All About Gel Phase

In the past have you experienced a gelatinous look just after a few hours in the mold?  According to The Soap Queen, your soap batch is likely going through its gel phase.  If you are wondering why this happens it is because it is part of the saponification process when the soap gets hot--up to 180 degrees.  It does not affect the quality of the final bars, but it does affect the appearance of the bar of soap.  If you would like to learn more, read the recent posting from The Soap Queen called All About Gel Phase.

French Lavender Cold Process Soap Loaf for Beginners Recipe

If you are a beginner to making cold process, I found a recipe on the Wholesale Supplies Plus website called French Lavender Cold Process Soap Loaf.  This recipe is great for anyone who is just learning how to make cold process soap.  The lavender essential oil gives the final product a relaxing herbal and floral aroma.  And for an added touch, sprinkling lavender buds on top makes the soap extra special.

Bed of Roses Loaf MP Soap Recipe

Since Valentine's Days is here, I found a perfect gift to make and give to your sweetheart.  You give a bar of this Bed of Roses melt and pour soap.  This recipe is from Wholesale Supplies Plus.

Heart Lotion Bars

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Looking for something to give as a gift? Here is something that you can make and give from the heart....Heart Lotion Bars.  This easy lotion bars recipe from The Soap Queen are made with sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, and Vanilla Select Fragrance.  The bars are solid at room temperature but will melt on contact with the skin.  These are great to use on dry patches of your body like elbows, knees, and hands.

Conversation Hearts MP Soap

I am sure many of you have grown up getting conversation heart candy for Valentine's Day.  Someone told today that these precious candies are no longer made.  To show affection to your sweetie, you can make these adorable melt and pour Conversation Heart Soaps.  These soaps look the famous candy hearts.  And they are a great alternative to giving candy.  The fragrance used in this recipe is a blend of banana, juicy kiwi, lemon and vanilla.