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...]
Basic Body Lotion
I created a basic body lotion template to get me started on customizing my body lotions as I learn the components needed in formulating a moisturizing and hydrating cream or lotion. I will be starting with a few ingredients. And I will be building from there playing around with different percentages, oils, and butters, etc. The three categories of ingredients that I will be using in the … [Read more...]
Learning The Basics Of An Emulsion
An emulsion combines two liquid phases that do not mix together. In this case it is oil and water. Because oil and water do not mix, we need an emulsifier. Emulsifiers are attracted to oil and water. This attraction allows the oils and water to bind together so that it does not separate. Types Of Emulsions: O/W. The oil is poured int the water phase. W/O. The water is poured into the … [Read more...]