What makes handmade soap as good as commercial brands?
Does Handmade Soap Clean as Well as Commercial Soap?
Tag: Soap
My Soap Isn’t Pretty Enough!
It seems that everyone on the planet has seen endless photos of beautiful, fussy, artistic soap. Multi-color, complex swirls, textured tops, embeds and piped flowers are common. It might also seem that these soaps are the standard for all who sell soap. These photos might have you saying, “My soap isn’t pretty enough!” Is it … Continue reading My Soap Isn’t Pretty Enough!
Oh, that Distressing DOS!
Five Ways to Avoid it The appearance of DOS distresses soapmakers around the world. You make a lovely soap. It cures well and feels great on the skin. Suddenly, you notice orange spots. You peer closer, poke at the soap and notice that the spots are soft and translucent. You have DOS. What is DOS? … Continue reading Oh, that Distressing DOS!
Why Weigh Soap and Cosmetic Ingredients?
Have you ever searched the internet for cosmetic formulas? A search for nearly any product turns up more variations than we can try in a year, perhaps more. The question is, of course, are they good? Will they provide the results we hope for? Are they well researched and written? Although many factors determine a … Continue reading Why Weigh Soap and Cosmetic Ingredients?
What is the Difference Between a Cosmetic and a Drug?
We love the products we make. We love them so much that we want to share with our friends and family. Some eventually decide to sell to the public, and that is where the trouble often starts.