Has your cold process soap ever looked gelatinous after a few hours in the mold? It’s likely going through gel phase. That’s a part of the saponification process where the soap gets hot – up to 82 °C. It doesn’t affect the quality of the final bars, but it does affect the way they look. […]
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of soapmaking. Cutting it into bars and seeing the design for the first time is such an amazing feeling. However, cutting too early can lead to dents and drag marks. Patience is best when it comes to unmolding soap. But if you want to speed the process up […]
We get tons of questions about wick assemblies every day at YouWish. This article describes what a wick assembly is, how it’s made, and what each component does. Raw Wick At the core of all assemblies is raw wick. Raw wick refers to the woven fibers alone without wax coating or tabs. The raw wick […]
If you want to customize soap down to the last ingredient, cold process is a great option. You get to choose the oils, colorants, scents, and more. Once you find your perfect recipe you can start getting creative with the designs. Cold process soap is made by combining oils and sodium hydroxide lye. That causes a chemical reaction […]
Hydrosol Water is the water-soluble parts of the plants. Hydrosol water by product of the essential oil formulation process and contain the same properties as an essential oil. They are a water-based product that is left behind after the steam distillation of flowers, leaves, fruits, and other plant material. Solution of hydrosol water is mostly water […]
Frosting is a byproduct of a natural wax, and is caused by the growth of tiny crystals on the surfaces of the wax. All soy wax will frost over time, but luckily frosting is solely an aesthetic issue and does not affect the way your candle burns or smells. Mix melted wax less vigorously Over-agitating […]
Candle making is a popular hobby that allows individuals to create their own unique and fragrant candles. Whether you want to make candles as a creative outlet or to give as a gift, a candle making hobby store can provide you with all the supplies and materials you need to get started. YouWish is a […]
Bathbomb is a type of product that can add a touch of luxury to your bathing routine. These effervescent balls of goodness are made from a mixture of baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts and essential oils, which together create an effervescent reaction when they come in contact with water. The result is a colorful, […]
An emulsifier is a substance that helps to combine two or more immiscible (unmixable) liquids, such as oil and water. In cosmetics, emulsifiers are used to create creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based products. These products typically contain both water-based and oil-based ingredients, and emulsifiers help to mix these ingredients together and keep them stable. There […]
To make a melt and pour soap, you will need the following – a silicone mold, you can find all the soap molds here.– Choose a soap base from our melt-and-pour soaps: – A Scent: All fragrance oils can be found here. – One or more colors from our mica powders.– Optionally, you can add […]
