Tag: soap

How Does Natural Antibacterial Soap Work?

Natural antibacterial soap works by using plant-based ingredients and essential oils that have natural antimicrobial properties. These ingredients can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria without the use of synthetic chemicals. Here’s how it works: While they may not be as potent as some synthetic antibacterial agents, natural antibacterial soaps can be effective for […]

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How to Make Soap + Recipe

At Yarra Naturals, I am always thrilled when someone reaches out to find out how soap is made or they would like to learn how to make soap. It is such a fantastic skill and hobby! I’m passionate about all things soap and love sharing the process with others. It can be a bit daunting […]

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The Benefits of Infusing Rose Hips in Olive Oil for Cold Process Soap

Find out why we like to take our soap to the next level with rose-hip infused soap.

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Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil: A Refreshing Boost for Your Skin Care Routine

Read on for some great ideas on how you can use lemon myrtle at home in your skincare routine with everyday items from your pantry.

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The Golden Elixir: Unveiling the Benefits of Olive Oil in Cold Process Soap

Olive oil is a valuable ingredient in skin care. Here is why.

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Eczema Relief: How Cold Process Soap Can Help Soothe Your Skin

Cold process soap is a natural mild soap that can relieve the symptons of eczema and dry, itchy skin.

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Aromatic Artistry: Tracing the History of Essential Oils in Soapmaking 

Essential OIls in soap are a natural and gentle way of scenting soap with therapeutic benefits on your skin.

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Do Handmade Soaps Last as Long as Supermarket Soaps?

So, that’s the big question, “Do handmade soaps last as long as regular soaps?”  By regular soap, I am referring to soaps that are readily available and you can purchase at the supermarket such as Dove, Palmolive, Cussons, Red Velvet, etc. In the soap world, these are called syndet soaps. The word Syndet is a […]

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What is traditional handmade soap?

What’s the deal with soap? Soap has been in the business of cleaning our skin for thousands of years. Early handmade soap was crude and not nearly as cosmetically pretty as today’s standards. Nowadays soap makers have it very good with access to ingredients such as exotic oils, essential oils, and body butters that were […]

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