Monthly Archives: March 2011

Okay, I will admit it. I LOVE spring. I spend all of my time making spring themed products and I bake up a storm. I was browsing through one of my favorite baking books when I ran across an interesting recipe. Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies. Well, that just caused the […]

Lemon Poppy Seed Soap

March 14, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I have several fragrances on my desk that have accumulated there for testing purposes. The funny thing is I often use a Perfume Testing Strip and sample the scent then do nothing more with that particular bottle. These bottles vary in size but most are 1 fl oz. Would you […]

Fragrance Friday!

March 11, 2011 in Special Features by Tina

Recently we were asked if Titanium Dioxide would color a soap white if one used dark colored oils. Since I don’t have many dark oils, I decided to make 5 different batches of soap with Neem Oil to show how using Titanium Dioxide can lighten the color, but not make […]

Neem Oil and Titanium Dioxide in Cold Process Soap

March 11, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

New Mold!

March 11, 2011 in Soap by Taylor

I received a question in my email that I just had to answer. I was asked if the virgin coconut oil was used in soap, would the scent remain. I honestly had no idea. I hoped so. I love the smell of the virgin coconut oil. It is dreamy. It […]

Virgin Coconut Soap

March 10, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

I really enjoy spring. The flowers coming up, the birds singing, and the bright gentle rays of golden sun in the morning. I love mornings like that. Right now, the ground is covered with snow and what I truly miss is the brown earth. While I may not be able […]

Earth Soap

March 9, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Do you every wonder how your toiletries were formulated, or how different the cosmetics your great great grandmother used vary from the ones you use today? Well, I am working on a project collecting old cosmetics and toiletries recipes and it has been quite an experience. I am planning on […]

Glycerin Balsam

March 8, 2011 in Lotions and Creams / Special Features by Taylor

I am so excited that I could scream! Our blog has been nominated for “Best Overall Content” in a challenge for the Best Handmade Soap Blogs. This challenge is being hosted by Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks. She was inspired by the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and decided that […]

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