Grapefruit Peppermint

I was going to make Grapefruit Cornmeal but decided that I needed more green soaps so here is Grapefruit Peppermint made with essential oils and French Green Clay for extra lather and detox abilities.

Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero

Litsea Cubeba

One of my all-time favorite, one of the few essential oils that are sufficiently complex on their own and don't need to be blended. I made this with Pumice so its an adult soap thats sophisticated and scratchy too.

Litsea Cubeba: 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.

Soundtrack: Santogold, Santogold

Relaxing Blend

An old favorite this time made WITHOUT the lavender buds, because I used this a bunch the last batch and the lavender looked like little bugs after a while, which is so not what I was going for. The only problem is that its going to look a lot like other white soaps.

This is an essential oil blend of Palmarosa (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.)

and Lavender (floral, herbaceous, light with woody undertones 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)


Made also with a ton of Colloidal Oatmeal which 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.

Soundtrack: The Frames, For The Birds

Valencia

I have not made this one in a bit which is strange because its one of my core soaps. An essential oil blend of Lime, Tangerine, Orange and Thyme and colored with Pink Kaolin Clay and a touch of Yellow Oxide (clay). This is a nice fresh soap that has been popular in the past.

Soundtrack: Coldplay, Viva La Vida

Lemon Sage Ginger

Personally, I love this soap, its just so herbal. Its made with essential oils only along with Dried Sage, Lemon Peel Granules and Powdered Ginger. So it looks pretty as well. I made this Vegan this time around.

Soundtrack: Portishead, Third

Oatmeal, MIlk and Honey

This cut in line because a customer ordered a special batch with Jojoba Beads. I made the main batch with Colloidal Oatmeal and Organic Rolled Oats (what we typically think of as oatmeal) This seized slightly so if you are going to be in market for some seconds in about 6 weeks, these may be the soaps for you!


Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero