Unlocking Potential – Moms on a Mission
Growing up, I remember my Granny always had aloe vera growing in the yard. These plants were treated like a precious commodity and she tended to them with love and care to ensure that they produced thick and healthy succulent leaves. At home, it was used as a healing salve, on inflamed or sunburned skin, […]
Turmeric, part of the ginger family, contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to be beneficial in skincare. It has been used for centuries in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to treat various ailments and it is well-known throughout India to treat hyperpigmentation, reduce redness and promote even skin tone. Both turmeric and ginger […]
Within the last four years or so I started hearing about Moringa and its numerous uses for health. There was a sudden surge in interest in the plant and it was becoming popular due to its nutritional and medicinal properties. Now it seems that in Trinidad and Tobago, everyone, their Uncle and Tanty has a […]
Activated Charcoal has been used for centuries dating back to the ancient Egyptians and in healing traditions such as Ayurveda in India. But what is activated charcoal and what are its benefits? Activated charcoal is produced by super-heating natural carbon sources such as bamboo, coconut or wood using steam. This causes the molecules in the […]
Castile Soap has been around for centuries. It is a natural soap that is made of 100% Olive oil and it gets its name from Castile, Spain, where it is believed it originated. There is however, a version called Bastille soap. This soap is composed mostly of olive oil (at least 70%) but it also […]
This sweet mango and coconut milk homemade soap is a wonderful blend of sun-ripened golden mangoes and creamy coconut milk. Thanks to One Motivated Mommy reader and fellow soap maker, Norman in Jamaica, I was given this lovely recipe at the peak of mango season, so I knew I had to give this one a […]
This goat milk and rose clay soap is absolutely divine. With a creamy and luxurious lather, you will surely feel like you are experiencing a day at the spa. Goat milk soaps are popular among users of handmade soaps as they are gentle yet have many benefits for the skin. Goat milk contains alpha hydroxy […]
Neem and turmeric (haldi) are treasured in Ayurveda and have many uses in skin care. Both are known to have anti-ageing, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties and they are used to treat skin issues such as dandruff, psoriasis, eczema and acne. Neem also has antioxidant properties and is becoming a popular ingredient in skin care and […]
In soapmaking, there are many natural additives that can be incorporated into your recipe to produce a luxurious soap that is so much better for your skin than the harsh chemicals of commercial soaps containing detergents. Aloe Vera and Coconut Milk have both been known to have a moisturizing effect on the skin in addition […]
In Part 1 of this Basic Soapmaking for Beginners series, I explained how to make soap from scratch using just oils and lye. In this part, I would like to show you how to add fragrance and colours to your soap. Adding fragrances, colour and other additives is the fun part of making soap. Here […]