Frequently Used Essential Oils

Essential oils are the highly concentrated aromatic essences of plants.  They are used extensively in aromatherapy and alternative medicine but their uses are increasingly being explored by the scientific, medical and therapeutic communities for their potential healing properties.   Most essential oils are quite strong in nature and can cause side effects if they are …

Frequently Used Oils

Below are descriptions of ingredients I frequently use in my soaps. I use different combinations and varying amounts depending on the effect I am trying to create as each ingredient promotes different qualities in the soap and for the skin.  For example, I often add castor oil for extreme lather or sweet almond oil for …