Gardener Hand Soap Recipe This recipe is the perfect soap for the most avid gardeners. Made with 100% natural oils, a natural exfoliant, and essential oils picked out, especially for those gardening hands. I love gardening and don’t like to wear gloves, one reason is that I can never find a pair that will fit…
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Rendering Fat for Soap
Rendering Fat Grandma’s Lye Soap was made with rendered fat; this fat would have come from goat, beef, pork or lamb. When making soap with animal fats; the fats will need to be purified first. This is done by rendering the fat, and it’s usually done when there are cooler temperatures outside. Late fall or…
Exfoliating soap – what to add to your soap?
How to make exfoliating soap When washing with an exfoliating soap it will help to remove oil and dead skin, also removing any dirt that may be clogging the pores, this then helps the skin to absorb moisture. When the skin is able to absorb moisture it will look and feel so much better. What…
Handmade soap storage and care
Storing your handmade soap How to care for your soap? The first thing you need to know about homemade handmade soap is that it needs to breathe. This is important to help the soap cure – the longer it cures the harder the bar will get. It will stay hard so long as it is…
Wholesale Handmade Soap or Sell it yourself?
How to Sell Homemade Soap Soap Price – finding the right price When learning how to sell homemade soap the right price is key. First you will want to find out how much each bar or soap costs to make, this will help to determine what you can wholesale your soap for as well as…
Olive Oil – Gentle enough for Babies
The Timeless Beauty Secret: Olive Oil in Skincare and Soap Making Olive oil is one of the gentlest and most nourishing oils you can use on your skin — and yes, it’s even safe enough for babies. Most natural baby soaps and gentle cleansers are made with olive oil because it’s mild, moisturizing, and packed…
Homemade Soap Gift Sets
Whether you are making soap to sell or making it as gifts for family and friends, gift sets are great for all kinds of occasions. The possibilities are endless…use your imagination and make some wonderful gift sets for that next craft fair or event you are attending. You don’t have to limit it to soap,…
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…
Essential Oils Traditionally Studied for Antifungal Properties
Safe Use in Soap Making & Household Care Essential oils are widely used in natural soap making, household cleaning, and foot-care products for their aroma and traditional associations with cleanliness. Some essential oils have been studied in laboratory settings for antifungal activity, which has contributed to their popularity in handcrafted soaps and natural home products….
Natural Ways to Help Dry Itchy Skin (My Experience With Eczema)
I can speak from personal experience about how miserable dry itchy skin can be. Growing up, I struggled badly with eczema. There were times when my skin was so itchy that I could barely sleep comfortably at night. My skin would become dry, irritated, and sore from scratching. At the time, we used heavily scented…