Palm Oil and Soap Making There are two types of Palm Oil – Palm and Palm Kernel, they each have their own properties when it comes to soap making.
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. It is just my choice. When it comes to Canola…
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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?
Soap Nut Review
First what are Soap nuts? They are actually a fruit and contain large amounts of saponins in their shell.
Soap Recipe – Green Mint Tea
Green Tea Soap Recipe This recipe includes Grape seed oil the oils and lye are measured in weight
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils: What’s Best for Natural Soap Making? When it comes to scenting handmade soap, one of the most common questions soap makers ask is: Should I use essential oils or fragrance oils? While both add scent, they are not the same — and choosing the right one affects not only fragrance,…
Shampoo Bar Recipe
Shampoo Bar So if you are travelling, going camping or just want a chemical free shampoo…then here is a shampoo bar recipe for you.
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
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: $28.98 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
Castor Oil and Soap Making – for a rich creamy lather
Castor Oil and Soap Making When castor oil is added to your soap recipe it will give your soap a wonderful lather. You will often see Castor Oil as an ingredient in shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason. I use castor oil in my shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason. It…