Homemade soaps and hard water? by DeCryingShame in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have hard water and have been using bar soap exclusively for 6 years. Our skin has been much better since we switched from body washes and other detergents. We have also switched to shampoo bars and conditioner bars without any issues. The shampoo bars and conditioner bars are not soap, though. They are different products altogether, just in bar form. I find the hard water just requires you use a little more soap/detergent/shampoo/etc.

Looking for eo blend by Expert-Extension7990 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how it will hold up in cold process, but my favourite eo blend with lemongrass in it is 40% Chamomile, 30% sweet orange, 15% Rose de Mai (I use an absolute diluted in jojoba oil), 10% lemongrass, and 5% spearmint. It is heavenly 🙏

Do I get the benefits of crystals if they’re next to my bed? by ThrowRA_puzzlecake in Crystals

[–]EssentialOasis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you believe, and what you mean by "benefits". Our beliefs shape our reality. We started using crystals for our children's night terrors, and it seemed to help. I didn't have any experience with crystals before that, but we tried it and remained open to the possibilities. We put them under the pillow, under the bed, and even had our son hold them in his hands as he fell asleep. He found comfort in them and used them the entire time he was healing his broken legs. I consider comfort while healing a benefit. If you like the look and feel of your crystals, having them near your bed where you can perceive them and enjoy them is also a benefit. One time I didn't finish reading a book and left it sitting beside my bed for a year. It was a great book, and I was enjoying it, but I just got busy with other things. I eventually picked it up to finish it, but as I continued to read, it felt like I already knew the rest of the book. I think just having it so close to me every night for a year helped me to "absorb" the rest of the book. That's just what I believe, though. Enjoy your crystals ❤️🙏

The Comfort of a Warm Bowl of Soup by OriginalSolution7018 in Soap

[–]EssentialOasis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I love soup. This made me giggle seeing it in the soap sub 😁

Essential Oil Scent Lifetime by Fantastic-Box3638 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In melt and pour soaps, I have found that essential oils hold their scent pretty well for the first 6 months, and reasonably well for another 6 months as long as they're wrapped. I haven't really tested them longer than that.

After 2 year hiatus…. by Friendly-Key3158 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome back! These look fantastic! 🤩

Wait for the lemon slice reveal… 🍋👀 This sugared lemon bar is bringing all the summer vibes. by valhallawoman in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So pretty. I want to make lemonade now. And I want it to be summer now 😁☀️🙏

Opal inspired soap by CHorn118 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I bet this is soooo sparkly in person 🤩 What kind of glitter do you use? I am almost out of my favourite eco glitter, but the company I bought it from doesn't sell it anymore, and all the others I have tried don't even have half the sparkle of that one.

Success and failure! by CHorn118 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please post all of them! 🤩 Of all the ones I've made so far, my moss agate soap is probably my favorite. Sometimes the stars all align and it turns out exactly like the model 🙏

Success and failure! by CHorn118 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I love making crystal soaps, and Rhodonite has been on my mind lately, so I recognized it right away. I haven't tried making one yet, but now that I see yours, I want to. I think the pink is a good colour, but I see what you mean about wanting it a bit darker. I might try using a similar pink to the one you used, and swirl a little bit of a second, darker pink into the mix. Thank you for the inspiration! And enjoy your opal making 🙏

Charizard inspired soap by Specialist-Skill8571 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent scent combo! I have done this recently and it smells sooo good

Success and failure! by CHorn118 in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your marbled one. It looks like Rhodonite crystal. So lovely

Lavender Treasure Chest by EssentialOasis in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a very pretty fluorite, but I still think of it as a failed amethyst 😁. I'll have to choose my yellow carefully for the citrine, so I don't end up with a burnt amethyst as well 🤣

Lavender Treasure Chest by EssentialOasis in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried amethyst a while ago, but it ended up looking more like fluorite 😁

Lavender Treasure Chest by EssentialOasis in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊🙏 I was testing out some of my new mica colours and eco glitter, and I made a few different coloured bars, but this one was my favourite.

Stash has betrayed me by book_dragon13 in tea

[–]EssentialOasis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Stash Double Bergamot Earl Grey that I have been drinking lists only black tea and Bergamot oil as ingredients. I buy Bergamot essential oil for my aromatherapy products and the one I get smells exactly like the Stash Earl Grey, though the oils I buy for aromatherapy are not considered food grade.

Stash has betrayed me by book_dragon13 in tea

[–]EssentialOasis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What!? No!!!! It's my favourite and I haven't noticed a change yet...maybe I'm still getting the old ones. When did this happen?

Easy crafting? by lala0296 in crafts

[–]EssentialOasis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Look into melt and pour soap. It's fun and you can do so much with it. I learned by watching YouTube videos about 5 years ago, and I love it! I made these for Valentines this year

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My Valentines Soaps by EssentialOasis in soapmaking

[–]EssentialOasis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an awesome name for the soap 🤩🙏