Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes at Amani: Lotion

Lotion making feels like a mix of chemistry with a bit of magic. Shout out to Dr. Collins, my college professor and a...

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Apr 20, 2017

Castor oil is a common ingredient in most handcrafted soaps. It is pressed from the seed of the castor plant (Ricinus...

Feb 22, 2017

Having your own soap making business might seem like fun, especially making beautiful swirly soaps, but the truth is ...

Feb 8, 2016

My soap is made with a combination of liquid oils (olive oil, avocado oil, and castor oil) as well as solid oils/butt...

Apr 28, 2015

I've been making soap a long time. Thirteen or fourteen years to be not very precise. I can't remember exactly becaus...