Hi. You have a lot of exotic oils. Amazing selection. I am new to making soap and lotions. Would some of the exotic oils work in cold process soap making? Or are they geared for lotions etc? – Laura M. Hi Laura, You can certainly use any type of Carrier Oil (provided it has a published saponification value) to make… Continue Reading Reader Question: Should I Use Specialty Carrier Oils in Handmade Soap?
Rich, creamy Vegetable Butters can add intense moisture to almost any kind of skin or hair care formulation. They can even be added to handmade soaps to increase their conditioning benefits. But which Butter should you choose for your next recipe? Our Quick Guide to Vegetable Butters will help you select the best Butter for your formulation in a snap!… Continue Reading Quick Guide: Using Vegetable Butters in Soaps, Skin Care, and Hair Care Products
Recently we received some questions about using plant-based milks, such as Almond Milk in place of dairy in fresh spa recipes and product formulations. While you certainly can use nutrient-rich milks made from nuts, hemp, soy, or coconut in skin care treatments they carry much different benefits than cow’s milk. Dairy products contain lactic acids which can provide gentle exfoliation.… Continue Reading Fresh Rose & Almond Milk Beauty Treatments
Hello, Readers! Mary Helen, your resident blogger here with an update on the status of my first print book, The Natural Beauty Solution. The Natural Beauty Solution is getting closer and closer to being finished. Over the past two weeks I’ve been working with my editor at Spring House Press on the book’s final revisions. Meanwhile, the book’s designer, Lindsay… Continue Reading Book Update: Official Pre-Sale Starting Soon!
Whether you are a small business owner just starting out or a professional formulator for a national brand, the shelf life of your products is a major concern. We receive questions about this topic almost every day, and our responses are almost always accompanied by the recommendation to consult a lab for Product Challenge Testing. By allowing your formulation to… Continue Reading Professional Help: What is Product Challenge Testing?