How To Make Gel Candles With Embeds
Ever wondered how to make gel candles with embeds? I used shells and pearls to create this cute underwater scene. Today I’m sharing all the steps I took to achieve this look.
Angela Wills
5 Ways To Customize Your Liquid Soap Base Recipes
I’ve made a lot of liquid castile soap recently. So much that I have to keep it in a big bottle. But this is a good thing because once you have made your liquid soap base, there are lots of cool and interesting things you can do with it. DIY hand soap, face wash, shampoo and more.
How To PH Balance Soap & Test The Level
Trying to PH balance soap can be a tricky business, but if you have the right tools and knowledge at your disposal you shouldn’t have too much trouble. I’m going to outline exactly what PH is, why it is important for soap makers.
How To Make DIY Body Oil At Home
Learn how to make DIY body oil with essential oils. This simple recipe hydrates deeply, softens skin, and gives a natural, radiant glow.
Types Of Surfactants & Their Functions
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.
What Is The Saponification Reaction In Soap Making?
The most complicated and confusing aspect of soap making is undoubtedly the process known as saponification. But what is this saponification reaction, exactly?
A Liquid Castile Soap Recipe For Sensitive Skin
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.
A Homemade Body Wash Recipe That’s Marvellously Creamy
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.
What Is Lye & Why Is It Used For Soap Making
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
Minty DIY Bubble Bath Recipe For A Glorious Soak
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!
How To Make A Herbal Infusion In 5 Simple Steps
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.
How To Make Liquid Soap – Traditional Lye-Based Liquid Soap Making Recipe
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.
How To Make Shower Gel Using Natural Surfactants – Recipe Without Lye
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.
How To Make A Tincture Using Herbs & Alcohol
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.
How To Make Charcoal Soap For Oily Skin Without Using Lye
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.
