It's soap making time! Time to make that Lavender Lemongrass soap! Time to pour the lye into the base oils. I try to pour slowly so there are no splashes. Here's a close up. Once the lye is poured in, it's time to mix the soap batter. The soap looks so creamy! (Don't you love these close ups?) Time to …
Alegna Soap
My visit to Candles and Supplies
We visit my daughter and her family in Virginia a few times a year. We drive through Pennsylvania and like to stop in Strasburg to check out antique shops (for me) and train museums (for Brian). What I never realized, is that my friend Cindy's shop, Candles and Supplies, was pretty close by. I needed a few things for my Bath Bonanza …
Fermented Rice Water Shampoo Bar
Way back in 2021 on a Facebook Live, I made a fermented rice water shampoo bar. I make a lot of soaps on Facebook, but this one seemed to hit a nerve with people. A good nerve. I received so many comments and messages asking me about it. Truth is, I made it for potential white label customer. He was trying to recreate a "green" …
Making a Coffee Soap, with Coffee Essential Oil and Real Coffee
Who doesn't love coffee? For years, I didn't. I drank it only when I had to, when I had a migraine. Even now, when I drink coffee it needs to be light and sweet, kinda like ice cream. I always, however, loved the smell of fresh coffee. It smells like morning and pasteries and lazy Sundays. So when I decided to make a coffee soap on a …
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Soap Oils
Have you ever wondered why I use the base soap oils I do for my soap recipe? Each oil contributes a certain quality to the soap bar. When I formulate, I'm looking for oils that will make a hard bar that has a luxurious and creamy lather, and is conditioning for my skin. …