Monday, 25 March 2013

Sandlewood scented soap

This soap was made to order - sandalwood is not a scent I would use. It is a really nice scent but one 10ml bottle cost £2.85 from Fresh skin UK, an inexpensive company. From other retailers I have seen the price vary from £3-5. The colour of this first stage is indicative of the later creamy colour it will become. These ones already have solidified but I can't seem to get them out of the moulds yet. I seem to have issues with this when I use metal moulds. It think I will have to wait for the normal 48-72 hour period to claim them from the mould, when they soap is dryer.

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Coffee soap day two

48 hours since mixing, and 24 hours after unmoulding. The coffee soap is now showing a pretty dapple effect. Unfortunately it still smells like new soap.

Saturday, 23 March 2013

Coffee soap - unmoulded!

My soaps have just come out of the mould.  They look quite nice.  I am pleased with the speckled brown effect. But they still need time to cure.

Coffee Soap

Today's feature - my homemade coffee soap, made from 100% recycled coffee.


Portrait

Still not sure how these ones have turned out because they have only been in the molds for less then 24 hours.  But the colour still seems good - although it will change during the curing process.

Portrait

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Selling my soapy soaps!

Made in Brighton from olive oil and other natural ingredients.  All soaps I make are derived from natural sources and therefore contain no chemical nasties.  They are biodegradable, so your wash water becomes more earth friendly.  Olive oil is also good for all skin types but is particularly suitable for those suffering from eczema, sensitive or dry skin because instead of irritating damaged skin it soothes and moisturizes.  Each bar has its own qualities as well.



Milk soap is known for making skin smoother.

Orange juice soap acts as a natural astringent and therefore as toning qualities.

Peppermint is ever refreshing.

Chamomile leaves skin feeling clean.

I have loads of soap to off load. I started making them as a hobby.  It was a dangerous hobby because I still have a mountain of soaps.   Links to ebay listings below if anyone's interested.

Milk soap
Peppermint soap
Orange Soap 
Chamomile Soap