Anyone who has seen Fight Club knows that Tyler Durden said that soap was the yardstick of civilization. Now whether that was an actual quot...

"Hypoallergenic"- adjective. Definition: non-allergy producing. A term applied to a preparation in which every possible care has b...

This recipe is a great way to turn your slivers of natural soap into great handmade liquid soap. Method: Take one cup of well dried shredded...

Your anti aging regime doesn't need to cost the Earth! Try this recipe and enjoy some 'me' time... or maybe, invite some girl fr...

All essential oils are referred to as "top notes", "middle notes" or "base notes" depending on their aromatic ...

How to make... 1. Put 1/4 cup each of baking soda and cornstarch** in a bowl with 10+ drops tea tree oil. (I like 20 drops, but I'm a te...

Rose Hip Oil is extracted from the seeds contained in the intensely red berry-like fruits -or hips- of a wild rose-bush that grows in the co...

1. Removes cellulite 2. Cleanses the lymphatic system 3. Removes dead skin layers 4. Strengthens the immune system 5. Stimulates the hormone...

Researchers in nutrition, through controlled experimentation, have found that Magnesium Sulfate (Epson Salt) accelerates the body's heal...

Hawaiian black sea salt, or lava salt, is a dramatic, glossy black sea salt. The unique color comes from lava, which adds minerals and acti...

This crystal salt from the Himalayan Mountains, which is over 250 million years old, is as pure as the ancient primal oceans and contains al...

Did you know?!! Baking soda helps wash away oil and perspiration, and it also neutralizes acids on the skin. Baking soda is especially great...

An essential oil is the aromatic and volatile extract of a plant. The essential oil may be liquid, semi-solid or solid, depending upon the p...

Armed with a little bit of knowledge, real handcrafted natural soap is fairly easy to spot. First, it should say "soap" on the la...

Make the herbal tea or infusion into ice cubes and let her suck on them. (Tell her not to chew them, though; chewing ice cubes isn...

For physical and mental well being, it’s crucial to find ways to slow down. Herbal rituals—teatime, a long soak in an herbal bath a...

Although the Romans are most often credited with the discovery of soap around 1000 B.C. - directions for soapmaking have been found on Sumer...

1. Dry Skin - Helps dramatically reduce the issues associated with dry skin. Specifically, Shea Butter helps prevent chapping and skin crac...

Shea Butter is made from the seeds of the Karite tree (known as the Tree of Life) which grows wild in West Africa. In Africa, there are numb...

Goat's milk is a natural emollient that helps soothe and moisturize the skin. It contains Vitamins A, B6, B12 and E. Goat's milk has...

Handmade soap can be personalized not just with regard to its contents, but according to shape, size, and color, too! Different molds ar...

Essential oils from plants, and other plant and animal products, should be added to handmade soaps if one wants to experience their health b...

Soap making is a handicraft with its own set of enthusiasts. The process involves the mixing of ingredients such as lye or sodium hydroxide...

So why use handmade soap? Well, its milder than commercial soaps, and wont strip your skin of its natural moisture and give you skin problem...

Don't let your soap drown in water. Feed your soap plenty of fresh air between uses. Always use a well drained soap dish to keep soap dr...

Antibacterial soaps, which often claim to kill 99.9% of germs, have become extremely popular in our germ-phobic age, but is this a good th...