Do you need to buy expensive equipment when you start formulating? Well, that depends. If you already know that you’re serious about skin care formulation, then you will need a few things. But if you are just giving it a go to see if this is something you might want to do, then let’s have a look at what’s in your kitchen already. […]
Jackie:
Yes, and I would reduce the castor oil by the same amount.
Jackie:
Hi Manju! The amount of lye that the citric acid uses up is only minimal and adds to the superfat.…
Clays are a wonderful additive in soaps. They will gently smooth and exfoliate your skin without irritating. This tutorial uses pink clay, an extra gentle clay blended with essential oils. […]
There are many benefits of adding clays to soaps, and not only as natural colourants. In this post I explain what clays are, how they work and the properties and uses in soaps. […]
Unlike most DIY surface cleaning sprays, this one actually works! Very effective at removing both oil-soluble and water-soluble dirt and grime, you can use this as a general spray and wipe or as a heavy duty cleaner. And best of all? It’s completely natural! […]
Learn how to make this beautiful 3-in-1 micellar water, which cleanses, tones and hydrates your skin, without the need to rinse afterwards. Mild, soothing, anti-inflammatory, this gentle water removes dirt and grime from your skin, leaving your skin feeling clean, soft and hydrated. […]
Luffa soaps are great for rough skin, like on your knees, elbows or feet. I love using them in my foot bath after a scrub, but also have one in my shower […]
I’d like to introduce you to the CPOP (cold process oven process) technique. This is making your soap using the normal cold process method, but then we place the soap in the oven to induce the gel phase […]
Babies have very delicate skin that is still so pure and perfect. Using normal soap and shampoo products on their skin would remove their protective oils and leave their skin dry and prone to irritations. […]
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