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...]
Using Natural Colorants In Cold Process Soap
This lovely green soap was made with French green clay and spirulina powder. The top is sprinkled with jasmine flowers, and the soap is scented with lavender essential oil. I have colored soap with spirulina powder before, but this is my first time using French green clay. I mixed the two together because I wanted a more defined green color. There are many options available to add color your … [Read more...]
Formulating A Cold Process Soap Recipe
When learning how to make soap, your base recipe will most likely be olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil. Because of the controversy regarding palm oil, there are some soapmakers that will use shea butter instead of palm oil. When formulating your soap recipe, you will use grams or ounces, but the total oils and fats will need to add up to 100%. You can play around with different … [Read more...]
Coffee Facial Soap
I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I do drink it on occasion. I love the taste of it and the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Even if you don’t drink coffee, or you drink it occassionally, coffee has some wonderful skin benefits. Coffee has antioxidant properties helping to boosts circulation, tighten the skin, rejevenate the skin, reduce puffiness and dark circles. It is … [Read more...]