Thursday, May 19, 2011

Stinging Nettle Soap

I know I've been talking about getting this soap made for weeks, but I finally got it done yesterday.
Here it is, stinging nettle soap.


You can read about the healing properties of stinging nettles here, and here but the quick word is that nettle is very beneficial when it comes to matters of the skin.
It also has amazing effects on your insides, but don't eat the soap.

I took a few pictures of my lavender and simple soap too.


The simple soap is just that.
Simple.
No dye, no fragrence, no nothing, just plain old simple soap perfect for babies and sensitive skin.
If you suffer with allergies, psoriasis or eczema the simple soap also makes the perfect base for laundry soap.
The lavender soap is a very lightly scented lavender.
You know how they say "if a little is good, more is better"?
Well, that's not the case with lavender.
With lavender, if a little is good, less is better and this soap has just enough to let you know that it's there without screaming lavender out loud.
Most soapers sprinkle their lavender buds on top of the soap for a pretty finishing touch.
Not me, I toss the buds right in so they can work as an exfoliator too.
Pretty with a purpose.


Ok, that's all I have for today.
Wendy is coming over to do laundry later so I'll make some cookies and we'll watch some reality T.V.
I am SO glad Kirstie stayed another week on DWTS, but I'm pretty sure next week will be her last.
I have January the little girl with schizophrenia DVR'd and the One Ton Mom too so it should be a good line up of warm cookie T.V.

Last week I posted a picture of Wyatt walking to the bus with his entourage of sheep so today I'll leave you with this.
A boy and his mule.



Peas.

4 comments:

  1. Now I so want to try making that stinging nettle soap. Fascinating!

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  2. Your soaps are all so pretty!
    And now, I want cookies.
    Thanks for that. :)

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  3. A boy and his mule I love it!!!

    the soaps sound wonderful, I have to read more up on nettles I can't wait to see a pic of the sap cut I'm sure it's beautiful :).

    I love Kristie I hope she makes it to the end but I'm like you think it's not going to happen :(.

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  4. I Love homemade soap.....please post the recipe....if its not top secret

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