Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This soap recipe uses Indigo Paste. “Indigo is a potent extract obtained from a variety of different plants from tropical and subtropical regions, and is said to have many healing properties. Native Americans used it for healing wounds, since it helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms.” Source.
I stumbled across this blog post by accident but found it very interesting. If you are new to soap making then make sure you pop over and have a read. The post shares intimate details of ingredients, helping you to understand why they are used and when to use them. Great little article! Soap Ingredients … Read More ...
This handmade Soy Milk recipe is creamy and luxurious, check out the full recipe and tutorial over at Vegans have superpowers. She has more Vegan beauty recipes for you to try too. Vegan Beauty Recipes.… Read More ...
This soap actually looks clean and fresh. The pink lemonade look gives it a fun girly theme too. There are no detailed instructions for this particular variation of the handmade soaps on the blog but there is a written explanation of how it was created with Melt and Pour soap. Love the colors.… Read More ...
I love how chunky and rustic this soap looks. Without even knowing what is inside of it I already believe that it’s good for me. Sometimes rustic handmade soaps are great sellers just because they look “healthy”. Roughly made soaps (not poorly made) is on of the few crafts where handmade artisans can get away … Read More ...
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or some Lime and Cedarwood Shaving oil. … Read More ...
“Aloe Vera is the most prestigious herb used for skin care. It contains almost 20 amino acids, minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium in sufficient quantities, enzymes, vitamins, polysaccharides, nitrogen and other components that make it a miracle beauty herb.” Source
Full tutorial and recipe for this cold process soap can be found here.… Read More ...
This simple melt and pour soap has the added benefits of Almond butter and Oatmeal. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for beginners. For the full instruction and photos visit day2daysupermom.com.… Read More ...
This lemon grass soap is luxurious and smells like a delicious Thai curry. Coconut milk makes creamy luxurious soap and is perfect for vegans. Lemongrass Soap Recipe.… Read More ...
This Washi Tape Treat bag actually came to our Party blog but it looked so sweet and elegant that I thought it was perfect for a handmade soap wrap. Use your own papers and the free template to create a handmade rustic gift bag. Slip your soap into the bag and seal it up with … Read More ...
This soap is scented with herbs and essential oils that leave you smelling divine. The lush oils will replenish your skin with natural oils. For the full recipe and instructions visit Soaprecipes101.com… Read More ...
Love love love the colors in this Neptune Soap. Visit the SoapQueen for the full tutorial as well as how to make and pour a star column. This soap would be beautiful wrapped with natural fibers and maybe even a few shells for decoration.
Check out some of our other soap wrapping ideas here.
This Oatmeal and Honey Crock Pot Soap is rustic and rich. The tutorial is nicely detailed with loads of step by step photos to guide even a novice. Visit Littlehouseinthesuburbs.com for the full tutorial.… Read More ...
Rosemary Soap Tutorial. If you are looking to try your hand at Soap Making (with lye) then check out this tutorial with great photos to inspire your creativity. Olallieberry.typepad.com
This Amethyst soap recipe is perfect for the Bramble Berry Soap Swap. Find out more about the swap here. The step by step photos for this cold process soap are easy to follow.… Read More ...