Handmade Vegan
Posted in Vegan Stuff on 03/09/2010 10:20 pm by adminHandmade Vegan
The good bowl Local and organic products combined with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options to create a dish of good coffee. Co-owner Katrina Didot has sold natural products for more than four years and opened the Cafe in August. For not more than $ 7, the local Harrisonburg are now able travel from one continent to another, simply by entering [...]
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Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap - Original Formula was especially formulated for those with psoriasis, eczema and dry skin, although it is an excellent cleansing bar for any skin type or condition.In addition to pyrithione zinc (ZnP) NF Bar Soap also contains a high percentage of nourishing olive oil, moisturizing emu oil and a gently exfoliating oatmeal. Noble Formula Bar Soap is handm... |
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2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap - Vegan Formula Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Bar Soap was especially formulated for those with psoriasis, eczema and dry skin, although it is an excellent cleansing bar for any skin type or condition.In addition to pyrithione zinc (ZnP) NF Bar Soap also contains a high percentage of nourishing olive oil, moisturizing mango and cocoa butter and a gently exfoliating oatmeal. Noble Formula Bar Soap is handmade,... |
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Moustache Wrestler Mustache Wax - 1oz $10.95 Many moustache or mustache waxes are petroleum-based or rely on the use of beeswax. "Moustache Wrestler" is 100% All Natural, Handmade and Cruelty-Free. Wrestle Yer 'Stache! Ingredients: Castor Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax, Candelilla Wax, Kokum Butter, Jojoba Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil. *Our sandalwood oil is sustainably grown in Australia.... |
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Lush Haul Part 1
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Handmade Organic Soaps Vegan All Natural Various Uses 100 BARS $390.00 |
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~~~Natural Patchouli Vegan Handmade Soap~~~ $2.45 |
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Lot of Handmade Soap! Vegan Friendly! 1.5-2 Pounds! USA Shipping Included! $8.99 |
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Lavender with flowers (Vegan, All Natural) Handmade Soaps/ 2 Bars $12.95 |
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Vanilla Patchouli Hemp - All Natural / Vegan Handmade Soaps - 2 Bars $12.95 |
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100% Vegan Handmade Face and Body Lotion Unscented w/Kukui Nut $0.99 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Womens Brilliant Colorful Hmong Embroidery Toe Wrap Flat Vegan Handmade Sandal $36.00 |
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Handmade, all-natural, Blueberry Delight vegan cold process soap $3.25 |
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Handmade, all-natural, Almond Aristocracy vegan cold process soap $4.15 |
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Handmade, all-natural, Black Licorice Love Affair vegan cold process soap $4.25 |
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Handmade, all-natural, Yuzu Yahoo vegan glycerin soap $4.75 |
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Handmade, all-natural, Pepperberry vegan glycerin soap $4.75 |
The History of Soap Making
I run across people all the time that ask questions about the lye in our handmade soaps. Some come away with a new understanding of soap making, others just turn up their nose. 
Lye is essential to the art of soap making. It has been used for literally thousands of years to make various kinds of soap across every continent. Handmade soap has its origins in ancient history.
Although it is believed by many that soap's history actually began around 2800 B.C. in Babylonia (where historians found a barrel containing a soap-like substance), undeniable proof of soap's existence was first provided by a Mesopotamian clay tablet dating back to 2200 B.C. with an actual soap recipe inscribed on it. The ancient soap making technique described mixing potash and oils to form a cleansing agent.
It's almost a given that Egyptians would also make some type of soap or cleanser. Egyptian manuscripts describe a substance created by combining animal fats and vegetable oils to create a soap-like base. The documents from approximately 1500 B.C. go on to explain another type of soap that is used in the production of wool.
Around 200 A.D. the ancient Greeks were said to have used an ash mixture to clean their statues and pots. The Gauls and Romans also made soap with animal fat, beech tree ashes and Goat's Milk. The goat's milk seems to have been their favorite, and I can understand why! They made both hard and soft soap products.
Today, soap is made from vegetable or animal fats and an alkali. In the past however, people made their own soap from animal tallow and wood ashes. Regardless of who first created the concoction, it was undoubtedly used in Rome. This is an established fact because a soapmaker's shop was discovered within the rubble of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The Romans often used soap as a cosmetic. It was quite popular with the ladies, for they used it to dye their hair red. Plant extracts were probably used to acquire this color.
By 600 A.D. soap making guilds were formed and the modern formula for the soap that we use today was created.
The Hebrews used a salt base when creating their cleanser. This salt, used in a similar manner by many ancient cultures, could be found quite easily in their local lakes. They used the salt to create the alkali called for in the recipes.
By the eighth century, it is documented that there were soap factories in Italy and Spain. It was not until the twelfth or thirteenth century that this industry was embraced by France. France then passed on the tradition to England. The French made their soaps almost exclusively from olive oil, while the English delved into many different kinds of soap.
The Industrial Revolution forever changed the commercial production of soap. People stopped making it at home and started buying it from a catalog or store. Although, poor people did still make their own soap from wood ash and animal fats.
Today, lye is a product on the "hit list" because it is used in methanphetamine production. You can't just buy it at the store like we did 30 years ago. It must be ordered or bought from a supplier with plenty of paperwork to go along with it! But, it's still possible to make your own inexpensive and all-natural soap at home. You can make it from scratch with lye and soybean, coconut or olive oils, or you can order a rebatching base from a reputable supplier.
Either way, natural glyercin soaps are the way to go! Commercial soaps are more detergent than moisturizer these days. Vegan or at the very least, all natural, ingredients are best. Make your own soap or buy from soap-makers like me -- and be kind to your skin!
About the Author
We are located in the Piney Woods of East Texas. We are a small, locally owned and operated home business. Our products are all from the finest quality ingredients and many are made when you order them! All our lotions and soaps are handmade with fresh goat's milk and the finest quality vegetable oils. We aim to provide Quality Skin Care at a fraction of the cost! God Bless You!
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Vegan Brunch $14.49 Vegan Brunch |
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Sanuk You Got My Back II Clogs, Vegan Men Tan $65 You're going to love this Sanuk slip-on sandal hybrid. The Sanuk You Got My Back II has the look of a sidewalk surfer with an open back for an easier slip into casual wear. From the sidewalk surfer collection, a handmade canvas upper is frayed at the edge in a rustic design. An EVA footbed features antimicrobial treatment to avoid foot stink with sockless wear. Made with vegan materials, the Sanuk You Got My Back II is sure to put a U shaped smile on your face. |
