When making both cold process and melt and pour soap, a spray bottle of 99% Isopropyl Alcohol is helpful. Also known as rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol helps to prevent soda ash on cold process soap, and helps layers stick together when working with melt and pour. It is also helpful to have on … Continue Reading
Soapy Social Media Roundup
I hope you are all having a great Labor Day weekend! Mine has been filled with sunshine and gardening. With summer ending, I'm trying my best to harvest summer crops and get ready for fall. Luckily, the warm weather lasts into September here in the Pacific Northwest, so there is still time to enjoy … Continue Reading
Facebook Photo of the Week (Aug. 23rd ~ Aug. 29th)
Even though it's almost September, here at Bramble Berry we haven't given up on summer yet! We celebrated the sunshine with a yearly barbecue. Everyone brought a dish to share and we enjoyed each other's company. … Continue Reading
Whipped Cold Process Soap Frosting on Soap Queen TV
One of the amazing things about soap making is the wide variety of different techniques and possibilities. In this episode of Soap Queen TV, I show you how to create one of my favorite soapy techniques...cold process soap frosting! Simply whip together cool oils and lye to create a light and fluffy … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry Summer Barbecue
Warm weather means fun outdoor activities like swimming in the lake, gardening and of course - barbecues! Here at Bramble Berry, we celebrate summer each year with a company barbecue. Everyone brings delicious dishes to share. We all take a break and enjoy good food, sunny atmosphere and great … Continue Reading
Save the Honey Bee Melt & Pour Soap
The decline of the honey bee population, known as Colony Collapse Disorder, poses a serious threat to our ecosystem. Researchers estimate one-third of all honey bee colonies in the country have vanished. With a wide variety of agricultural crops pollinated by honey bees, the potential impact to our … Continue Reading
Fresh Face Round Up + Chamomile and Calendula Infused Toner
Last week was full of recipes created to pamper your face. For dry skin in need of additional moisture, the Lavender and Aloe Lotion and Lavender and Chamomile Cleansing Bar feature hydrating ingredient such as Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil. If your skin is on the oilier side, the Tea … Continue Reading
Soap Queen Cuisine: Blueberry Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting the day with a full stomach helps me to think clearly and maintain energy into early afternoon. Some days it can be hard to make time for breakfast, but I always regret it when I don't. This recipe takes a little bit of prep, but it's so … Continue Reading
Facebook Photo of the Week (Aug. 15th ~ Aug. 22nd)
This week on the blog was all about keeping your face smooth and refreshed, no matter what your skin type. The Fresh Face Skin Care Series included several skin-loving tutorials, including Lavender and Aloe Lotion. Made with moisturizing Sweet Almond Oil and lightly scented with Lavender 40/42 … Continue Reading
Guest Post: Hot Air Balloon Melt and Pour
Erica Pence from Bath Alchemy makes beautiful soap and shares a wide variety of soapy tutorials on her blog. Today, Erica is sharing a tutorial for colorful Hot Air Balloon Soap! Below are the instuctions to make this soap using melt and pour, but as you can see from the photo below, it's possible … Continue Reading
Searching for a New S.O.A.P. Panel!
Do you love testing new fragrances in your soapy projects? Here at Bramble Berry, we receive hundreds of fragrance oil samples. To help choose the very best fragrances to add to our line, we are looking for eight new members to join our S.O.A.P Panel! As part of the panel, you will have the … Continue Reading
Fresh Face Oil Free Lavender Lotion
For oily skin, keeping the face hydrated can be difficult. While additional oil can lead to break outs, a lack of moisture can cause dry patches, tightness and flaking. This Fresh Face Oil-Free Lavender Lotion was created with oily skin types in mind. This lotion delivers light-weight hydration that … Continue Reading
Fresh Face Lavender & Aloe Lotion
Light-weight and moisturizing, this Lavender and Aloe Lotion is great for dry facial skin. Made with skin loving ingredients such as DL-Panthenol and Sweet Almond Oil, this lotion helps skin feel soft and hydrated. It can also be used on the rest of the body to give additional moisture and smooth … Continue Reading
Fresh Face Cleansing Bars for Dry & Oily Skin
An important step in any skincare routine involves keeping your skin clear of excess dirt and oil. These facial cleansers created with melt and pour soap are specially formulated to suit either dry or oily skin. For dry skin try the bar at the end of this post. Treat yourself to a luxurious and … Continue Reading