Debra Maslowski is an experienced homemade soap maker who can teach you how to make soap. Her natural soapmaking process is versatile and simple. How to Make Soap If I have an entire day to myself, I will make homemade soap. Volume 0% I am always asked how I make soap; today, I will show you! Master Soap Maker for…
Take a look at the Chaga mushroom. The benefits of Chaga mushrooms, how to harvest them, three good ways to use Chaga mushrooms, and their side effects. Chaga sounds like a dance. Or a foreign dessert. It’s a mushroom. The medical community considers Chaga to be one of the most powerful mushrooms. Intrigued? Was I? Continue reading to learn more…
This recipe for goat milk soap is a great way to care for your skin. This recipe works for other types of milk as well, so get started. GoatMilkSoapRecipe I have been asked many times since I wrote other articles on soap-making, “How can you make soaps with milk?” There are some shortcuts, but milk-based is more difficult to make…
Curing soap can be a long process and test your patience. There are some things you can try to speed up the cure process. Waiting for the soap to cure is one of the most frustrating parts of making cold-process soap. It can take 4-6 weeks or even longer, depending on the recipe. Over the years, I have come up…
Natural soaps are growing in popularity. In the past few years, the market for natural soaps has grown. People today know some things they didn’t before about natural soaps. People know, for example, that natural soaps contain only natural ingredients, including oils, extracts, and glycerin. They also know that synthetic soaps do not have these ingredients, which can cause rashes,…
Why is it important to choose the right Soap? There are many different types of soaps available, including liquid, powder, and solid. Each of these categories has its packaging, color, fragrance, shape, packaging, and claims. Some soaps are deodorizing, while others are antimicrobial or antiaging. They can also be moisturizing. Most people use Soap several times per day. It is…
Why is Coffee Soap popular? This could be due to the Starbucks (coffee-shop rage). Some people can use the energizing smell of coffee to wake up in the morning. There are many different types of coffee soaps. You can find almost as many styles as you would in a local coffee shop. Old-fashioned coffee soaps are actually made with a…
It’s the season of holiday gift exchanges. What to give is the question. It’s difficult to answer this question when you are trying to reduce waste. You want to know that your purchase is appreciated and useful, not destined for a single-use-and-toss-away situation. We have gathered some eco-friendly gifts that moms, colleagues, and bosses would love. You can then focus…
Yes, this is what makes soap. Sodium Hydroxide, Lye. Is it natural or synthetic? It sure doesn’t sound like it. Do giant chemical companies push them? These companies don’t make natural products. Saponification is the chemical process whereby lye and oils or fats are mixed. This process turns handmade soap into a gel-like substance. The mixture is heated to 180…