How times (and products) have changed

When I started this journey a little over two years ago, I had NO idea where it would lead. It started with bath salts (and not the kind that make you eat people's faces) then lotion for myself and then morphed into what it is today. Little did I know two years ago that I would make these little guys:

Spearmint Lip Balm

Also, I never knew that I would move from this type of soap:

Lily of the Valley Glycerin

 To this type:

Lily of the Valley From Scratch

I've had a few people ask me why the switch. To be honest, I love both. But there is something that truly speaks to me with our From Scratch line. Mostly, I have complete and utter control. With the Glycerin soaps, I have a base, I cut it up, melt it down, add color and fragrance, pour, and move on my merry way. With From Scratch, I mix every ingredient, carefully measure out, determine the type of pattern (and deal with any weird things that the fragrance may do) and then wait with what little patience I have for them to cure for testing.

Sure, not every batch turns out exactly the same as the last, but that's the joy of handmade. No two bars of soap will ever look exactly alike. They each have a personality and a story, just like we all do. One day, I'll go into a more in depth analysis (it is what a do for my day job after all, I'm just a soap ninja by night and weekend) on why I made the switch. But for now, if you've seen your favorite bar take on a more rustic look, that's why.

Lift Off!!!!

I am so excited to finally announce the launch of our From Scratch line.  These are made using the traditional cold process method using oils, water, and lye.  Yes, I said lye.  It's what makes oil turn into soap during the saponification process.  Which really translates to is "to make soap".   And I promise, there isn't any left once they have finished mixing and curing.   Just lovely soap that will have your body feel super clean and lovely.

I've also used some other fun ingredients that I hope you love, like coffee, oatmeal, aloe juice, beer and wine.  Yes, real beer and wine!!! It creates amazing bubbles because of the sugars.  And wait until you smell them.  To start, we have things like Mocha, Honey Ale, Champagne, Cocoa, and more.  We'll have more coming out as the weeks go since our soaps need 4-6 weeks cure to make them as gentle as possible.  Once you try handmade soap, you'll never go back.  Make sure you check out our whole line at http://www.inspirbody.com.  Also, because of this new launch which has been 9+ months in the making, we are celebrating with a giveaway on our Facebook page.  Make sure you go over and click on the Giveaway tab for a chance to win a 3-pack of our new soaps!

Happy cleaning!!!