Soap is much more versatile than we often give it credit. Most of us think of soap as a good emulsifying and cleansing agent for both hand and body, but the unique characteristics of soap--and artisan soap in particular—expand its use far beyond the limited pigeonhole we often place it in. Understanding the expanded uses of artisan soaps will be helpful in preparing soap with both ingredients, coloring and scent that match the potential niche uses. To that end, here are five expanded applications for artisan soap which you may not have thought of. Mosquito Repellant Bite Relief Prevent mosquit ..read more

Soaps are meant to not only to clean the body surface, but to contribute to the general health a person through eliminating all life-threatening microorganisms and dirt that are detrimental to health. Furthermore, the soap components have to be safe for the body as some elements can seep through the skin pores and be absorbed into the bloodstream. If the components inhibit body processes, common ailments can occur, with serious internal and external physical consequences.   Why You Should Rethink Using Off the Shelf Soaps Although there have been spirited efforts in advertising campaigns ..read more

Besides the candy canes that are popular around the holiday season, what is peppermint oil used for and what is it's benefit?  Well I will tell you but first let me share a little story about how strong this natural oils is. When I started making Soap sometime ago I used to get a lot of request for Peppermint Soap.  Even though I do like this scent, it was not top priority on my list.  After making so many different types of soaps that I know are great for healthy skin such as Tea Tree and other soaps with natural ingredients, I would still  get many requests for Peppermint ..read more

So many skin products we see in the store love to put the words 'Shea butter’ on the description but why?  What is Shea? Why do I want it on my skin?  Is it even worth it, and if it is, how can I get the most and best quality of it. Lets try to tackle these questions.  First off lets explain what it is and where it comes from.   We can call this tree the Karite tree, Vitellaria Paradoxa, or just Shea tree (I promise it will answer to either of its names.)  It comes from the Sopotaceae family of trees that is common in Africa. Karite nuts are harvested from these trees ..read more

My absolute favorite essential oils for Handmade Soap is Tea Tree.  I started using the oil by itself years ago to treat itchy insect bites, and skin rashes.  I quickly learned that it’s great for just about any skin conditions!                                 The oil itself goes back thousands of years treating many conditions, including respiratory systems, infections, acne, sunburns and much more; some estimates report hundreds of uses!  You can find many reputable sources online to get more infor ..read more

The short answer is, yes you should.  'But it's so expensive and hard to find the right one,  Is it really worth it?' Yes it does cost more than regular soap and it can be tricky to find a trusted brand that you like, however the benefits are very worth it! Try to think of soap like you would your favorite meats at the grocery store.  You and I both know that if we only buy sausage, bacon, and processed canned meat that our heart and blood pressure would eventually have a melt down! So what do we do?  We try our best to split the difference and get that healthy and lean chi ..read more