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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All about the Sun and Sunscreen!

Happy Sunday Friends!

Since having children every Spring I would run to one of the local chain stores and buy sunscreen for my children.  I never used sunscreen on myself or my  Husband. As a matter of fact I was a kid growing up in the 1980's when people used baby oil as tanning oil. I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about and others are thinking Seriously?

It wasn't until I turned 40 years old, received a diagnose of Celiac disease that I started paying attention to what I was putting in my body as well as putting on my body. The last thing I want to purchase for my family is foods that contain GMO and skin products full of preservatives.

I started doing lots of research and educating myself on foods and many skincare and bath products.  One of the resources I love  to use is EWG which stands for Environmental Workers Group.

After much research on sunscreen and the Ingredients used, I have decided to go Chemical free and a  more Natural way. I have been using Ocean friendly Sunscreen lotion from Lemongrass Spa. My whole family uses it with full protection from the sun.

My future goal for The Soapie frolic is to create a sunscreen that is 100% safe.

I feel strongly about passing along this information about the Chemicals that are being put into sunscreen. We as consumers, assume that these products are safe  because why wouldn't they be?

Feel Free to click on the link and review safe sunscreens on the market and the one's that are full of chemicals that are unsafe.

https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/

There is a lot of great Information! If you are interested in learning more about Lemongrass Spa ocean friendly Sunscreen, click the link below!

http://ourlemongrassspa.com/8168/

Just Remember this one thing!

Ditch The chemicals and Make the Switch!

Have a Relaxing and Safe Sunday friends!

The Soapie Frolic

The Making of Fruity Pom

Yesterday I started my day off with making Soap. I've been interested in in pomegranate seed oil for awhile and after some research thought it was time to finally make that soap.

Pomegranate Seed oil comes from the Punica Granatum tree.

When you open up a pomegranate you will find a number of compartments which consists of large number of soft, red, arils contained in a thick red outer covering. These arils contain  a seed covered by gelatinous pulp which can be deep in red, white or purple in color.

The seeds are compressed and the oils are squeezed out.

Pomegranate oil is for all skin types.  It absorbs deeply into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. This oil does not clog pores. Perfect! huh?
Pomegranate oil is hydrating and helps with eczema, sunburn and psoriasis.

Another great benefit is that it improves elasticity while regenerating the skin by causing old dead skin cells to slough off more quickly. Its Excellent for anti-aging and has a high level of antioxidants that challenge free radicals and keep your skin from aging to quickly!  Pomegranate seed oil helps to promote Collagen and elastin production.  This sounds wonderful for someone in the 40 something  year old range like myself, haha!
It helps to reduce scarring!

This is a wonderful oil for everyone and any skin type! I spent time researching and educating myself
on Pomegranate seed oil and I'm happy that I was able to make my soap using such a wonderful, healthy oil.

Our Fruity POM is curing and will be available after August 1, 2016.

Happy 4th of July from The Soapie Frolic Family!

As you celebrate Independence Day with your gatherings and BBQs and your fireworks, take a moment to remember those who have sacrificed for us. America has it's Independence because of strong brave and woman. If you know a Veteran, be sure to thank them for helping keep America Free. Remember we are THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE
Happy Independence Day From The Soapie Frolic Family

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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