adulterated olive oil

What is Adulterated Oil and how to spot it?

I’m glad I got your attention and I will get to the point of the matter at hand. Adulterated oils in particular Adulterated Olive Oil uses not only in soap but in every day consumption can be a time bomb waiting to take some one out. What is adulterated Oil? Firstly I surmise you have probably never heard of the…

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Mr Grey vs Eczema, Our Story

I had no idea what eczema really was. Seriously. I heard about it and I’ve heard and watched commercials on tv about it but I never really understood what it really was. This article is a story of how we developed a handmade soap to help combat the symptoms of eczema that was plaguing our daughter. No one in my…

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What is Eczema?

 Eczema is a chronic problem that runs in families with a history of allergies and asthma. Some people believe that it is caused by immune system malfunction while others think that certain genes contribute to extra-sensitive skin. It is most common in infants, and many of them outgrow it before adulthood. However, it can come and go throughout life. Eczema…

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How to get rid of Back Acne?

How to get rid of Back Acne? Saying I got rid of my back acne is not entirely true. I was however, able to control it and reduce outbreaks. From my experience I would say the best way to deal with back acne is to keep your back clean. When your pores get clogged up with dirt and oil you…

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How to make artisan handmade soap.

I Pledge – The Inspired Collection New to the Inspired Line of soaps is a new design we call I pledge I had tinkered with the notion of creating a soap for the 46th Independence of the Bahamas but could never nail a concept down. things were a bit busy at the time so it made coming up with an…

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Lignum – Artisan Handmade Soap

Lignum –  Artisan Handmade Soap   The Birth Idea behind Bahamas Candle and Soap, Lignum Artisan Handmade Soap. I’m sitting in a local food place waiting on my food order when I over hear three men having conversation on the topic of national symbols. One young man in particular stated that the Lignum Vitae is the national Tree but no…

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Exuma – Artisan Handmade Soap

Exuma – The Inspired Collection I had heard about the waters of this magical place from many persons foreign and local. You must go to Exuma to take pictures they say, its the clearest waters you will ever see. I’ve heard over exaggeration many times before so I took their stories with a literal grain of salt. I was soon…

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Soap makes my skin itch

You know that itchy feeling you get after taking a shower? Sometimes it major sometimes it mild, but you know it. I remember the story that I got from a customer asking about using handmade soaps vs regular soap for her skin. Apparently using regular soaps made her skin itch so she had to purchase soap for sensitive skin. Soaps…

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Why does handmade soap cost so much?

I’m sitting having a conversation with a friend about everyday stuff and she asked me about my soaps. With a crinkle in her brow she ask me a simple question that isn’t so simple to answer. Why is handmade soap so expensive? The best answer I could give without to much explanation is to state a business term. ‘Its just…

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What is this soap good for?

Every time I meet or talk to someone new about handmade soaps, at craft shows or via social media but most often face to face. There is one question that always comes up. What is this soap good for? I get it soap is soap but not really, especially when the price of the soap goes over $2.00 it becomes…

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What is Commercial Soap?

When I first heard about making soap, I started to hear the bad talking about commercial soap. Not wanting to look as if I was silly I didn’t fully understand what was meant by commercial soap but I also never asked what it was. At any soap making class or forum you find out sooner or later what is meant…

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Hot vs Cold showers which is best for your body

Hot showers vs Cold Showers which is best? Make it hot, or make it cold. We all have our preference but its a resounding answer of HOT when it comes to taking showers in the Bahamas. that makes it a bit strange living in a hot climate. We all like the benefits of a hot shower whether we know about…

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