Susan’s Soaps & More will once again be at the Texas State Fair but in our space. Find out more in the Go Texan Ezine.
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Soaps on Sale have changed.
What the heck is Lavandin?
When looking at ingredients on a natural product that uses essential oils you may see lavandin listed either with lavender or without. It is an essential oil that is similar to lavender with many of the same qualities. Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) is actually a hybrid created from true lavender (lavendula augustifolia) and spike lavender (Lavendula latifolia). The true lavender grows higher in the mountains while the spike lavender or aspic as it is sometimes known grows down lower. Where they tended to meet they would cross pollinate and lavandin came into being.
What is the difference between Sweet Almond and Bitter Almond?
Learn the difference between sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil. Hint: They are not the same thing at all!
A Little Housekeeping at Susan’s Soaps & More (Updated)
I wanted to give you a little more specifics on changes regarding our new website and where to find things that have moved.
Canine Creations Solid Shampoo Bar Now Available
Here is help for your dog’s itchy skin. Try one of our all-natural Canine Creations Shampoo.
4 Bars- Priority Mail – Now $8.35 (Updated)
Our shopping cart determines the most economical way to ship your order even without the option of the Small Flat Rate Box. Free Shipping offered with orders over $100.
How Our Use of Rice Bran oil benefits you.
When I first started making soap back around 1998 I used olive oil. I liked olive oil in my soap and it was a widely used, highly regarded oil in soap making circles. Then about 5 or 6 years ago when olive oil prices started going through the roof I began looking for an alternative to olive oil and found it with rice bran oil. Rice Bran oil is considered by some to be the “worlds healthiest edible oil” containing vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients and is trans fat free. Studies have shown it can help lower cholesterol, enhance the immune system and fight free radicals.
Geranium Essential Oil – Why I think it’s so great!
Geranium has a great, floral scent and is one of the few floral scents in essential oils that are reasonably priced enough to work with for soaps. Geranium is also is useful for many medical and skincare applications as well as strongly impacting your emotions.
Keep your cool with Peppermint Essential Oil
As we head into the dog days of August keeping cool is definitely on many of our minds. Peppermint essential oil (mentha piperita), indeed all of the mint essential oils can help you achieve that goal. In many ways it can be as refreshing as a dip in the pool.