A Hydrosol is basically the water fraction or portion of an essential oil distillation. They are also referred to as Hydrolats. Basically, during distillation, the aromatic compounds of essential oils are separated from the rest of the plant components and the steam used to remove them reconstitutes into a Hydrosol.  How much essential oil makes […]

What are the benefits of Witch Hazel? Witch Hazel is one of the world’s oldest skin remedies, found in medical literature for centuries. The medicinal value of Witch Hazel come from the natural astringent properties found in tannins in its bark and leaves. These help to calm conditions such as cuts, scrapes, psoriasis, and acne. […]

Goat Milk Soap Benefits for Skin If you are looking for a reason to use goat milk soap, here it is.  When raw goat milk is used to make goat milk soap, the skin benefits are astounding.  Nothing compares to the rich moisture, natural high fat content to keep your skin soft, moist and exfoliated. […]

Unfortunately for consumers, the term ORGANIC is a frequently and incorrectly used term. The term became a buzzword in the 1990’s and makers use it indiscriminately to boost price and draw in consumers whose focus and concern is organic ingredients. What does “organic” really mean? In truth, the USDA does not regulate ingredients for organic […]

Today’s Blog is an update on our shipping process.   Offering our customers FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50 is very important to us.   We absorb the shipping cost on these items as a thank you for your business.  However,  the cost to us is still very real.  Like any other small business, we have to […]

The benefits of turmeric in skincare If you are a “foodie” or just someone interested in pursuing a healthier lifestyle, I am sure you have heard of the benefits of turmeric.  A great deal of research has gone into this Asian spice and it’s primary beneficial constituent, curcumin. Curcumin has been shown clinically to lower […]

When we first started making goat milk soap, it was to benefit our family.  We wanted to create a natural alternative to store bought soaps filled with detergents that dry the skin.  Then we started making goat milk soap for friends and family.  Before we knew it a business had been born.  This business has allowed […]

Nigerian Dwarf Goats at the ADGA Nationals Today was an amazing day for Honey Sweetie Acres.  As many of our regular readers know, we are in Madison, WI at the ADGA National Dairy Goat Show this week.  I left poor Steve at home to continue milking while I brought six of our youngsters to test […]

There is a definite resurgence of interest in making one’s own personal care products or purchasing from a trusted source rather than the commercial brands and big box stores.   With all the good intentions, sometimes wonderful personal care products end up being stored in ill-fated packaging. Not only is packaging important when we make personal […]

Have you been paying attention to the latest crazes and internet hype about activated charcoal? Activated Charcoal Soap Requests Last year we had several customers ask us for activate charcoal soap. I wrinkled my brow at the idea and set about to do some research.  It was a timely move, as more and more of […]