Nourishing Skin and Nurturing Moms
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 […]
Soapmaking is an exciting hobby that can be turned into a business. Sometimes though when one sees all that goes into the soapmaking process it is easy to become intimidated. I certainly was in the beginning. The truth is that it is not difficult to make soap. It is a skill that can be learned […]
