This article is the first one on how to make soaps from scratch at home – the soap making learning series. Explains where to obtain and purchase the necessary equipment and ingredients, and presents all important safety recommendations. Soap Making Equipment There may be a temptation to spend a small fortune on special tools when […]
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, […]
How to make soaps step-by-step, by the cold process, a process of making handmade soap that does not require heating (just what is necessary to melt solid oils and butters). In the end, you will get 100% natural soaps, very moisturizing and soft. Previous: In addition to this article, you can watch the video with […]
Find out how to modify your soap recipes: how to use a soap calculator – SoapCalc, how to add or remove an oil, change the color, use a different aroma, change the amount of water. If you plan to modify or personalize any soap recipe, this guide will guide you through the process. This is […]
Instructions and tips on how to clean your equipment after soap making, including how to deal with dirty pans, soap-encrusted stick blenders, utensils and counter tops, and most important, how to avoid irritating your skin. Previous: 1 – Cleaning soap batter: never leave your gloves and glasses! Ok, so now you’ve made your soap and it’s […]
Instructions and tips on how to cure and store your handmade soap afterwards. Curing is the process for which the soap bars finish saponification and dry completely. It takes about a month. The fifth and last on the series about learning how to make handmade soap at home. Previous Why Does Your Homemade Soap Need to […]
Handmade soap… is one of the most spectacular things I’ve discovered in recent times !! But why so much enthusiasm …? Was there a need? Are we really talking about soaps? Yes!! I was spending a very nice family day on vacation at Parque dos Monges, in Portugal when I decided to try the workshop of handmade soaps […]
Hello, and welcome to HerbAlcochete website! Hm, what can I say about me? So, my name is Sofia Matias, I was born in Lisboa in 1976 (now do the math!), I am a mechanical engineer by training and the mother of this wonderful Joana since 2014. Life has been an adventure with very exciting moments. […]
