Lots o Links

Soapmaking Oils

Common soap making oil descriptions

Shelf life & description of carrier oils

Description and fatty acid properties of some soap making oils

Carrier Oil Comparison Chart by SwiftCraftyMonkey

Emollients - oils, butters & esters (lots of articles)

Fat content & composition of seed oils

http://curious-soapmaker.com/a-big-test-of-100-one-oil-soaps-after-15-months.html

http://www.zensoaps.com/singleoil.htm

http://thesoapdish.com/oil-properties-chart.htm

aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/oil-properties & usage rates

gardenofwisdom Shelf Life of Oils

Grapeseed oil

Pomace Olive Oil Info

http://www.sustaincreateandflow.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rosehip-seed-oil/

Shea Butter Information & Properties



Natural Colorants

http://www.lovinsoap.com/2011/07/color-soap-naturally-testing-herbs-and-spices-for-ph-stability/

http://crafty.dyskolus.com/coloring/coloring.html

http://www.lovinsoap.com/2011/07/natural-soap-colorants-gallery-spice-and-herbal-powders-at-trace/

http://www.mullerslanefarm.com/soapcolors.html

http://www.lovinsoap.com/2011/08/natural-soap-colorants-gallery-clays-added-at-trace/

http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/a/claysoapcombo.htm

natural-colorants-for-cosmetics

http://www.annelwatson.com/soapmaking/creative/november/naturalcolorantssoap.html

http://www.diynatural.com/natural-soap-colorants/

http://www.soap-making-resource.com/annatto-seeds-soap-making.html

http://www.azerbaijanrugs.com/natural_dyes_sources.htm
Not necessarily all soap safe



Fragrance Info

http://www.essentialoils.co.za/fragrance-notes.htm

Soapqueen Vanilla content chart of various FOs

http://roberttisserand.com/2011/06/essential-oils-in-soap-interview-with-kevin-dunn/

http://www.crunchybetty.com/21-things-you-should-know-about-essential-oils

Are Fragrance Oils Good for the Skin?

http://www.wingsets.com/blogs/blog/6161604-fragrance-oils-versus-essential-oils-which-is-better

http://blog.bulkapothecary.com/combining-scents-the-fragrance-wheel/

Blending Essential Oils for Beginners

Soapqueen on10x orange essential oil

Robert Tisserand on re-distilled essential oils

Robert Tisserand. How to extend the Life of Your Essential Oils

Give Your Essential Oils More Staying Power

Understanding Essential Oil & Fragrance Guidelines

Common & Uncommon Essential & Carrier Oil Questions



Make Ingredients & Tools at Home

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Aloe-Vera-Juice

Making Mango Butter & other things to do with the seeds

http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/09/do-it-yourself-homemade-rice-milk.html

Make your own Essential & Infused oils

how-to-make-bamboo-charcoal

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Soap-Stamp/?ALLSTEPS

Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe

How to Extract-Lanolin-from-Sheep's-Wool



Plants & Herbs

Multi Herb/Plant
http://www.herbs-info.com/list-of-herbs.html

http://varenya.hubpages.com/hub/Decorative-and-therapeutic-flowers-and-herbs-for-making-soaps

http://www.natural-soapmaking.net/natural-skincare/herbal_skincare_chart.html

A Modern Herbal by Mrs M Grieve (read online)

http://www.netplaces.com/soapmaking/herbs/common-soapmaking-herbs.htm

Drying & Storing Herbs

Infusing Oils & a list of herbs & their uses

Calendula

http://personalcaretruth.com/2011/02/calendula-in-skin-care/

Carrot
Carrots, Carrot Juice, Carrot seed oil, Carrot oil,

Chamomile
http://www.herbslist.net/chamomile.html

http://www.simplysetup.com/simple-living-2/wild-chamomile-finding-identifying-and-using.html

Chickweed
http://www.thepracticalherbalist.com/herbal-library/herbal-encyclopedia/chickweed-skin-rejuvenator/

Dandelion
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Dandelion.html

Health Benefits of Dandelion

English Ivy
http://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/english-ivy-herbs.html

Grapes
http://grapes.greab.info/useful-properties-of-grapes/remedies-of-oriental-medicine.html

Horsetail
http://wellnessmama.com/8592/herb-profile-horsetail/

Jewelweed
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Jewelweed.html

Lavender
Lavender, parts to use

Licorice
http://www.annmariegianni.com/ingredient-showcase-licorice-root-the-natural-option-for-treating-eczema-psoriasis-and-hyperpigmentation/

Ginger
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5107899_benefits-ginger-skin.html

Plantain
Plantain weed

Pomegranate
http://allusefulideas.com/top-powerful-health-benefits-of-the-pomegranate/

Rosemary
http://wellnessmama.com/5193/herb-profile-rosemary/



Skin Conditions

http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/treating/uses-for-vinegar-beauty-and-relaxation-ga.htm

http://www.essenceofwellbeing.com.au/Essential-Oil-Selection-Guide

Acne

http://www.herbs-info.com/herbs-for-acne.html

Eczema

http://www.herbhedgerow.co.uk/20-best-oils-for-treating-eczema/

http://www.herbhedgerow.co.uk/20-skincare-herbs-for-treating-eczema/

http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-eczema.htm

http://www.bewellbuzz.com/wellness-buzz/essential-oils-for-eczema/

Ingrown Hairs

http://www.humblebeeandme.com/banish-ingrown-hairs/?ref=featured

Other Additives

http://www.modernsoapmaking.com/lather-lovers-additive-testing/

http://blueorchidbc.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/adding-fruit-to-soap/

Add Salt to Your Soap to Increase Hardness

Troubleshooting

http://cavemanchemistry.com/DreadedOrangeSpot-Dunn.pdf

candleandsoap.about.com on DOS

removing-soda-ash-efficiently

physicsforums on ash

http://millersoap.com/trouble.html

http://www.lovinsoap.com/troubleshooting/

Gracefruit Troubleshooting HP