From Saponification to Success
My mémère's favorite is a bar of classic lavender soap and she relies on me to keep her stocked up! Even though I don't sell soap anymore, I still make batches here and there for friends & family, this was no exception. The plus side is that I can also take y'all along for …
Read the Article » Tutorial: Natural Classic Lavender Soap Recipe
Great, now I have jars full of pretty plant infusions - exactly what do I do with them? I use them, that’s what! I love clear bright colors in soap. I used to use mica many moons ago, and I really wanted to have those colors again, but this time I wanted to use plants. Weavers …
Read the Article » Join Jo: How to Use Plant Infusions in Soapmaking
Did you miss the first post in the Coloring Soap Naturally series? You can find it here! Are you ready for the next step on our plant colorant journey? I am so excited to teach you how to make infusions and see the results you achieve. Please share them with the rest of us in …
Read the Article » Join Jo: How to Make Infusions for Use in Soapmaking (& Cosmetics!)
My name is Jo Haslauer, and I LOVE soaping with natural colorants, botanicals and essential oils. I love to infuse herbs for their color, their herbal properties, and to enhance essential oil scents. Yes, some plant infusions can help hold scents! The magic of seeing a red …
Read the Article » Join Jo & Her Botanical Love: Coloring Soap Naturally
