Formulating Cold Process Soap Recipes

I took a cold process soap making class through The Nova Studio many years ago.  Lori Nova had a great recipe that she created.  I never used her recipe since I was afraid to try it because I thought I would mess it up.  But when I got brave to do my first batch, I wounded up using a Soap Quick mixture from Misson Peak Soap in Fremont.  I really loved it because someone else had the measured out the ingredients exactly.  Now that Mission Peak is no longer in business, I guess I have to try and venture out and do a batch from a recipe.  But if you are braver than I am and want to formulate your own batch, I found a post from The Soap Queen called Formulating Cold Process Soap Recipes.

Cinnamon Cocoa Melt & Pour Soap

When I saw this project, I could not help think of a delicious latte drink from the local coffee house. What is great about melt and pour soap is that it makes a great option for crisp and clean layers.  This Cinnamon Cocoa Soap tutorial from The Soap Queen shows you have to create this brown and white layered design that it is topped with a bit of Cocoa Powder. This would be a great gift to give out for the holidays.

Hydrating Body Butter Sticks

Here is a great recipe for the beginner crafter-Hydrating Body Butter Sticks. This recipe from The Soap Queen is great for those who have extremely dry skin.  These body butter sticks are great for a moisturizing product that works wonders.

Homemade Lip Balm: Peppermint Bark

Thanksgiving is this week.  And soon Christmas will arrive in no time. If you are crafty and want to make something to give out, here is a recipe from Gluesticks by Brandy Nelson called Homemade Lip Balm:  Peppermint Bark.  This recipe makes 6-8 tubes, so it should not be a problem to double or triple.

Pumpkin & Clay Face Mask

It is autumn time and a perfect way to celebrate the season  and treat your skin at the same time is to make this Pumpkin & Clay Face Mask recipe from The Soap Queen.  It is made with skin loving ingredients such as pumpkin extract, pumpkin powder and oat oil. You can also download the template to make labels to give your jars the perfect touch!