins in their shell. Continue reading

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Soap Recipe – Green Mint Tea

Green Tea Soap Recipe

This recipe includes Grape seed oil the oils and lye are measured in weight Continue reading

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Grape seed Oil Skin Care – the many uses of Grape Seed Oil

grapeseedoilinbowlwgrapesGrape Seed Oil is commonly used as the primary ingredient in commercial skin care products.

Also, it has been used down through the ages as a beauty and cleansing agent for the hair and body.

Grape seed oil can be used in skin care products, in the treatment of acne, to help prevent again, in soap making and more. Continue reading

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Neem Oil – Neem Oil Benefits

Benefits and Uses of Neem Oil

Our hair and skin are constantly under siege from destructive elements, both natural and artificial. Continue reading

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Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils

Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils

Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils

Are all scents the same? No they are not, so what to Scent soap with? Fragrance or Essential Oils.  Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils.

Fragrance Oils are a mixture of some natural and some synthetic oils and essential oils are oils that have been extracted from plants. Continue reading

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Shampoo Bar Recipe

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So if you are travelling, going camping or just want a chemical free shampoo…then here is a shampoo bar recipe for you. Continue reading

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Bar Soap – Healthy, Natural, Safe – That’s the question

Are all natural bars of soap what they say there are?

Is your bar soap – healthy, natural, safe?  Let’s find out.

I came across a shampoo bar that Lush sells, now I know many people Continue reading

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Allforhome (TM) Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wood Box

Allforhome Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wooden Box

Product Description:  Allforhome Silicone Mold in Wooden Box
Price:  $28.98Aliforhome soap mold
Cheapest Place to Buy:  Amazon
My Rating: 10/10

Product Dimensions:

Length: 25.2 cm (9.9 inches)
Width:  6.8 cm (2.67 inches)
Depth: 7 cm (2.75 inches)

Excellent Price for this set soap box and cutter

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