News & Articles
One aspect of my business is researching a lot of new products and ideas. In this blog I attempt to share some of the DIY’s I come across as well as enlighten you to various aspects of my soap making business…
Do It Yourself!
because its more fun that way…
Green Cleaning Recipes That Work
I love making my own earth friendly cleaners! Over the years I’ve built up a repertoire of reliable green cleaning recipes that everyone in my household is familiar with.
5 Ways to Exfoliate Your Skin
Exfoliating is a very important part of any skin care regime. The good news for you is that body exfoliants are insanely easy to make with ingredients found in your kitchen!
Benefits of Salt Soap
Sea salt is growing in popularity not just on the dining room table, but in skin products as well. It can be found in a variety of different forms to be used in bath salts, soaps and exfoliating scrubs.
Coconut oil – so good for baby!
Coconut oil is gaining huge momentum worldwide for being a super oil – containing anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.
8 Uses for Washing Soda
It wasn’t until I discovered washing soda that I felt I could clean everything in the house using less toxic ingredients. Alongside Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda, this natural chemical is the perfect addition to my natural cleaners. I have memories of my grandmother...
Homemade Orange Power Cleaner
Last year I tried my hand at making some innovative products I hadn’t tried before. One of them was the orange power cleaner. Article contains recipe 😉
Make Your Own Headache Balm
Instead of instantly medicating yourself , carry around a little tin of this soothing headache balm and rub some on your temples, the back of your neck, or anywhere you feel tense or sore to help relieve the pain.
DIY Eye Cream Recipe That Works!
I want to share a recipe for my favourite DIY eye cream with you. It is super simple and easy to make. It also works surprisingly well as a nourishing – and cheap! – make up remover.
Make Your Own Toothpaste and Mouthwash
Make your own toothpaste and mouthwash – what a great way to green your household even more! I’ve put together some great recipes for various oral care products that you can make.
All About Soap
Starting Nourish Soaps….How it All Began
Nourish soaps have the privilege of being nurtured to life in the beautiful forests of Rheenendal, just outside Knysna. Here the living is easy and the natural environment is exquisite.
3 Steps to Selling Products From Home
Are you keen to earn extra income by selling natural, handcrafted products to your friends, family and social network? Why not become an agent for Nourish Soaps?!
Benefits of Salt Soap
Sea salt is growing in popularity not just on the dining room table, but in skin products as well. It can be found in a variety of different forms to be used in bath salts, soaps and exfoliating scrubs.
Wonder Oil
Transcending age, race, and gender, the product that everyone is vouching for these days is castor oil. This inexpensive at-home beauty treatment can be found at your local supermarket or chemist.
Lucky Dog Shampoo Dissected
I bought a Lucky Dog shampoo bar at the market on Saturday. I washed my Yorkies with it this weekend and am so pleased with the results! Their fur is soft, they smell good and not a flea in sight. I will definitely be buying again.
What to do with Leftover Soap Scraps
When soap becomes too small to comfortably use, do not throw it away. Nourish soap slivers last quite long but sometimes using a little flimsy piece of soap is not so practical. Instead, save the leftover scraps to make new bars. They can be melted down and formed...
Location
Farm Westford 191
Rheenendal Road, Knysna
Contact
(+27) 079 667 3038
pauline@nourishsoaps.com
Hours
M – F : 8am–5pm
Sat : 11am–6pm
Sun : Closed