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How Fragrances Are Created

Ever wonder how fragrances are created? This cute animated video from The International Fragrance Association North America explains how.

New Uses for a Bar Of Soap

Thanks to Clean the World for alerting us to this article on the new uses for a bar of soap.

We Have the BEST Customers!

The gift basket in the photo was a special order for Kathryn J. Just got the sweetest email from her -- "Sue recently spent about twenty-five minutes on the phone with me, helping to choose four fragrances to send to a dear relative. Her knowledge of all the "notes" in her perfumes, and additionally, which fragrance would be appropriate for the recipient's age and location (in this case, Texas) was invaluable. Where else would you get such customer service? Saks Fifth Avenue? I think not. Sue is the best!"

New Fragrances

Thanks to customer request, we're delighted to add the following new fragrances to the You Scent Me line:

• Allure (Chanel Type)
• Amarige (Givency Type)
• Angel for Men (Thierry Mugler Type)
• Delices de Cartier (Type)
• DKNY Pure (Type)
• Grass (Gap Type)
• Happy (Clinique Type)
• J'Adore (Christian Dior Type)
• Pink Sugar Sensual (Type)
• Spring Flowers (Creed Type)

NYC Soap Swap & Field Trip

Soapmakers came from as far away as Massachusetts to network, talk soap, and exchange their wares at the NYC Soap Swap & Field Trip this past Sunday.

The event was organized by Melissa Rivera of Naturally Good Soaps, Angela Carillo of Alegna Soap, and Erin Calig of Soapsmiths.

Melissa Angela Erin

After lunch, it was time for our field trip to The Little Soap Shop in Astoria, NY and to meet owner Vivian Dritsas.

Vivian poses with one of her soaps.

Goodie bags courtesy of Motivators

Rosie Carbajal of Brooklyn Bath came all the way from Massachusetts!



Gorgeous handmade soaps from talented attendees.

Thanks to our generous sponsors Motivators, Garden State Naturals, Peterman Brook Herb Farm, the Indie Beauty Network, and Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd.

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Liquid Soapmaking

Some photos from this weekend's Liquid Soapmaking class with industry veteran Marla Bosworth of Back Porch Soap Company







Marla








Cooking the soap in a crock pot.

Blending the soap with the stick blender & checking the soap's temperature. You want it to be around 160°F.

Diluting the cooked soap paste and getting out all the lumps.









Checking the pH. You want the pH to be 9 or under.