Formulas & Experiments (Soap, Candles, Cosmetics)

This quarantine, we ran out of gloves and ran out of oils - among other things. We focused all of our remaining energy to learning all we can about our melt and pour soap base. We may know the basics, but you'd be surprised to find little bits of information that can help you achieve your desired results! We especially found these videos and blogs with very useful Melt and Pour Soap Base techniques: Melt and Pour by Dean Wilson Candle Science Melt and Pour Soap For Beginners Video Melt and Pour Soap-Making by Anne-Marie With supplies running low, we...

Instead of sitting and twiddling our thumbs while waiting for our supplies to be shipped, we decided to make use of what we do have left on our shelves. Presenting: Clay Blush using four ingredients! (Although it doesn't look like we'd be wearing make up soon!) Download the recipe here. Watch the video here. Here are the main ingredients: Candelilla Wax - Vegan alternative to beeswax and is commonly used in lip balms and lipsticks. This is what will bind everything together and makes the product solid. Jojoba Oil - is an excellent moisturizer and is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial...