Additives

Don't let the word "acid" fool you!  Hyaluronic Acid is not harsh or skin stripping, but a rather remarkable humectant.  Aging often leaves quite a mark on the skin.  Wrinkles, blemishes, strange spots… it often...

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL) is another fantastic emulsifier that helps stabilize oil-in-water formulations such as a lotion.  SSL is a natural, food-grade emulsifier derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid.  Because of the sodium...

Glyceryl Stearate is a naturally-derived emulsifier, thickener and stabilizer.  It is an ingredient that is used in order to mix oil and water.  I love this ingredient because it is the natural glyceryl ester from...

When I went into this whole soap-making venture, I swore that I would have an ingredient list that was understandable. On further research, some ingredients sound intimidating and actually look similar to other ingredients generally...