kittenmmm's blog post - soap

A couple of people have asked about soaps that I make. I figured I would just put the info I have here and then if people are further interested they can pm me.

First off I make glycerin soaps using a melt and pour base. I add natural ingredients and fragrance or essential oils. So I term it a home crafted soap as opposed to a home made soap. I don't make it from scratch because I don't want the lye around my animals or any children that might be around. Curious animals and active lye are not a good combination.

I'm constantly trying out new combinations and recipes but currently have some I'm very happy with and have no problem passing on. I've tried them on myself with no adverse effects and I have sensitive skin. I've also had some other people try them out and they like them as well.

I don't have the space for a large inventory so I generally make small batches and will make to order.

I make no claim as to the effect of the soaps but I can tell you what some of the ingredients are known for. The reasoning behind this has to do with FDA regulations which I would be happy to explain to you if you want to know but I won't get into it here. The ones I'm currently making to send out are as follows (don't mind the names, I'm winging it..):

Skin:
A goat milk glycerin base, calendula petals, tea tree oil, colored with tumeric, CK1 fragrance oil. The calendula flower is known for its kindness to the skin. Tea tree oil is also highly recommended for dry skin and othe skin problems such as eczema.

Sage Soap:
glycerin base, sage, Blackberry Sage Tea Fragrance Oil - this soap is a pretty green color from the sage and is slightly exfoliating. Sage is known for antiseptic and anti-bacterial qualities as well. It's also an aphrodisiac (like we need that).


Almond Soap:
Ground Almonds and French Vanilla Fragrance Oil in a clear glycerin base.

Strawberries and Cream:
Strawberries, benzoin powder preservative, Strawberries and Cream Fragrance Oil in a glycerine base. Cayenne used as colorant.

Carnation:
Carnation fragrance oil, paprika for coloring in a clear glycerine base. ... I just like the smell of this one and it has a soft peach/rose color.

Romanza:
Ground Rose Petals, Victorian Christmas fragrance oil, Paprika for colorant in a glycerin base. - The smell of this one is awesome. Rose has a number of healing qualities.

Dew:
glycerin base, ground chamomile, jojoba and geranium fragrance oil. Jojoba is known for being good for the skin. Geranium is an antidepressant when enhaled. Chamomile is antiseptic, antibacterial and is known for being good for the skin.

Dry Me:
coconut oil base, chamomile, dry mustard, green tea extract. Fragrance can be added if wanted. Dry mustard gives it a pale yellow color and it's known for its skin drying properties. Green tea extract is known for healing properties. Chamomile is antiseptic, antibacterial and good for the skin. Coconut oil is drying. I made this one for my son who is just hitting puberty...it seems to be good for breakouts.

Blends being worked on:
Lavendar and patchouli
Spearmint and jojoba (great when you have a cold)

I also make bath teas that compliment the soaps. I package them in a small container with a muslin bag to be used for the "steeping" process. The bath teas have an oatmeal or epsom salt base

if I think of anything else I'll let ya know.

BTW..Lunna and Beachy have gotten some of my soaps if you're curious about them. They're such sweet guinea pigs They got prototypes as well as some of the ones listed.