With basic ingredients and standard kitchen tools you can craft your own transparent soaps that are milder, richer, and creamier than any commercial product. Eschewing complex methods and expensive equipment, Catherine Failor uses a simple, dependable process that makes beautiful transparent soaps every time. Failor’s easy-to-follow photographic instructions are accompanied by proven recipes and plenty of suggestions for colorful and sweet-smelling variations. You’ll soon be creating your own signature soap blends that deliver refreshing scents and are gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.
Contrary to popular belief, making beautiful see-through soap doesn't require loads of special equipment, supplies, or overly complex preparation methods....
Make our own liquid soaps and body products right in your kitchen. Catherine Failor shows you how to use her simple double-boiler technique to create luxurious shower gels, revitalizing shampoos, energizing body scrubs, and much more. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to turn basic ingredients like cocoa butter, lanolin, and jojoba into sweet-smelling liquid soaps. You’ll soon be experimenting with your favorite oils and additives as you craft custom-made products that are kind to your nose and gentle on your skin.
Embark on a transformative journey into the enchanting world of natural liquid soap making with "Suds and Alchemy"—your comprehensive guide to creating luxurious, skin-friendly soaps right in the comfort of your own home. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced soap artisan, this masterful eBook beckons you to delve into the timeless craft of saponification, unveiling secrets that promise to elevate your soap-making prowess to unprecedented heights. Uncover the captivating magic behind soap chemistry within the initial pages. Dive deep into understanding the interaction of natural ingredients as you navigate through the murky waters of lye ratios, saponification values, and the delicate balance of oils. Discover why natural liquid soaps stand out with their unparalleled benefits and learn how to wield the tools of the trade safely and effectively. Rich with insights, "Suds and Alchemy" paves the way for sourcing the finest natural ingredients that pay homage to the earth. Explore vegan options, natural fragrances, and allergen-free components that invite a plethora of creations suited for every skin type. Fashion your own signature scents, colors, and textures; each recipe a silent ode to your unique creative vision. As you progress through the narrative, the veil lifts on the alchemy of both cold and hot process soap-making methods. Step-by-step instructions guide you through each process, troubleshooting common dilemmas, and revealing how to create soaps that not only cleanse but also embody the essence of artistic expression and sensual delight. Capture clarity and transparency in your concoctions, bringing forth liquid jewels that enchant the eye as much as the skin. Transition from art to science as you master dilution secrets and quality control, ensuring each batch is a testament to purity and perfection. Then, venture forth to decorate and personalize your soaps for gifts or sales, imbuing each bottle with the spirit of special occasions. For those with entrepreneurial ambitions, "Suds and Alchemy" illuminates the path from hobby to business. Learn to navigate regulations, scaling production, and branding your line of soaps that tells a story of sustainability, responsibility, and community engagement. Additionally, chapters on advanced techniques, troubleshooting, and continuing education provide a wellspring of knowledge to refine your skills and keep your passion kindled amidst the ever-evolving industry landscape. Join the ranks of the soap making community, sharing in the collective wisdom and inspiration. Whether it's through online forums, local workshops, or global conferences, a world of collaboration and learning awaits. More than an eBook, "Suds and Alchemy" is an invitation to an adventure, promising each reader a vibrant tapestry woven from their very own hands. Are you ready to turn the page and begin crafting your personal liquid soap making journey?
Presents a guide to making soap, discussing equipment, ingredients, and various techniques, and describing how to add fragrances, create original recipes, and promote and sell the finished product.
The material contained in this work appeared several years ago in serial form in the American Perfumer and Essential Oil Review. Owing to the numerous requests received, it has been decided to now place before those interested, these articles in book form. While it is true that the works pertaining to the soapmaking industry are reasonably plentiful, books are quite rare, however, which, in a brief volume, will clearly outline the processes employed together with the necessary methods of analyses from a purely practical standpoint. In the work presented the author has attempted to briefly, clearly, and fully explain the manufacture of soap in such language that it might be understood by all those interested in this industry. In many cases the smaller plants find it necessary to dispense with the services of a chemist, so that it is necessary for the soapmaker to make his own tests. The tests outlined, therefore, are given as simple as possible to meet this condition. The formulae submitted are authentic, and in many cases are now being used in soapmaking. In taking up the industry for survey it has been thought desirable to first mention and describe the raw materials used; second, to outline the processes of manufacture; third, to classify the methods and illustrate by formulae the composition of various soaps together with their mode of manufacture; fourth, to enumerate the various methods of glycerine recovery, including the processes of saponification, and, fifth, to give the most important analytical methods which are of value to control[Pg iv] the process of manufacture and to determine the purity and fitness of the raw material entering into it.
In this comprehensive guide, Susan Miller Cavitch covers everything you need to know to make your own soaps. Learn the basic techniques for crafting oil-, cream-, and vegetable-based soaps, and then start experimenting with your own personalized scents and effects. Cavitch provides tips for making more than 40 different specialty soaps, showing you how to design colorful marbled bars and expertly blend ingredients to create custom fragrances. You’ll soon be making luxurious soaps at a fraction of the cost of boutique products. Important Notice Early printings of this book contain a recipe variation in a sidebar note on page 36. As a result of further testing, author Susan Miller Cavitch and Storey Publishing strongly recommend that you do not try this variation. Adding honey when you are combining the sodium hydroxide and water may result in a stronger reaction with more intense heat. The mixture may bubble up quickly and come out of the pot, posing a potential hazard.
Provides recipes for making soaps, bath salts, bath oils, massage oils, facial scrubs, and bath tea bags, and includes instructions on creating gift packages and labels.
