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Monday, January 29, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
what's next...
I did not make the Grapefruit Peppermint Rosemary soap this weekend. I'm skipping that one for a while, my next one will be Lemon Rosemary
Yeast Defense
This is requested fairly often. Its a soap made with essential oils indicated to help yeast and prevent it too. Made with tons of Grapefruit Seed Extract which is a strong weapon against yeast as well.
I added 2 more essential oils to this in the hopes of making it more effective and put in more GSE. The strong combination causes the soap to seize so its never pretty. But people have requested more.
I added 2 more essential oils to this in the hopes of making it more effective and put in more GSE. The strong combination causes the soap to seize so its never pretty. But people have requested more.
Nighttime Blend
A favorite of customers, Vanilla with a hint of Lavender. Made with jojoba beads. This soap is always sad to make because its gorgeous with two colors and sizes of beads but once it cures it turns a dark brown due to the vanilla. So I try not to get attached to the color it is when I mold it.
Petitgrain
I like this essential oil:
Citrus aurantium var. amara, steam distilled leaf, Paraguay. This oil is obtained from the leaves of the bitter orange tree and has a fresh floral citrus scent with a woody herbaceous undertone. It is antidepressant, antispasmodic and deodorant. Calms anger and panic, refreshes the mind. It is considered uplifting and refreshing. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system, helpful for rapid heartbeat or insomnia. Eases breathing and relaxes muscle spasms. Helpful with painful digestion by calming stomach muscles. Could help in clearing up skin blemishes and pimples. Useful for greasy hair and skin.
I'm seeing a Bitter Orange theme...hmmm. I made this with a lot of Colliodal Oatmeal. I was going to put in poppy seeds to differentiate it from other soaps but changed my mind at the last minute because I am making Lemon Rosemary soon which had poppy seed. But now I wish I had put something in it because I can't tell it apart from the Bitter Orange & Patchouli without smelling them.
Citrus aurantium var. amara, steam distilled leaf, Paraguay. This oil is obtained from the leaves of the bitter orange tree and has a fresh floral citrus scent with a woody herbaceous undertone. It is antidepressant, antispasmodic and deodorant. Calms anger and panic, refreshes the mind. It is considered uplifting and refreshing. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system, helpful for rapid heartbeat or insomnia. Eases breathing and relaxes muscle spasms. Helpful with painful digestion by calming stomach muscles. Could help in clearing up skin blemishes and pimples. Useful for greasy hair and skin.
I'm seeing a Bitter Orange theme...hmmm. I made this with a lot of Colliodal Oatmeal. I was going to put in poppy seeds to differentiate it from other soaps but changed my mind at the last minute because I am making Lemon Rosemary soon which had poppy seed. But now I wish I had put something in it because I can't tell it apart from the Bitter Orange & Patchouli without smelling them.
Soap Batches 4; Accidents 0
I made soap over the weekend and no injuries!
Bitter Orange & Patchouli
I love this soap which is funny because I HATE patchouli. But it mixes nicely with the bitter orange. There is Ginseng Extract added at trace so this should really invigorate you.
Bitter Orange & Patchouli
I love this soap which is funny because I HATE patchouli. But it mixes nicely with the bitter orange. There is Ginseng Extract added at trace so this should really invigorate you.
Friday, January 26, 2007
What I'm making this weekend
I am making:
Bitter Orange & Patchouli
Petitgrain (This oil is obtained from the leaves of the bitter orange tree and has a fresh floral citrus scent with a woody herbaceous undertone. It is antidepressant, antispasmodic and deodorant. Calms anger and panic, refreshes the mind. It is considered uplifting and refreshing. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system, helpful for rapid heartbeat or insomnia. Eases breathing and relaxes muscle spasms. Helpful with painful digestion by calming stomach muscles. Could help in clearing up skin blemishes and pimples. Useful for greasy hair and skin.)
Grapefruit, Peppermint & Rosemary -- I'm looking for a name for this one, if you have a suggestion, post it!
Bitter Orange & Patchouli
Petitgrain (This oil is obtained from the leaves of the bitter orange tree and has a fresh floral citrus scent with a woody herbaceous undertone. It is antidepressant, antispasmodic and deodorant. Calms anger and panic, refreshes the mind. It is considered uplifting and refreshing. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system, helpful for rapid heartbeat or insomnia. Eases breathing and relaxes muscle spasms. Helpful with painful digestion by calming stomach muscles. Could help in clearing up skin blemishes and pimples. Useful for greasy hair and skin.)
Grapefruit, Peppermint & Rosemary -- I'm looking for a name for this one, if you have a suggestion, post it!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Stocking January 26th at Noon EST
I am stocking on Friday, January 26th at Noon EST on my Hyena Cart http://www.hyenacart.com/frostfishcovesoaps
First time in 7 weeks, the code in the very first blog entry is still active....
First time in 7 weeks, the code in the very first blog entry is still active....
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Frost Fish Cove
People have often asked me what exactly is Frost Fish Cove, it is in Harpswell, Maine. It's a tidal cove with excellent swimming, kayaking and a serene view:
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Suka Cita and the Accident
Well, I was making a gigantic batch of the popular Suka Cita on Monday (Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood) when it began to seize. Meaning it hardened past a point where it could be poured or molded. Some essential oils do this, lots of fragrance oils do this which is one reason I try to use more essential oils than fragrance oils. Suka Cita is an essential oil blend but something happened. Anyway, I thought maybe I'd save it by adding some oils and superfatting it but as I was using my hand (stick) blender to mix in the oils the hardened soap jammed the blender. Rather that turning off the blender and unjamming it. I left it on and stuck my finger in it. My finger got mangled and I needed to have 8 stitches and will have some minor nerve damage. It is very painful.
Luckily I put the blender away from the ruined soap as I unjammed it so no (ahem) fluids got into the Suka Cita. So in a couple months time I am going to have a very, very large amount of Suka Cita Laundry Soap available.
Luckily I put the blender away from the ruined soap as I unjammed it so no (ahem) fluids got into the Suka Cita. So in a couple months time I am going to have a very, very large amount of Suka Cita Laundry Soap available.
Vanilla
I have not made a molded Vanilla soap in over a year and this one turned out very nicely. It is made with Natural Vanilla Oil with no fragrance oils. This turns the soap kinda brown because you need to use a chemical to inhibit the color change but personally, I'd prefer brown soap over soap with a chemical in it. The strange thing is that the Natural Vanilla Oil changes everything brownish, lotion, balms, soap except for my Creamcicle soap. That does not change color at all. Perhaps the Sweet Orange Oil inhibits it?
Anyway, this is also made with ground vanilla beans so its speckled and fun.
Anyway, this is also made with ground vanilla beans so its speckled and fun.
Ocean Rain
This was originally created for my mother. It has a ton of Ground Pumice in it, Jojoba Beads and Evening Primorose Oil added at trace.
Trace is the moment in which the soap is thick enough that it is not going to separate but is still loose enough that it can be poured. Ingredients added at trace keep more of their healing properties. Oils added at trace make the soap "superfatted" and luxurious.
My mother swears that Ocean Rain has removed small scars from her body that have been there for years. While I am not going to claim that the soap does this, it does make some sense. The pumice removes dead layers of skin and then the fresh, new skin is treated to both Jojoba which in a dermatological test done, using jojoba oil, by Christensen and Packman, it was shown that jojoba oil increases the skin's suppleness by 45% and after 8 hours the effect was still present. It was also found that jojoba oil softens and smoothes the skin with fine line reduction. In one test 20 women's skin "compliance" increased with 37% after 30 minutes and remained for an hour.
Even more amazing is the Evening Primrose Oil thats healing action results from its high content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that is vital to cell and body functions and not produced by the body itself.
Anyway its a popular soap and I've had many requests for it since I ran out so I made a large batch
Trace is the moment in which the soap is thick enough that it is not going to separate but is still loose enough that it can be poured. Ingredients added at trace keep more of their healing properties. Oils added at trace make the soap "superfatted" and luxurious.
My mother swears that Ocean Rain has removed small scars from her body that have been there for years. While I am not going to claim that the soap does this, it does make some sense. The pumice removes dead layers of skin and then the fresh, new skin is treated to both Jojoba which in a dermatological test done, using jojoba oil, by Christensen and Packman, it was shown that jojoba oil increases the skin's suppleness by 45% and after 8 hours the effect was still present. It was also found that jojoba oil softens and smoothes the skin with fine line reduction. In one test 20 women's skin "compliance" increased with 37% after 30 minutes and remained for an hour.
Even more amazing is the Evening Primrose Oil thats healing action results from its high content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that is vital to cell and body functions and not produced by the body itself.
Anyway its a popular soap and I've had many requests for it since I ran out so I made a large batch
Passion Flower
This soap is a very passionate red due to the red clay added to help lathering and produce this deep pink color. The scent is wonderful for those who love florals with an edge.
Cucumber Green Tea
This soap came out very nicely, made with green tea with tea leaves throughout, it's a very clean scent and I think people will like it. It has three butters and lanolin as well.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Monday, January 08, 2007
Sick!
I have the flu so no soapmaking this weekend *cry* But for those who care the next soaps to be made are:
Ocean Rain
Passion Flower
Orange Cucumber
Suka Cita
Vanilla
Ocean Rain
Passion Flower
Orange Cucumber
Suka Cita
Vanilla
Thursday, January 04, 2007
WAHM Samples
I have been working on making a ton of samples for other WAHM's to give out as a "thank you" with their products. I thought it might be nice to list who you can shop with and potentially get a free FFCS product.
AM Designs
BabyMACH
Beedle Weedle Boutique
Beemer Knits
Desert Blooms
Dinkers & Giggles
Drool Catchers
Dye-A-Rama
Fuzzi Fannies
Got Ewe Covered
Nothing Butt Cloth
Small Moments
Tootsie Toodles
Wahmarama
Zany Zebra Designs
Zephyr Cloth Diapers
Coming soon:
Ah May Designs
Fair Trade Family
Ramie Baby
Recycleze
Retro Mama
AM Designs
BabyMACH
Beedle Weedle Boutique
Beemer Knits
Desert Blooms
Dinkers & Giggles
Drool Catchers
Dye-A-Rama
Fuzzi Fannies
Got Ewe Covered
Nothing Butt Cloth
Small Moments
Tootsie Toodles
Wahmarama
Zany Zebra Designs
Zephyr Cloth Diapers
Coming soon:
Ah May Designs
Fair Trade Family
Ramie Baby
Recycleze
Retro Mama
Baby Lip Balms
Okay, I'm not one to gush about cute things but the new mini lip balm pots I just got are soooooo cute. Perfect pocket-size but the opening is still big enough to get a finger in it. It's 5 mL worth of product (this is about 1 teaspoon). The pot is about 1.2 inches in diameter and about 0.6 inches tall. Really nice, I love them.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Bergamot Coriander
This is a scent that should be more popular, spicy and herbaceous, this is a wonderful gender neutral scent. This soap turned out very nicely. I used a smaller cut tea than I usually use so it's flecked with small pieces throughout. Very attractive.
Valencia
Ah Valencia. One of my favorites. A sharp mix of citruses with an herbal backbone of Thyme. This is an essential oil duplicate of the Avena scent.
I may have gone overboard with the Pink Kaolin Clay with this one as well. It has the clay plus bit of natural Yellow Oxide, so it is a rich, deep orange hue.
I may have gone overboard with the Pink Kaolin Clay with this one as well. It has the clay plus bit of natural Yellow Oxide, so it is a rich, deep orange hue.
Muscle Relief
This is an oldy but goody. An intense blend of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Camphor and Spearmint. This soap is created to help relieve sore muscles and also does a nice job of clearing out your sinuses. A friend has suggested that it be called "Waiting to Inhale"
This soap also has peppermint leaves throughout. I let this one get a trifle to thick before pouring it into the molds. It won't effect the soap but it may not be well-molded making a bunch of it 2nd quality. It's hard to say what it'll look like, I'll have to wait until it's ready to be uncasked.
This soap also has peppermint leaves throughout. I let this one get a trifle to thick before pouring it into the molds. It won't effect the soap but it may not be well-molded making a bunch of it 2nd quality. It's hard to say what it'll look like, I'll have to wait until it's ready to be uncasked.
Relaxing with Colloidal Oatmeal
This is one of the most popular soaps we make. Made with an essential oil blend of Palmarosa and Lavender. This gentle soap is made with Colloidal Oatmeal.
Colloidal Oatmeal has a very long history of use in helping alleviate skin irritation, discomfort, and inflammation. Oatmeal is very soothing to the skin and has strong anti-inflammatory effects, and colloidal oatmeal is classified by the FDA as a "skin protectant." Oatmeal not only can help with sensitivity but may also have a preventive effect on irritation and may too help buffer and repair damage from other skin stressors.
Palmarosa Essential Oil is powdery, floral, herbaceous, perhaps with a hint of rose. It is antifungal and antiviral. Indicated for bronchitis, birthing, regeneration of the skin, and regulating oil production of the skin. Useful in treating skin infections.
Lavender Essential Oil is thought to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly.
This soap is also made with Lavender buds throughout to deferentiate it from other soaps.
This batch turned out nicely. It was one of the larger batches I make. I try to make small batches to make fresh soap available.
Colloidal Oatmeal has a very long history of use in helping alleviate skin irritation, discomfort, and inflammation. Oatmeal is very soothing to the skin and has strong anti-inflammatory effects, and colloidal oatmeal is classified by the FDA as a "skin protectant." Oatmeal not only can help with sensitivity but may also have a preventive effect on irritation and may too help buffer and repair damage from other skin stressors.
Palmarosa Essential Oil is powdery, floral, herbaceous, perhaps with a hint of rose. It is antifungal and antiviral. Indicated for bronchitis, birthing, regeneration of the skin, and regulating oil production of the skin. Useful in treating skin infections.
Lavender Essential Oil is thought to be analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis and headaches, helps lower blood pressure. Useful in a diffuser in the delivery room. May be useful in nausea, vomiting and colic. Keeps insects at bay. Purifies the air. Promotes growth of new skin cells, great healing effect on burns and sunburn, acne, psoriasis, boils, fungal growths, and scarring. Lavender is one of the safest essential oils to use with children and the elderly.
This soap is also made with Lavender buds throughout to deferentiate it from other soaps.
This batch turned out nicely. It was one of the larger batches I make. I try to make small batches to make fresh soap available.
Lavender Tea Tree
One of our best selling soaps. Appropriate for babies and great to use on anyone. This is a great scent created with essential oils.
This soap has been a jinx color-wise for a while. Last time it was a screaming purple that was way over the top. This time it is colored with Rose Kaolin Clay and a hint of natural mica to make it a nice lilac color. I think it's a bit over-colored but it's from the Rose Kaolin Clay.
This soap has been a jinx color-wise for a while. Last time it was a screaming purple that was way over the top. This time it is colored with Rose Kaolin Clay and a hint of natural mica to make it a nice lilac color. I think it's a bit over-colored but it's from the Rose Kaolin Clay.
Apricot Freesia
This soap is made with a nice fragrance oil that smells kinda like Burt's Bees but with a bit of floral background. It was popular the last time it was made. This soap turned out very white and creamy but looked too much like the Litsea Cubeba. So I added Powdered Rose Hips to it and it's gorgeous. The multi-colored flecks against the white background is lovely. I really admire this soap.
It also de-molded really well.
It also de-molded really well.
Goat's Milk Honey Almond
Last time I made this soap it ended up as 90% seconds. The soap itself was nice. It lathers like crazy due to the Goat's Milk but it did not mold nicely. Most of the batch ended up in laundry soap. *sigh*
Not so this batch. Perfectly molded. The soaps came out looking fake they are so well-molded. Very nice. A nice yellow hue with Mango Butter and lots of Goat's Milk.
This soap is made with essential oil.
Not so this batch. Perfectly molded. The soaps came out looking fake they are so well-molded. Very nice. A nice yellow hue with Mango Butter and lots of Goat's Milk.
This soap is made with essential oil.
Litsea Cubeba
This is an old favorite of mine, Litsea Cubeba Essential oil
Litsea cubeba Pers. a/k/a May Chang, Litsea citrata and tropical verbena, steam distilled fruit, China. Despite these names, it is not related to lemon verbena but belongs to the same family as the rosewood or cinnamon tree. Sweet, spicy and citrus fragrance with vegetative notes. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, insecticide, calming and sedative. Very uplifting and stimulating. It is a known tonic to the heart and respiratory system. May be helpful in cases of bronchitis and asthma. Used as an insect repellent. Blends well with lavender, neroli, and verbena.
Made with Pumice, this soap is a refreshing exfoliator. This batch turned out beautifully, a pure creamy white, really pretty. It look likes its made out of thick crème fraîche. I kept on showing to my husband because it is just a lovely color.
It came out the molds like a dream. Tons of perfect soap including some of my new molded one ounce samples
Litsea cubeba Pers. a/k/a May Chang, Litsea citrata and tropical verbena, steam distilled fruit, China. Despite these names, it is not related to lemon verbena but belongs to the same family as the rosewood or cinnamon tree. Sweet, spicy and citrus fragrance with vegetative notes. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, insecticide, calming and sedative. Very uplifting and stimulating. It is a known tonic to the heart and respiratory system. May be helpful in cases of bronchitis and asthma. Used as an insect repellent. Blends well with lavender, neroli, and verbena.
Made with Pumice, this soap is a refreshing exfoliator. This batch turned out beautifully, a pure creamy white, really pretty. It look likes its made out of thick crème fraîche. I kept on showing to my husband because it is just a lovely color.
It came out the molds like a dream. Tons of perfect soap including some of my new molded one ounce samples
Hand Blender
We are not stocking currently because I am catching up on soap production. I have made several soaps recently and I'll tell you about them. Let me say though that I bought myself a hand blender and it is rocking my world. I've never thought one was necessary but boy was I wrong, in addition to speeding up the trace process it is making the soaps so smooth and wonderful. Each soap is turning into this wonderful custard and I know that they are going to feel wonderful too.
New Lip Balm Flavors on the way
I just ordered a bunch of new lip balm flavors including:
Champagne
White Chocolate
Capuccino
Caramel Cream
Pinapple
Coconut
Black Raspberry
Butter Rum
Pear
Pomegranate
Champagne
White Chocolate
Capuccino
Caramel Cream
Pinapple
Coconut
Black Raspberry
Butter Rum
Pear
Pomegranate
New Molds
I have gotten some new molds that are not the common Milky Way ones you see everywhere. These ones are pretty nice, some new Celtic designs, neat shapes and some African Adrinka symbols including the Adinkra symbol describing compassion and protection, also when one person teaches another patience. The new molds are great and de-mold very easily so I've ordered more. I am very excited to unveil the new soaps.
New Blog!
I have people asking me which soaps and products I am working on so I decided to start a blog. The blog will include what I am working on and special deals/discount codes.
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