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 the therapeutic scents and qualities which is added through the use of different fats and essential oils. Such fun! Each fat has a different constituent of fatty acids and has particular benefits. Coconut oil for example is light and non greasy, is highly moisturising, conditioning and protecting. We use rice bran oil in some of our soaps and its make up means it is fantastic for mature, delicate or sensitive skin.
We hope that you can find something you love in the Be Natural Soap range – maybe Be Indulged for a yummy shower before you head out for the evening, or the soothing scent of Be Relaxed Lavender Body soap which is fantastic to use before bed.
Through this blog, we will share our soapmaking adventures. From hauling buckets of coconut oil into our soapmaking kitchen to unwrapping our precious essential oil orders, we love every part of the process, especially cutting up a great new batch of delicious smelling soap. Please feel free to leave comments and questions, and we will endeavour to answer them.
I love these soaps while I was sick the trial soaps alcolined my acidic skin from chemo and everyone asked what I was using and I said Be natural soap I recommend all beauty therapists to check these out ,The team at Be Natural soap are honest and lovely women .
Back to basics Kia ora everyone, it feels like the perfect moment to say a proper hello again, especially as Be Natural Soap enters a brand new chapter. I’m Sarah – maker, mum, surf lifeguard, community doer, and the woman behind Be Natural Soap. For years, my mum Susan and I made soap together. This …
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 …
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 …
Combining Science and Creativity…
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 the therapeutic scents and qualities which is added through the use of different fats and essential oils. Such fun! Each fat has a different constituent of fatty acids and has particular benefits. Coconut oil for example is light and non greasy, is highly moisturising, conditioning and protecting. We use rice bran oil in some of our soaps and its make up means it is fantastic for mature, delicate or sensitive skin.
We hope that you can find something you love in the Be Natural Soap range – maybe Be Indulged for a yummy shower before you head out for the evening, or the soothing scent of Be Relaxed Lavender Body soap which is fantastic to use before bed.
Through this blog, we will share our soapmaking adventures. From hauling buckets of coconut oil into our soapmaking kitchen to unwrapping our precious essential oil orders, we love every part of the process, especially cutting up a great new batch of delicious smelling soap. Please feel free to leave comments and questions, and we will endeavour to answer them.
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I love these soaps while I was sick the trial soaps alcolined my acidic skin from chemo and everyone asked what I was using and I said Be natural soap I recommend all beauty therapists to check these out ,The team at Be Natural soap are honest and lovely women .
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