Today I want to talk about water discounting. As I continue to learn and do research, I believe that it is important to understand the chemistry of soapmaking so that I can become more knowledgeable of the craft and improve on my soapmaking abilities to become a better soap maker. You need water to dissolve sodium hydroxide/lye and it is that lye solution that is mixed with your oils and … [Read more...]
Soapmaking: Behind The Scenes
As I finished pouring the soap batter into the soap mold, I realized that I just completed a creative process. And it would be within 24 to 36 hours that I will see the result of that process. That creative process is the background of what you don’t see in the finished product. So, as I continue my journey as a diy soapmaker, I want to talk about my process and some of what goes on behind the … [Read more...]
My Kokum Body Butter Experience
One of the things that you learn when formulating your own diy skincare products is that sometimes your product does not turn out as planned. I attempted to make an anhydrous (without water) body butter for dry and mature skin. I wanted to use kokum butter in the formulation because kokum butter provides deep hydration and nourishment helping to soften and restore elasticity in mature … [Read more...]
Formulating With Beeswax
Beeswax (INCI: cera alba) comes from honeybees and when using beeswax in skincare it creates an occlusive that creates a protective barrier on our skin to prevent water loss. It hydrates and softens the skin which is great for dry and mature skin. It is not an emulsifier, but it is used to thicken salves and balms. Beeswax does not clog pores. It is used in many skincare products such as … [Read more...]
Turmeric Massage Bars
I wanted to make a massage bar that helps with reducing inflammation. I was experimenting with different percentages to come up with the right texture and feel for this massage bar. This massage bar will melt into your skin and help with sore muscles. You just rub it into the skin and massage away with your hands. The key ingredient used is turmeric powder that has been infused in olive oil. … [Read more...]
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