No Conditioner? WHAT?

My main goal when I formulated my own liquid soap recipe back in the winter was two things one my customers kept asking me to and two save my family some money on the store bought shampoo and conditioner. It now has been 8 months since our family switch. I have observed a couple things that I had not planned on when creating my recipe which has turned out to be exceptional.
1) Fewer hair loss. I am not sure why maybe it is because the soap I now use on my hair is chemical free thus creating healthier hair whatever the reason which I am sure it's the no chemical thing there are fewer less hairs clogging the drain.
2) No conditioner needed. Yes you read right, I don't use conditioner any more. One less step, more money saved and my hair still looks great. I am even more convinced of the natural factor and that natural soap is not only the best choice but makes your skin and hair healthier.
Let me talk about the term "natural" real quick. When I use the term natural I am referring to the natural chemical reaction that makes soap soap. It is a natural process, not something manufactured in a warehouse some place, not something made with a bunch of sulfates, parabens, and chemicals. It is natures way to make soap.

Another observation is that the liquid soap AKA shampoo also decreases itchiness of the scalp. Just another reason to skip the store bought stuff. Start making your own soap or buy the REAL natural soap. Your Hair, Scalp and Skin will thank you.

Recent Experiments with Rubber stamps

I was recently experimenting with rubber stamps on cold processed soap. Although it worked well without the added mica working for color, I liked the end result with the mica a lot better. A couple of my soaps are above.

A great Deal on Mineral Makeup

I found this Mineral Basics Makeup site with my affiliation to the Indie Network and fell in love with their Emu Oil for Acne prone skin. I am so sad they have announced they are selling their business but happy to let you in on their sale for 60% off their inventory. It is pure bismuth free mineral makeup. I love the eye shadow brown sugar so I totally stocked up on that. The Discount code is discount60 and if you order $100 worth shipping is free. I ordered $100 and only paid $40. It's a great deal and a superior product.

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before and after

Before Taken end of January



Taken early April


About 3 months separate the photos. I used a liquid soap wash that I created for Stone Street Soaps.
Previously was using a brand 3 step system that cost around $85
Present Day using my own liquid homemade soap with a few additives like green tea and lavender essential oil cost to make around $1.50

Yes it pays to make soap even if it is for yourself!

Safe Cosmetics Act Petition

I've become aware that there is a new legislation trying to get pushed through called the Safe Cosmetics Act. I am passing this along to you for your own information on how it may affect soap makers and other small business that you may support and enjoy.

Indie Blog What SCA really Means

Please consider signing this petition in opposition.

New Soaps-Practicing swirls

Country Clothesline Scent although now that I think of it I probably should of went with Bubblegum or something like Cotton Candy :D

experimenting with swirls and also a custom essential oil blend of citrus and cedarwood. I'll be honest I am not that big of a fan but my husband likes it so it should appeal to the men.

Carissa's Latest Adventure

Mineral Make-up. I've been working hard at creating a formula for foundation and other mineral makeup goodies and have been having blast. This week I worked on color matching which it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I have tried many mineral makeup brands much like the brands of soaps I use to try and found I do so much better when I create my own and design whatever I need around my skin needs. So my mineral makeup much like my soap is formulated without the yucky stuff. No Bismuth, no fillers, no cornstartch and especially no talc. I have to say it is exciting. 10 years ago I was in college getting a degree in Psychology and I think I really should of been a Chemistry major as much as I love to create and formulate. I will be posting pictures soon before and after and also the pictures from my face wash testing earlier this year. Stay Tuned.

I have been a terrible blogger

So many things going on in my life!

I have been working on a ton of things including face wash, shampoo, and a new soap recipe which turned out to be a great new recipe. All of the new things will be added to the store sometime this month.

I will try to be better at posting :)

Now that was cool!

Wow our first blog giveaway, I really had fun with it! Thank you all for participating and making it worthwhile. I really appreciate you playing with us. We will definitely have to do another drawing in the near future maybe April for Easter. Now I just have to figure out what the prize will be :D

and the WINNER is...

Lucky number 12 from random.org but of course you want a name and maybe a face right? Well ok since you are so desperately waiting and anticipating :D

The Winner is...Kelley Eck from MD!

Congratulations Kelley!

Kelley please let us know what scent you would like contact us through our website!

The Soap Itch

Lately I have had the soap itch but have been unable to create due to family being sick or me being sick like today when I have just stayed in my jammies all day. Of course on these kind of days I also get the chance to research and see what new trends are happening and get inspiration from other soap makers and crafters.
Maybe by this weekend I will get to scratch that itch and work in my laboratory :)

New Look

I love the Blue/Brown Color combo so I changed the look of my blog to sort of match the color combo of Stone Street Soaps.

If you haven't yet checked out our Giveaway for FREE soap here is the link to that post.

I am excited! I love to give away free stuff and when you make it yourself you know it has some extra special love to it :D

Spring is in the Air! Stone Street Giveaway!

I love giving away things. Prizes and gifts make me happy and if I can make someone happy it totally makes me even more happier(is that enough happy for one sentence?).

So Stone Street Soaps the company I own, operate and make all the goodies for has donated a Sample of the new line of liquid soap for one lucky winner. Everyone will get one entry for leaving a comment, an additional entry for telling friends and family about the contest(in order for us to give you credit they must leave your first name and last name initial in the comment section, ex Carissa F.), Become a follower and we will also give you an additional entry.

Winner will get a FREE 16oz sample of our Liquid soap fragrance of choice. Our liquid soap is made with coconut oil, olive, castor, macadamia nut and hazelnut oils.

Winner will be announced February 19th, 2010

Finally Perfected my Recipe!

After much trial and error I finally perfected my Velvet Coconut Liquid Soap recipe. I included Hazelnut Oil to the recipe and I am in love and I am not a huge fan of liquid soap. I am more bar soap kinda of girl. It is so rich, conditioning, and clear and smells wonderful too!

I am also really liking my facial cleanser mixture it has been a week will post before and after pictures in a bit :D

Liquid Soap Fun!

The Liquid Soap Challenge

Finding a liquid soap recipe that I adore has been challenging to say the least but I think I finally created something I really like. One of the greatest benefits to Hot Processed liquid soap it is very universal. You can use it in the Kitchen for pots and pans, in the bathroom as a hand soap, in the shower for bathing soap yup you can use it pretty much anywhere.
This morning I created my first recipe for my face wash. My face is acne prone so this should be fun, ok not fun is the right word but since I love experiments seeing results should be fun. I will taking pictures before, 1 week into, and 1 month into the experiment. Not looking forward to my face being plastered all over my blog but I figure I might as well record my thoughts, and observations. To Be Continued...

Body Butter as a Facial Moisturizer

Running out of things can be a good thing at times. For me at least it forces me to be creative in finding new uses for products. Recently I ran out of my face care products so I decided to use the soap I make and follow up with my body butter. I tend to have acne prone skin due to PCOS I have dealt with it pretty much all my life. As much as I would love to say the soap and butter cleared my face up completely it didn't happen BUT I did find that it worked just as well as the products I was spending $$$ on and the body butter not only works as a great moisturizer it also doubles as a wonderful primer for mineral make-up. I am satisfied with my findings and my wallet will thank me.

Tupperware, Lia Sophia For Sale!

Tupperware

Pomegranate Ice Tea(loose tea with strainer) $8



3 pc canister set $15 (4 pc)



Fashion Lunch Set $15



Sugar Creamer Set $5

Saucy Silicone Spatula set 3 pc bouquet $10

Season N Serve $10

Various Heat N Serve Containers $5

Cold Cut Keeper $10

Servalier Bowls and Impression Bowls(sets)

Lots more just ask!

Lia Sophia

Baja Necklace $15

Deb Necklace $15

Divine Necklace $10

Harvest Moon Necklace $10

Trish Necklace $50($118 Value)

Candle Making....

I have decided to try my hand at making some wax tarts for my Scentsy warmers. I wasn't sure how to go about it but the internet provides all kinds of information on the subject to which I am excited about. However there is always one drawback with internet information and that is there is SO SO SO much information. So I decided to try my hand at it and we will see how it goes so stayed tuned...