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This video showcases Crafter's Choice Cake Slice Silicone Soap Mold. Make sweet smelling soap cake or soap pie slices with this mold! Layered cake, peanut butter chocolate pie, and key lime pie all make beautiful bars of soap.

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If a picture paints a thousand words, then a video can expand that impact exponentially. Television advertisers have taken advantage of this for decades, but the cost of such ads prohibits their use by small businesses. Along comes online video, enabling every small business to broadcast its message to the entire world at minimal cost. If you’re not already taking advantage of it, it’s time to get onboard.

Creating an effective and pleasant lip scrub is essential for anyone looking to enhance their skincare routine or add a unique product to their small business offerings. With the right approach, ingredients, and method, you can achieve a lip scrub that not only exfoliates but also nourishes the lips, leaving them smooth and prepared for any lip color application. In this blog post, we will dive into how to make an Orange and Shea Lip Scrub that is perfect for achieving such results. We'll guide you through the process, share tips and tricks, and discuss how to package and sell your DIY lip scrubs. This recipe is a wonderful addition to the collection of any skincare enthusiast or small business owner specializing in soap and candle making. Give your lipstick a perfectly smooth canvas with this diy lip scrub with shea butter. This scrub is formulated with cocoa butter, beeswax, and luxurious shea olein, and is scented with sweet orange essential oil, making it an irresistible orange lip scrub. It tastes just like an orange gum drop! For those looking for a twist, you can use a different essential oil, such as Spearmint, Peppermint, or one of our Flavor Oils instead.Tip:For a more personalized scrub, consider blending essential oils to create a signature scent. Remember, a little goes a long way with essential oils, so start with a drop or two and adjust according to your preference.INFORMATION Difficulty: Beginner Yield: 4 Lip Scrubs (1.76 oz / 100 g each) This shea butter lip scrub recipe is perfect for beginners and offers a satisfying yield, making it an excellent project for both personal use and small-scale production.TIMING Prep Time / Clean Up: 5 Minutes Perform Time: 5 Minutes Setting Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes, 10 Minutes Active Time Trick:To streamline the cleanup process, lay out a silicone mat or wax paper under your work area. It catches spills and solidifies drips for easy disposal.SUPPLIES Digital Scale Spray Bottle w/ 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Pipettes Small Spoon or Spatula Small Microwaveable Bowl Microwave or Double Boiler and Stovetop Freezer 4 x 1 oz Round Tins w/ Friction Lids Tip:Always calibrate your digital scale before use to ensure accurate measurements, crucial for the perfect balance of ingredients.INGREDIENTS 2.1 oz / 59 g Shea Olein (May Substitute with Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil or Sweet Almond Oil) 0.35 oz / 10 g Beeswax (Natural or White) 0.71 oz / 20 g Cocoa Butter 1 g / about 1 ml Sweet Orange Essential Oil 3.5 oz / 100 g Sugar Trick:For an extra boost of hydration, add a few drops of Vitamin E to your scrub mixture. Not only does it act as a natural preservative, but it also provides additional nourishing properties to the scrub.DIRECTIONSBefore starting this tutorial, please read all instructions. Use caution when handling melted oils. Spray the work surface, utensils, and ramekin with 70% isopropanol and wipe with paper towels. Place the beeswax, cocoa butter, and shea olein in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds, or until fully melted. Stir the sugar and essential oil into the scrub base. Place the scrub in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to harden up a bit before you pour it. If you try to pour the scrub while it’s hot, the sugar will sink to the bottom of the tins. Spoon the scrub into the tins. Place the lids on and enjoy! To use the scrub, place a tiny bit of scrub on the tip of your finger and gently scrub your lips. Gently wipe the scrub away with a damp cloth. (Or lick your lips. We won’t tell!) Tip:To ensure even distribution of sugar within the scrub, gently stir the mixture as it begins to cool but before it fully solidifies. This keeps the texture consistent throughout. When it comes to packaging and selling your DIY lip scrub with shea butter, presentation and branding are key. Use labels that clearly state the product name, ingredients, and usage instructions. Opt for packaging that aligns with your brand's aesthetic, whether minimalist, rustic, or vibrant. Additionally, consider sustainability in your packaging

Whether a product is a cosmetic or a drug under the law is determined by a product's intended use. Different laws and regulations apply to each type of product. Firms sometimes violate the law by marketing a cosmetic with a drug claim or by marketing a drug as if it were a cosmetic, without adhering to requirements for drugs.

The Goal: The 'In The Pot Swirl' is one of the easiest swirls to accomplish, and helps bring your soap making bragging rights from hobbyist to seasoned crafter. Before swirling, make sure you are using a tried and trusted cold process soap recipe with important consideration on your fragrance. You'll want a slow moving fragrance and colors that complement the scent. If you haven't swirled before, be warned that it easily becomes an addiction, and you'll soon realize why so many soap makers consider swirling soap one of their favorite pastimes!

Last month we explored the phenomenon called “soda ash,” a layer of sodium carbonate that forms on the surface of raw soap whenever unreacted sodium hydroxide comes into contact with carbon dioxide in the air. The result is a layer of white powder that can be easily washed off with water, and easily prevented by covering raw soap with plastic film. But occasionally soapmakers come to me with a “soda ash” problem that does not wash off with water, and which forms despite covering the soap. While it appears similar to soda ash, this white layer is simply soap that is lighter in color than the soap surrounding it. Figure 1 shows white soap crystals that have formed in a bar of palm oil soap colored with maroon oxide. Figure 2 shows a cross section. Unlike soda ash, these crystals are not just a surface feature—they appear on the interior as well, and they do not wash off with water.

The oat (Avena sativa), is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed, also called oat(s). While oats are suitable for human consumption as oatmeal or in baked goods, one of the most common uses is as livestock feed. The oldest oat grains were found in Egypt about 2000 BC. Oats were introduced to North America at the beginning of the 17th century.

A quick look into the concept of Hurdle Technology.

As a dedicated soap and candle making enthusiast, you understand that the key to creating exceptional candles lies in choosing the best fragrance oils. At Wholesale Supplies Plus, we recognize the importance of high-quality ingredients for small business owners in the soap and candle making industry. In this guide, we'll explore the nuances of fragrance oils, from the type of wax that holds the most fragrance to the ultimate list of the best fragrance oils for candle making.

For a small business, time is everything and is your most valuable asset. Anyone who's run a small business understands that effective use of your time is critical to your success.

Sugar is the common name for sweet, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are found in food. There are many types of sugar derived from many different sources. Sugars are located in the tissues of most plants and are obtained from sugarcane and sugar beet via commercial extraction. Historically, sugar was relatively unimportant until American Indians discovered methods of turning sugarcane juice into granulated crystals which were easier to store and to transport.