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New Alpine Frost Fragrance Oil will be your go-to winter scent. The notes of eucalyptus, sparkling icicle, amber, and musk inspired this cold process soap. The blue and white color palette complements the fragrance perfectly. Soap colored with Ultramarine Blue Pigment, Neon Blue Raspberry Colorant, … Continue Reading
Handmade gifts are the perfect way to show you care. Whether it's freshly-baked cookies or a personalized bar of soap, your friends and family will love it. We asked members of the soapmaking community what they give for the holidays. Find their answers below. Emma, soapwonderful Other than soap … Continue Reading
Birch trees are known for their beautiful white trunks. The colors and textures of those trees, along with new Birchwood Oud Fragrance Oil, inspired this cold process soap. These bars feature two layers separated by a line of activated charcoal. The bottom half is colored with activated charcoal and … Continue Reading
This Pumpkin & Clay Face Mask is the perfect way to celebrate fall and treat your skin at the same time. It's made with skin-loving ingredients such as pumpkin extract, pumpkin powder, and oat oil. Kaolin clay creates a thick yet spreadable texture, and dark red Brazilian clay gives the mask a … Continue Reading
When you've built your business from the ground up, the thought of hiring someone can be overwhelming. This post can help. It includes tips on searching for employees, interviewing them, and what tasks to assign once they're hired. That way you can focus on the exciting part - growing your … Continue Reading
Handmade products don’t have to be complicated. This Turmeric Body Butter has just a few ingredients, but they’re all the right ones. The main ingredient is new turmeric shea butter. It’s a natural mix of moisturizing oils and turmeric root extract, which leaves your skin feeling smooth. The butter … Continue Reading
One of the questions we get most is, “Why did my soap turn brown?” If you've made a few batches of soap, you've likely encountered discoloration. This post talks about what causes the color change and how to work with it in soap. What causes discoloration It's often caused by vanilla, which is a … Continue Reading
Cashmere Fragrance Oil is a complex blend of white freesia, magnolia, blueberry, and violet. The moment we smelled it, we knew it would be perfect for a leave-on product. The scent inspired this luxurious Oat & Cashmere Lotion. This recipe combines skin-loving ingredients like oat oil, oat … Continue Reading
One of the best parts of soapmaking is being able to customize your recipe down to the very last ingredient. There are an infinite number of oil, fragrance, color, and technique combinations. One of the most important aspects of any recipe is the oils and butters you choose. They … Continue Reading
Crystal and gem soaps can be made a wide variety of ways. Techniques include embedding soap, creating layers, and swirling various colors. For these Alpine Frost Crystal Soaps, we kept it simple with one color and plenty of sparkle. The bars are scented with Alpine Frost Fragrance Oil. It's a … Continue Reading
These cold process soaps are scented with menthol crystals. They're a natural product that can be used in a variety of projects including soap, scrubs, balms, and more. You only need a few crystals to add a minty scent and a cooling sensation on the skin. Bramble Berry menthol crystals are … Continue Reading
This Lingonberry Spice Soap has a rustic-chic look that’s perfect for the holidays and beyond. The bars have a white base and activated charcoal pencil lines. To make the top look festive, there are rose hips and dried leaves. It’s scented with Lingonberry Spice Fragrance Oil, which is a … Continue Reading
Growing up, Jayme of Salt & Shea wasn't able to use store-bought soap. Because of her allergies, it would irritate her skin. That experience helps Jayme craft handmade products for those with sensitive skin. She uses natural ingredients and avoids harsh chemicals, which means she gets to enjoy … Continue Reading
Fragrance oils with vanilla turn soap and other products brown. Learn more about discoloration here. The Cinnamon Cocoa Fragrance Oil from the new Hygge Collection has notes of coffee beans, sugar, and chocolate. These delicious-smelling notes come from its high vanilla content, which results in a … Continue Reading