Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oil plant extracts for physical, mental & emotional benefit. However, as natural plant extracts, there are safety considerations with essential oils and some even have contraindications for their use. That is why learning about an oil BEFORE you decide to incorporate it in your health regime is highly […]
2016 Brings Additional Organic Ingredients!
Most businesses have a mission statement. If you have not read our Mission Statement and our business promises, please visit the ABOUT US link and scroll down to “What Makes Us Different”. One of these promises is to keep our products priced reasonably. The price of Goat Milk Soap varies widely all over the United […]
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Make Your Own Laundry Detergent!
Have you thought about making your own laundry detergent? Our grandparents and great-grandparents knew all about self-sufficiency, making do with less and using the most basic ingredients to save both money and time. We think it is much more than sheer coincidence that in the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s the incidence of cancer and other […]
Bitter cold equals winter skin woes
Brrrrrrrr, its January…Old Man Winter is knocking on our door……of all the things that can cause our skin to dry out…..sunburn, detergents, not drinking enough water, etc……, cold winter weather actually wreaks the most havoc. Have you ever watched moisture condense on a window pane on a really cold day? The cold air causes moisture […]
Introduction to Essential Oils in Soap
The smell of our premium quality essential oil soaps and fragrance soaps influence how you feel about the soaps you purchase. There has been an explosion of interest in essential oils for soap. Scents impact your overall experiences in the world around you. How essential oils are used Retail stores will diffuse different scents in […]
What is Glycerol Stearate?
In our recent survey of clients and customers, we had a request for more in-depth information on ingredients that we use in terms of their skin care safety ratings. We are happy to provide this information so our customers know exactly what they are putting on their skin. We are starting this blog with the […]
Peppermint Essential Oil Lotion
Our intent is to provide periodic blogs on specific essential oils to help educate our clients and share the wondrous benefits that some essential oils may impart. Since it is the Holiday Season, it is a scent we find propagated in lotions, candles, and candies galore. Let’s start with the benefits of Peppermint essential oil. […]
Dove Beauty Bar vs. Goat Milk Soap
What is the difference between Dove Beauty Bar and Goat Milk Soap? As we attend events through the year, we hear a lot of commentary on Dove soap & beauty bars. Many visitors have used Dove for years, as have their family and their family’s family. Others tell us Dove was recommended by their dermatologist. […]
Can you make soap without lye?
We have received this question many times, we thought it was a great topic to address. Is Lye safe to use in soap? Can we make soap without lye? Well, yes and no…..let’s explain. Let’s start by understanding “what lye is”. Knowing how much you LOVE chemistry, this is an extremely simplistic explanation to help you visualize the […]
