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Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen — 146 episodes
Essential Oils Enhance Your Life
Palm Oil in Soapmaking and Essential Oil Safety
Lori Nova’s Top Ten Essential Oils
How to Prevent Fading & Browning
Finding the Perfect Purple
The Art Of Natural Dye
What are Water White Fragrance Oils?
HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn AKA Dr. McSoapy
HSCG Conference Guest Post: Kevin Dunn on Superfatting and Discounting
HSCG Conference Guest Post: Get Your Website Noticed
A Guide to Weight vs. Volume
How to Handle Potassium Hydroxide
Prepare Your Colorants for Cold Process Soap Making
Soap Behaving Badly
Natural vs. Organic
All Olive Oils Are Not Created Equal
Declutter it up!
Soapy Math
The Spoon Trick
How to Clean Oily Containers
Guest Post: Exfoliants in Soap
How to Use the Swirl Tools
Guest Post: Formulating Scrubs and Body Butters
Guest Post: Understanding Tallow for Soaping
Soapy Session Preparation and Setup Guide
Soapy Session Clean Up Guide
5 Tips to Create Professional Looking Soap
How to Throw a DIY Sugar Scrub Party + Recipe
All About the Trace
How to Test pH with Red Cabbage
Fragrance Oil Blending Tips
How to Use Leftover Soap Scraps
How to Substitute Oil in Cold Process Recipes
How to Substitute Oil in Cold Process Recipes
How to Use 2-Part Silicone Molds on Soap Queen TV
Woodgrain Soap Tutorial
How to Care for Silicone and Wood Molds
How to Add Lye to Milk for Cold Process Soap
Unmolding Cold Process Soap from Plastic Molds
The Truth About Vanilla Essential Oil
How to Store Handmade Bath Products
How to Avoid Burnt Melt & Pour
Sunday Night Spotlight: Salts
How to Infuse Oils with a Crock-Pot
When to Insulate Handmade Soap
How to Prevent Scent Fading in Soap
Soaping in the Summer Heat
Guest Post: Overcoming Soapmaking Fears
Back to Basics: Lye Safety Guide
Back to Basics: How Temperature Affects Cold Process Soap
Back to Basics: How to Choose a Soap Mold
Tips for Swirling Melt & Pour Soap
How to Create Lip Product Recipes
How to Mica Paint on Cold Process Soap
Understanding FDA Cosmetic vs. Drug Claims
Soap Box Questions: “Can I Add Melt and Pour to Bath Bombs?”
How to Create Homemade Lotion Recipes
Soaping with Allergies: Nuts, Gluten & More
Beginner’s Guide to Packing & Shipping Handmade Beauty Products
Bath Bomb Questions & Answers
Adding Honey to Cold Process Soap: Tips, Tricks & Recipe
Water Discounting Cold Process Soap: How & Why
Understanding INCI Names on Cosmetic Labels
How to Get Vibrant Colors in Soap
How to Blend Essential Oils Safely
Color Block Usage Rates in Melt & Pour Soap
Natural Colorant Testing & Inspiration
All About Butters in Bath & Beauty Products
Top DIY Cleaning Ingredients
How to Use and Thicken Liquid Soap Base
How to Add Purees to Cold Process Soap
How to Use Alcoholic Beverages in Cold Process Soap
Single Oil Cold Process Soap Lather Tests
Shelf Life of Bath Products & Ingredients: Rancidity vs. Mold
Using Expired Lye in Cold Process Soapmaking
How to Prepare Bacon Grease for Soapmaking
How to Use Every Last Drop of Fragrance Oil
5 Tips for Swirling Cold Process Soap
The Truth About False Trace
Can I Add Soap Fragrance to My Candle?
Troubleshooting Lye Heavy Soap
Why Should You Make & Use Handmade Soap?
Common Soapmaking Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Why Did My Soap Crack?
How to Save on Soapmaking: Tips for creating soap on a budget!
How to Use Honey in Bath & Body Products
How to Use Tea and Coffee in Soap
Afraid of Using Sodium Hydroxide Lye to Make Soap?
Purées & Fresh Ingredients in Melt and Pour Soap
The Pros & Cons of Soapmaking Methods (Cold Process, Melt & Pour, Hot Process and Rebatch)
How to Soap with Accelerating Fragrance Oils
Must-Have Cold Process Soap Tools (And Best Splurges!)
Re-Creating Cold Process and Melt & Pour Soap Designs
Why is My Cold Process Soap Soft?
How to Make Soap Last Longer in the Shower
Episode 51: Exploring Clays in Skincare: Properties, Uses, and FDA Regulations for Bentonite, Brazilian, and More
Episode 50: Customizing Face Masks for Different Skin Types: Understanding, Testing, and Tailoring Recipes
Episode 49: Multi-Masking with Sea Clay, Turmeric, and Lavender in Soapmaking: Tips and Demonstrations
Episode 48: Benefits and Uses of Activated Charcoal in Soapmaking: Tips, Recipes, and Mess-Free Techniques
Episode 47: Exploring Kokum Butter: Versatile Uses in Soap, Skincare, Scrubs, and Bath Bombs
Episode 46: Discovering Kukui Nut Oil: Benefits and Uses in Soapmaking
Episode 45: Using Local Ingredients, Fruits, Vegetables, and Honey in Soapmaking
Episode 44: Enhancing Your Soap with Local Ingredients, Honey, and Purees
Episode 43: Soapmaking with Fresh Ingredients: Sourcing, Testing, and Best Practices
Episode 42: Preparing for Your First Soap Market: Setup, Display, and Selling Tips
Episode 41: Soapmaking in Small Spaces: Creative Storage and Crafting Solutions
Episode 40: Exploring Fizzy Bath Bomb Ingredients: Recipes, Experiments, and Best Practices
Episode 39: Mastering Trace in Soapmaking: Techniques, History, and Prevention Tips
Episode 38: Moringa Seed Oil in Soapmaking: Benefits and Incorporation Techniques
Episode 37: Tea-Infused Oils in Soapmaking: Selection, Methods, and Benefits
Episode 36: The Allure of Lavender in Soapmaking: History, Varieties, and DIY Spa Ideas
Episode 35: Mastering Essential Oils in Soapmaking: Purity, Blending, and FDA Regulations
Episode 34: Community Soapmaking Tips and Tricks
Crafting Your Soap Story: Benefits of Craft Fairs and Presentation Tips
Self-Care Tips from Soapmakers: Embrace the Importance of Self-Care
Soapmaking 101: Marketing, Social Media, and New Product Ideas for Beginners
Soapmaking 101: Resizing Recipes, Oil Weights, Lye Calculator, and Storing Additives
Incorporating Flowers in Soap: Benefits, Infusions, Oils, Powders, and Petals
Soapmaking with Flowers: Infusions, Scents, Colors, and Petal Designs
Finding Inspiration and Incorporating Trends in Soap Designs While Staying True to Your Brand
Preventing Glycerin Dew in Soapmaking: Tips, Techniques, and Moisture Control
Tips for Selling Soap at Farmers Markets: Setup, Engagement, and Essential Gear
Experimenting with Whey in Soapmaking: Results, Comparisons, and Listener Engagement
Welcome to Soapmaking 101: Insights, Tips, and Advice from the Soap Queen
Exploring Soap Colorants: Natural vs. Synthetic, Micas, Pigments, and LabColors Explained
Soap Texturing Techniques: From Basic Swirls to Advanced Feathered and Wave Patterns
Soapmaking Exfoliants: Incorporation Techniques and Exploring Medium to Large Exfoliants
Learning from Soapmaking Mistakes: Lessons and Inspiration for Aspiring Soapmakers
Exploring Soap Scents: Personal Preferences and Creative Experimentation in Soapmaking
Mastering Soap Scenting: Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils, and Personalizing Your Soap's Aroma
Exploring Soapmaking Oils and Butters: Properties, Alternatives, and Luxurious Options
Understanding and Managing Vanilla Discoloration in Cold Process Soap: Tips and Creative Techniques
Preventing and Managing Soda Ash: Tips and Techniques for Clear Cold Process Soap
Formulating Cold Process Soap: Key Ingredients, Recipes, and Palm Oil Alternatives
Lotion vs Body Butter: Ingredients, Adjustments, and Recipes for Perfect Consistency
The Essential Guide to Preservatives in Soap, Lotions, Scrubs, and More
Quick Mixes for Soapmaking: Benefits, Usage, and Types by Bramble Berry
The Art of Soap Design: Embracing Fun and Overcoming Challenges
Preventing Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS): Tips on Ingredients, Storage, and More
Tackling Common Soapmaking Challenges: Lye, Colorants, Glycerin, and More
DIY Winter Skincare: Exfoliation, Hydration, and Nourishing Projects
Incorporating Clay: Techniques and Benefits for Soap, Scrubs, and More
Understanding and Preventing Glycerin Rivers in Soapmaking
Exploring Gel Phase: Benefits, Methods, and Techniques in Soapmaking
Choosing the Right Mold and Forcing Gel Phase for Perfect Soap
Introduction to soapmaking and selecting the best mold