As a small soap-making business, it is important for us to understand pH in natural soap. The pH level refers to the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, and it is measured on a scale of 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. The ideal pH level …
Are Natural Soaps better for you? At home you use all sorts of beauty products, including soap. Many of these products contain a lot of chemicals and additives which can impact on your skin. Overtime these products can accumulate in your body, cause irritation or skin problems. Many people are turning to natural soap. Here …
With so many products jumping on the ‘natural’ bandwagon, it can be tricky to know which ones truly are good for your skin, and which ones just say they are. When choosing a soap for you and your family, it is best to look for one that retains the glycerin that is produced naturally during …
Palm Oil in Soapmaking FACT: Palm oil makes great soap. FACT: Be Natural does not and will never use Palm Oil in soapmaking. Lets look into this a bit further. Palm Oil needs land to grow. Much of the best growing regions for palm oil are in the Asia region, where precious rainforest is still …
Be Natural’s soap making additives Normally, the word additives conjures up thoughts of artificial substances added to food for various reasons. In the world of natural soap making however, additives are an integral part of the soap being produced and often form the therapeutic and medicinal benefits held within the soap. Be Natural Uses a …
Natural Liquid Soap Be Natural’s Organic Liquid Soap is a pure castile natural liquid soap that you can use in many different ways, including as a hand soap. It is made with organic oils of coconut, New Zealand Avocado and essential oils of Sweet Orange and Lavender – which makes a rich lather and …
Soapmaking really is a science, but lucky for us, it is also a great way to unleash some creative flair whilst creating a useful and unique product. Soapmaking requires the exact measurement of fats and alkalines, combined at exact temperatures. But once the science is taken care of – it is time to conjure up …
