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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Greenfire Peppermint Eucalyptus Basil All Natural Massage Oil Candles, fragranced with essential oils, size 2 fluid ounces $10.99 What is a massage candle? Light the candle and burn it for 15+ minutes to enjoy the wonderful scent. Extinguish the flame, then use it as a warm massage oil. One of the benefits of using Greenfire Candles for massage is that the warm oily wax soothes dry skin: Greenfire's premium and unique blend of all-natural vegetable and soy waxes is vastly saturated with Vitamin E. Use Greenfire candles for t... |
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Hot Dandy: Soy Travel Candle 8 oz in Birthday Cake Scent (Vegan) $8.50 What makes Hot Dandy! so unique? Hot Dandy! is made with soy wax and all natural cotton wicks that do not contain harmful lead. These zinc and lead free wicks are much healthier to use because they dont produce harmful black smoke and soot. Soy candles produce 90% less soot than paraffin candles. Using Soy Wax and Natural Cotton Wicks also contribute to our American Farmers...and thats definite... |
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Queen Anne Wallet Take your wardrobe off the beaten path with this super-size wallet handmade in Seattle from used inner tubes collected from local bike shops. Waterproof exterior, nylon lining. Wallet comes with a tag featuring the amount of recycled content: 72%.Features include:- Zippered coin pouch - I.D. window - Pen slot - Cash pocket - Receipt pocket - Four standard credit card slots - Matching stitching and... |
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Eco-friendly Recycled English Retreads Large Bentley Messenger Bag Sale Price: $159.00  |
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English Retreads' version of the messenger bag provides more maneuverability for your files, laptop, gym clothes or anything else you may need for your travels. The Bentley is sure to meet your needs as it performs superbly as a school bag or briefcase... |
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Christy Robinson Friend Not Food Pendant Necklace Sale Price: $20.00 |
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Awww...this little piggy wants to be friends, not your dinner! Handstamped "Friend not Food" and handsawn out of recycled aluminum which is a very lightweight metal, measures 1 1/4" x 3/4" and has a satin finish... |
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Organic Vegan Truffles in Handmade Gift Box Sale Price: $15.00 |
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Each truffle is so creamy and full of fresh flavors. Dark Chocolate, Milk Pecan Cinnamon, Milk Almond, Dark Chocolate & Ginger, Dark Cherry, Dark Orange Mate, Dark Pistachio, Milk Cappuchino, Milk Hazelnut... |
Lush Haul Part 1
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Vanilla Mocha Handmade Olive Oil Soap "Vegan" $3.00 |
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Pomegranate Pear Handmade Olive Oil Soap "Vegan" $3.00 |
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Raspberry Rush Handmade Olive Oil Soap "Vegan" $3.00 |
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Lilac Handmade Olive Oil Soap "Vegan" $3.00 |
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Patchouli Handmade Olive Oil Soap "Vegan" $3.00 |
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HANDMADE SHAVING SOAP LAVENDER TIN VEGAN NANNY 120G $11.48 |
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Hand Made Soap *(6) SIX BAR SET - 100% NATURAL & VEGAN $8.00 |
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Poinsetta Handmade, All Natural, Vegan Soap 4 oz $3.50 |
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Snowflake Handmade, Chemical Free, Vegan Soap 3 1/2 oz $3.00 |
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Christmas Tree Handmade, Handpainted, Vegan Soap 2 oz $2.25 |
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Christmas Tree Handmade, Vegan Soap 3 1/2 oz $3.00 |
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Christmas Stocking Handmade, Vegan Soap 3 1/2 oz $3.00 |
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Gingerbread Man Handmade, Vegan Soap 3 1/2 oz $3.00 |
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CRYSTALYN KAE BOSSA NOVA HOBO BAG HAND MADE VEGAN $29.99 |
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Frosty the Snowman Handmade, Vegan Soap 4 1/2 oz $4.00 |
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Handmade Shea & Cocoa Butter Natural Soap Vegan CP 4 OZ $4.50 |
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FLINTSTONES handmade INDIE wallet PURPLE VINYL vegan $5.99 |
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Pleasures For You~Handmade Soap~Vegan~5 oz Bar $5.50 |
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Paris Hilton Scented Handmade Soap~Men~Huge Bar~Vegan $6.00 |
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CITRUS BASIL Handmade Vegan Glycerin Aloe Soap Bath Bar $2.75 |
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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