Understanding Lye/Water Calculation in Soap Recipes

In a recent blog post Ruth Esteves, teacher at The Nova Studio, wrote about a very important subject - Understanding Lye/Water Calculation in Soap Recipes says when it comes to cold process soapmaking, some things are absolutely necessary and rigid, like how much sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is needed for a given amount of oils. It's a property of the oils and can't be changed without affecting the outcome of the soap, sometimes in really bad ways.  In this article, Ruth explains in very simple terms how any why it is important to figure out the lye/water calucations for your cold process soap recipes.

Peacock Swirl in Cold Process Soap Recipe and Video

There are many swirl technique instructions out there on the internet.  Then I came across this Peacock Swirl in Cold Process Soap from the Soap Queen.  I have never heard of this type of swirl before. But according to The Soap Queen, the Peacock Swirl is a marbling style that has been around for centuries and the technique has become very popular in the soapmaking community. This is an advanced technique so be sure to brush up on the basics before you try this one. 

Properly Storing Your Essential Oils

Are you new to using essential oils for your bath and body products and you do not know how to properly store them?  Erica, Owner of The Bonnie Bath Company has kindly written a blog post on the subject titled Properly Storing Your Essential Oils. For you newbies, storing your EO's (Essential Oils) is not really that complicated.  It is just the matter of finding the appropiate containers and spot to do so.  So you do not have to stress all over it.  Take a deep breath and read the article.  You will see this article will make it very simple for you to do it correctly!

Diploma Soaps

Do you have someone in your family graduating from middle school, high school or college and you are having a party to celebrate? Well, here is a really cute party favor you can make from Soap Place and they would be something totally different what any of your guests will have seen before. These diploma soaps can be created to the colors of the graduate's school and the scent you choose could be to their choice.

Vegan Botanical Bath "Milk" Recipe

Are you someone who is a vegan and is disappointed that you cannot use a milk bath recipe?  Well, I have some good news for your.  DIY Skincare has posted a lovely lavender recipe called Vegan Botanical Bath "Milk".  This simply recipe has only three ingredients Vegan Bath Milk (which is soy based), Organic Lavender Powder and Lavender Essential Oil.  If you cannot find any of these ingredients then you can purchase them directly through Bath Body Supply.