Soapmaking Business Perk #1
As I pulled out my jar of “homemade Vicks” last night, I realized there are definitely some perks to being in the soapmaking business. When I was growing up, my mom always used Vicks Vaporub on our chests whenever we had a cold. She and my grandma developed allergies to the stuff when they added cedarwood to their formula. Then I realized that it made my skin turn red as well. My mom asked if I could make my own version of Vicks. I use jojoba seed oil, beeswax, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, essential oils of camphor, eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint. Not only have I avoided using petroleum as the base, but I have also increased the overall strength of the original formula.
My mom loves the stuff, and now my aunt & uncle as well as my grandma, and my brother’s family all have jars of their own. My girls often make a fuss when I pull out the jar, much like I used to do with the Vaporub, but I have to say that it really does clear the chest and sinuses. Just a perk of being in the soapmaking business (and being related to the soapmaker!)
What perks do you have because of your business or because of who you know?
May 13th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Is this a product you will sell anytime soon???? I would love to try it and know others would too!!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
From what I understand, I am not able to sell it because it is technically a medicine, not a cosmetic. I will check into it more and let you know.