Here is a list of frequently used oils and butters used in the Soap Mill at Salem House Provisions. Apricot Kernal Oil- lightweight and conditioning to the skin. Produces small bubbles in cold process soap Avocado Oil- thick and rich oil, high in vitamins A, B, D, and E, conditioning for the skin Castor Oil- thick oil that draws moisture to the skin, wonderful lather, and binds fragrances in soap Cocoa Butter- this butter adds a luxurious and moisturizing feel to cold-process

At the Soap Mill, I have several different recipes for different skin types. The ingredients are listed in the description of each soap on the website and the label of your soap bar. If you love a soap over another, it may be the particular recipe, and you can look for others on the website that contain that recipe. There are three main recipes that I like to use. One has cocoa butter and shea butter, which will be super moisturizing and luxurious for your skin. Another has r

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. There are four different types of handmade soap: rebatch (or hand-milled), melt and pour, hot process, and cold process. I have made all of these at least once (except for the hot process), but I prefer the cold process over all the others. What is cold process soap, and why do I love it so much? Cold process soap is called cold process bec