If you want to make luxurious hydrating homemade soap you have to Superfat your recipe and this is achieved by creating a lye discount in your recipe. Whilst this may seem confusing at first there is an easy chart with which you can work so you know in the first instance how much Lye it…
One way to ensure you reach total relaxation in the bath is to have a relaxing bath routine. These Eleven tips can be the start of making your bath more enjoyable and the best way to take a bath for the full chill-out experience. Tidy Bathroom Set the room temperature and room temperature in sync…
Have you ever wondered how to make a superfatted soap? Superfatting your handmade soap is the answer! Superfats are oils that have been heated and then cooled. This process creates excess oil in your mix, which will ensure a more hydrating bar of soap. In this article, we’ll go over some tips on how to…
If you are reading this post you have obviously delved into the world of homemade soap making and have created your first few batches and have found that there is some whiteness appearing on the surface. You might not be sure what it is, or why it is happening, so this post will explain, that…
Soap is a popular item that can be purchased at most stores, but it’s also possible to make your own soap from scratch. The process of making homemade soap does take some time and patience, but the end result will be worth it! In this article, we’ll go over the basics of how to make…
It is natural for homemade soap to go bad. The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to preserve it, which we’ll discuss in this article! Homemade soap can go bad over time if not stored correctly, exposed to too much light, in a very hot and/or humid environment….
You probably know that bath bombs are a popular way to relax, but did you know they can also be dangerous? That’s why it’s important to keep safety in mind when using these products. In this blog post, we’ll go over some of the dangers associated with bath bombs and how you can avoid them….
Isopropyl alcohol is one of the most useful tools for all types of soap making. As a binding agent in layered soaps, a bubble reducer, and a drying agent, ethyl and isopropyl alcohol are some of the handiest remedies to most of a soapmaker’s problems. But what for? Alcohol is used in soap making to…
Soap: a foamy, bubbly good time that lathers away dirt and germs while delivering a powerful punch of nourishment to our skin, right? Well, maybe. For a product we slather onto our largest organ every day, it’s wise to take a close look on whether it’s harming or helping our skin. Homemade soap is better…
As people move towards organic beauty and make their own products, homemade soap becomes more and more popular. However, there is science involved in making soap, and it’s important to make sure your homemade version won’t damage your skin. What pH level should you look for when making or purchasing homemade soap? The pH of…
