Unlocking Potential – Moms on a Mission
Garlic and neem make a powerful duo that promotes skin health. In this post, I share a step-by-step guide to making this potent soap at home, perfect for tackling problem skin with natural ingredients. This DIY soap harnesses the antioxidant and antimicrobial power of both garlic and neem, making it a valuable addition to your […]
Turmeric and honey are both known for their incredible benefits for the skin and have been used in beauty treatments for centuries. In this post, I’ll be sharing a Turmeric and Honey cold process soap that is easy to make and can be customized with your choice of fragrance or essential oil, or left unscented. […]
Castile Soap or Jabón de Castilla, is a soap that is made with 100% olive oil. Known for its gentleness, moisturizing properties and silky lather, it promotes supple skin and is especially beneficial for sensitive and mature skin. Castile soap is ideal for beginners to make as pure olive oil doesn’t trace as quickly as […]
This delightful, exfoliating Coconut and Coffee Soap is a must-have in your beauty lineup. After using this soap, your skin will feel smooth, pampered and rejuvenated as if you’ve just stepped out of a spa. The key ingredients in this soap are coffee grounds and coconut milk. Coffee grounds provide exfoliating and invigorating properties to […]
Wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) is a type of kelp found in the Pacific Ocean used in Asian food and Oriental medicine. It features an abundance of nutrients like omega-3, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, making it a favoured ingredient in many recipes, including miso soup, seaweed salad, and sushi. Among its vast components are essential […]
In this post, we’ll be exploring how to craft a delightful Papaya and Coconut Handmade Soap that will pamper your skin like never before. This combination creates a luxurious bar that will surely bring the essence of the tropics to your bathroom. Papaya and coconut are two power-packed ingredients that are a match made in […]
Peppermint and tea tree are both well-known for their beneficial properties and combining these two powerful ingredients in a cold process soap can be a great way to enjoy their benefits. This soap recipe creates a soap that is moisturizing, thanks to the natural oils as well as shea and cocoa butter which are known […]
Today we are making an indulgent and nourishing sandalwood soap containing ghee. Red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) is treasured in Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ayurveda for its many benefits for the skin. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties due to the many bioactive plant compounds it contains. It has been known to naturally cleanse the […]
For centuries sulfur soap has been widely used as a remedy for people with various skin conditions. Sulfur, also spelt sulphur, is the fifth most abundant element on Earth and is essential for life. According to ancient Egyptian papyri, sulfur was valued as a remedy for many ailments from insect bites to scabies and genital […]
My first experience with making natural soap was in high school (many moons ago). It was part of the chemistry syllabus and to me, just another lab exercise that we had to do for our School Based Assessment or SBA. I remember the resulting soap after carefully mixing and heating was just a tiny sliver. […]