for the makers

Unless you are a long time candle, soap or cosmetic maker, probably you have no idea what I am talking about. :D Let me quickly clarify the question: FO = fragrance oil EO = essential oil There is quite a bit of discussion about which one better in your cosmetics/home scents. The answer is: it depends. Let's go through the...

One of the most important things before you start making traditional cold or hot process soaps is to make sure you can handle lye (mostly NaOH or in rare cases KOH) comfortably & safely! While lye is a dangerous substance, it is unfortunately necessary for soap making and cannot be substituted! In order to handle lye preparation safely, here are the...