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Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen — 146 episodes

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Essential Oils Enhance Your Life

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Palm Oil in Soapmaking and Essential Oil Safety

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Lori Nova’s Top Ten Essential Oils

4

How to Prevent Fading & Browning

5

Finding the Perfect Purple

6

The Art Of Natural Dye

7

What are Water White Fragrance Oils?

8

HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn AKA Dr. McSoapy

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HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn on Superfatting and Discounting

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HSCG Conference Guest Post: Get Your Website Noticed

11

A Guide to Weight vs. Volume

12

How to Handle Potassium Hydroxide

13

Prepare Your Colorants for Cold Process Soap Making

14

Soap Behaving Badly

15

Natural vs. Organic

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All Olive Oils Are Not Created Equal

17

Declutter it up!

18

Soapy Math

19

The Spoon Trick

20

How to Clean Oily Containers

21

Guest Post: Exfoliants in Soap

22

How to Use the Swirl Tools

23

Guest Post: Formulating Scrubs and Body Butters

24

Guest Post: Understanding Tallow for Soaping

25

Soapy Session Preparation and Setup Guide

26

Soapy Session Clean Up Guide

27

5 Tips to Create Professional Looking Soap

28

How to Throw a DIY Sugar Scrub Party + Recipe

29

All About the Trace

30

How to Test pH with Red Cabbage

31

Fragrance Oil Blending Tips

32

How to Use Leftover Soap Scraps

33

How to Substitute Oil in Cold Process Recipes

34

How to Substitute Oil in Cold Process Recipes

35

How to Use 2-Part Silicone Molds on Soap Queen TV

36

Woodgrain Soap Tutorial

37

How to Care for Silicone and Wood Molds

38

How to Add Lye to Milk for Cold Process Soap

39

Unmolding Cold Process Soap from Plastic Molds

40

The Truth About Vanilla Essential Oil

41

How to Store Handmade Bath Products

42

How to Avoid Burnt Melt & Pour

43

Sunday Night Spotlight: Salts

44

How to Infuse Oils with a Crock-Pot

45

When to Insulate Handmade Soap

46

How to Prevent Scent Fading in Soap

47

Soaping in the Summer Heat

48

Guest Post: Overcoming Soapmaking Fears

49

Back to Basics: Lye Safety Guide

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Back to Basics: How Temperature Affects Cold Process Soap

51

Back to Basics: How to Choose a Soap Mold

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Tips for Swirling Melt & Pour Soap

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How to Create Lip Product Recipes

54

How to Mica Paint on Cold Process Soap

55

Understanding FDA Cosmetic vs. Drug Claims

56

Soap Box Questions: “Can I Add Melt and Pour to Bath Bombs?”

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How to Create Homemade Lotion Recipes

58

Soaping with Allergies: Nuts, Gluten & More

59

Beginner’s Guide to Packing & Shipping Handmade Beauty Products

60

Bath Bomb Questions & Answers

61

Adding Honey to Cold Process Soap: Tips, Tricks & Recipe

62

Water Discounting Cold Process Soap: How & Why

63

Understanding INCI Names on Cosmetic Labels

64

How to Get Vibrant Colors in Soap

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How to Blend Essential Oils Safely

66

Color Block Usage Rates in Melt & Pour Soap

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Natural Colorant Testing & Inspiration

68

All About Butters in Bath & Beauty Products

69

Top DIY Cleaning Ingredients

70

How to Use and Thicken Liquid Soap Base

71

How to Add Purees to Cold Process Soap

72

How to Use Alcoholic Beverages in Cold Process Soap

73

Single Oil Cold Process Soap Lather Tests

74

Shelf Life of Bath Products & Ingredients: Rancidity vs. Mold

75

Using Expired Lye in Cold Process Soapmaking

76

How to Prepare Bacon Grease for Soapmaking

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How to Use Every Last Drop of Fragrance Oil

78

5 Tips for Swirling Cold Process Soap

79

The Truth About False Trace

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Can I Add Soap Fragrance to My Candle?

81

Troubleshooting Lye Heavy Soap

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Why Should You Make & Use Handmade Soap?

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Common Soapmaking Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

84

Why Did My Soap Crack?

85

How to Save on Soapmaking: Tips for creating soap on a budget!

86

How to Use Honey in Bath & Body Products

87

How to Use Tea and Coffee in Soap

88

Afraid of Using Sodium Hydroxide Lye to Make Soap?

89

Purées & Fresh Ingredients in Melt and Pour Soap

90

The Pros & Cons of Soapmaking Methods (Cold Process, Melt & Pour, Hot Process and Rebatch)

91

How to Soap with Accelerating Fragrance Oils

92

Must-Have Cold Process Soap Tools (And Best Splurges!)

93

Re-Creating Cold Process and Melt & Pour Soap Designs

94

Why is My Cold Process Soap Soft?

95

How to Make Soap Last Longer in the Shower

96

Episode 51: Exploring Clays in Skincare: Properties, Uses, and FDA Regulations for Bentonite, Brazilian, and More

97

Episode 50: Customizing Face Masks for Different Skin Types: Understanding, Testing, and Tailoring Recipes

98

Episode 49: Multi-Masking with Sea Clay, Turmeric, and Lavender in Soapmaking: Tips and Demonstrations

99

Episode 48: Benefits and Uses of Activated Charcoal in Soapmaking: Tips, Recipes, and Mess-Free Techniques

100

Episode 47: Exploring Kokum Butter: Versatile Uses in Soap, Skincare, Scrubs, and Bath Bombs

101

Episode 46: Discovering Kukui Nut Oil: Benefits and Uses in Soapmaking

102

Episode 45: Using Local Ingredients, Fruits, Vegetables, and Honey in Soapmaking

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Episode 44: Enhancing Your Soap with Local Ingredients, Honey, and Purees

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Episode 43: Soapmaking with Fresh Ingredients: Sourcing, Testing, and Best Practices

105

Episode 42: Preparing for Your First Soap Market: Setup, Display, and Selling Tips

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Episode 41: Soapmaking in Small Spaces: Creative Storage and Crafting Solutions

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Episode 40: Exploring Fizzy Bath Bomb Ingredients: Recipes, Experiments, and Best Practices

108

Episode 39: Mastering Trace in Soapmaking: Techniques, History, and Prevention Tips

109

Episode 38: Moringa Seed Oil in Soapmaking: Benefits and Incorporation Techniques

110

Episode 37: Tea-Infused Oils in Soapmaking: Selection, Methods, and Benefits

111

Episode 36: The Allure of Lavender in Soapmaking: History, Varieties, and DIY Spa Ideas

112

Episode 35: Mastering Essential Oils in Soapmaking: Purity, Blending, and FDA Regulations

113

Episode 34: Community Soapmaking Tips and Tricks

114

Crafting Your Soap Story: Benefits of Craft Fairs and Presentation Tips

115

Self-Care Tips from Soapmakers: Embrace the Importance of Self-Care

116

Soapmaking 101: Marketing, Social Media, and New Product Ideas for Beginners

117

Soapmaking 101: Resizing Recipes, Oil Weights, Lye Calculator, and Storing Additives

118

Incorporating Flowers in Soap: Benefits, Infusions, Oils, Powders, and Petals

119

Soapmaking with Flowers: Infusions, Scents, Colors, and Petal Designs

120

Finding Inspiration and Incorporating Trends in Soap Designs While Staying True to Your Brand

121

Preventing Glycerin Dew in Soapmaking: Tips, Techniques, and Moisture Control

122

Tips for Selling Soap at Farmers Markets: Setup, Engagement, and Essential Gear

123

Experimenting with Whey in Soapmaking: Results, Comparisons, and Listener Engagement

124

Welcome to Soapmaking 101: Insights, Tips, and Advice from the Soap Queen

125

Exploring Soap Colorants: Natural vs. Synthetic, Micas, Pigments, and LabColors Explained

126

Soap Texturing Techniques: From Basic Swirls to Advanced Feathered and Wave Patterns

127

Soapmaking Exfoliants: Incorporation Techniques and Exploring Medium to Large Exfoliants

128

Learning from Soapmaking Mistakes: Lessons and Inspiration for Aspiring Soapmakers

129

Exploring Soap Scents: Personal Preferences and Creative Experimentation in Soapmaking

130

Mastering Soap Scenting: Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils, and Personalizing Your Soap's Aroma

131

Exploring Soapmaking Oils and Butters: Properties, Alternatives, and Luxurious Options

132

Understanding and Managing Vanilla Discoloration in Cold Process Soap: Tips and Creative Techniques

133

Preventing and Managing Soda Ash: Tips and Techniques for Clear Cold Process Soap

134

Formulating Cold Process Soap: Key Ingredients, Recipes, and Palm Oil Alternatives

135

Lotion vs Body Butter: Ingredients, Adjustments, and Recipes for Perfect Consistency

136

The Essential Guide to Preservatives in Soap, Lotions, Scrubs, and More

137

Quick Mixes for Soapmaking: Benefits, Usage, and Types by Bramble Berry

138

The Art of Soap Design: Embracing Fun and Overcoming Challenges

139

Preventing Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS): Tips on Ingredients, Storage, and More

140

Tackling Common Soapmaking Challenges: Lye, Colorants, Glycerin, and More

141

DIY Winter Skincare: Exfoliation, Hydration, and Nourishing Projects

142

Incorporating Clay: Techniques and Benefits for Soap, Scrubs, and More

143

Understanding and Preventing Glycerin Rivers in Soapmaking

144

Exploring Gel Phase: Benefits, Methods, and Techniques in Soapmaking

145

Choosing the Right Mold and Forcing Gel Phase for Perfect Soap

146

Introduction to soapmaking and selecting the best mold