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" …
Alegna Soap
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. …
The Marilyn (numbers 1 and 2)
I had to text my friend Marilyn and ask where we first met. For the life of me I couldn't remember. Turns out, she has a better memory than I do. We both took a soap class with our friend Marla many years ago. …