tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:48:27 +0000Eco Beautyexhomemade disinfectantscents of trinidad and tobagoProduct Newshotel soapshampooHyatt hotelhow much is enough proteinmaking handmade soapmixing lyePromotionshandmade soapsSoap Makingthe soap kitchen trinidadtrinidad and tobagomade in Trinidad and Tobagovanilla body scrubsustainability for a better futurebrown sugar body scrubsunflowershandmade productsmaking bath and beauty productsthe soap kitchenstarting a businessLearning LibraryBusiness Resource Libraryscents of tobagoliving greenmaking lip balmCooking with Leighthe soap studioEmploymentunethical business practicemaking spa productslotioneating meatTSK valentinegoat milk soapcold process soapmakingold fashioned lye soapNotessoaps in the caribbeancleaning your homesugarCaring for dry skinCompany Promotionschogmeco bins in trinidadTrade Showssoap masterhandmade caribbean.mosquitosscents for the spiritsugar scrubT.S PinkBath and BodyIssues and Opinionsfragrance oilshandling lyeSoap Princess FoundationProduct Reviewsusing preservativethe soap princessthe soap kitchen productslotion makinghot processmelt and pourstarting a bath and body businessHotel and spa beauty suppliesCandle and Home Fragrance Librarysoaps in trinidad and tobagorainy seasonrosemary hot oil treatmentcoffee and almond scrubLotion Making Libraryitems needed for soapingdetox your homesarting a businessshower gelsoapmaking basicsoapdealing with backstabbersdrought in Trinidad and Tobagoemployment at tskmaking bath meltswholly soapsthe sap studiocaribbean soapWASAleigh lopezBeauty Tipseco friendky night clubdanagers of flouriderain in trinidad and tobagohandmade caribbeanchogm 2009issuesandopinionsHome Carehair treatmentThis soap blog is dedicated to developing earth-friendly personal care products.http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)Blogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3425623975987945304Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:05:00 +00002011-02-05T11:08:44.998-04:00Company Promotions Soy Candle Valentine’s has always been about couples but TSK offers gifts for friends too. Tell them or rather show them that you care by sending them gifts from our signature collection classics. The ultimate home spa experience awaits you! Our spa, bath and body treats will pamper your body just like a day at an exclusive resort in the privacy of your own home. We http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentine-signature-collection-classics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-2596781608507072206Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:35:00 +00002011-01-31T10:35:34.516-04:00Notes The past year was indeed a good year for me, business was good and we landed some major contracts but most importantly, the Rural Community Handcrafted Soapmaking Project started in full swing, my main mission with this project is that it will help women and communities see themselves differently and enable rural communities to become agents for change, responsible for their own development. Tohttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2011/01/joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3797333056400447359Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:28:00 +00002010-12-30T03:28:29.292-04:00 Sign up for our NewsletterThanks for your interest in our free, e-newsletter. It’s the best way to stay informed about upcoming products, events, new website content, and special announcements and offers. Each edition includes links to help you send feedback or unsubscribe. The e-mail address you provide will be used only to send you the newsletter; we won’t share it with anyone. Your http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/newsletter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-7046240540607526079Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:16:00 +00002010-12-29T21:16:01.160-04:00Soap Princess Foundation  This project was created based on Leigh's expert experience in the soap making industry and knowing that crafting soap can in fact assist with poverty and enable rural communities to become agents for change, responsible for their own development. Leigh believes by decreasing the proportion who live in poverty would make for a better country thereby creating a better tomorrow. We believehttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/rural-community-handcrafted-soapmaking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-4250295888593576015Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:48:00 +00002010-12-29T18:49:51.015-04:00Company Promotionshttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/launching-new-brand-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3293755045744868257Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:42:00 +00002010-12-29T18:43:47.363-04:00Company PromotionsPromotionshttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/tsk-grooming-lounge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-9087339638880163011Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:39:00 +00002010-12-29T18:43:47.365-04:00Company PromotionsPromotionshttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/soap-kitchen-summer-of-love-promotion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-8752924063480414817Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:20:00 +00002010-12-29T13:23:26.357-04:00Candle and Home Fragrance LibraryEveryone loves candles whether it is for a romantic evening or healing aromatherapy. I love making soy wax candles. Soy wax is a new alternative to paraffin wax, made from soybeans, is renewable and cost effective.  They are clean burning, biodegradable and long burning.  Soy wax was only recently invented in 1991, when Michael Richards, when looking for a cheaper alternative for http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/tutorial-making-candles-in-glass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-2174492235368224828Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:05:00 +00002010-12-29T13:42:16.439-04:00Issues and Opinionssoaps in the caribbeanthe soap kitchenAfter going over all that has happened and deliberating over it. I stand firm when I say the correct thing to do still is to accept you did something wrong, and move on. People make mistakes, that’s life it’s all a part of us being human but what sets one person apart from the next is how you deal with your mistakes, and when you are able to admit you made a mistake it makes you a much better http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-difficult-could-it-really-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-8333058490422408461Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:16:00 +00002010-12-29T13:33:22.568-04:00Issues and Opinionsthe soap kitchenthe soap princessMy day today started with a telephone call from one of my valued customers, asking "if I had seen what is going on on facebook with a certain "competitor" of mine." There is a reason the word is hyphenated. Now, while I was on the call I logged into fb to see what all the buzz was about. On investigating I found out the "competitor" had stolen pictures from an international soap producer ( http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/12/unscrupolous-practices-caught.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3810227401069298299Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:31:00 +00002010-12-29T17:55:52.728-04:00Eco BeautyToxicity has become a way of life. Because we insist on breathing and eating, we are constantly exposed to pesticides and pollutants--some of them stored right under our kitchen sinksStore bought disinfectants used in cleaning can contain all sorts of nasty chemicals, some of which should really only be used in controlled settings such as hospitals. The reason for this is that when used around http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/09/earth-friendly-disinfectant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-4856311132722141717Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:31:00 +00002010-12-29T17:55:52.730-04:00exsugar scrubsugarEco Beautythe soap kitchenthe soap princessBeautiful, full lips are always the in thing and with all those products available to help us plump our lips it does make it much easier to attain. But even with thousand of dollars spent in lip products you just cant conceal dry, chapped and irritated lips. And who wants to kiss lips that look and feel like a weapon?We have all had our dose of dry, cracked lips. I have realized almost anywhere http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/09/exfoliate-lips-with-sugar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-6895823030105591890Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:40:00 +00002011-05-06T00:39:25.187-04:00old fashioned lye soapleigh lopezNotescaribbean soapsunflowersthe soap kitchenthe soap princessI could have not been more than 4-5 years old when I was first introduced to soapmaking, I didn't assist in any way until I was 9 years this is after repeatedly asking my grandmother to help her, she turned down my offer every time. Finally, one day she said "sure, if you promise to do exactly as I say" I beamed as bright as the sun that day. She had me put on a pair of garden boots, gloves andhttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunflowers-sunshine-and-soap-nothing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-6312089365629222054Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:06:00 +00002010-12-29T18:00:22.258-04:00Product Reviewswholly soapsthe soap princess Soaps in packaging Still in packaging.  The package from Wholly Soaps arrived over a month ago but I just got around to doing this review. Bubble wrapped I met Maurice some time aback he told me he is sending some of his soaps to me. Since meeting him I have been keeping abreast of Wholly Soap. Some months ago in June they changed their logo thanks to sister Mariana. They have http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/09/look-what-i-got-in-mail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-1668567192018901915Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:31:00 +00002010-12-29T18:02:53.123-04:00scents for the spiritProduct Newsthe soap kitchenthe soap princesshandmade caribbean.Recently, I received a question in my inbox from someone attending a soapmaking class. She asked what colorants do we use in our soaps to achieve those colors. I graciously replied and decided I should also blog about it as I am sure that question have popped into your head at sometime. Listed here is a list of natural colorants we use at the soap kitchen We also use a wide assortment of mica's. http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-natural-colorants-does-tsk-use.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-2729709840697445553Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:58:00 +00002010-12-29T18:03:37.073-04:00leigh lopezemployment at tskEmploymentthe soap kitchenthe soap princess Do you love the handmade industry? would you love to sell our bath and body products in our store located in P.O.S ? We are seeking an energetic, well motivated and results driven individual with a flair of business development skills. Must have excellent networking connections with outstanding communication skills. Adept at finding new business and securing customer loyalty whilehttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/dynamic-sales-person-wanted-to-join-tsk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3961414089248182312Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +00002010-12-29T18:02:53.124-04:00Product Newsusing preservativethe soap kitchenthe soap princesshandmade caribbean.Anyone that knows me know I was dead set against using preservative in my products. I was determined  there must be a better way to safely preserve my lotions and other aqueous (containing water) products we manufacture. I started a quest of purchasing different types of anti-oxidants, I made different batches of lotion and placed the required amount into my product. Dropped it off to the chemisthttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-we-use-preservatives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-6335137543170706090Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:59:00 +00002010-12-29T15:59:54.606-04:00Soap Makingmixing lyethe soap kitchenthe soap princesshandling lyeUsually, when I first start to talk about lye it usually scares people but then knowledge is key, as with most things. Sodium hydroxide is caustic and can cause burns if not handled correctly.  There will be NO sodium hydroxide left in the soap at the end of the process, but it is necessary to use it as it is this product that will turn the fats, oils & butters into soap. Without it http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/handling-and-mixing-lye-correctly_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-4676036409399521455Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:50:00 +00002010-12-29T15:59:54.607-04:00Soap Makingthe soap studiothe soap kitchenfragrance oilsthe soap princessHave you ever wondered which is which and what is what? HaveCarrier Oils, Vegetable Oils, Fixed Oils, Base Oils, Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils always seemed like a blur? Well, The Soap Princess is here to explain. I am often asked what is the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils and many new comers in this feild initially get confused over essential oils differing from carrier http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/which-is-which-and-what-is-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-8470373654854822359Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:31:00 +00002010-12-29T15:59:54.609-04:00Soap Makingthe soap kitchen productsitems needed for soapingthe soap princessIngredients needed for making cosmetics    I are often asked what cosmetic ingredients you need in order to make a range of products, I have answered this question many time via email. I have decided to blog about about it making his information easily accessible to all. This is what I came up with. The range I have included here will enable you to make a variety of cosmetic products. The listhttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/cupborad-essenials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-6183889715851093743Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:00 +00002010-12-29T18:00:22.260-04:00T.S PinkProduct Reviewssoaps in the caribbeanthe soap kitchenthe soap princessI came across a company called T.S Pink last night they produce a soap they called soap rocks. At TSK we also produce soap rocks but  they do not look anything like T.S Pink's own. They are absolutely fabulous! They look like real rocks, rocks that have dug up from the earth and polished. I was amazed at the quality of work they produce so I thought I would share it with you. This mostly blue http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/soap-rocks-byts-pink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-140023569689664165Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:39:00 +00002010-12-29T18:11:12.898-04:00PromotionsWhat does well being smell like? Let your stress begin to lift while you delve into a world of exotic scents. I created this collection because working with scents connects me, it grounds me. Scents have the ability to stop us in our tracks, move us into a more mindful state. science has one theory to explain this reaction: The limbic system, which recognizes smell, is also the gateway to thehttp://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/scents-for-spirit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3672554835831768818Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:36:00 +00002010-12-29T18:02:53.126-04:00Product NewsSo once again it is rainy season. The annual rainy season in Trinidad and Tobago brings a blessing—and a curse. Every drop is precious to the country’s farmers and our mountain range, but rain also forms breeding pools for mosquitoes which is a great disadvantage to us. We have been making bug away products since inception of the soap kitchen, we invite you to read up on what we offer.Bug away http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/07/rainy-season-and-pesky-mosquitoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-3399858353597697023Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:29:00 +00002010-12-29T15:59:54.611-04:00Soap Making Many areas of misunderstanding exist with regard to soap making. I am often asked "do I have to use lye?" "just how dangerous is lye?" and "will soap making save me money?" "can I really make soap and sell it for a profit?" these and many more questions arrive in my inbox on a daily basis, making it clear to me the extent of misinformation that exists where soap making is http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/06/about-soapmaking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244786199080742174.post-2526631202392962502Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:13:00 +00002010-12-29T11:40:44.472-04:00soaps in the caribbeanthe soap kitchenstarting a businessthe soap princessMany entrepreneurs launch a new business without carefully analyzing the financial prospects in advance. They think all they need to do is sell enough of the product to create a profitable business, but this is seldom the case. Every business, regardless of size, needs a budget. Before your business can make money, you need to determine how to wisely spend the money you have. Creating a detailed http://thesoapprincess.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-to-start-business-where-is-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Soap Princess)1