Unlocking Potential – Moms on a Mission
This moisturizing chocolate and coconut milk soap is very luxurious and creamy. The natural sugars in the coconut milk contribute to a fluffy lather while the cocoa helps to slough off dead skin cells to smooth and brighten the skin. Natural cocoa also contains flavonoids which are plant compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties […]
One thing I love about making handmade soaps is the ability to be as creative as you want. There are so many swirls and techniques that can be applied to cold process soap to really create eye-catching designs. From mantra swirls, to picturesque and realistic landscapes the sky is the limit when it comes to […]
This soap was made just for men, an Avocado and Green Tea Soap. It has been a while since I made a soap with a more masculine fragrance. It was my intention to make a men’s soap in time for Father’s Day but alas, things did not happen as planned. For this soap, I chose […]
There are many resources online to learn how to make soaps at home, however, in my opinion, it does not compare to having your own soapmaking books, as you have access to a wealth of information in one place. Soapmaking is a very rewarding endeavour whether as a hobby or as a business. There is […]
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 […]
Hot process soapmaking is different from the cold process method in that the traced soap is heated to speed up saponification and neutralize it before putting it into the mold. A benefit to making soap this way is that the soap is fully saponified and can be used right away. This method creates a more […]
For quite a while I have been wanting to try my hand at making liquid soap. Although there are many resources and YouTube videos that demonstrate how to make liquid soap from scratch I decided to try the version from The Everything Soapmaking Book by Alicia Grosso. The recipe is a hot process soap utilizing […]
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 […]