I have always wanted to make my own soap because you can remove many of the chemicals found in commercial soaps and you can customize to you or your family’s needs. However, like many people, I was intimidated by the process especially in using lye. Here I will go over the basics you need to make your own cold process soap and the precautions you should take to do this safely.
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10 Best Lotion Bar Recipes
If you have not ventured into the world of lotion bars, you are missing out! They are an excellent, zero waste, moisturizing and easy to make alternative to lotion without all the chemicals of commercial lotion. Check out these great recipes to try at home.
…3 Ingredient Body Scrub (edible!)
This a fun sugar scrub that helps soften and smooth skin. It is especially helpful in the winter! It is also edible and extremely easy to make (I usually employ a tiny helper for these safer homemade recipes). You (and even a wee one) can lick the bowl after!
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