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What is the Mystery Behind Essential Oils vs. Fragrance Oils in Bath Products
Aroma is something most consumers look for in a bath soap. Who doesn’t find themselves fawning over a favorite fragrance in the soap dish? Soap makers are frequently asked whether they use essential oils or fragrance oils to create unique aromas. We at Manos Soap Co. is no exception. Before we answer this question, let’s look at the difference between these two common ingredients in handcrafted soaps. How Essential Oils Are Created Essential oils are extracted directly from a plant through either a cold press or steam distillation process whereas fragrance oils are man-made. Familiar essential oils such as lavender,...
A New Fall Season, A New Soap Bar
Fall has officially arrived and only an ostrich with its head in the sand would miss the signs that this much loved season has fully arrived. Crisp mornings, red and gold peeking out from giants of green, light weight sweaters, worn jeans and sneakers, pumpkins and mums greeting customers at every grocery entrance! There is no better time of year than fall! Not only do our surroundings seem to embrace this change in seasons, but so do our senses. I can’t walk buy my favorite coffee shop without a whiff of pumpkin spice luring me in! And candles with fragrances...
What is Your Soap Astrology Zodiac Sign?
About this same time every year I seem to pay more attention to horoscopes and zodiac signs. I guess it is because my birthday is next month, and I am a Libra as are a lot of others with birthdays falling between September 23rd and October 22nd! Unwittingly, I have always been guided by the two key characteristics of a Libra, – harmony and balance. I am big into “fair” as anyone who knows me will corroborate. I can’t stand it when a cashier gives me back a nickel when really I am only due four cents, and I always...
How To Give The Perfect Gift To A Best Friend?
Picking a suitable gift can always be a challenge! What to spend? What does the person like? What are his or her interests? What is the occasion? All of these factors come into play, and usually when you have waited until the absolute last minute! My simple solution to the gift giving dilemma− is it consumable? Obviously this means food, right? But with a gift of food, an entirely different set of questions now must be considered! Are there dietary restrictions…vegan, gluten free, diabetic, just plain ole diet? Voila! Enter my absolute favorite gift to give − a lovely bar...
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