What Is Soap?Soap is the oldest cleanser around. It is created by a chemical reaction between oils, water and lye. Although lye is used to make soap there is no lye left after saponification (the chemical reaction that makes soap) is complete. There is no such thing as a bar of soap that was made [...]
Take care of your skin now and you’ll reap the rewards later. Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman have flawless skin. Legendary beauty, Sophia Loren gives meaning to the phrase “aging with grace”.Of course these beauties have an advantage that most Americans do not have – large amounts of money. Many [...]
Psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and any other skin problems are irritated very easily by most soaps. As a former psoriasis sufferer I would estimate I tried at least 30 different soaps hoping that would cure my psoriasis. I later discovered I was wrong and my psoriasis was only irritated from soap, but soap was not the [...]
Lye soap, what is it? Handmade ‘lye’ soap is becoming increasingly popular, but what is it? Honestly, the first vision I have when someone mentions it is Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies mixin up hers in a cauldron, with Miss Hathaway telling her it gives her leatherlike skin. Well, that couldn’t be farther from the [...]
A lot of people are completely unaware of the difference between natural soap and regular soap. First and foremost, anytime you can get a product that is natural and organic, it is a good idea to choose that product over any other. Simply having less ingredients is a step in the right direction. Even more [...]
Long and curly hair is a very popular hair style. As most people growing this type of hair will find out, it requires special care to make it manageable and eye-catching. Curly and long hair is most susceptible to breakage and split ends. They are also more prone to damage because the ends of the [...]
To help take the mystery out of the ingredients listed in soap, lotion, serum or other products you have received from Momma Muse (or other handmade bath & body companies), here is a list of the commonly used ingredients by common name, label name (the FDA required INCI name – International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients) [...]
Organic and natural cosmetics usage is on the rise. As these products become big business, it is important for consumers to protect themselves against false product labeling. That is why it is essential to have a third-party certify that a product is indeed an organic or natural cosmetic product.Natural or Organic?In the United States, a [...]
The demand for handmade soap is increasing at a fast rate. Consumers of today are well aware of the hazardous chemicals used in commercial soaps, that they are now seeking for a better and safer alternative. Created by the chemical reaction between certain oils, water and lye, the soap is the oldest agent used for [...]
In the United States, there are more than 1 million skin cancers diagnosed each year. This fact reflects that skin cancer is the most common type of all cancer types. This number of course cannot be taken for granted. People start to be apprehensive especially by those who are demanded to have direct contact with [...]