Ida's Soap Box Blog

If You Try A Shampoo Bar Once And It Does Not "...

Posted on March 10, 2021

Some companies state that if you try a natural shampoo bar once it should work, and, if it does not, it is a sign that natural shampoo bars are not for you. I do not agree.

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Hair and Scalp Build-Up? What Can Help?

Posted on February 7, 2021

Try these Natural Remedies for hair and scalp build-up.

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Sodium Coco Sulfate: Is It Natural?

Posted on January 22, 2020

Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is a synthetic detergent used to create lather and remove oil and grease. Should it be used as an ingredient in a product that claims to be "natural?"

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How Do Natural Soap and Shampoo Bars Create Lat...

Posted on October 31, 2018

To understand the bubble-producing secret of soap, we need to explore the chemistry of soap molecules and water molecules. Here comes the science!!

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Share Your Shampoo Bar Technique

Posted on September 20, 2018

Your shampoo technique may be critical to ensuring success with a natural shampoo bar. If you are enjoying our natural shampoo bars please share your experiences with our Chagrin Valley community.

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Natural Soap and Essential Oils

Posted on July 20, 2018

While a natural essential oil scent blend may change a bit when combined with virgin oils in a cream, these blends are especially unpredictable when making cold-processed natural soap.

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