Author: Tiffany Westwood

Switching to natural soap from commercial shampoo/conditioner is a fantastic choice for you and the health of your hair. Just be prepared for the transition period! The first time I used natural soap in my hair I didn’t work the soap in well enough, leaving half of it washed and the other half still greasy. […]

[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] When it comes to scents, you should look for essential oils – they are rather pricey, which is why, I’m sure, that companies focused on their profits do not like to use them as much, but the benefits are great: http://www.57aromas.com/kb/display/222 While […]

[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Honey is great for your skin. When added to soaps, it’s not noticeable when you are using it in the shower or washing your hands in the sink – it’s not sticky at all and leaves no discernible trace. Honey is packed with […]

[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Avocado oil is an amazing skincare ingredient, not well-enough known for its benefits. It contains high levels of proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, lecithin, and potassium which are all excellent for the skin. Sterolin has shown to help keep fight and prevent age […]

Saponification is the chemical reaction that happens to oils and fats when combined with lye (a strong alkali) to create soap. Water is used in this process, but only as a carrier for the lye, which is a powder. Basically, you add lye to oils, which turns the oil into soap. At the end of […]

[spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] I use very good oils – all of my recipes contain organic unrefined shea butter and organic castor oil, and many contain avocado oil – and I do not use palm oil. Rapeseed oil and even canola oil are generally used as […]