Archive for the 'Soap' Category

Easy, Wonderful Homemade Soap

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Soap can make us feel a certain way depending on the scent or color. It of course always makes us feel clean, but certain types of soap are best for us.Soaps with a wonderful aroma aren't cheap in the stores. That's why it is better many times to make your own soap the way you […]

Soap Making Oils For Creating Your Own Specialty Soaps

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Do you want to give your handmade soaps that uniqueness thatothers will marvel at? Want to create soap for special needslike moisturizing?

Then, you need to understand the various soap making oils andlearn what they can do for your soap. To get you started, let'stake a look at some very poplular ingredients that you can […]

Coming Clean: The Truth About Soap

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

What Is Soap?

Soap is the oldest cleanser around. It is created by a chemical reaction between oils, water and lye. Although lye is used to make soap there is no lye left after saponification (the chemical reaction that makes soap) is complete. There is no such thing as a bar of soap that was […]

All About Soap Making: Clear Glycerine Soap

Friday, July 11th, 2008

In this article I explain the misnomer of glycerine soap, offer advice on how to make clear soap at home and explain what glycerine is and what it does, its benefits and properties

Glycerin is a sweet tasting, colorless, thick liquid that has a high boiling point, it freezes to a paste and is a humectant, […]

Soap Making Supplies

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Homemade soap making is easy when you have the right tools, equipment and ingredients. Soap making supplies start with the basics, but there are also plenty of additional products available to help your soap making projects more interesting.

Basic soap making supplies - essential tools and equipment:

? A good set of weighing scales. These should […]

Colloidal Silver vs Olive Oil as Soap Ingredient

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Both colloidal silver and olive oil are important ingredients of soap and each of them plays a vital role. Each of them has its own unique properties which get imparted to the soap. Olive oil is being used for making soap since ancient times whereas use of colloidal silver in soap making is a recent […]

A Brief History Of Soap Making

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Today, handmade soaps are found at craft shows, specialty stores, on the internet and in some retail outlets. Many people enjoy making novelty soaps that both look beautiful and work to keep your skin feeling fresh. Though it is readily available now, this wasn?t always the case.

Records indicate that soap making may have […]

Making Heavenly Vanilla Soap Using The Melt and Pour Process

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Have you ever been to a beauty shop and smelled the aroma of absolutely gorgeous hand-made soap and thought to yourself, ?I wish I could do something like this?? Well, the good news is that you can, with the right tools, know-how and imagination.

So why should you make your own soap? Not only […]

Goat Milk Soap For Acne - Goat Milk Soap Recipes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Handmade soap products are an excellent alternative to the mass produced alternatives you'll find in the skin product section of your local supermarket or pharmacy, and goat milk soap is one of the best natural products for helping prevent and treat acne.

When you're looking for a good goat milk soap for acne or other skin […]

Soap Making Can Be Fun And Profitable

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

If you have ever made soap from scratch or are thinking about it, you should probably know that it can be one of the most frustrating things you will ever do. After learning the process though, a lot of people find it to be one of the best hobbies or crafts they have ever done. […]