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Have you ever wanted to make your own cold process soap? It may seem daunting at first, but with the right materials and a bit of practice, anyone can make quality cold process soap! In this blog post, we’ll break down the basics of making cold process soap from scratch. Step 1: Gather Your Materials First, you’ll need to gather all the necessary items for your soap-making project. You will need a digital scale, a soap mold, a stick blender, a thermometer, and lye safe mixing bowls and utensils. You will also need ingredients like lye, distilled water, solid oils (like coconut or palm oil), liquid oils (like olive oil or castor oil), essential oils or fragrance oils if desired, and any additional ingredients like herbs, micas, and clays. Make sure to use proper protective gear like goggles and gloves when handling lye. Please check out our article on lye safety or watch this video before making your first batch of soap. Step 2: Mix Your Lye Solution The next step is mixing your lye solution. Using a lye safe container, measure out your lye using a digital scale. Next, measure out the distilled water in a separate lye safe container. Once both are measured out, carefully pour lye crystals into the distilled water— never add water to lye ! Add the lye crystals slowly while stirring continuously until all the lye has dissolved into the water. Once again, be sure to wear safety goggles, gloves and clothing that covers your arms and legs, as lye is caustic and can cause serious burns when handled improperly. Additionally, always mix your lye solution in a well ventilated area free of pets, children, or those that need supervision. Always pour your lye into the water. Here, I am using polypropylene cups from Dollar Tree as my lye safe containers. Step 3: Measure Out Your Oils While the lye solution cools, in a separate heat-safe container, measure out your solid and liquid oils. Heat this mixture until the solid ingredients are fully melted. In a small container, measure out your fragrance oil or essential oil and set aside. Step 4: Create Your Soap Mixture Once your oil mixture and your lye solution are both in the 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit range, it’s time to make soap! Start by slowly pouring your cooled off lye solution into your oils and mix with a stick blender/immersion blender , making sure to avoid introducing air bubbles. Blend for about 20 seconds or until the oil and lye solution are mixed together then add any fragrances, herbs, clays, or colorants you want to use. Begin mixing again and keep blending until the mixture reaches a trace, which is when it thickens and leaves a trail on the surface. At this point, the mixture has formed an emulsion, meaning that the lye solution and oil mixture can no longer be separated. You can test trace by drizzling some soap mixture over itself. This mixture has a medium trace. Step 5: Pour the Mixture into the Mold Pour the mixture into the mold , making sure to remove any air pockets by tapping the mold gently on a hard surface. Then, cover the mold with the lid or cardboard to insulate the soap, allowing it to set for 24-48 hours. Slowly pour soap into soap mold Step 6: Cut and Cure the Soap Once the soap has set, remove the soap from the mold and cut it into bars with a knife or a soap cutter . Then, place the bars onto a drying rack and let them cure for 4-6 weeks. During the curing process, the soap will harden, and the chemical reactions will complete, making it safe to use. Let your soap cure on a shelf with space between each bar Making cold process soap requires patience but once you understand how each ingredient works together it becomes easier over time. As you become more experienced, you can experiment with different ingredients and techniques. Remember to store your soap in a cool and dry place and enjoy your beautiful and personalized soaps. Happy soap making! Recipe ​ Ingredients 3.92 oz - Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) 7.95 oz - Distilled Water 18.20 oz - Olive Oil 7.00 oz - Coconut Oil 1.40 oz Castor Oil 1.40 oz - Cocoa Butter (I use deodorized cocoa butter) 0.88 oz - Fragrance Oil Directions Gather your supplies. Put on your gloves, safety glasses, and long sleeves. Be sure to be in a well-ventilated area free of pets, children, or those that need supervision. Measure out the required amount of lye into a lye safe container . Measure out the required amount of water into a separate lye safe container. Slowly pour the lye into the water and stir. Set aside to cool. In a heat-resistant bowl, measure and melt cocoa butter, olive oil, castor oil and coconut oil. You may need to microwave mixture in order to get it to 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit for the next step. Also, measure out your fragrance oil in a separate container and set aside. Once your oil mixture and your lye solution are both in the 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit range, slowly pour the lye solution into the oils and mix with a stick blender until it has formed an emulsion (can no longer be separated). This typically takes just a few seconds. Add fragrance oil and mix with a stick blender until you get to a medium trace then immediately pour into soap mold. Be sure to scrape sides of the container with a spatula or other utensil in order to get all of your mixture into the mold. Use a small spoon to add texture to the top of the soap or leave flat topped. Spray 99% isopropyl alcohol on top of the soap in order to help prevent soda ash. This step is optional. Let your soap sit in the mold for 24 to 48 hours then unmold and cut into 1 inch bars. Allow your soap to cure for 4-6 weeks on a drying rack or wax paper in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Download the SoapCalc recipe here

Ingredients 5.16 g | 15.5% Cocoa Butter 5.3g | 16% Beeswax (I used this brand ) 3.6g | 11% Candelilla Wax ( I used this brand ) 2g | 6% Coconut Oil 4g | 12% Castor Oil 11g | 33% Grapeseed Oil 2g | 6% Jojoba Oil 0.16g | 0.5% Vitamin E Supplies Kitchen scale Beaker or heat resistant container Mixing utensils/ silicone spatulas Lip Balm Tubes Directions Prepare a water bath by bringing 1 inch of water to a simmer on medium-low heat in a sauté pan. In a small heat resistant beaker, measure out all ingredients except Vitamin E and add beaker to water bath. Once ingredients in the beaker have melted, remove the beaker from the water bath and stir. Add Vitamin E oil to the beaker and stir again. Pour lip balm liquid into lip balm tubes and let cool. Notes This recipe makes (7) 0.15 oz lip balm tubes. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Ingredients 56% | 112g Shea Butter (I use refined) 20% | 40g Sunflower Oil 10.5% | 21g Grapeseed Oil 13% | 26g Arrowroot (optional) 0.5% | 1g Vitamin E Oil Supplies Kitchen scale Medium sized mixing bowl or container Hand mixer or stand mixer 12 oz container or (2) 6 oz containers for storing butter Mixing utensils/ silicone spatulas Directions In a medium sized bowl/container, add Shea butter, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E oil. I suggest breaking the Shea butter into smaller chunks in order to mix it easier. Mix on high with hand mixer or stand mixer for approximately 3-5 minutes. Add arrowroot powder to same container and mix for another 2 minutes. I suggest mixing in the arrowroot powder with a silicone spatula or mixing utensil first then using the hand mixer (this helps prevent the powder from blowing everywhere). If you opt to not add arrowroot powder, simply scrape the sides of your container (to make sure the whole batch is thoroughly mixed) and mix on high for another 2 minutes. Store your whipped body butter in an air tight jar. Notes Grapeseed oil and sunflower oil can be substituted for the liquid carrier oils of your choice. Please be aware that this may change the consistency and feel of the body butter. Arrowroot powder has been added to help cut down on the greasiness but can be omitted. I you would like to add a skin safe fragrance oil, I would recommend adding 0.5-1% (1-2 grams for original recipe) and subtracting this amount from the oil percentage If your Shea butter is grainy, you will need to follow the steps from this recipe https://www.charmedhandmade.com/post/lavender-double-whipped-body-butter

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CLAY FACIAL MASKS PACKAGING Packet Dimension - Approx. 2.4"x 3.5" Bulk Mask Bag - Approx 10.2" x 7.1" DIRECTIONS Packets - Mix entire bag of powder with 1/2 to 1 tsp of water in a small dish until paste is formed. For a thinner mask, add a few more drops of water until you achieve the desired consistency. Apply mask to a clean face with fingertips or foundation brush. Let sit for up to 10 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Bulk - Mix 1-1 1/2 tsp of mask powder with 1/2 to 1 tsp of water in a small dish until paste is formed. For a thinner mask, add a few more drops of water until you achieve the desired consistency. Apply mask to a clean face with fingertips or foundation brush. Let sit for up to 10 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. INGREDIENTS Rose Clay Mask/Calm - White Kaolin Clay, Rose Kaolin Clay, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Powder Charcoal Mask/Detox - Kaolin Clay, Bentonite Clay, Carbo Activatus (Activated Charcoal) White Clay Mask/Purify - White Kaolin Clay, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil Matcha Mask/Rejuvenate - Kaolin Clay, Illite (Green Clay), Matcha, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Powder Turmeric Mask/Restore - Kaolin Clay, Moroccan Lava Clay, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil PLEASE NOTE For external use only. Please do a patch test on hand or arm if you have sensitive skin to be sure it will work well for you. If you have irritation, please discontinue using the mask. PACKET NET WEIGHT Rose Clay Mask - 0.17 oz Charcoal Mask - 0.18 oz White Clay Mask - 0.18 oz Matcha Mask - 0.15 oz Turmeric Mask - 0.18 oz MASK BAG WEIGHTS Rose Clay Mask - 400 g Charcoal Mask - 400 g White Clay Mask - 400 g Matcha Mask - 400 g Turmeric Mask - 400 g

BATH BOMBS Dimensions - Approx. 2"x2"x1" Weight - Net Wt. 2 oz Packaging - Individually wrapped in biodegradable shrink DIRECTIONS Drop bath bomb into warm bath water, watch it fizzle, and enjoy. INGREDIENTS Eucalyptus Mint - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Hiwa Kai Sea Salt, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil Grapefruit - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Salt), Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Oil Jasmine - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calendula, Parfum (Fragrance) Lavender - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Lavender Buds, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour,Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Parfum (Fragrance) Rose - Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Kaolin Clay, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Dried Rose Petals, Rosa Damascena Absolute Oil PLEASE NOTE These bath bombs should not stain your tub or skin. To prevent drain clogging, dispose of leftover decorations. Please use caution as the bathtub may become slippery due to the oils used in this bath bomb. Due to the handmade nature of this item, details will differ from item to item. Calendula color will range from yellow-orange to orange SHELF LIFE Approx. 6 Months