Soap Craft Diaries

Apple Sage Cold Process Soap Garnished with Rose Petals

Soap crafting is simply amazing. I love playing with different designs and formulas to create the perfect soap! Cold process soap is not finished until it is cured for at least 4-6 weeks so I wanted to share a sneak peak of some possible upcoming recipes I have been playing around with!

Passion Fruit Pineapple Cold Process Soap with Turmeric Garnished with Rose Hips, Orange Peel and Chamomile Flowers

Rose Hips

  • Vitamin A, C, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes collagen production, Hydrating, Exfoliating

  • Rich in vitamin C which helps support collagen production, reduces wrinkles, helps reduce UV damage. Vitamin C may also increase wound healing and help prevent dry skin.

  • Vitamin A - anti-aging, reduces hyperpigmentation, treats moderate acne

  • Fatty acids including linoleic and linolenic help hydrate and protect by keeping cell walls strong and retain water

  • Vitamin A encourages skin cell turnover, naturally exfoliating and brightening your skin

Chamomile

  • Vitamin A, B, C, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, copper and zinc

  • Anodyne, nervine, tonic, natural, tranquilizer, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, Antispasmodic, anti-microbial, wound healing, astringent, vulnerary, natural cleanser and toner

  • Chamomile can deeply penetrate the skin and alleviate many different skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, and hyperpigmentation

  • Due to astringent properties, chamomile can also help even out your complexion

Turmeric

  • Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-aging, exfoliating, Anti-microbial, hydrating

  • Promotes collagen and elastin production

  • Helps prevent hyperpigmentation and brightens complexion

  • Helps treat and prevent acne and help heal other various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and dry spots

  • Can be known to sooth dry skin

  • While turmeric does not moisturize, it revitalizes the complexion by speeding up cell regeneration which can contribute to hydration

Orange Peel

  • Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamin A & C, Citric acid, exfoliating, cleansing, hydrating,

  • Vitamin C helps give glowing skin by helping to restore elasticity in the skin

  • Citric acid helps combat acne as well as control excess sebum production

  • The potassium ensures that your skin is nourished with ample moisture and retains its softness

  • Helps prevents skin dehydration and supports new skin cell growth while assisting in healing blemishes and scars

  • Helps with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, balance out complexion

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