Body care lotions are made from part water and part oil. Anyone who has ever tried to combine the two knows that oils do not dissolve in water. No matter how long you stir, blend, or shake the two parts, they will pull away from each other and separate. OilContinue Reading
Why do we need a preservative in topical cremes and cosmetics? A preservative is essential to help prevent microbes (bacteria, mold, and yeast) growing. Preservatives stop growth by acting on spores when they germinate and killing cells (usually by disrupting cell membranes) or by making the product hostile to growth.Continue Reading
Featured product Mango Seed Massage Mousse complete with review and discussion on oils and additives for pain and anti-inflamation.Continue Reading
If I could only make one type of soap you might be surprised that it wouldn’t be chalk full of fancy designs and impressive tricks. My favorite soaps for personal use are always similar. So it should be no surprise when you are out on a Sunday afternoon selling atContinue Reading
The following story board was created by SherryLynn, otherwise known as “The Thermalmermom” Some of you may know that although my mother and I live on far ends of the country we share the same enthusiasm for soap making, and some days just become a big project. Thermalmermom has takenContinue Reading
What is CBD oil? CBD stands for cannabidiol. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant with a rich history as a medicine going back thousands of years. In previous decades CBD was associated with marajuana because CBD and the dried herbContinue Reading
We’ve tested many recipes over the years, and frankly there are a lot of good lip moisturizer formulas that are knock out of the park spectacular. This one is not only my personal favorite, it is, hands down, one of the most highly preferred, and has been rated by ourContinue Reading
