It only takes 20 minutes and every time I do it I'm glad I did. I'm relaxed, my skin feels great and my mood improves. I don't know why I don't do it every night. I probably should. What is it? My bath time. …
Soap Making in Chemistry Class
One of the things I do is teach Chemistry high school students how to make soap. I love it because it's a practical application of what they are learning in class. Saponification is a chemical reaction between a strong base (the lye) and a fat (the oil) which results in a salt. When we mix lye (Sodiun Hydroxide) with oil the salt that is …
Photo Friday- Specialty Soap
Just in time for Halloween! Some of my Limited Edition soaps. Pumpkin Beer soap and Vampire soap. …
Great oils for your skin
I barely survived my cystic acne years. I believed there was no such thing as an oil that was good for my skin. But I was wrong. Just as there are good fats (mono and polyunsaturated) and bad fats (saturated) to eat, there are also good oils and bad oils for your skin. …
Alegna Soap. Why I chose this name
After I decided to start a business, the next decision I had to make was the businesses name. I needed something that reflected who I am, and what I envisioned my company to be. Many people ask how I chose the name Alegna Soap. To me it is obvious now, but I'm embarrassed to admit the first time it was suggested, I didn't get it. …