Update on Skin Absorbing Cosmetics
You probably don’t even realize that there has been a whole lot of activity going on in the comments section of one of my previous posts entitled “How Much Does the Skin Absorb?” It was written nearly a year ago […]
On the Curing Rack: Old Fashioned Lye Soap
After receiving many requests for old fashioned lye soap, I started making it almost three years ago. Old fashioned lye soap is the only soap that I make with animal fat. I use 100% lard for this recipe, with a […]
The Latest Facial Moisturizing Cream
I created a new facial moisturizing cream today using ingredients that I already had in my soaping cupboard. However, I have also ordered more specialty items to test another formula. These are scheduled to arrive on Friday. Today’s recipe includes […]
Poison Ivy Remedy
I recently made a fresh batch of old fashioned lye soap for my customers who request it to use on poison ivy outbreaks. I have personally never had poison ivy, but I understand that applying a paste made with lye […]
How much does the skin absorb?
I spoke with one of my new customers at the farmer’s market today about salt bars. She said she had tried one before and it raised her blood pressure. I wondered about that… Really makes you realize how much your […]