Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Mica Natural?

Kerry Pearson

Micas are colourants that are man made from natural beginnings, but synthetic additives stop these from continuing to be called "natural".

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Is Mica Natural?

Kerry Pearson

Micas are colourants that are man made from natural beginnings, but synthetic additives stop these from continuing to be called "natural".

6 comments
Fragrance oil vs essential oil

What is the difference between an essential oil...

Kerry Pearson

Do you need an essential oil or a fragrance oil for your next project?

What is the difference between an essential oil...

Kerry Pearson

Do you need an essential oil or a fragrance oil for your next project?

What is a Carrier Oil

What is a Carrier Oil

Kerry Pearson

The term carrier oil is used frequently, but what does it mean?

What is a Carrier Oil

Kerry Pearson

The term carrier oil is used frequently, but what does it mean?

Water-The Need for Transparency

Water-The Need for Transparency

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Water is important for many of our creations. Do we need to purchase special water or is "free" water good enough?

Water-The Need for Transparency

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Water is important for many of our creations. Do we need to purchase special water or is "free" water good enough?

Polysorbate Confusion

Polysorbate Confusion

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Many recipes call for polysorbate to solubilise oil into water.  Confusingly, there is more than one polysorbate.  When should polysorbate 20 be used and when do you call upon polysorbate...

Polysorbate Confusion

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Many recipes call for polysorbate to solubilise oil into water.  Confusingly, there is more than one polysorbate.  When should polysorbate 20 be used and when do you call upon polysorbate...

The Many Faces of Bicarb

What can I do with Bicarbonate of Soda?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Who would have thought Bicarbonate of Soda could have so many uses?

What can I do with Bicarbonate of Soda?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Who would have thought Bicarbonate of Soda could have so many uses?

Why Handmade Soap?

Why Handmade Soap?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

If you have dry, flaky skin that is itchy and uncomfortable after bathing, especially in the cooler months, there could be a simple solution.  Try an oil rich, nourishing, hand...

Why Handmade Soap?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

If you have dry, flaky skin that is itchy and uncomfortable after bathing, especially in the cooler months, there could be a simple solution.  Try an oil rich, nourishing, hand...

Laurel Berry Oil is a Prerequisite for Gorgeous Aleppo Soap

What do I use my Laurel Berry Oil For?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Laurel Berry Oil is most famous for its use in Aleppo soap. Try some today.

What do I use my Laurel Berry Oil For?

Heirloom Body Care Admin

Laurel Berry Oil is most famous for its use in Aleppo soap. Try some today.