Saturday, April 4, 2009

Hot Process -- The Forgotten Soap

Hot process soaps are not featured nearly as much as cold processed soaps. They are the underdogs I suppose...the modest soaps that need a bit of exposure. Here are some beautiful soaps that should be exposed to the rest of the world. Here, world. Enjoy these beauts!


Nag Champa Spiral Funkiness (love the swirled circles)

butt naked



BareBummBath features hot process soaps that are quite lovely.

berry & honey almond


acai & mangosteen


peace



Stella Marie Soap Company - I have had the pleasure of using Kim's soaps before. Her style, soap and heart is beyond fantastic. We love you, Kim!

clockwork orange


bad brains


Kim's studio with many of her stunning soaps


Anhoki's Place on Etsy...


Youth Hot Process Soap Ala Anhoki


I choose to make cold process soap more often than hot process soap because I have more control with the outcome... designing it. I am very impressed with these soapmakers, I have to say. When I make hot process batches, they come out fine, but the tops looks vomitous. You know what I'm talking about if you've ever made hot process soap.

I chose these soaps to feature because they are works of art. Thank you.

They are hot!

10 comments:

Burnt Mill Candles and Soap said...

the Bad Brains is the one I like the best!

The Dirty Business Bath Co. said...

I used to only do hot process soaps. No I've moved completely in the opposite direction I only hot process volatile fragrances. I have to go make some soap now. This post has given me the urge!

Kim said...

Thanks for shining the spotlight on HP, Joanna!

Auroras_Garden said...

Thanks so much for featuring Maylees Garden with all the other incredible soaps! I agree hot process seems to be an underdog but you can get so creative with it, and its such a quick way to process the soap I dont know why everyone dont do it!

I am proud to be featured with such talent! Thanks again!

Anhoki's Place said...

How kewl is this!? What a great selection you have here. Thanks for adding my Youth. :)

Anonymous said...

There's something very calming and zen about the "peace" soap, even without the added influence of the name. :)

WhimsybyMari said...

I use Maylee's garden soaps and love them. Libby does a great job with her fragrance and always has the perfect scent hor me.

Unknown said...

I adore Libby's (Maylee's Garden) soaps. My skin is so happy now :) She has spoiled me.

TDC said...

Great Post! Congrats Anhoki!!!!

Amy W said...

I agree that it seems easier to control the outcome of a cold processed soap. I usually end up with holes & messes when I hot process. :)