How much water is in the soap recipe? You have your oils all picked out and are creating your first recipe! Now you are wondering about the water/lye mix. How do I find out how much water to add the lye to? Does it have to be exact? The addition of water is a little…
Bath Bomb Recipe
Bath Bomb Recipe This year I made some bath bombs for Christmas Gifts, but not just any….these have oils that produce a moisturizing bath. You will love this easy bath bomb recipe! These lovely little moisturizing bath additives will not fizz up and quickly disappear, these bath bombs will help to moisturize that dry itchy…
Hemp Butter Recipe
Hemp Butter Recipe Hemp Butter is extra moisturizing and healing for those dry cracks in the skin caused by the harsh winter environment. I made this recipe to help my husbands hands while working in the cold winters in Baffin Island.
Homemade Bath Salt Recipes
Making your own bath salts is one of the easiest ways to customize your bath routine using simple, natural ingredients. Whether you’re soaking after a long day or creating handmade gifts, DIY bath salts let you control the ingredients, scent, and mineral blends that go into every jar. One of the best parts of making…
DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe
DIY Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipe You can make your natural sunscreen using natural oils; some natural oils have great protection without the harsh chemicals that can be found in some store-bought sunscreens. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are two other natural ingredients used in natural sunscreen. What does Zinc Oxide Do? Zinc Oxide Powder 4oz/120g…
Dry Skin Care Products
Skin Care Products to Help Dry Skin With so many skin care products on the market, it often gets difficult to decide what to use. Everyone has different skin, dry, oily, sensitive, young, and aging. You can choose from many skin care products to help dry skin but read the labels. Will they help? Many…
Essential Oils & Dogs: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Use Them Carefully
Many pet owners are interested in using natural products in their homes — including essential oils for cleaning, scenting, or personal care. While essential oils can offer benefits for humans, dogs are far more sensitive to these concentrated plant extracts. Not all essential oils are safe for dogs, and even oils sometimes described as “dog-friendly”…
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The Shelf Life of Oils When I buy my oils for soap and lotions I’m sure to check the expiration date and make sure the oils are used before they go bad.
Adding Cannabis or Hemp to your Products
Can I add Cannabis to my product? I have had many enquires from people concerning the addition of Cannabis in the products they make now that Cannabis is legal in Canada so I sent a letter off to Health Canada. Below is their reply with links for all the information you will need to be…
Where to Buy Soap Making Supplies (Trusted Suppliers in Canada & the USA)
One of the biggest challenges for both new and experienced soap makers is finding reliable places to buy quality soap making supplies. Over the years, I’ve ordered from many suppliers — some local, some online — and learned that where you buy your ingredients can directly affect soap quality, consistency, and cost. Whether you’re making…