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Since I made that Mountain Man Bar several weeks ago, I decided I wanted to make a cream to match. I wanted to make a similar recipe to what would have been around at the time with a few modern modifications. (I will be using a preservative and an emulsifier.) This […]

Mountain Man Cream

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Since Andee did that segment of kitchen spices in cold process soap, whenever I make something (anything for that matter), I wonder about using it in soap. Ack! She has corrupted me! Will I ever be able to cook in peace again? [Seriously, I keep wondering about sesame seeds, nori […]

Parsley in Cold Process Soap

Yesterday, I showed you a picture of a lotion that did not use a preservative. That was really gross. Today, I would like to show you this same recipe with using a preservative. This is a really enjoyable recipe that I hope you try. I will be sending these to […]

The Importance of a Preservative Part 2

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I hear and see people refuse to use a preservative regularly. They have various reasons. If the maker omitting is also the person using it then I really don’t have a problem with it. If they are giving it to friends or family, or even plan on selling their lotions […]

The Importance of a Preservative Part 1

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Tina loves going to our local Farmer’s market. She loves wandering around, looking at products and talking with the vendors. Several weeks ago, she was wandering the market before her errands for the day. She spotted a cute elderly lady selling handmade hot pads. Tina was in a bit of […]

Marion’s Hot Pads

Can you believe that I’ve finished a whole week filled with Cupboard Challenge recipes? We will finish Jerilyn’s cupboard by making the light summertime body lotion that was requested. As a review, here are the ingredients in her cupboard. Aloe Butter Aloe Extract Fixed Oil Anhydrous Lanolin (fixed oil) Apricot […]

Making a Body Lotion from Jerilyn’s Cupboard

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Today, we will start with Jerilyn’s cupboard. She asked me for a two specific types of lotion recipes that would use her stash of ingredients in her cupboard. Here are the ingredients in her cupboard. Aloe Butter Aloe Extract Fixed Oil Anhydrous Lanolin (fixed oil) Apricot Kernel Fixed oil Argan […]

Making a Facial Cream from Jerilyn’s Cupboard

For the “What is in your cupboard? Challenge.”, Sharee asked me to help her with a new soap making recipe since she is a new soapmaker. She wanted help with a recipe that work well and not have any issues. Let’s check out her cupboard. Sweet Almond Oil Safflower Oil […]

Making Soap from Sharee’s Cupboard

Tackling the “What is in your cupboard? Challenge.” has encouraged me to think outside the box. Today, we will finish playing in Lisa’s cupboard. Here are the limited ingredients in her cupboard. Coconut Oil Olive Oil Canola Oil Safflower Oil Almond Oil Jojoba Oil Beeswax Shea Butter Dead Sea Salt […]

Making Lip Balm from Lisa’s Cupboard

This week I’ll be continuing my work on the “What is in your cupboard? Challenge.” I’ll tackle three different cupboards this week. After I finish with these cupboards, I’ll have two more cupboards to finish and then I can start on making projects that our readers have requested!Today, we will […]

Making Body Scrubs from Lisa’s Cupboard

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Last week, I received an e-mail from Tammi of Beehive Soap and Body Care about a soap drive that she is helping the Sugar House Farmer’s Market run. She asked if I would share a blog post about this soap drive with our readers in hopes that fellow Utah soapmakers […]

Guest Blog: Improving My Local Market

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This week has been chock full of heirloom recipes. Wow! Can you believe that? I am not sure that I can! Since we only have one day left this week I thought we would finish off the week with another additive that helps the skin stay smooth, soft and hydrated. […]

Sodium Lactate Heirloom Cream