Handmade New Zealand Soap: more soap-making

Monday, September 20, 2010

more soap-making

...this batch is now set aside for curing and labeling. From left to right...rosemary, eucalyptus, kawakawa, seaweed/kelp, calendula and wheatgerm, kahikatea, kauri and tanekaha. Which reminds me, I need to book a space at the markets for the 1st Saturday of October.

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SamanthaSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:48 PM
I'll bet they smell wonderful...
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Farming On FaithSeptember 29, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Oh they are beautiful. You do a wonderful job!
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UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 4:32 PM
This is so cool. I've always wanted to learn how to make homemade soap. I'm definitely going to be reading your blog. I haven't looked around enough to see if you have directions but I'll be doing just that!!
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About My Hand-Made Soap..

My soaps are handmade using the cold process known for its long lasting quality with fresh or dried herbs seeped in olive oil, and lye (made with rain water)

Handmade soap retains extra glycerine, known to soften the skin naturally.

Glycerine is one of the best known humectants (attracts moisture to the skin). It is often extracted during the process of manufacturing commercially made soap, then sold as a valuable by-product.

The Native plants and herbs used, are known for their medicinal benefits, and as the skin is the body’s largest organ it’s important to use a soap that is gentle, safe and natural for men, women and children alike.