What are Scrubs? The purpose of a body scrub is to remove the damaged and dead skin cells that accumulate on your skin and to moisturize afterwards. Granules in a body scrub can unclog dirt from...

What are Butters? Butters are similar to balms. The main difference is butters lack beeswax and are whipped. Whipping the butter adds air (and hence volume) to them making them light in consistency. Butters, like balms,...

What is Brine Soap? Brine Soap or Soleselfie (German pronounced zo-luh-zighfuh) is soap made with salt, but instead of adding it at trace you mix the salt in with your lye-water solution, letting the salt dissolve.  Handout:...

What are Balms? Balms are a heavy duty moisturizer. They are made up of oils, butters and beeswax. They lack water, unlike lotions. Because they lack water they have a greasier feel than lotion but the result is...