The Handmade Spa: Natural Soaps: Indulge Yourself with 16 Eco-Friendly Recipes to Make at Home

Discover the secrets of creating beautiful, gentle, eco-friendly artisanal soaps at home.

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Step into the world of soap making with this comprehensive guide, written by artisanal soap-maker, Amélie Boué, founder of the French soap company Savon en Bullant.

Whether you’re a seasoned soap maker or a complete beginner, Amélie’s expertise and passion will provide you with invaluable knowledge and inspiration to create stunning and sustainable soaps to keep or to gift.

• Delve into the science behind soap making and gain a deep understanding of the chemistry involved
• learn about the properties of different oils and additives and discover how to formulate recipes that result in 16 luxurious, skin-friendly soaps.

With Amélie’s expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence in experimenting with ingredients and creating blends that are explicitly tailored to your preferences. Ingredients include almond, peppermint, lavender, honey, beeswax - even coffee; ensuring that bath time becomes an olfactory treat!

Unleash your creativity and discover various techniques for swirling, layering and moulding soaps, allowing you to craft stunning designs that make each bar a work of art. With detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by beautiful photography, you’ll be able to follow along easily and make soaps that are as visually captivating as they are nourishing.

A naturopathic expert specializing in natural cosmetology, Sara Duménil launched the Formule beauté brand in France in 2016, with a mission to make homemade cosmetics accessible to everyone. Sara is dedicated to offering a solution for those who seek healthier alternatives to conventional skincare products and aspire to create their own natural skincare formulations.

Through this book, Sara aims to provide a diverse collection of straightforward and efficient recipes, using minimal ingredients. Her aim is to harmonize the practice of creating homemade cosmetics with the demands of our hectic lifestyles.

Sara lives in a small city outside Paris, France.