New Saponifier Issue is Out

The September/ October issue of the Saponifier Magazine, an online magazine designed for soap makers, has been released. The magazine is packed full of information. This issue is all about the basics with articles features:


Saponifier’s Cheat Sheet
Boot Camp Basics: Soapmaking Formulas
Basic Recipes You Can Make Your Own
Candle Making Guide
“Bleeding” Candles for Halloween
A Guide to Selling on Etsy
Tips on Taking and Editing Product Photographs
Monographs on Açaí and Meadowfoam

I write the articles on Herbal Wisdom, which this issue discusses how to use herbs (infusions, decoctions, teas, etc.), and the Chandler's Corner, which is a very basic beginner's candle making reference. I also wrote an article on making bleeding candles for Halloween...very fun stuff. If you don't have a subscription, I recommend one. I find the magazine very helpful in my business. But don't worry, I will post a scaled down version of my articles right here on this blog.

Next issue: Science in Action
Tutorials and info:The chemistry of soaps and candles, Readers Choice Awards results, and a Formula Dictionary.

For those of you with subscriptions, I would love some feedback on the articles I wrote. Were they helpful? Was it information you already knew? Is there information about herbs or candles that you would like to see in the future? Leave a comment below.

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Product Review - Get Soaked!

Get Soaked! No I'm not using expletives, I'm introducing a bath company to you, Silly. I had the pleasure of testing a lovely bath salt from a little bath shop called Get Soaked. Don't you just love the name?

Michelle, the inspiration behind Get Soaked, sent in her product for review and has patiently waited for me to give it a try. Of course, I drug the suspense out forever. She's been waiting with bated breath for the final outcome. And now that it has arrived, will Michelle be pleased with the review? Let's read and find out.

Company: Get Soaked!

Website: www.GetSoaked.net

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Product Reviewed: Soothing Bath Salts

Scent: Lavender Beginnings

Product Link: Click here to purchase

Size: 8 oz

Price: $7.99

Description: Get Soaked Soothing Bath Salts are handmade and formulated with fine grain salts. This allows them to completely dissolve in your bath water. The products contain epsom salt and Dead Sea salt. Epsom salt is known to soothe skin irritations, relax achy muscles and help to remove toxins from the body. Dead Sea salts are high in magnesium and potassium, minerals which are excellent for the skin. The salts are affordable. You don't have to spend a fortune to pamper yourself. Each 8 ounce jars comes with a scoop so you can accurately measure your salts for each bath. The bath salts will leave your bathroom smelling great for hours!

First Impressions: Get Soaked's bath salts arrived carefully packaged. The salts come in an 8oz plastic tub-safe jar. The label is fresh and clean with a simple, playful bubble design. My interest was immediately sparked by the cleverly designed scoop. You see, on the side of the jar is a useful, plastic scoop conveniently attached in an upright position by a thin strip of strong Velcro. How cute! It really works well, too. The salts smelled delightful. The scent is a delicate perfumed lavender.

The Experience: This is where things get fun. I should mention that these salts are the scoopable rather than pourable kind, if that makes sense. They stayed soft and fluffy. They were easy to scoop with no indication of drying or hardening. The salts dissolved quickly. The scent was dispersed throughout the tub with long staying power. I would rank the scent at a moderate level, as opposed to light or strong. It was just right. My skin was left feeling soft and soothed with a very light scent remaining for some time after the bath. There was no residue or color left in the tub or on my skin. Overall, I really enjoyed using the salts. And in 17 scents, there is a scent for everyone, from Tropical Limelight (coconut and lime) to Blackberry Cream and Herbal Garden to Baby Powder.

Michelle offers friendly customer service. And I've heard that there are some body scrubs in the making as we speak...some exciting new sugary delights from Get Soaked. How many of you like sweet and salty? Be sure to check out the Get Soaked site and fan Michelle on Facebook.

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