When it comes to soap making, having a funnel pitcher is one of those tools you just need to make your job easier. Unlike you soap batter mixing bowl the funnel pitcher is used in a few ways to help you utilize various soap making techniques. Buy a funnel pitcher 3.5 cup Funnel Pitcher Soap making Funnel pitcher – Review…
Soap making level – BASIC Lemongrass herb Soap Recipe Making lemongrass cold process soap is close to making your very own medicinal soap. Lemongrass is know for so many benefits for the body including the skin. In soap, it makes for a great a great skin cleanser that help keep pimples from bacteria away but also helps repels mosquitos during…
Soap making level – BASIC Rosemary herb Soap Recipe Rosemary is one of those herbs that grows pretty easily and can be grown indoors for your personal use. The herb has antibacterial properties which means it great for the skin. Persons with or would like to avoid acne will love a rosemary soap as it kills existing bacteria and doesn’t…
Soap making level – BASIC Old fashioned lye Soap Recipe Lye soap isn’t really a thing as all cold process soap require lye and are all considered lye soaps, however what is meant by lye soap is actually lard soap. Lard and tallow were readily available for centuries much like olive oil and coconut oil are for the 50/50 basic…
Soap making level – BASIC Honey and oat soap is a popular soap that has been around for a long time. There are many variations on the ingredients and technique used to make the soap using the cold process method. With this in mind this honey and oat soap recipe is another variation of this popular soap. The beauty of…
To add to the user experience of handmade soap beyond the looks and the benefits is often the scent of the soap. A scent ties into the human brain to the point that it solidifies memory according to verywellmind.com. Choosing the right fragrance is one thing but knowing how to incorporate into your soap is another. Generally there are two…
When it comes to handmade soap there are three main ways soap is made and of the three ways or types of handmade soap there are easy and hard soap recipes. The three methods of making soap are; cold process soap making, hot process soap making and melt and pour soap making. Hands down the easiest soap to make would…
A common question that would come up from our customers is do we sell stick blenders for soap making. Unfortunately we do not sell many tools for candle and soap making but we can help you find the right tool for the job. How to choose a stick blender for soap making is a better question to ask and this…
Your skin is the largest organ on your body and the first thing most people notice beyond your clothing. So it makes sense to ensure that you take good care of your skin. Cocoa butter is one of those hard butters that do wonders for the human skin and body as its also edible. With such a super amazing plant…
What makes olive oil in soap so important? This was my first question when i began looking up recopies to make soap. Apparently its usually one of the most widely used oil for handmade and natural soaps. As I soon found out from making my own soaps and testing them out, Olive oil has some interesting benefits to the soap and the…
Ok I’m going to keep this simple. There are many many reasons you should actually throw away your cheap commercial soap and switch over to handmade soaps but I will list just 6. If you haven’t read what commercial soap is or how its made you should take a look at those articles . What is Commercial Soap – How…
Essential Oil vs Fragrance Oil in handmade products, Which should you choose? Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils both add an aroma to soaps but both are not equal. To simplify the explanation, Essential oils are natural oils taken from plants that have their own scent, while fragrance oils are often synthetic scents and made in a lab. Because of the…
Why I gave up using Commercial Soap pt 2 While surfing on facebook a little add about making your own soap was being displayed. It was perfect, I can make my own soap and make soaps that are suited to my skin type that wont dry me out nor add too much oil like other commercial soaps. Eventually I was…
I have always been an active person for most of my life, being active means that I sweat a bit more than the average person… intentionally. This meant I took frequent showers to keep my skin clean and make sure I don’t give off any body odor. This is about the time I was introduced to handmade soap and I…
I remember the first few soaps I ever made, an exiting time to try new recipes and see what I can do. Experimenting with color and additives all in the attempt to better my skills but also build up some experience. I ran into a problem with soaps in that they came out with some sort of white film on…
