by Michelle | May 2, 2023 | Adventures in Soapmaking
This soap discoloration is kind of looking like a loaf of bread with a brown crust. This pic was taken when I had just cut the soap. The brown was naturally occurring discoloration that was happening due to the vanillan content in the fragrance oil. The white portion...
by Michelle | Mar 20, 2021 | Tips
Do you love your handmade soap but you’re not sure how to make it last? The best thing to extend the life of your favorite soaps is to make sure they are in a soap dish that completely drains and never allows the soap to sit in puddled water. The...
by Michelle | Jan 15, 2021 | Skincare, Winter
Winter is especially hard on skin, bringing on dry, rough hands and cracked knuckles. Comfort Balm features lanolin, jojoba, avocado oil and beeswax as the featured ingredients in this all-natural balm. Lanolin is the star when it comes to helping your skin through...
by Michelle | Nov 10, 2020 | Winter
Lump of Coal soap was so much fun to make. Instead of doing cold process, I made this soap using the hot process, which added to the rustic texture of the bar and top. I scented it with Truth or Dare, which is a cherry lime combination that is mouth-watering. Lump of...
by Michelle | Nov 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fall is my favorite time of year. The smells of spices and baking, canning apple butter, being cuddled up with a blanket and your sweetheart. Sweaters, boots and jeans. Falling leaves and the earthy, musky smell. I wish it could last right up until December 21. Fall...
by Michelle | Feb 2, 2020 | Winter
Baaaa-humbug winter skin! I’ve been testing and working with a intensive hand and foot balm with lanolin, specifically for dry, cracked skin Does anyone get such dry skin that you’d even be willing to sleep with cotton gloves after putting on the balm if...
