Olive Oil Coconut Oil Sunflower Oil Castor Oil Sweet Almond Oil Palm Oil Grapeseed Oil Rice Bran Oil Jojoba Oil Hemp Seed Oil Rosehip Seed Oil Shea Butter NOTE: This page contains affiliate links or/and advertisements. Full disclosure. No one is a real soap maker or a skincare formulator without knowing its oils. This is […]
We very often speak about how great this oil is because is high in unsaturated fatty acids, or has phenols. But what does that mean? What do these oil element compounds do? Here you can find a brief explanation about most common element compounds from oils, and what they mean. Unsaturated fatty acids Essential […]
What Are Infused Oils Infusion is a chemical process that uses botanicals (typically dried herbs, flowers or berries) that are volatile and release their active ingredients readily in water, oil, or alcohol. In this process, a liquid is typically boiled (or brought to another appropriate temperature) and poured over the herb. After the herb has been allowed […]
NOTE: This page contains affiliate links or/and advertisements. Full disclosure. Essential oils are wonderful ingredients. They are basically plant extracts, most commonly obtained by distillation of raw material plant (leaves, flowers, wood, bark, roots, seeds), or cold pressing. The way the oils are made is important, as essential oils obtained through chemical processes are not considered […]
There has been a lot of talk about cosmetic and hygiene products ingredients, namely, about commercial soaps and shower gels. Some dangerous, carcinogenic and toxic, some newly called as “endocrine disruptors”, some allergens… But what exactly do those names on a label mean? And how to identify what are the “good” ones and the “bad” ones? […]
NOTE: This page contains affiliate links or/and advertisements. Full disclosure. In this article, I am going to explain how to use essential oils to make soap. Essential oils are highly scented flower and plant essences, they are a very natural way to scent soap. However, they are such highly concentrated products that you need to […]
Glycerin Glycerin is a humectant substance, that is, it absorbs water from the atmosphere and helps to retain moisture in the skin. It is also a by-product of the production of handmade soap. I repeat, glycerin is a by-product of the production of handmade soap !! Like this: Oils + Lye => Carboxylic Acid Salt […]
Calendula, Aloe Vera and Lavender: three essential plants to make natural cosmetics. In the garden of my house, the arrival of spring is already beginning to be noticed. These are small signs that brighten our days and show us that another life cycle begins again. All trees and plants are in bloom: jars, roses, marigolds, […]
