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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Corkor 15" Laptop Bag, Briefcase Brown Cork Eco-friendly List Price: $108.00 Sale Price: $108.00  |
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As cork is one of most noble green material out there, this lady's laptop bag was made with great style, having in mind everyone that wants to make positive changes. It is very soft to touch and easy to keep cleaned, as new for long time... |
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The Cake Scoffer: Cheap 'n' Easy Vegan Cooking List Price: $3.00 Sale Price: $1.58 |
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The secrets of sweet and salivatious cakes and desserts for vegans - The Ultimate Cheesecake, Trifle, 3 types of Chocolate Cake, Lemon Explosion Cake, DIY candy, 2 types of Gingerbread, Microwave Sponge Pudding, and much more... |
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GREEN BEAUTY RECIPES: Easy Homemade Recipes to Make Your Own Organic and Natural Skincare, Hair Care and Body Care Products List Price: $16.25 Sale Price: $10.35 |
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Learn insider secrets to making your own organic and natural skincare, hair care, and spa products. You will learn which vegetable oils, herbs, floral waters, essential oils, plant-based emulsifiers, and natural preservatives to use, how to pack and label your own beauty products, and how to store them safely... |
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Chasing Our Tails All Natural Grain Free Vegan Peanut Butter Natural Dog Treats. Handmade with 35% All Natural Peanut Butter Sale Price: $9.79 |
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Created to help dogs with allergies to the most common grains and meat proteins. These Vegan treats do not contain corn, soy, wheat, barley, rye, oats, or any products derived from animals. Our grain and gluten free Peanut Butter treats are handmade using the finest ingredients... |
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Chasing Our Tails Vegetable Medley Grain Free Vegan All Natural Dog Treats Handmade with 35% Fresh Local and Organic Vegetables Sale Price: $10.31 |
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Created to help dogs with allergies to the most common grains and meat proteins. These treats do not contain corn, soy, wheat, barley, rye, oats, or any products derived from animals. Our grain and gluten free Vegetable Medley Vegan treats are handmade using the finest ingredients... |
Lush Haul Part 1
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LUSH cosmetics HANDMADE vegan lip balm LIPBALM NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX $0.99 |
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Rosemary Frank & Mint Natural Vegan Handmade Soap Bar $3.50 |
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Super Shea All Natural Vegan Handmade Soap Bar $3.50 |
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Grapefruit Margarita Natural Vegan Handmade Soap Bar $3.50 |
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Orange Hibiscus Vegan, All Natural Handmade Soap Bar $3.50 |
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Strawberry Jam scented Handmade Soap Vegan Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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Strawberry Jam scented Handmade Soap Vegan Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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Little Black Dress scented Handmade Soap Vegan Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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Warm Vanilla Nutmeg scented Handmade Soap Vegan Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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Fresh Lemon Sugar scented Handmade Soap Vegan Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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Violet Lime scented Handmade Soap Vegan Friendly Glycerin Shea Butter, 3-4oz Bar $0.99 |
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ALL NATURAL VEGAN/ORGANIC SOAP 3/BAR LOT OF MINTY~PEAR - AWESOME!! $4.99 |
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ALL NATURAL VEGAN/ORGANIC SOAP 2/BAR LOT OF YLANG~YLANG - AWESOME!! $4.99 |
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ALL NATURAL VEGAN/ORGANIC SOAP 2/BAR LOT OF YLANG~YLANG - AWESOME!! $4.99 |
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ALL NATURAL VEGAN/ORGANIC SOAP 4/BAR LOT OVER 15 OUNCES GREAT VARIETY CHOICE! $5.99 |
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ALL NATURAL VEGAN/ORGANIC SOAP 3/BAR LOT OVER 16 OUNCES LOOK!! $5.99 |
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Open Weave Crochet* BEANIE HAT WINE ORGANIC COTTON Vegan Eco Friendly Handmade $12.99 |
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NEW Hand Made VEGAN Large Studded HEMP Handbag MESSENGER Purse Beige *THAILAND* $12.99 |
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NEW Hand Made VEGAN Large Embellished HEMP Handbag MESSENGER Purse FRINGED Beige $12.99 |
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Handmade, naturally-based, vegan Strawberry Banana glycerin soap $3.25 |
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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Sanuk Scurvy Womens Athleisure, Loafers and Slip Ons, Vegan Women White $31.98 Once you try the Sanuk Scurvy, you won?t want to walk the plank in anything else. This vegan-friendly shoe from Sanuk is one casual-cool kick. This great women?s slip on offers the handmade cotton canvas uppers with optional lacing for an extra secure fit, lightweight EVA footbed works in conjunction with EVA midsoles to offer ample cushioning and a stable platform to walk on and outsole is rubberized EVA for durability, ensuring many successful strolls down the plank and back. Sanuk Scurvy is all about blending the comfort of sandals with a classic canvas shoe look for comfy, casual feet! |
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Vegan a Go-Go! (Paperback) $25 Provides a collection of recipes for a variety of vegan dishes along with advice for vegan travelers. |