Making soap in a crock pot is an easy way to use the ?hot process? method.
This how-to tutorial outlines my steps for making crock pot soap and assumes you are familiar with the soapmaking process.
Start with a good recipe. I prefer recipes that have a higher amount of liquid oil to solids. One […]
Soaps are notorious for causing skin problems. The first recommendation for anyone with dry skin, eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea or just about any other skin problem is usually to avoid soap as much as possible and to ensure that whatever soap you do use is mild. The truth is: all soaps dry the skin somewhat […]
Soapstone countertops may be just the thing you?re looking for in a decorator?s dream of a kitchen! Not only do these type countertops look wonderful, they?re also one of the most durable and maintenance-free countertops you can choose. Read on to find out more about soapstone countertops and what makes them so wonderfully appealing.
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If you want to get rid of eczema, then don't make the mistake of using detergents and soaps on your skin. You should avoid detergents and soaps of all kinds unless it is absolutely necessary. People today use too much soaps and cleansers. As a rule of thumb, you should use cleansers only when water […]
Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plant but is actually part of the lily family. There are over 300 varieties of the Aloe plant, but it is the Aloe barbadensis variety that exhibits the best medicinal properties. It is well known for producing a thin, clear gel-like substance that provides soothing relief for common skin irritations. […]
It doesn't matter if your boss yelled at you all day, you got a speeding ticket on the way home and just found a hefty electricity bill in the mailbox. There are few things that can bring the sun back into your life faster than scented soaps. It is as if not only your hands […]
Many hobby soap makers' dream is to start a soap business. And, of course, you can make soap just for fun. But if it'sa business, you must look at several factors just like any other business. One big question is…can you make a profit?Based on my experience the answer is…maybe! But […]
The sensitivity of ones skin is a problem that many of us have to deal with on a daily basis. Finding the right cleansers and lotions that do not irritate the skin can be an exhaustive challenge. For some it means years of costly trial and error when purchasing new types of soaps for the […]
So you've got your soap batch done and you are so proud of yourself. Way to go!
As you may already know, hand made soaps contain some excess lye sometimes. Soap thatcontains lye is not good for your skin. So weneed a good testing procedure that will sayweather our soap has some lye in it, or […]
What a remarkable little bar of soap! This little bar of soy soap packs an abundance of essential, and amino acids that are fantastic for any skin type. Its luxurious, invigorating, soft, and sudsy adds so much moisture and vitamins that are essential for our skin. When soy first was introduced on the market people […]