In My Soap Pot

Make your own biltong

Make your own biltong! Ok, so this is not exactly soap, but why not give it a try anyway. Biltong is a South African dried meat speciality, and it’s delicious! And it’s so easy to make […]

Limited Edition 2021 Christmas DIY Soap Box is out now!

Make these stunning Snowflake Soaps with the limited edition DIY Soap Box. The box contains everything you need, including the pretty snowflake mould. […]

Free online course – I need your help!

Ok, so I’m brave enough to start online courses, and I want to offer a free mini course first so I can iron out any wrinkles and fix it before people start paying me. But…. here’s where you come in: What would you like me to offer? Comment with your ideas and suggestions! What do you want to learn? […]

Making the Masterclass Cream

Making the masterclass cream wasn’t that difficult – as long as you follow the instructions and do what they tell you. Check out the video of me making the cream and more tips! […]

Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY! Be in to win one of three HEMP SOAP MINI KITS! Click for more info. […]

Do I need expensive equipment to formulate?

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. […]

The philosophy of skin care formulation

How do you define ‘natural’? What does natural mean to you? What is your philosophy when it comes to skin care and formulation? And why should you care? Why are you using a particular ingredient? How does that ingredient fit in with your philosophy? These questions and more are discussed in lesson 1 of the Masterclass. […]

Using your masterclass ingredients to make more!

So you still have ingredients left over from your Masterclass? Or did you enjoy making the cream so much that you can’t wait to make more products? Or are you as impatient as I was and want to start making immediately? Using the same ingredients (with a few extras), I’ll show you how to make a hydrating serum, bi-phase cleanser and micellar water to go with the beautiful botanical face cream you will make in the Masterclass. […]