Angela Wills 
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on surfactants, in a way that I hope is easy to understand. Learn how they work, and understand the difference between Anionic & Nonionic. Are they natural? Well, not all of them.
The most complicated and confusing aspect of soap making is undoubtedly the process known as saponification. But what is this saponification reaction, exactly?
This liquid Castile soap recipe is super versatile. You can use it as is, or jazz it up with your favorite essential oils or fragrance oil blend.
Lately, I’ve been keeping a bottle of this homemade body wash by the bathtub, I’ve scented it with lovely lavender essential oil for relaxation.
Wondering what is lye & what it’s used for in soap making? Misinformation about safety is rife on the internet. Here’s everything you need to know in one, concise post
When I’m looking forward to a nice long soak in the bath, I want lots of lovely bubbles that last for ages. Actually, let me rephrase that, I need lots of lovely bubbles! So I decided to indulge myself and design a homemade bubble bath recipe that has exactly that!
Herbal Infusions are genius! They’re super useful and really don’t cost a lot to make. They’re also probably the easiest of all the botanical extracts you can make at home. You can then take your infusions and use them in all sorts of different skincare products.
After a few weeks testing and perfecting the process of liquid soap making, I’m now the proud owner of several colorful bottles of lush smelling totally natural loveliness. No surfactants here to irritate my skin, just nourishing creamy soap packed full of moisturizing oils.
Here’s how to make shower gel, you can whip this up at home and use it in minutes. I’m using mild, natural, and easy-to-use surfactants, that are suitable for even the most sensitive of skins.
So, what exactly is a herbal tincture? It’s a type of botanical extract that uses alcohol to extract the various nutrients from plants, here’s how I make it.
I’m using a simple clear melt and pour base for this charcoal soap recipe as I wanted it to have a bit of a glossy finish to it. I’ve also used the aloe Vera base which has turned pretty out well.
You’re going to love these bath tea recipes, they are such bliss!
I’ve been obsessed with bath oils of late. Like everyone else I’ve been stuck inside a lot, so I’ve made it my mission to turn my home into my own private spa. Here’s a super interesting looking product that looks way more impressive than it is difficult to make.
I’m using Lavender, Rose & Calendula in this recipe for floral bath salts. Not only are they vibrant & pretty, but they all also have superb skin benefits.
The following is an exhaustive list containing all other ingredients I often use to make things like beauty recipes, soapmaking, candles, and other crafts found on SavvyHomemade.com. If you can’t find an ingredient on one of my main supply pages, have look on the list below.
