soap making

Lavender Soap with Alkanet

So I have tried to make soap with alkanet twice, and I have yet to get good results with it.  It is not the alkanet's fault, really. The first time, it was my fault and Bulk Apothecary's fault.  (Yes, I am partially blaming them because they do not disclose their fragrance vanilla content on their… Continue reading Lavender Soap with Alkanet

soap making

Lavender Mud Soap and Is my soap lye heavy?

The Story of my Lavender Mud Soap (Sigh) It happened.  Again.  The last time I was afraid of having a lye heavy soap, a fragrance was the culprit (though I was to blame too)  I have since learned to be careful with floral fragrances and acceleration. This time is on me!  I decided to experiment… Continue reading Lavender Mud Soap and Is my soap lye heavy?