{"title":"Cleansers and Soaps","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have never used handmade soaps, you are in for a treat. Even the most basic of homemade soaps feels leaps and bounds better than store bought options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach soap page includes the recipe as well as a link to all ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are concerned about the use of synthetic chemicals in your body care, I must confess that the soaps I make use Sodium Hydroxide (also known as lye) which is made using electrolysis. I have contemplated whether this is an issue and decided that, just as I am happy to use an electric blanket in winter, I am happy to use NaOH created using electricity. However, if you wish avoid the lye, the African Black Soap only contains plants and is produced using elbow grease and the Nourishing Cleansing Balm contains only oils.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cleansing-balm","title":"Nourishing Facial Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003eI first made this balm because I wanted a facial cleansing product that could be made quickly. Soap takes 4-6 weeks to saponify and, sometimes I lack the time and space for that!  To use, you simply massage it into your skin and then wipe it off using a damp cloth. The recipe recommends a damp muslin cloth (likely because it's so fine it will catch all of the balm) however, I have found other cloths work well too. It's extremely gentle, so ideal for people with delicate skin. It also can be used as a balm for skincare, so, you can leave it on overnight and then wipe off in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balm contains: Argan oil, Rosehip oil, Shea nut butter, Beeswax with essential oils of Bergamot, Cypress and Frankincense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two options here - you can buy 15ml of the ready made balm or, If you'd like to  save money and make it yourself, you can buy the below kit to make 330ml of the balm (i.e. 22 times as much for only .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains everything you need to create six 60ml pots of the Nourishing Cleansing Balm with enough essential oils to make around 40 batches. Each pot will contain approximately 55 ml of product - enough for months of facial cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100ml of \u003c\/span\u003eargan oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100ml of \u003c\/span\u003erosehip oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100g of \u003c\/span\u003eshea nut butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36g of beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10 ml C\u003c\/span\u003eypress essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10 ml F\u003c\/span\u003erankincense essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hauoraorganics.com\/products\/organic-bergamot-essential-oil\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\"\u003eBergamot essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100ml of \u003c\/span\u003eargan oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100ml of \u003c\/span\u003erosehip oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100g of \u003c\/span\u003eshea nut butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36g of beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e20 drops of \u003c\/span\u003ecypress essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e20 drops of \u003c\/span\u003efrankincense essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e20 drops of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hauoraorganics.com\/products\/organic-bergamot-essential-oil\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\"\u003ebergamot essential oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the argan oil, rosehip oil, shea butter and beeswax.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf using an induction hob, put into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca 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rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\"\u003emetal jug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf using any other type of hob, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.temu.com\/uk\/3pcs-set-double-boiler-pot-with-400ml-stainless-steel-pot-and-spoon-double-boiler-set-for--candy--wax-candle-making-kitchen-stuff-baking-tools-g-601099530533991.html?_oak_name_id=6555592306225095651\u0026amp;_oak_mp_inf=EOf495%2Bm1ogBGiBjYjc0ZmQ1OGNjMTQ0NzhkODk2YWYwZmZhYjY3NDU1NSCPkZOl9DI%3D\u0026amp;top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2F11b83fbf23a3d5b9ba9ff5536d984196.jpg\u0026amp;spec_gallery_id=4047287257\u0026amp;refer_page_sn=10009\u0026amp;refer_source=0\u0026amp;freesia_scene=2\u0026amp;_oak_freesia_scene=2\u0026amp;_oak_rec_ext_1=NjI5\u0026amp;_oak_gallery_order=1667548767%2C953810412%2C801802513%2C1001166980%2C382971269\u0026amp;search_key=bain%20marie\u0026amp;refer_page_el_sn=200049\u0026amp;refer_page_name=search_result\u0026amp;refer_page_id=10009_1749203244302_1z2qfkkjx4\u0026amp;_x_sessn_id=mw089wazy1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\"\u003ebain marie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat until everything has melted and combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from the heat and add the essential oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into sterilized jars and leave to cool for 1-2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace lids on and store in a cool dark place where it will keep for 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hauora Organics","offers":[{"title":"15ml","offer_id":56639936725324,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml","offer_id":57545859006796,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"330ml kit","offer_id":56639936758092,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0980\/0780\/files\/Cleansingbalm.jpg?v=1775045641"},{"product_id":"black-african-soap","title":"Black African Soap with Shea Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions: \u003c\/strong\u003eShea butter is not suitable for people with nut allergies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving tried a lot of different soaps called \"Black African Soap\" I discovered that there were two main types; those with shea butter and those without. As the pure soap can be quite powerful at stripping away surface grime, some people find it too drying. For those people (as long as they don't have nut allergies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soap is the one I personally prefer for washing my face, however, I don't think it's as effective for cleaning my body and certainly not as effective for cleaning shower doors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs everyone's skin is different, I'd recommend trying both to see what works best for you. The smaller size of 100g is certainly large enough to establish which you prefer and how you like to use them, so I'd recommend starting with one of those before trying the 500g size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosie Blends","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":56640465666380,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":56640465699148,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0980\/0780\/files\/Best-African-Black-Soaps1-2531538745.jpg?v=1775050875"},{"product_id":"black-african-soap-without-shea-butter","title":"Black African Soap","description":"\u003cp\u003eI first discovered Black African Soap in a market in London. I had seen similar soaps in a small local shop, however, it was hard and fragranced with something synthetic and I didn't like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soft, fresh soap, however, quite blew me away. I was amazed to find it only contained plant matter and was created simply using human force and fire - what a combination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I tried it, I was hooked. It's both deeply cleansing and gentle. Many people find they can't use it on their face more than once or twice a week, however, other parts of their body are fine with daily use. Personally, I love it for cleaning my back and, if I travel and forget it, it's always something I look forward to when I get home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people find its particularly useful for skin with acne or eczema. Given it only contains plants, it might be that this lack of irritation is due to the lack of synthetic chemicals. I cannot say for sure what makes it such a powerful yet gentle cleanser, but I can testify it gives great results for many people who use it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I can't make it, I am happy that it's fairly easy to buy it in the UK and, although the versions I stock might change depending on the comings and goings of wholesalers, I can assure you that I will try all stock I sell and ensure it's fantastic to use before selling it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, it's also great as a cleaner, so if you have limescale covered shower walls or doors made of glass or Perspex, it's unbeatable and all with extremely little effort - just lather it on and rinse it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't tried it before, I really recommend it - even if not for your skin, then certainly for your shower door!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosie Blends","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":57056715276620,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57056715309388,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0980\/0780\/files\/blackafricansoap.jpg?v=1774525430"},{"product_id":"reveal-me-make-up-remover","title":"Reveal Me Make-up Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fractionated Coconut Oil\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma: \u003c\/b\u003eAs Prince once sang in \"Raspberry Beret\" this oil's aroma is \"something close to nothing\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Removing Make-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot to be used by people with coconut allergies - do a patch test if you have never consumed any coconut product before\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory behind the product...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was talking to a beautician about how she could use my products and was surprised to find that the majority of people who come in for facials come in fully made-up. This meant that, because she could use any of my products, she had to remove their make-up. The make-up remover she was using had the word \"Water\" in its name which initially made me think \"oh, this will be OK\". Then I took a quick look at the list of ingredients on the make-up remover she was using and was concerned. I went home and looked them up and, no surprises here, but there was plenty of research saying many of the components were toxic. There is so much to say on this point, that I have put together a small article about it here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosieblends.com\/blogs\/news\/toxicity-where-do-i-begin\" title=\"Toxicity - where do I begin?\"\u003eToxicity - where do I begin?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some people are allergic to coconuts (just under 0.4% of the US population) they are \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eclassified as a drupe, not a true nut, but it can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, including those with nut allergies. So, as long as you and anyone you use this product on are OK with coconuts, this product will work for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"100ml glass bottle","offer_id":57119660147020,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/rosieblends.com\/collections\/cleansers-and-soaps.oembed","provider":"Rosie Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}