Sweet Harvest Farms features soaps that soothe, nurture and hydrate skin. The Luxurious Goats Milk Lavender Bud Soap is made using organic lavender buds that exfoliate while you bathe. Tiffany’s Homemade Luxurious Goats Milk Soap consists of exfoliating organic poppy seeds and is lightly scented. And why not pamper the pooch in your family? Pups … Read More ...
Soap Making Instructional ~ Tutorial
Go Planet Earth posted a video tutorial showing how to create Melt & Pour Candy Cane Swirl Loaf Soap. The tutorial utilizes the Square Loaf Mold, one of their top sellers. View other tutorials here.… Read More ...
Dexter bloodslide soap
I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character. The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath. For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also has lots of fun, Halloween/horror themed soaps available too.… Read More ...
Boo Halloween soap cigar band
Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween!
Find them all here.… Read More ...
Pumpkin pie soap recipe
This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn. Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!
4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & unscented)
1/4 tsp pumpkin fragrance oil
5 drops clove essential oil
1/4 tsp ground cloves… Read More ...
Ylang Ylang oil
Ylang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils. It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.
The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different grades.… Read More ...
Gothic pumpkin soap tutorial
SoapyLove has a great tutorial on their blog for a gothic pumpkin soap, a classy and more modern take than the usual Halloween designs.
Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Antibacterial bathroom cleaner recipe
Hate using harsh, toxic chemicals in your home? Try this antibacterial bathroom cleaner for a simple and non-toxic solution to cleaning your bathroom or kitchen.
Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner, from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by kristerae
A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you clean your home without hurting the planet. The aroma of the … Read More ...
Pumpkin pie soap recipe
If you make cold process soap, now is the time to get started on your Halloween and fall themed soaps! David Fisher of About.com has shared a recipe for a pumpkin pie soap using real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Delicious!
Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Watermelon seed oil properties
Watermelon seed oil properties
from Aroma Web
Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
Aroma: Faint. Slightly Nutty.
Viscosity: Light.
Absorption/Feel: Penetrates Well.
Color: Yellow.
Shelf Life: Indefinite/Highly Stable
Notes: Watermelon Seed Oil (WSO) is a very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption. It is a good choice for use with oily skin but can be effective … Read More ...
Glossary of soap making terms
If you’re new to soapmaking, learning all of the common terms can be a bit confusing. Luckily, Soap Making Essentials has put together a great glossary of common – and uncommon – soapmaking terms to help you! Check it out here.… Read More ...
If you were a bar of soap
Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy is hosting a contest and giveaway! The challenge is to describe yourself with soap colors, layers, scents, etc. Visit here and leave a comment voting for your favorite entry and you just may win a bar of the winning soap!… Read More ...
Halloween mold sale
SoapCrafters is having a sale on two 3-D Halloween molds. Each mold is in two parts and makes one soap. Find deals on the spooked pumpkin and spooky pumpkin while supplies last. Halloween will be here all too soon!… Read More ...
After shave recipe
I got the recipe for this After Shave from Snowdrift Farm‘s newsletter to promote Cremophor CO 40, which is hydrogenated castor oil. Cremophor CO 40 is an emulsifier and can be used to make clear water-based sprays and lotions and as a dispersing agent.
After Shave
Phase A
3.00 oz. Cremophor CO 40®
0.10 … Read More ...
Soap inspiration
Lately, I have been really into using Mosaic Maker, a Flickr app that allows you to make beautiful mosaics of your Flickr favorites. Today, I am loving these beautiful and inspiring soaps.
1. Crazy Fruity Handmade Soap, 2. handmade soap, 3. Lilac Rose Vegan Handmade Soap by DeShawn Marie, 4. handmade soap… Read More ...