Frost Fish Cove Soaps

Orange Clove

2010-08-27T13:13:00.002-05:00

It is what it says. Orange and Clove Essential oils. This is tinted slightly orange with clay. This was also made with Horsetail Butter which contains Horsetail Extract, believed to contain the building blocks needed for collagen and elastin synthesis in the skin. Also thought to help rebuild and regenerate damaged skin cells.

Approximate due date: 10/07/2010
Soundtrack: Paul Banks, Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper

Lavanchouli

2010-08-27T13:11:00.002-05:00

This soap is made with essential oils in a recipe that is essentially, 1 part Lavender, 1 part Patchouli and 2 parts Vanilla Oil. Its is a tangy vanilla with a hint of earthiness.

I made it with some Benonite Clay: Bentonite clay (a combination of montmorillonite and volcanic ash) is a highly absorbent clay best suited for oily skin. It is a fine powder, odorless and tasteless, insoluble in water, swelling to about eight times its weight when water is added. Uses: Suspending and colloidal agent in the manufacture of soap, also used in cosmetics and directly on the body as a mask. Bentonite powder is added to soap at trace to help oily skin or as an additive in shaving soap.

Approximate due date: 10/07/2010
Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Permalight

Basil, Sage and Mint etc....

2010-08-27T12:56:00.003-05:00

I've never made this soap before, its a blend of Basil, Bergamot, Lemon, Sage, Peppermint, Patchouli and Cedarwood that I am still trying to name....Herbal Blend? Aromatic Blend? I dunno, maybe one of those words in a foreign language? Or some phrase that speaks to it? Looking for suggestions...

Approximate due date: 10/07/2010
Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Champs

Oatmeal Milk & Honey

2010-08-27T12:53:00.002-05:00

A lot of orders for this lately so I'm making a fresh batch:

Made with both Colloidal Oatmeal and Rolled Oats. The oatmeal that you eat has no actual healing properties but 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.

The rolled oats are just fun. It identifies the soap and is a great texture.

Approximate due date: 10/07/2010

Soundtrack: Sleigh Bells, Treats

Soaps I forgot to blog...

2010-08-27T12:52:00.001-05:00

The following soaps are ready now but I forgot to blog them when I made them:

Lavender Mint
Honey Almond

Whoops! Suka Cita

2010-05-16T09:34:00.001-05:00

Again, I made this weeks ago, but omitted to update the blog:

Suka Cita is translated to mean a feeling of ultimate happiness and is an essential oil blend of Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood. Much like Aveda's Euphoria.

Made with Pink Kaolin clay too.

Approximate due date: 05/22/10

Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Contra

Whoops! Yeast Defense

2010-05-16T09:32:00.001-05:00

So I made this soap weeks ago but never blogged it!

This soap was created with a large percentage of Grapefruit Seed Extract, which has properties that combats yeast on and in your body.

In addition, it contains an essential oil blend with oils that also have yeast-fighting assets. Use to defend against reoccurring infections, Candida, Thrush and any other yeast related maladies. The soap contains ingredients indicated for use against yeast, this is not a medicine or a statement of fact but just a statement about what the ingredients are believed to do.

Approximate due date: 05/29/10

Soundtrack: Ke$ha, Animal

Peppermint Tea Tree

2010-03-21T15:24:00.002-05:00

As I have mentioned before, this is the very first soap I ever made and I still love it today. Now I make it with a ton of Kaolin Clay. Kaolin is the primary ingredient in porcelain which makes the soap lusciously white. Traditionally, clays are used to reduce swelling and inflammation, and to draw impurities from the skin. The high mineral content of White Kaolin Clay rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin. It also makes a bar of soap lather up beautifully.

Approximate due date: 05/02/10

Soundtrack: Broken Bells, Broken Bells

Lemon Rosemary

2010-03-21T15:18:00.003-05:00

Oh boy its been a long time, huh? Well I'm making soap again and the first one is Lemon Rosemary. I call this a kitchen soap because that is why I originally created it. It has poppy seeds throughout and looks like this:

Approximate due date: 05/02/10
Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend Contra

Sensual Blend

2010-01-03T18:10:00.001-05:00

This is Ylang Ylang and Myrhh. Made with goat's milk, this came out creamy and nice with no discoloration from the goat's milk. Also made with a lot of Safflower Oil at trace so it'll be high in Vitamin E.

Approximate due date: 02/14/10
Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Lush Blend

2010-01-03T18:09:00.001-05:00

This is a blend of Vanilla, Wintergreen, Tea Tree, Orange and Lavender. The Soap has crushed Vanilla throughout and the scent is both unique but familiar. I've made this in the past as a slightly different version with Peppermint instead of the Wintergreen and no tea tree but I decided to mix it up a bit.

Approximate due date: 02/14/10
Soundtrack: The Lemonheads, It's A Shame About Ray

Peppermint Coriander

2010-01-03T18:05:00.002-05:00

Coriander Peppermint, similar to Rainforest blend by Aveda. Made with a ton of sea clay so this soap will lather and take impurities out of your skin. Coriander is the plant which cilantro comes from so this is a minty and spicy scent.

Approximate due date: 02/14/10
Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend

Vanilla and Ylang Ylang

2009-12-20T13:53:00.002-05:00

I like this soap based up the Aveda Madagascar scent BUT it really discolors in cold process soap. So I tried to add a bit of natural colorant to counter-act the issue. We'll see how it turns out. Its a blend of Vanilla and Ylang Ylang essential oilS, and while vanilla normally discolors soap to a brown color, the Ylang Ylang makes it brownish yellow, but not in a good way. Lots of Jojoba Oil was added at trace too.

Approximate due date: 02/01/10

Soundtrack: Lady Gaga, The Fame

Grapefruit Peppermint

2009-12-20T13:47:00.003-05:00

I tried to make this the lovely oxidized copper tone it was before:

But I fear I added too much French Green Clay so it'll be more green than planned. This is an essential oil blend and 100% vegan.

Approximate due date: 02/01/2010

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Calendula Oatmeal

2009-12-13T12:37:00.002-05:00

This soap takes a while because I need to infuse the Calendula in the oils. First I blend all of the oils together and then melt them with the Calendula buds and petals. You have to use fresh Calendula that is thoroughly dried or risk getting mold issues, but not so dry that there is nothing left to infuse. Then I let it cool, reheat (slowly) and then filter out the petals. Then I add NEW petals and repeat. I do this cycle slowly over several days to really let it infuse into the oils.

I added Colloidal oatmeal, for the ultimate in gentle healing soap. This soap starts off surprisingly yellow but then cures to a white soap with yellow calendula petals throughout.

Approximate due date: 01/24/10

Soundtrack: Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster

Straciatella

2009-11-29T19:16:00.002-05:00

This is a new soap! Ever have wonderful Italian chocolate chip gelato? It's kinda like that. Its chips of our Double Chocolate Madness Soap in a rich all-natural vanilla base. It didn't come out quite looking like the gelato, but its a fun mix with a bit of texture from the soap with the soap concept.

Approximate due date: 01/17/2010
Soundtrack: Joy Division, Closer

Brisk Blend

2009-11-29T19:11:00.002-05:00

Again its been a long time for this one. This time I made it with Rosemary, White Grapefruit and Wintergreen (as opposed to Peppermint). All essential oils, with two types of seeds: Blueberry and Kiwi. I made it this time with Horsetail butter which is good for the hair, so this could be good for a shampoo bar. It is an extract of Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) using a oil mix, which produces a smooth, velvety "butter" at room temperature. Horsetail also contains flavonoids and saponins which help rebuild and regenerate skin cells. So good for soap too!

Approximate due date: 01/17/2010
Soundtrack: Bauhaus, The Sky's Gone Out

Unscented Seaweed

2009-11-29T12:31:00.002-05:00

I have not made this in a very long time, I can't even find how long its been this is made with powdered kelp and seaweed extract: A combination of Eisenia bicyclis (Arame), Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame), Laminaria longicruris (Kelp), Palmaria Palmata (Dulse), Porphyra yezoensis (Nori)

I have a dream of in a few months being able to offer and all unscented pound with the Salt Scrub soap, Oatmeal Castile, Coffee Scrub, and Calendula Oatmeal.

Approximate due date: 01/17/2010
Soundtrack: Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, Knives Don't Have Your Back

Bitter Orange Patchouli

2009-11-29T12:24:00.005-05:00

Also called the Bitter Hippy. Made with Bitter Orange Oil and Patchouli with Goat's Milk and Ginseng Extract. The scientific name for ginseng is Panax which derives from the Latin word "panacea" meaning "cure all." There are many folk-tales of all that Ginseng cures but actual studies show that ginseng is anti-stressing and anti-fatiguing.

Approximate due date: 01/17/2010
Soundtrack: Alison Krauss and Union Station, New Favorite

Ocean Rain

2009-11-22T14:39:00.002-05:00

Not made since May 2008!!! What I said then:

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.

Approximate Due Date: January 10th 2010
Soundtrack: Paul Banks, Julian Plenti is... Skyscraper

Nighttime Blend

2009-11-22T14:35:00.002-05:00

This soap must be the most popular one I make so I always try to keep it in stock. Its vanilla with a hint of Lavender. It turns a deep brown and is chock full of Jojoba beads which release oil upon impact.

Approximate Due Date: January 10th 2010
Soundtrack: The Swell Season, Strict Joy

Apricot Freesia

2009-11-22T14:33:00.001-05:00

This is one of my most popular fragrance oil soap. Heavy on the Apricot with a hint of floral, I make this with Apricot seeds for a nice scratch.

Approximate Due Date: January 10th 2010
Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Vetiver Bay

2009-11-22T14:31:00.001-05:00

This is a blend of Vetiver (The odor of vetiver is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky, earthy, amber, balsam), Bay and a touch of Lime. This is a similar blend to Aveda's Caribbean therapy. I think of this as being fairly masculine or gender neutral.

Approximate Due Date: January 10th 2010
Soundtrack: Bob Dillon, Desire

Tangerine Dream

2009-11-15T14:38:00.001-05:00

This is a soap that is made with Tangerine and Lavender Essential Oils and Natural Vanilla Oil. I describe it as a sophisticated Creamcicle. I started this scent out as a choice for lotions and Whipped Shea Butter. Its quite popular so I made a soap too. This soap eventually turns brown due to the high vanilla content:

Approximate Due Date: January 3rd, 2010
Soundtrack: The Shins, Wincing the Night Away

Mandarin Neroli

2009-11-15T14:35:00.003-05:00

I made this again with Red Palm Butter at trace. It is the highest butter in the Omega Fatty Acids loaded with 2 kinds of Vitamin E and Beta Carotene. This butter hydrates the skin and helps to smooth out wrinkles. It also tints the soap a yellowish-orange color, but the color is very faint.

Approximate Due Date: January 3rd, 2010
Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Descended like Vultures

Lemon Sage Ginger

2009-10-31T15:43:00.002-05:00

I swear I think I make this soap just for me. Some other people like it but not like I do. Its made with essential oils only along with Dried Sage, Lemon Peel Granules and Powdered Ginger. I have not made it since June of 2008!

I made it this time with Babassu Oil. Babassu oil has been used for centuries to soothe dry skin, and comes from the fruit kernels of the Babassu palm native to the southeastern Amazon region of Brazil. Babassu oil is a superior emollient beneficial for both dry and oily complexions, gently moisturizing the skin without contributing to an oily sheen. It's especially suitable for eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.

Approximate due date: 12/19/09

Soundtrack: Lady Gaga, The Fame

Chamomile Lavender

2009-10-31T15:40:00.002-05:00

This soap was made with a bunch of lanolin, not enough to use on your wool but enough to make a luxe soap. I forgot to use the Chamomile Extract this time because it was starting to seize but this is a nice soothing yet spicy combination.

Approximate due date: 12/19/09

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Salt Scrub Soap

2009-10-31T15:36:00.002-05:00

So I can no longer get the Bolivian Sea Salt so instead I used the same salt blend that I use to make my Salt Scrub: Dead Sea Salt, Spa Salt, Sea Salts, Epsom Salts, Dendric Salt. This is actually very nice because it is a mix of sizes from the kid of grain you's commonly use as table salt to huge hunks of salt.

Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combating stress and fluid retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing with high quality sea salt could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.

Approximate due date: 12/19/09

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Muscle Relief

2009-10-31T13:27:00.003-05:00

I cannot remember the last time I made this. I originally started making this to compete with Dr. Bronner's for my husband's soap love. This is so minty that as I make it it makes my eyes burn. This is very tingly in its final form made with:

-Eucalyptus
-Peppermint
-Camphor
-Corn Mint (also known as Japanese Menthol)
-Spearmint

This time I made it with a touch of Kaolin Clay and TONS of little blue Jojoba Beads. I think the soap will end up very white so the beads will really pop out, visually.

Approximate due date: 12/19/09

Soundtrack: The Swell Season, Strict Joy

Grapefruit Cornmeal

2009-10-31T13:25:00.002-05:00

One of my favorites, great for oily or combination skin, the grapefruit essential oil and the cornmeal suck up and balance oil. This is one of the few soaps I make that is not a blend, I like the simplicity of the grapefruit.

Approximate due date: 12/19/09

Soundtrack: Silversun Pickups, Swoon

Fresh Blend

2009-10-19T16:49:00.001-05:00

An essential oil blend of Orange, Eucalyptus, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang, this soap is fresh but vaguely sensual probably due to the Ylang Ylang and Patchouli. I made it with Rose Hips Powder in addition to the Orange Peel Powder and I love how the color turned out, even better then the last time I made it!!

Approximate due date: 12/07/09
Soundtrack: Lady Gaga, The Fame

Cedarwood Sage

2009-10-19T16:44:00.002-05:00

This is an essential oil blend of Cedar and Sage. This time I colored it with parsley powder to a nice speckled sage color. Also added at trace is Ginseng Extract. The scientific name for ginseng is Panax which derives from the Latin word "panacea" meaning "cure all." There are many folk-tales of all that Ginseng cures but actual studies show that ginseng is anti-stressing and anti-fatiguing.

Approximate due date: 12/07/09
Soundtrack: Ladyhawke, Ladyhawke

Relaxing Blend

2009-09-27T12:38:00.002-05:00

The last batch seized and was ruined. So I remade. This batch is brought to you by the letter "C"-- made with Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Castor Oil, Canola Oil, vegan with Candelilla Wax and a few other oils. Also starting with the letter C is the Colloidal Oatmeal. This is an essential oil blend of Palmarosa and Lavender Oils.

Approximate due date: 11/22/09
Soundtrack: MGMT, Oracular Spectacular

Cherry Blossom

2009-09-27T12:36:00.001-05:00

This is one of those soaps that I originally began making due to a custom order. I have not made it since but then got a request for it. I made this with tons of Pink Kaolin Clay to make it a rich pink and then Calendula Extract at trace like the last batch. This is a floral scent.

Approximate due date: 11/22/09
Soundtrack: Metric, Fantasies

Rosemary Mint

2009-09-25T14:57:00.002-05:00

I made this by request. It is essential oils, Rosemary and Spearmint with Sea Clay, Parley powder and a smattering of kiwi seeds.

Approximate due date: 11/20/09

Soundtrack: Lykke Li, Youth Novels

Pineapple Cilantro

2009-09-25T14:54:00.001-05:00

Haven't made this one in a while, this is a fragrance, made with a touch of curry for color, dried cilantro and is a really nice spicy scent.

Approximate due date: 11/20/09

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Orange Ginger

2009-09-18T13:44:00.002-05:00

I made this with a recipe that is very similar to the last batch I made which came out beautifully with a lovely lather. An energizing blend.

Approximate due date: 11/13/09

Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero

Cassia Spice

2009-09-18T13:41:00.001-05:00

Cassia is an evergreen tree native to southern China, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam. Like its close relative, cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as "true cinnamon" or "Ceylon cinnamon"), it is used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice, often under the culinary name of "cinnamon". The buds are also used as a spice, especially in India, and were once used by the ancient Romans.)

mixed with Ginger and Sweet Orange. All essential oils put together with ground cinnamon for a homey yet slightly exotic treat.

I was able to find actual ground Cassia, think a very spicy Cinnamon mixed throughout.

Approximate due date: 11/13/09
Soundtrack: Ladyhawke, Ladyhawke

Yuzu

2009-09-06T15:37:00.001-05:00

A Yuzu is a citrus fruit native to East Asia. It is believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin and Ichang papeda. It is grapefruity and tangy. This is made with fragrance oil and is yellow and spotted with Annatto Seed Powder.

Approximate due date: 11/01/09
Soundtrack: MGMT, Oracular Spectacular

Valencia

2009-09-06T15:34:00.001-05:00

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.

Approximate due date: 11/01/09
Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Cranberry Fig

2009-08-05T11:35:00.002-05:00

I have not made this for over 2 years but someone requested a custom batch of it. I tried to swirl with red. Described as An excellent compromise between the tart bite of Cranberries and the sweet, mild allure of Fig. Cranberries and Figs are made even more striking by adding a smattering of Blood Orange and Pink Grapefruit notes to the mix.

Approximate due date: 09/16/09

Soundtrack: Friendly Fires, Friendly Fires

Relaxing Blend

2009-08-05T11:34:00.002-05:00

I blew through a recent batch of this so I am making a new one. This is Lavender and Palmarosa, with the emphasis on Palmarosa. Made with organic hand-made Colloidal Oatmeal too.

Approximate due date: 09/16/09

Soundtrack: Lykke Li, Youth Novels

Oatmeal Milk and Honey

2009-07-16T10:53:00.002-05:00

I made with organic oatmeal both Collidial (which I made by hand!) and rolled oats. A favorite of many

Approximate due date: 08/27/09

Soundtrack: MGMT, Oracular Spectacular

Basil Lime

2009-07-16T10:49:00.001-05:00

This is made with Basil, Lime and a hint of Peppermint essential oils, I made this slightly green to distinguish it from the Mint Thyme. Made with Pistachio Butter too. I am switching up some recipes because a lot of soap makers are rebatching and I'd like to make sure hat people know that ours are made from scratch!

Approximate due date: 08/27/09

Soundtrack: Stellastarr*, Civilized

Coffee Scrub

2009-07-16T10:17:00.002-05:00

I have had many requests for this in the past few weeks. This is unfragranced by has the natural scent of coffee since it is made with tons of coffee butter and triple-brewed coffee instead of water. I made it with the recipe from 2 batches ago since that turned out better then the last batch. It turned out darker than I remembered though, which is not a bad thing.

Approximate due date: 08/27/09

Soundtrack: Silversun Pickups, Swoon

Oatmeal Castile

2009-06-25T10:28:00.002-05:00

Castile by definition is an Olive Oil Soap, it drive me NUTS when I see someone selling a castile with Palm Oil or Coconut oil in it. And yes, Dr. Bronners is wrong too. Usually this soap is Olive Oil, Colloidal Oatmeal, Lye and Water but that lathers really poorly so this time I added some Kaolin Clay to help it lather. This soap takes forever to get trace, like 12+ hours, but the additives make it shorter. I wish I could add wax but that would no longer make it a castile...seriously.

Approximate due date: 08/06/09

Soundtrack: Lykke Li, Youth Novels

Lavender Tea Tree

2009-06-18T15:49:00.001-05:00

well, something wierd happended when I went to go make this purple. Instead of red clay I used pink clay thinking it would make a more gentle purple. Instead it made an odd brown shade. I'll have to see what happens when it cures maybe it'll turn lavender-ish?

Made with Wheat Germ oil in the recipe and at trace so healing.

Approximate due date: 07/30/09

Soundtrack: Matt & Kim, Grand

Lavanchouli

2009-06-18T15:40:00.002-05:00

This is a blend of Lavender, Vanilla and Patchouli with a special emphasis on the Vanilla. This time I added crushed vanilla beans into it which may not be able to be seen since the vanilla tends to make this soap brownish, but I'll know they are there and as it gets wet an extra whiff of vanilla will be released. This was also made with Horsetail Butter which contains Horsetail Extract, believed to contain the building blocks needed for collagen and elastin synthesis in the skin. Also thought to help rebuild and regenerate damaged skin cells.

Approximate due date: 07/30/09

Soundtrack: Lykke Li, Youth Novels

Nighttime Blend

2009-06-01T13:34:00.001-05:00

Made with Natural Vanilla Oil and Lavender Essential oil. Made with Jojoba Beads that crack open on contact. This soap eventually turns a deep brown. I made it extra strong this time, scent-wise.

Approximate due date: 07/20/09

Soundtrack: Friendly Fires, Friendly Fires

Suka Cita

2009-06-01T13:31:00.001-05:00

This is a blend of essential oils, Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood. Made with Pink Kaolin clay too. This soap always seizes so there will be seconds of this but I think some pretty bars too.

Approximate due date: 07/20/09

Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Lemon Rosemary

2009-05-28T15:15:00.001-05:00

I initially created this soap as a kitchen soap. Its made with essential oils, Lemon and Rosemary with Poppy Seeds throughout so great for scrubbing. But this ends up so nice that I think it can be used anywhere. I made a few kid soaps this time in animal shapes so it can but used to de-stinkify kids too.

Approximate due date: 07/17/09

Soundtrack: Silversun Pickups, Swoon

Mint Thyme

2009-05-28T15:12:00.001-05:00

Its been a long time since I made this one. Sweet Thyme and Peppermint with herbs scattered throughout. Made with a ton of Mango Butter, so really moisturizing too.

Approximate due date: 07/17/09

Soundtrack: Metric, Fantasies

Yeast Defense in Stock on Etsy

2009-05-28T15:10:00.001-05:00

We have 3ounce bars of Yeast Defense on Etsy eight now www.frostfishcovesoaps.etsy.com

Bergamot Grapefruit

2009-05-21T15:51:00.002-05:00

This soap is spotted and orange from the Annatto Seed Powder. Bergamot like Earl Grey Tea and bitter Grapefruit. This soap is spicy and gender-neutral. I made it this time with my new Aloe Vera Butter, which is a hard white butter made from the Aloe plant.

Approximate due date: 07/09/09

Soundtrack: Sonic Youth, Goo

Gardener's Soap with Litsea Cubeba

2009-05-21T15:49:00.003-05:00

This is a hard scrubbing soap made with Litsea Cubeba essential oil:

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.

I make this will dried kelp pieces and a ton of ground pumice, I love this scent! It could also be called Mechanic's Soap because it scrubs off anything!

Approximate due date: 07/09/09

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Honey Almond

2009-05-18T14:32:00.003-05:00

Its been a surprisingly long time since I made this. It is bright yellow from the natural yellow oxide. Made with Goat's milk, essential oils and a ton of lanolin, this is a very smooth soap that lathers nicely.

I also made a custom batch of Basmati with this, there will be a couple of extra bars so if you love that scent, ask me about it in about 2 months.

Approximate due date: 07/06/09

Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend

Chamomile Neroli

2009-05-18T12:58:00.002-05:00

I love this soap, its sweet and spicy and just really different smelling. I made it this time with my new Chamomile Butter. The oils and butters are also infused with Chamomile and I add a ton of Chamomile Extract at trace.

Approximate due date: 07/06/09

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Descended Like Vultures

Apple Mint

2009-04-22T13:32:00.001-05:00

This soap is green, a little pea soup green but I am hoping it lightens over time. Made with a green apple fragrance oil and peppermint essential oil, this soap is fun and fresh.

Approximate due date: 06/17/09

Soundtrack: Silversun Pickups, Swoon

Blueberry Lime

2009-04-22T13:28:00.003-05:00

It has been a very, very long time since I made this soap but a customer requested it so I decided to make it again. This is made with a blueberry fragrance oil and lime essential oil and tinted very blue with blue oxide (all natural).

Approximate due date: 06/17/09

Soundtrack: Metric, Fantasies

Yeast Defense

2009-04-06T11:52:00.002-05:00

This soap was created with a large percentage of Grapefruit Seed Extract, which has properties that combats yeast on and in your body.

In addition, it contains an essential oil blend with oils that also have yeast-fighting assets. Use to defend against reoccurring infections, Candida, Thrush and any other yeast related maladies. The soap contains ingredients indicated for use against yeast, this is not a medicine or a statement of fact but just a statement about what the ingredients are believed to do.

No one was maimed this time around because I did 2 things:

I made this with a ton of Olive Oil which takes forever to saponify so it made the soap seize less.

Then I divided the batch into thirds so that it would seize in pieces.

The result is molded soaps, no severe seizing and I hope a successful soap!

Due Date: Between May 18th and June 8th, 2009 depending on the pH

Soundtrack: Silence: this soap is hard to make!

Rosewood Cedar

2009-03-23T13:50:00.003-05:00

I tried to recreate the lovely pink color of the first batch

I won't be sure if I succeeded until later in the curing process. I love the smell of rosewood, not too floral.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend

Grapefruit Peppermint

2009-03-23T13:42:00.002-05:00

I am making this again because it is popular with many, sort of an old standby. Very green this time around with French Green Clay and a touch of oxide. This soap is made with a ton of Flax Seed Oil, which contains high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) all of which provide numerous health and skin benefits. It is said that these essential fatty acids are vital for various health functions: digestion, brain development, circulation, skin and anti-aging and to combat inflammation.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero

Bolivian Salt Scrub Soap

2009-03-22T16:17:00.001-05:00

I am currently using the last of this in the shower and I love it. Its got this quality that I have to describe as drying but in a really good way. It doesn't make your skin dry but it takes off all of the oil and grime and leaves behind softness. Unscented and made with special pink Bolivian sea salts, its white and pretty.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Sountrack: Devendra Banhart, Cripple Crow (its a long album!)

Chamomile Lavender

2009-03-22T16:15:00.001-05:00

I've never made this before but its a nice combination. Made with Chamomile Tea instead of water and a ton of Chamomile Extract, this soap is a pretty light yellow and soothing but a tad spicy too.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Sountrack: Devendra Banhart, Cripple Crow

Calendula Oatmeal

2009-03-21T16:16:00.002-05:00

I decided to mix it up a bit with my unscented Calendula soap. I added Colloidal oatmeal, for the ultimate in gentle healing soap. I think this is going to be a great, great, soap. This soap starts off surprisingly yellow but then cures to a white soap with yellow calendula petals throughout.

Approximate due date: 05/16/09

Sountrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Vanilla and Ylang Ylang

2009-02-19T12:49:00.000-05:00

Reminiscent of Aveda's Madagascar scent this blends Vanilla Oil with Ylang Ylang which is described as rich and deep with notes of custard, and bright with hints of jasmine and neroli. This is a sensual scent and a rich soap made with coconut milk.

Approximate due date: 04/02/09

Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Peppermint Tea Tree

2009-02-19T12:48:00.001-05:00

This was a request by an excellent customer, and I love it too. Made with Peppermint and Tea Tree oils and a bit of Kaolin clay to make it lather like crazy.

Approximate due date: 04/02/09

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Giveaway!

2009-01-29T12:48:00.001-05:00

Go here to enter to win a jar of Supernatural Lotion from FFCS:

http://www.thespottedbox.com/blog/new-giveaway-vegan-supernatural-lotion-from-frost-fish-cove-soaps/

Relaxing Blend

2009-01-08T13:55:00.002-05:00

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.

Approximate due date: 02/19/09

Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend

Valencia

2009-01-08T13:51:00.002-05:00

An essential oil blend of Lime, Tangerine, Orange and Thyme. I made this with burnt orange oxide this time and it is a very nice orange.

Approximate due date: 02/19/09

Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Apricot Freesia

2008-12-29T20:21:00.001-05:00

I could not find my apricot seeds today so this is made with raspberry seeds which are a bit larger. This soap is made with a ton of Kokum Butter. Kokum Butter has been obtained from the fruit of the Indian tree (Garcinia indica). Its triglyceride composition is uniform and consists of up to 80% of stearic-oleic-stearic (SOS) triglycerides.

This is a very popular scent.

Approximate due date: 02/09/09

Soundtrack: Friendly Fires, Friendly Fires

Coriander Peppermint

2008-12-29T20:12:00.003-05:00

Wow, I have not made soap for over 7 weeks. Well, I made a new one today Coriander Peppermint, similar to Rainforest blend by Aveda. I made this with bentonite clay which is described as:

Bentonite clay (a combination of montmorillonite and volcanic ash) is a highly absorbent clay best suited for oily skin. It is a fine powder, odorless and tasteless, insoluble in water, swelling to about eight times its weight when water is added. Uses: Suspending and colloidal agent in the manufacture of soap, also used in cosmetics and directly on the body as a mask. Bentonite powder is added to soap at trace to help oily skin or as an additive in shaving soap.

So this should lather a bunch and be great for oily skin.

Approximate due date: 02/09/09

Soundtrack: Ladyhawke, Ladyhawke

Yeah for gloves

2008-11-09T16:58:00.002-05:00

So I use special gloves made by a wonderful shop called Busy B Designs, well a few months ago she stopped selling on Etsy to open a brick and mortar wine shop and things looked grim for me. As of last week I had officially ruined my last pair and viola! She is back to selling gloves on Etsy. www.busybaprons.etsy.com

What are so special about these you ask? Well they are extra glamorous which helps make me make elegant soaps but also they have 3-4 inches of fabric sewn on the ends for extra protection. Why her's and no one else's? Mostly because other people make them way too heavy so they don't stay up on your arm. I got a pair in the interim with so oilcloth fabric which I thought might be even better because that is water proof but they just fall down and get in the way. The Busy B gloves hold up for a while and are wonderful. So next time you are using our soap send a mental thank you to Busy B since they have been protecting me and making my soaps easier to make for a while now.

Fresh Blend Soap

2008-11-09T16:54:00.002-05:00

An essential oil blend of Orange, Eucalyptus, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang, this soap is fresh but vaguely sensual probably due to the Ylang Ylang and Patchouli. I made it this time with Rose Hips Powder in addition to the Orange Peel Powder to give it a nice speckled texture and look. Very pretty. Made with tons of Cocoa Butter so this will lather like crazy when its done.

Approximate due date: 12/21/08

Soundtrack: Klee, Honeysuckle

Vetiver Lime

2008-11-09T16:47:00.002-05:00

This is a blend of Vetiver (The odor of vetiver is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky, earthy, amber, balsam), Lime and a touch of Bay. This is a similar blend to Aveda's Caribbean therapy, though when I think of the Caribbean I think of coconut but that's what they call it.

I made this with a touch of French Green Clay and it ended up a very nice celery color. No telling what it'll cure to be, its a nice color so i hope it sticks.

Approximate due date: 12/21/08

Soundtrack: Interpol, Our Love to Admire

Yuzu

2008-11-02T17:02:00.004-05:00

So I ran out of this but have had many. many requests for it recently. If you belong to the Soap of the Month club you are virtually guaranteed to be receiving this in January. It is made with Yuzu fragrance oil, Yuzu is a Chinese citrus fruit that is part Mandarin and part a citrus fruit similar to grapefruit.

I made this soap with some Red Palm Butter at trace meaning that its properties will remain in the finished soap. It is the highest butter in the Omega Fatty Acids loaded with 2 kinds of Vitamin E and Beta Carotene. This butter hydrates the skin and helps to smooth out wrinkles. It also tints the soap a yellowish-orange color, but the color is very faint.

Since the color was so faint and too similar to the Mandarin Neroli I made recently I kicked up the orange with Annatto Seed Powder, now I hope it does not look too similar to the Bergamot Grapefruit soap.

Approximate due date: 12/14/08

Soundtrack: Sonic Youth, Goo

Cherry Blossom

2008-11-02T16:53:00.003-05:00

I made two soaps with fragrance oils this time around. This is the first one, Cherry Blossom a fragrance duplicate similar to the Bath & Body Works Cherry Blossom. Should smell like cherry flowers. This one was an extension of a custom pound a customer ordered, I added Pink Kaolin Clay to ours, but included the Calendula Extract that she wanted. This is a dark pink made with Lanolin, Mowrah Butter and Mango Butter for extra moisturizing power.

Approximate due date: 12/14/08

Soundtrack: Tokyo Police Club, Elephant Shell

Jingle Spice

2008-10-30T12:58:00.002-05:00

This is a custom soap that I made a tiny bit of extra that will be for sale. An essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Leaf, Sweet Orange and a touch of Ginger. Made with two sizes of Jojoba Beads and a high concentration of Shea and Coffee Butter.

Approximate due date: 12/11/08

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Coffee Scrub

2008-10-30T12:56:00.002-05:00

This is a naturally scented soap with no essential oil of fragrance added, just tons of Coffee Butter, triple-brewed coffee and coffee grounds for the scrub. Great for people who are sensitive to scents but get sick of unscented products. Scrubby too!

Soundtrack: Santogold, Santogold

Bolivian Salt Scrub

2008-10-26T13:49:00.003-05:00

Another batch of this by request by a customer who swears it clears up her skin. Must be the purifying properties of the Bolivian Sea Salt.

Approximate due date: 12/07/08

Soundtrack: Sonic Youth, Dirty

Nighttime Blend

2008-10-26T13:48:00.003-05:00

This is the one I always make, Vanilla with a hint of Lavender and lots of Jojoba Beads.

Approximate due date: 12/07/08

Soundtrack: Fugazi, Repeater

Mandarin Neroli

2008-10-13T17:32:00.002-05:00

This is a favorite of many. Sweet Mandarin blends with the slightly floral aroma of Neroli which is the flower from the bitter orange tree. Neroli has a refreshing and distinctive, spicy aroma with sweet and flowery notes. This soap is a nice yellow-orange color due to the use of Red Palm Butter which contains lots of natural vitamins and antioxidants, its high content of carotenoids gives the oil/butter its beautiful orange/red color seen here:

Approximate due date: 11/24/08

Sountrack: The Shins, Wincing the Night Away

Grapefruit Cornmeal

2008-10-13T17:28:00.002-05:00

I love this soap, it really evens out my skin on my face. Its created to reduce oil and also has a fun texture with the cornmeal.

Approximate due date: 11/24/08

Soundtrack: Nick Drake, Pink Moon

Cassia Spice

2008-09-12T16:42:00.003-05:00

Another soap I have not made for YEARS. I consider this to be a winter holiday soap, one of my few seasonal creations.

Cassia (Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym C. cassia) is an evergreen tree native to southern China, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam. Like its close relative, cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as "true cinnamon" or "Ceylon cinnamon"), it is used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice, often under the culinary name of "cinnamon". The buds are also used as a spice, especially in India, and were once used by the ancient Romans.)

mixed with Ginger and Sweet Orange. All essential oils put together with ground cinnamon for a homey yet slightly exotic treat. A favorite of many but some people are sensitive to cinnamon so if you have skin irritant issues its best to avoid this one.

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Brisk Blend

2008-09-12T16:39:00.002-05:00

I have no idea when the last time I made this. This is an essential oil blend of Rosemary, Grapefruit and Peppermint. This is a very pretty soap due to the two kinds of seeds used: Cranberry (pink) and Kiwi (black/brown). Its invigorating and herbal and certainly for all the sexes.

Soundtrack: Blonde Redhead, 23

Tangerine Dream

2008-08-16T15:14:00.002-05:00

This is one that is long-overdue to be made. Tangerine essential oil blended with a ton of Vanilla Oil and a touch of Lavender essential oil. Colored with a touch of oxide and made with Mowrah Butter and Wheat Germ oil.

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Chamomile Neroli

2008-08-16T15:08:00.002-05:00

A blend of Chamomile and Neroli essential oils. Neroli is a plant oil similar in scent to bergamot produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. We also make a Mandarin Neroli soap.

Made with Chamomile tea instead of water, dried Egyptian chamomile blooms and chamomile extract at trace. Chamomile Extract is used as an anti-inflammatory and also as a mild sedative. On the skin, it helps to reduce redness and is soothing on inflamed skin.

I made it chunky-style again with whole blooms.

Soundtrack: Interpol, Our Love to Admire

Honey Almond, again

2008-08-03T14:33:00.001-05:00

I'm trying to keep this one in stock as much as possible, I am down to one or two bars so I figured I should replenish, but the soap won't be done for 6 weeks so they'll be a time when I'm out.

Made with an essential oil blend not a fragrance oil in addition to goat's milk and yellow oxide, this is a popular soap that lathers like mad.

Soundtrack: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, The Swell Season

Lemon Rosemary

2008-08-03T14:29:00.002-05:00

I originally created this soap as a kitchen soap, the deodorizing powers of Lemon mixed with the herbal punch of Rosemary, liberally intermixed with Poppy Seeds. This is a great soap to keep by your kitchen sink, but its so much more than that. This time I made it with Neem Oil which is 50% fatty acids, the concentrated essential fatty acids help to restore moisture and elasticity to the skin while it disinfects and heals.

Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero

Rosewood Cedar

2008-08-03T14:26:00.003-05:00

This is a new soap a blend of Rosewood Essential Oil (Sweet, woody, floral and slightly spicy aroma. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, deodorant, and insecticide. It is said to stabilize the central nervous system and could therefore have an overall balancing effect. Helpful when feeling low, overwhelmed with problems. May relieve headaches when accompanied by nausea and may also relieve jet lag. Its deodorizing action helps the body cope with excess heat and moisture.) and Cedarwood Essential oil. This soap is aromatic and woody with a gentle hint of rose.

I used a teeny tiny amount of Pink Kaolin Clay to give this the lightest possible pink hue.

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Orange Ginger, again

2008-08-03T14:24:00.001-05:00

I have not made soap in a few weeks so I tried to catch up today by making 4 kinds. I began with Orange Ginger, made with essential oils and speckled with powdered rose hips. This is vegan and made with lots of cocoa butter.

Soundtrack: Coldplay, Viva La Vida

Suka Cita

2008-07-13T13:41:00.001-05:00

Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood make up this soap. I usually make this with some Jasmine Petals for looks but I ran out so I made this will some Pink Kaolin Clay instead. This soap is exotic and a bit girly as its emphasis is on the Jasmine.

Soundtrack: The Sounds, Dying to Say This To You

Bitter Orange Patchouli

2008-07-13T13:38:00.003-05:00

It's funny -- I hate Patchouli but I really like this soap, its bitter orange essential oil with a touch of Patchouli to cut the sharpness of the orange. Its a complex scent and a nice one too. I made it with Coconut Milk this time which curdled a touch do there are some white milk dots throughout.

Soundtrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs

Grapefruit Peppermint

2008-06-26T16:26:00.001-05:00

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

2008-06-26T16:20:00.002-05:00

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

2008-06-21T17:30:00.003-05:00

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

2008-06-21T17:27:00.002-05:00

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

2008-06-11T18:06:00.002-05:00

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

2008-06-11T18:03:00.002-05:00

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

Vanilla and Ylang Ylang

2008-05-31T17:16:00.002-05:00

Reminiscent of Aveda's Madagascar scent this blends Vanilla Oil with Ylang Ylang which is described as rich and deep with notes of custard, and bright with hints of jasmine and neroli. This is a sensual scent and a rich soap made with goat's milk. It tends to discolor to a brownish/orangish but is still a lovely soap. I made the scent stronger this time around.

Soundtrack: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, The Swell Season