Beware of Pink
It’s that time of year again when you can’t escape from being bombarded with pink when you are out shopping. It’s everywhere you look and the retailers’ shelves are bulging with pink products.
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Soap Making FAQs
In a previous blog I shared five frequently asked questions from my soap making courses and as a follow on from that post I am sharing another five frequently asked questions here.
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Is Brexit a Catastrophe for UK Cosmetics?
With the current chaos created by Brexit everything is up in the air for many businesses and many areas of law that have given us protection with EU membership are hanging in the balance.
Soap Making Myths Debunked
Over the years I have heard many weird and wonderful things about soap making and it’s time to dispel the tall tales that circulate far and wide.
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Five Essential Oil Facts
When I started making soap, I wanted it to be completely natural so when it came to fragrance, essential oils were the natural choice. However, even though they are natural they are very powerful oils and should be treated with respect.
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Soap Bars Gain in Popularity as Consumers Aim to Reduce Plastic Waste
It was encouraging to read recent media reports that sales of soap bars increased in 2018 as consumers try to cut down on plastic waste. This is a great piece of news to start the new year.
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What You Need To Know About Shampoo Bars
If you are trying to reduce your use of plastic, then you will more than likely have considered using a shampoo bar.
Five Ways To A Plastic Free Life
The plastic pollution problem is huge. It’s been receiving lots of media attention and this is in part thanks to the work of Sir David Attenborough.
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Using Herbs and Flowers in Handmade Soap
One of the pleasures of making your own soap is the freedom to choose the ingredients that you want to use, and many students attending my courses are very excited at the prospect of using flowers and herbs from their own gardens.
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The Skin Benefits of Yoga
Yoga has many benefits for the body and mind but it also benefits skin in several ways that are perhaps less well known.