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🌿 **Unveiling the Truth: Sustainable Palm Oil and Environmental Responsibility** 🌿
Hey, Salem House Provisions friends! We use RSPO-certified palm oil, promoting sustainability and ethical practices.

Stacey Oxendine
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Fascinating History of Wooden Bowl Craftsmanship:
Early European settlers in North America embraced the art of crafting wooden bowls, drawn by the abundant availability of timber, which...
Jeremy Oxendine
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Crafting Handmade Soap: Achieving the Perfect Balance of Fatty Acid Profiles
Creating homemade soaps with the perfect balance of fatty acids is a form of art. Handcrafted soap-making enables artisans to express...
Jeremy Oxendine
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Uncover the differences between natural and organic soap products.
Understand the regulations surrounding them, and make informed decisions about the soap products you choose.
Jeremy Oxendine
Jul 12, 20235 min read
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Sodium hydroxide in soap: Is it safe for the skin?
Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as lye, is an essential ingredient in soapmaking. When making soap, saponification occurs; the sodium...
Jeremy Oxendine
Jun 30, 20234 min read
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Oils and Butters Used in Handmade Soap
Here is a list of frequently used oils and butters used in the Soap Mill at Salem House Provisions. Apricot Kernal Oil- lightweight and...

Stacey Oxendine
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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The Soap Mill Soaps
At the Soap Mill, I have several different recipes for different skin types. The ingredients are listed in the description of each soap...

Stacey Oxendine
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Cold Process Method
Since so many new friends are interested in what is happening at the Soap Mill, I thought I would tell you about the type of soap I make....

Stacey Oxendine
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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Soap Spotlight: The FarmHouse Soap
The FarmHouse Soap was one of the first soaps I ever made, and over time I have tweaked the recipe and made it my own. I love the rustic...

Stacey Oxendine
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Ya Don't Shea!
Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the karite tree ( also known as the shea tree) native to Africa. Shea butter is a fatty oil...

Stacey Oxendine
Aug 17, 20221 min read
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