Archive for the 'Soap Ingredients' Category

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is a MUST for all soapmakers! Not only does Coconut Oil aid in making a nice hard long lasting bar of soap, but it creates a Lather like no other! I have tried many types of handcrafted soaps, and those higher in Coconut Oil tend to be my Favorites!
Here are some benefits of [...]

Neem Oil

I am venturing into the avenue of Essential Oils in my Soaps. So far I have used Sweet Orange Oil, and California Lemon, which have turned out as great additions to my basic Goat Milk Soap Recipe.
I have decided to experiement with Neem Oil. Neem Oil Seems to have many great qualities. Especially when it [...]

Aloe Vera

Instead of using water for my lye solution in my soaps, I use Distilled Aloe Vera Juice!
Aloe Vera has been used for countless centuries by many civilizations, and a score of historic figures you may recognize such as Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, King Solomon and others.
Alexander the Great conquered an island full of aloe plants [...]

Why Goat’s Milk?

Goat’s Milk is an amazing ingredient that I just couldn’t leave out of my soaps! Not only does it create a nice, creamy lather to the soap, its properties are amazing!
For Centuries bathing in milk has been known for it’s nutritional, healing, and moisturizing qualities. Milk is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. It has [...]