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Tallow
Tallow, a traditional ingredient is valued for its natural composition and compatibility with both skin and hair, making it a versatile addition to modern personal care routines.

Violet Grant
May 33 min read
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The Benefits of Cold Process Shampoo Bars
Cold process shampoo bars have become increasingly popular as consumers seek natural and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional liquid...

Violet Grant
May 17 min read
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Surfactants in Shampoo Bars
By understanding the differences between natural and synthetic surfactants, you can choose to create shampoo bars that meet your hair care needs while aligning with your values regarding natural ingredients and environmental impact.

Violet Grant
May 14 min read
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Mastering the Art of Decorative Handcrafted Soap
Unlock the enchanting secrets of handcrafted soap decoration: Indulge in the aromatic allure of crafting scents and colors. Australian...

Violet Grant
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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What's the Goss on Soapmaking Oils?
In my mind, 'What's the Goss on Soapmaking Oils?' begs a couple of other questions. For instance, do the benefits of oils and butters...

Violet Grant
Jul 19, 20236 min read
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Displaying Your Artisan Soap
Display options include soap band, soap tux, soap box, soap wrap. The Soap Band Since beginning soap making, I have morphed my labels and...

Violet Grant
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Soap and Labelling
When you intend to create and sell your soap, there are a number of things you need to consider, one being the labelling of your soap....

Violet Grant
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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Handcrafted Soap vs Commercial Soap - What's the Difference?
The History of Soap The creation of soap can be traced back to around 2800BC. Babylonians, Mesopotamians, Egyptians, as well as the...

Violet Grant
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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The Best Essential Oil Blends for Cold Process Soap
Essential oils are extracts from the roots, stems, leaves, bark, flowers, wood and resin of plants. They are highly concentrated oils...

Violet Grant
Oct 5, 20224 min read
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The Use of Clay in Cold Process Soap
Clays are wonderful ingredients for adding to cold process soap. They are reported to bind to essential and fragrance oils to assist...

Violet Grant
Sep 2, 20224 min read
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Creating Cold Process Soap
Creating soap using the cold process method can be quite satisfying and very addictive. The cold process method is ideal for preserving...

Violet Grant
Aug 1, 20224 min read
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Citric Acid & Soap Making
The most abundant organic acid in lemons is citric acid. Lemons and lemon juice are one of the most concentrated sources of natural...

Violet Grant
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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Soap Mold Size Calculation
Whether you use a traditional soap mold or some other container, you can calculate just how much soap you need to make to fill that...

Violet Grant
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Soap Care ~ make it last!
Handmade soap is often costly and worthy of taking a little effort to help make your investment last a little longer. Keep your soap...

Violet Grant
Jul 29, 20221 min read
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Soap Craft ~ I think I can, I think I can...
I know, I know - what on earth am I doing placing a blog post on this subject when I haven't tried this since high school, where I can...

Violet Grant
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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