Iris Fuchs - Articles

Making Cold Process Soap

What is soap? Soap is a substance that’s used for cleansing and it is made when a chemical reaction occurs between lye (Sodium Hydroxide) and fat. When making soap, there are some substances that are necessary for this process. Let’s take a look at them. Read

By: Iris Fuchs | 20/03/2009 | Crafts

Adding Clay To Soap

Clay, is an available natural resource which is mined or picked from the earth and benefits us wonderfully when it is added to soap and cosmetics products. It is rich in minerals, absorbs oil from the skin and revives and purifies the skin. Clay can also be used in soap as a natural colorant. Read

By: Iris Fuchs | 18/02/2009 | Crafts

The Magic in Goat Milk

Goat milk, unlike any other type of milk, has great medicinal and therapeutic characteristics and has been known to aid/cure skin problems, assist respiratory and digestive processes in infants and promote all around good nutrition in humans. Read

By: Iris Fuchs | 16/01/2009 | Crafts

The Evolution of Soap

Have you ever wondered what soap is, what ingredients it is made out of and how it is made? How do you think our ancient ancestors got clean? Did they use soap at all? How has soap evolved over the centuries to be the conventional soap we know of today. In modern day, there are so many types of soap available in virtually all shapes, colors and scents. Read

By: Iris Fuchs | 16/01/2009 | Crafts