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What Basic Ingredients Are Needed for First Time Lotion Makers?

Lotions are a fine product to have on sale at your soap shop, but there are some basic ingredients the go into almost every recipe. Oil, water, an emulsifier to bring the oil and water together, and a preservative are necessary elements in order to make a quality lotion. Get a full tutorial about lotions here:: What Ingredients Do You Need If You’re Starting Out? Lotions

Have a Permanent Washcloth By Making Felted Soap

One pet peeve many people have is that they feel they use up their soaps without making a good lather. There’s a solution! Using nylon stocking, wool roving, and your favorite bar of soap, you can make a soap wrapped in its own washcloth for instant lathering every time you wash. With a little bit of creativity, you can make your own designs to sell on you soap shop website. Get a full tutorial and creative inspiration here:: Felted Soap Tutorial

Hydrate Skin with a Bit of Sparkle

Cold weather can leave skin dry and flat. A great way to combat this is make your own burnt sugar shimmer lotion to rehydrate and moisturize your skin while leaving a soft sparkle that’ll make your skin tone pop. Using aloe lotion, lip safe copper mica, cappuccino mica, and burnt sugar fragrance, you’ll end up with a fine, effective moisturizer. Get the full recipe here:: Burnt Sugar Shimmer Lotion