Halloween and the Soapie Fall Collection 2016

I was Recently back in the Soapie Kitchen whipping up another soap for the Fall 2016 Collection.

One of the many reminders of Fall/Halloween is Candy corn. I'm not a fan of this candy however it is one of my memories of Fall and the Halloween holiday.

If you look around at the many decorations for Fall/Halloween there is always something with candy corn in it or part of it. So, I thought this year I would make a Festive Candy corn Soap.

I remember as a kid dressing up for Halloween and going to school and having fun games, a parade and a fun party! All pure Fun! I remember going to the Halloween Family fun night with a spooky haunted house through the all the classrooms and library, costume contest, bozo bucket, tons of games and food provided by the PTA moms! We would trick or Treat for many hours with our pillow cases holding all our yummy candy, even the gross candy that the neighborhood cat lady gave us or the pennies and Nickels we were given. We never worried about being harmed or poisoned. Our parents didn't forbid us or scare us with Halloween being wicked or unholy. It was just about being a kid having fun with friends, siblings, parents, neighborhood kids and being silly with our costumes!

Halloween has to be one of my all time favorite holidays because its the one time of the year that you can get dressed up and look silly, along with everyone else and have fun! Oh and lets not forget about the candy and yummy rice krispy treats Mom makes!

My first Soap in the Fall collection is Harvest Hay ride- Its made with Olive oil, shea butter, Jojoba oil  and coconut oil topped of with Calendula. Once I seen the final un-molding of the soap It reminded me so much of Hay and the colors mimicked Fall colors.

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Next Fall Soap Made

The 2nd soap in the Fall collection is Green Apple Explosion! Apples are all about Fall and I love green apples such as the

golden Supreme, golden delicious, and blondee's we pick at our local apple orchard every year. These  apples are  a little sour and a little sweet! The best of both worlds! Great for baking apple pie or apple Crisp! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. I do love the granny smith apple that I can buy at my local grocery store. Its the best for dipping into my homemade caramel sauce. YUMMY! but if I had to choose I would rather pick my own apples! So my inspiration for my green apple explosion soap came from the love of green apples and apple picking in the Fall with my family. Our family tradition is apple picking in the Fall and I hope this will carry on. My grand-daughter loves picking apples and seeing all the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch! My second grand daughter will be born right after thanksgiving this year and I know she will love apples and picking them when she gets  a little older.

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This Coming week I will be making my last Fall soap in this Collection but there will be More soaps like our Halloween collection and our X-mas and winter collection!  Stay tuned for Upcoming New products! I have some very cool Halloween bath treats coming soon!

Enjoy your Sunday, friends!

Lesley

What is TEAR-FREE baby wash & shampoo?

What’s really in baby wash & shampoo?

There are many conventional baby washes that tout themselves on being “all-natural,” tear-free solutions, the ingredients list all kinds of substances I cannot even pronounce. Check out this list of some controversial ingredients you can find in the leading brands:

• PEG-80, which is potentially toxic to organs
• Sulfates, which can irritate skin, is potentially toxic to organs and could even lead to endocrine disruption or cancer
• tetrasodium EDTA, may cause some eye toxicity
• quaternium-15, may irritate skin allergies
• orange 4, may potentially be toxic to humans

I'm guilty of buying tear free shampoo's when my children were little. I had no idea that there could be toxic ingredients contained in those products. I guess you can say I was a bit naïve of the products that were on the market in the 90's. As a young mom why would I think that these products could be harmful for my baby? after all why would companies be allowed to sell products that contained toxic ingredients? I assumed everything being sold on store shelves were 100% safe-WRONG!

Now, My children are young adults and I'm so happy that they are conscientious of the products they use.  I'm happy that I started on this adventure of soap making and creating my own natural, healthy skincare products and continuing to research good healthy Ingredients and learn what the unhealthy ingredients are.

So what is it that makes baby soap tear free? If tear-free doesn't contain numbing agents (as urban legend suggest) then why doesn't it sting those sensitive eyes?
Adult and baby shampoos contain Surfactant(short for "surface active agents"). Its really all about the few in chemical formula. Baby shampoos use detergents with long chain surfactants, such as sodium trideceth sulfate or nonionic polymers that are less harsh than normal detergents, and they use only small amounts of these cleansers in their shampoos.

Ditch the sketchy Chemicals!

So, why not think about making your own baby wash or shampoo? or find a local soap maker who makes chemical-free baby soap. I'm going add some simple baby soap DIY that I have found on pinterest.


Moisturizing Baby Wash1/2 Cup Castile Soap (I like Dr Bronner's Baby Mild)
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, or Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Vitamin E Oil or Aloe Vera Gel (or just more of the oil used above)
Optional: 8-10 Drops Essential Oil (I like Lavender)
Mix all ingredients in a large glass measuring cup, and pour into a bottle. Give it a shake before each use to make sure ingredients are well mixed, and apply straight to skin or on a wash cloth. 

Simple Baby Shampoo
1 Part Dr Bronner's Baby Mild Castile Soap
1 Part Water
Optional: Essential Oil to add scent
Mix ingredients, store in a bottle (I use a squirt bottle), shake before using, massage into scalp, try to avoid eyes (not completely tear proof), and rinse well.  Keep in mind that your child's hair does not need to be shampooed every day.  

Conditioner or Clarifying Rinse, if needed
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
1 Cup Filtered Water
Mix ingredients, store in an old shampoo bottle, give it a shake before using, pour over hair, let sit for a minute, and then rinse again with water. Vinegar smell will fade as hair dries. Keep out of eyes; NOT tear proof.  I use this rinse every few weeks, as I find that castile soap can sometimes leave a bit of a build up after a while.  If your child has longer hair, you may want to use it every time you wash his or her hair, as it makes for a fantastic detangler.

Baby Lotion
Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jobaba or Olive Oil
Really, you can use any kind of natural oil that has been cleared for skin use.  I prefer Coconut Oil because of its antibacterial properties and it's great smell. Remember, a little goes a long way--use too much and your baby is going to be slick for a little bit!

HAVE A STELLAR WEEK!

lesley

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5 Skincare Types, Do you know yours?

Do you know your skin type? Do you know what type of cleanser you should be using? 

I have been doing a lot of research at The Soapie Frolic lately because my future plan for the company is to create a facial cleanser for all skin types. Upon all the reading I find that most people don't really know their skin type or  they are not using the right cleanser for their skin type or just don't know what to use. If your a person with Normal skin you can enjoy just about any cleanser you desire however its best to veer away from ones especially for oily and dry skin. You don't want to throw off your skin's PH balance and cause your face to dry out. 

There are so Many Cleanser's on the market and it can be pretty frustrating trying to find the one for your particular skin type. I'm going to list some of the natural ingredients used in facial cleansers for each skin type instead of Individual company products. I believe that Ingredients is key. Things that work for you may not be the case with other Individuals. I also don't settle on just one product however I focus in on those Ingredients.

• Normal Skin type: Your skin has a even tone, is clear , with fine texture and smooth surface which is neither greasy nor dry. There are no visible pores, blemishes, greasy patches or flaky areas. Cleansing your face 2 times a day is beneficial. Using a Rose water toner with a astringent that contains No alcohol will help keep skin refreshed, pores tight and remove traces of debris. Chamomile, fennel, geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, sandalwood and lemon are great essential oils that can be used in facial products.

• Oily Skin type: Oily skin can look course due to enlarged pores and overall dull appearance, but due to the overproduction of oil, skin has a shiny greasy sheen. This skin type has enlarged pores, may contain blackheads, pimples and blemishes. There can be several causes which include abnormal hormone levels, diet, genetics, cosmetics that contain pore blocking ingredients, stress and Humid heat. 

• Dry Skin type: This skin type can appear mildly dry, flaky and slightly tight. Severe dry skin conditions can be itchy and look 'splotchy' in appearance. Dry skin almost has a dull rough complexion, red patches, more visible lines, less elasticity and almost invisible pores. Causes for dry skin can be outdoor exposure to cold, windy conditions causing red chapped skin. Sun in the warmer months take away essential skin moisture while also exposing skin to sun damage. Skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis can cause dry skin. Other causes for dry skin is poor diet, genes, Indoor heating, tanning beds, cosmetics and certain medications.

• Sensitive Skin type: This skin type can display redness, itchiness, burning and dryness. Sometimes particular skin care products can cause these side effects. Injured or damaged skin can have extreme sensitivity because there is nothing to protect nerve endings.  Allergic reactions and skin conditions can cause facial skin to be sensitive. Exposure to harsh environmental conditons can cause redness, tightness,heat rashes and dryness. As we age skin can become more sensitive.

• Mature Skin Type: As you age your skin loses both collagen, a protein that keeps skin firm, plump and wrinkle free, and elastin, a protein that gives strength and allows it to stretch. Exposure to free radicals and the sun's UV light can cause further damage to collagen and elastin. Without high concentration of elastin you may notice skin will begin to sag, stretch and tear more easily. As you age skin don't shed quickly and skin may not regenerate new, healthy cells so easily, which can cause skin to appear rough and dull.  Mature skin has a tendency to dry out more , sweat and oil glands tend to deplete with age, depriving the skin of some of its natural moisture.

Be aware of all skincare products your are using! Remember if you cant pronounce the ingredients on the package why would you use it?

The Soapie Frolic has a goal of launching a facial cleanser by the end of the year... Fingers Crossed.

I will be announcing the launch of several new products at a future date.

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Crude oil to Petroleum Jelly, SAY WHAT?

So, How many of you use Petroleum Jelly? Maybe you grew up with Mom pulling out the Vaseline for just about everything from cuts to chapped lips to dry skin. My father in Law had the worst  psoriasis I had ever seen and I remember him telling me that many years ago he would use petroleum jelly. Let's face it, many of us have heard all the stories about grandma who applied nothing but Vaseline her whole life and had no wrinkles until the ripe old age of 90. Surely these ingredients must be okay, since they're on the market?

Well, yes and No. I never gave it any thought that petroleum jelly nor mineral oil  could have non-natural origins. I guess I always assumed that everything that is on the market is safe and healthy for you. It wasn't until I started researching and educating myself about natural healthy Ingredients that I really threw myself into creating my own Skincare products.

So what exactly is crude oil? Crude oil is a naturally occurring, Unrefined petroleum product, obtained through oil drilling. Crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, home heating oil, floor wax, asphalt, ink, Solvents, motor oil, nail polish, hand lotion, candles, shampoo, deodorant, Petroleum jelly and the list goes on.

According to the Environmental workers group (EWG) a whopping 80 percent of all beauty products on the market may be contaminated with with one or more of the 2 dozen reconized cosmetic impurities that are linked to cancer and other health concerns and petroleum and mineral oil  based products are NO exception.
The EWG goes on to say:

"These trace contaminants in petroleum based ingredients often readily penetrate the skin according to government and industry studies, and their presence in products is not restricted by government safety standards-they are legal at any level"

Petroleum is an "occlusive" agent meaning it seals off the skin from air, water or anything else getting in or out. It forms an invisible film on the surface that blocks the pores and the skin's natural respiration process.  Not great for the acne prone Individual. You would be better off putting saran wrap over your body. Not only that, the occlusive nature of petroleum could also create a warm, moist environment for yeast and fungus to grow.

Petroleum Jelly don't allow moisture to be absorbed from the atmosphere, like other emollients can, nor will it allow absorption of other beneficial ingredients that may be in other skin care products you are using. There is nothing in Petroleum jelly that is nourishing.

Let's face it friends, it's a cheap filler material and this is why its in so many beauty products.
Why settle for that when you could use something better?

Instead of petroleum or mineral oil, I recommend coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, jojoba oil and cocoa butter. These ingredients are ones I use at The soapie Frolic in all my Handmade soaps, body butters, etc. I can personally say that it has made a huge difference with my eczema. 4 out of 5 of my children suffer from eczema and it has helped tremendously switching to natural healthy oils.


So, What do you think? 

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What's the difference in store Bought and Handmade?

Why Natural Handcrafted Soap?

Why you ask? Why should I buy handmade soap when I can get more soap for less money at the grocery store? It's true that the Natural soap cost more but your getting healthy and High quality soap that is good for your skin.

Generally, the commercial soaps carried at most chain stores, etc. are full of chemical additives, additives that not only dry out your skin but can lead to rashes and other irritations. This is not only because of the synthetic additives in the soap but also because most soap companies take the glycerin out of their soap. The commercial soap bars that line most grocery stores’ shelves are actually synthetic detergents. While that's great for your dishes, it's not very good for your skin.
Handmade Soap is soap in its true, pure form. It gently cleanses away excess oils and bacteria, but doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils.

If the commercial soap company does put in some natural ingredients along with its synthetic ones, they do so in such small quantities as for it to be inconspicuous in the soap. Its main purpose is to catch the eye of the consumer and give them the illusion that this soap is more natural. If you read the ingredient labels though, the soap is still primarily made with synthetic ingredients.

Using commercial soaps over time leave your skin dried out, or way to oily ,and feeling like its never clean. Natural handmade soap, that only uses natural ingredients, can restore the moisture to your skin, while still getting you clean. You will be amazed at the difference! 


Handmade soap is a cleanser made with simple ingredients that are good for your skin. In the handcrafted soap making process, oils and fats are combined with lye to produce soap and glycerin. Some people may question the use of lye in handmade soap. The fact is that all soap is made with lye. What needs to be made clear is that once the process of saponification is complete, the lye and oil molecules have combined and chemically changed into soap and glycerin. ALL bar soaps are made with lye, however, when made correctly, there is NO LYE remaining in the final bar of soap. Whether your soap is manufactured by large corporations, or smaller handcrafted soap makers, the above rings true, regardless. Lye must be used to make the soap, but there should never be any remaining lye in the final bar to hurt the skin. Saponification is the chemical reaction created by combining these oils or fats with water and lye.

Soap is made by adding water, oil and butters together, along with something to form them into soap (an alkali). That ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide which is lye. For liquid soaps.  The chemical reaction is called saponification. The soap maker must calculate the correct amount of lye for the specific oils used in each recipe. If too much lye is used, the bar may be hard and crumbly. If too little, the bar becomes soft and will become rancid faster, due to the natural oils & butters that are used in handmade soap.

Saponification is a chemical reaction that takes place when oil is mixed with an alkali solution, such is sodium hydroxide (lye), water & oils or butters. In other words, the oil and lye combine to make soap. When the proper amounts are used at the proper temperatures, all of the lye and oil are consumed by the reaction and only the soap remains. Generally, slightly more oil is used resulting in a soap that is more moisturizing for the skin and ensuring that all of the lye is used up in the curing process.

If you have never tried natural soap, Its worth putting to the test. You will be absolutely amazed and will never want to go back to the chemical filled store Soap.

Usage and Storage:

Since handcrafted soap has no synthetic chemical preservatives but has natural preservatives such as , grapeseed oil extract or Vitamin E, your bar of handcrafted soap needs more care and diligence to insure a long life.

Handcrafted soap is best stored out of water so that it air dries. Rest your soap on a draining soap dish or stand it on its side, out of the spray range of the shower head. If left in water, handcrafted soap tends to dissolve due to the soap and glycerin molecules that wash clean with water. 



If interested in trying some serious Natural Soap
Try local farmer's markets, Local retailers, Vendor/craft shows and etsy is a great way to find Natural soap.
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Why Coconut oil?

So, you have probably heard how great Coconut oil is, whether its used internally or externally.
One of the main Ingredients that I use in The Soapie Frolic product is Coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich with  Proteins.
These proteins keep skin healthy and rejuvenated, both internally and externally. Proteins also contribute to cellular health and tissue repair, along with a wide range of other essential activities within the body. For any damaged cells on or near the skin, a healthy flow of proteins guarantees their replacement at a normal rate, whereas people with protein-deficient diets heal slower and often develop more obvious scars due to the extended healing time.

The best property of coconut oil that makes it so beneficial for skin is that it does not become rancid. When you apply it on the skin, it can work for a longer time, unlike many other oils, without it getting rancid. Due to these beneficial properties, this is why I use Coconut oil in most of my products..

Coconut oil has been praised and popularized for its anti-aging properties. It is rich in fatty acid or triglycerides.  When applied on the skin, it keeps it smooth to the touch. Due to the presence of these fats, coconut oil also retains the moisture content of the skin, as the fats eliminate moisture loss through the pores on skin. When ingested through the regular consumption of coconut oil, these fats deposit under the skin, thus keeping it healthy and smooth, giving it an even tone and reducing the appearance of the pores.

My family and I use Coconut oil as a daily ritual and it has been the best choice for us and a positive change. I would never go back to using my chemical filled products.
During some researching I was doing I came across a company called Lemongrass Spa. As I scanned the website, I realized that I found some very common ground and interest  with this Company's mission.  Everything I believe in was a reality with this company.  There was no doubt that I wanted to become a independent Consultant.  This has been a great Experience and what a bunch of great Consultants that are part of LGS.

So back to Why I love coconut oil. It smells great! Leaves Skin nourished and smooth. It is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing and helps with inflammation of the skin like eczema and other skin disorders. This is definitely the most cost effective healthy ingredient that I have used, why would I want to touch any of those $60.00 face creams full of chemicals? 

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