A quick addition to this post — Plain Soap is now available for the hypo-allergenic crowd.
I’ve been working on three new soap recipes: Lavender Dream, Face Up, and Vanilla Creme. They are delightful! I got the Lavender Dream recipe from a man who said this was his best seller back when he owned a soap company. It’s great for a calm and soothing bath. This soap has lavender, patchouli, and sweet orange essential oils — making for an interesting blend — and crushed lavender buds. I created Face Up myself for faces in need of a little help. It has lemongrass and tea tree oils, which are supposed to help fight acne and other skin conditions. Blended oatmeal adds a skin softening benefit. Essential oils of vanilla, cedarwood, and dark orange, along with crushed vanilla bean, contribute to the pleasing aroma of Vanilla Creme. Vanilla essential oil doesn’t have any particular health benefits, but the scent of vanilla is one of mankind’s favorites. The Lavender Dream is part of our Valentine’s special. All three will be available on the website soon.