Synopsis
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN BEAUTY & GROOMING (JULY 2014)
#1 KINDLE (US) BESTSELLER IN BEAUTY & FASHION (JULY 2014)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN CRAFTS & HOBBIES (JULY 2014)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER IN SOAP MAKING (JULY 2014)
SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!
Do you love the feel of a good lotion but find yourself unhappy with the cost, or wary of the chemical ingredients? Do you ever wonder if you could make it for yourself at home? Are you afraid to try because the lotion might not turn out well, or might even be unsafe?
Anne L. Watson's "Smart Soapmaking" was the first book based on modern techniques that eliminate the drudgery and guesswork from home soapmaking. Now, by popular demand, she continues her handcraft cosmetics revolution with the first practical, comprehensive book on making lotion from scratch.
Whether you want to make lotion for personal use or to sell, Anne allays any fears with methods that are proven safe and approved by experts, yet simple and easy enough to perform in your kitchen. You'll soon be making lotion that's better than any you've been buying, and at a fraction of the cost.
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Anne L. Watson is the first author to have introduced modern techniques of home soapmaking and lotionmaking to book readers. She has made soap under the company name Soap Tree, and before her retirement from professional life, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne and her husband, Aaron Shepard, live in Bellingham, Washington.
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"The definitive guide to lotionmaking." -- Donna Puizina, Ekoaromas, Lafayette, New Jersey
"Spells out everything and makes it easy to understand." -- Cheryl McCoy, Emerald City Soap, Haven, Kansas
"Anne makes it so much fun, and so easy." -- Mary Jean Hammann, Grandma Jean's Soaps and Lotions, New London, Ohio
"So logical and easy to understand that my first batch was a success AND a sell-out!" -- Susan Dinion, Holiday Farm & Handmade Goods, Berlin, Massachusetts
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
LIES AND LOTIONS
(Myths About Lotion and Lotionmaking)
LOTION LINGO
(Learning the Jargon)
WHAT IS LOTION, ANYWAY?
(What It Is and What Goes Into It)
THE TWO WAYS TO SANITIZE LOTION
(And How to Choose Between Them)
WHAT DO I PUT IT IN?
(Choosing Your Bottles)
WHAT DO I USE TO MAKE IT?
(Gathering the Equipment You Need)
STEP-BY-STEP LOTIONMAKING
(From Prep to Cleanup and Beyond)
TESTING YOUR LOTION
(Making Sure It's Safe)
MORE RECIPES!
(Different Lotions You Can Try)
MILK LOTION RECIPES
(Treating Your Skin to Milk)
DESIGNING YOUR OWN
(How to Create Great Recipes)
TROUBLESHOOTING
(Tricks, Tweaks, and Fixes)
MAKING IT A BUSINESS
(How to Go Pro, Not Bust)
WHY? WHY? WHY?
(Frequently Asked Questions)
WHERE TO READ MORE
WHERE TO GET TESTING
WHERE TO GET SUPPLIES
From the Inside Flap
GOT A QUESTION? JUST ASK ME! -- A NOTE FROM ANNE
Let's face it. No author can think of every single question you might have while reading the book. No matter how clear and complete it is, there's always a chance you'll find something you don't quite get or that doesn't quite fit your situation. So, what do you do?
If the book is one of mine, you can go to my Web site and ask me direct. I'll be glad to help! (But you might want to look through the rest of the book first, since the answer might come up later -- maybe in the FAQ at the end.)
I also use my Web site to describe new things I'm wondering about and trying and exploring. So, please do take a look!
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SOAP AND LOTION BOOKS BY ANNE L. WATSON
SMART SOAPMAKING: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for Family, Friends, and Yourself. Whether you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on -- or you've made traditional soap with slow, outmoded methods -- or you've never made a bar in your life -- you'll find "Smart Soapmaking" practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap with the least fuss and bother.
MILK SOAPMAKING: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Milk Soap From Cow Milk, Goat Milk, Buttermilk, Cream, Coconut Milk, or Any Other Animal or Plant Milk. Anne continues her soapmaking revolution with the first practical, comprehensive book on making milk soap. Experience the rich, soothing, luxurious feel of milk soap you've made yourself. Your skin will thank you for it.
SMART LOTIONMAKING: The Simple Guide to Making Luxurious Lotions, or How to Make Lotion That's Better Than You Buy and Costs You Less. After helping tens of thousands of beginners learn to make soap, Anne continues her handcraft cosmetics revolution with the first practical, comprehensive book on making lotion from scratch. Whether you want to make lotion for personal use or to sell, Anne allays any fears with methods that are proven safe and approved by experts, yet simple and easy enough to perform in your kitchen.
CASTILE SOAPMAKING: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Castile Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably. Anne offers the first practical book on making Castile soap at home. With the secrets revealed in this advanced guide, you'll be making lovely, quick-curing, lather-rich Castile with no trouble at all.
COOL SOAPMAKING: The Smart and Simple Guide to Low-Temp Tricks for Making Soap with Milk, Citrus, Cucumber, Pine Tar, Beer, Wine, and Other Special Ingredients. Anne extends the low-temp techniques from her book "Milk Soapmaking" to making soap from a variety of special ingredients. Soaps that have long challenged home soapmakers will now pose no problem at all.
SMART SOAPMAKING AROUND THE YEAR: An Almanac of Projects, Experiments, and Investigations for Advanced Soap Making. Looking for new challenges as a soapmaker? Anne L. Watson's soapmaking almanac will keep you busy, engaged, and entertained throughout the year.
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