As you know, we don’t make too many novelty soap bars. However, this time, we simply could not resist these fun soaps: peeled 3D Mandarin and cute Pair of Pears. So, we added them to our Novelty collection.
They are made of vegetable glycerin soap and smell delicious! Get your own today at MagicSenses.com!
We have great news! After a lot of testing and customer feedback, we are proud to launch three new beautiful soaps: Peony, Lily of the Valley and Hawaiian Jasmine. The fragrances we use are very soft and pleasant. We added them to our Harmony Collection (next to Bamboo Jasmine, Chamomile Oatmeal and Citrus Linen).
While testing, we made between 5 – 9 different designs in each of the new fragrances. We had a hard time choosing (Hawaiian Jasmine was the most difficult one) so we asked our customers: which design would you buy? And we got our answer! I want to take a moment to thank Jennifer, Jane, Nikki and the dozens of customers who kindly gave us feedback on their favorite soap design, thus helping us choose the most beautiful ones of them all.
Each bar in the Harmony soap collection weighs 5 oz and comes in its own clear box with a gold stretch loop, ready to be offered as a gift to that special someone.
Magic Senses soaps are handmade in small batches, therefore each of them is unique. We use vegetable glycerin soap base that is SLS free, vegan friendly and is not tested on animals. We make our soap right here, in Stockton, California.
We hope you’ll love our new additions! Here are a few more pictures:
Once in a while, we like to let our lovely fans take a look at what we do behind the scenes. Today, I want to show you our color swatches. These are basic colors we use in our glycerin soap. Dozens of variations and shades can be obtained by combining any of them or by simply adding more or less color. They are skin safe and vegan friendly. We have 12 more swatches that are not included below, mostly because we don’t use them very much. 
When creating a new soap, we make at least a couple of loaves in the colors and design we think would best fit the fragrance and theme we are working on. Each batch is then given the test of time and, amongst many other things, tested for color bleeding, discoloration, etc.
Sometimes, it is really hard to choose the colors for a new design, that’s why we ask our customers for feedback (especially during our craft shows).
To view our designer glycerin soap, please visit MagicSenses.com.
It is a gorgeous summer day here in Northern California, and we are getting ready for a new soap design! Stay tuned! And don’t forget to enter our Watermelon soap giveaway that ends on June 30th!
Love,
Betty @ Magic Senses
Glycerin is a key ingredient in many soaps, but what is glycerin and what are the benefits of using glycerin soap?
photo courtesy of foxiq
Glycerin is actually a by-product of the industrial soap making process. It is a colorless, odorless liquid that is very thick at room temperature with a sweet taste. It has a high boiling point and it can be frozen to a paste-like substance. The industrial process of making soap involves reacting a fat or oil, such as olive oil, with lye. During this process, glycerin is produced, which is often removed to add to lotions and creams. Most handmade soaps differ from industrial as the glycerin is not removed, and in some instances further glycerin is actually added.
Glycerin is known as a humectant, which means that it attracts water. It is said to be hygroscopic as it can absorb water directly from the air. Pure glycerin will remove water not only from the air, but from anything it is placed on. Should you place pure glycerin on your skin, it would actually dry out the area since was removing the water.
When glycerin is diluted with water and other products, it has the opposite effect on skin. Instead of drying out the skin, it acts as a moisturizer. It is unclear whether the additional moisturizing results from the fact that glycerin attracts water to your skin or it is due to some other unknown property of glycerin. Either way, the result is that glycerin is highly moisturizing, which is why many companies remove it from their soaps and add it to their higher priced lotions and creams.
So, the key benefit to using soaps that contain glycerin is that they will cause your skin to be softer and smoother, and even improve its appearance. Also, glycerin soaps are an excellent choice for those with sensitive or delicate skin as they dissolve a lot easier and are not as hard on skin as other soaps can be.
While many of us pay close attention to what we put in our bodies, we are not as vigilent about what we are using on it. Our skin is the biggest organ of our body, and although it provides a protective barrier to the outside environment, what we use on our skin can both damage it and also be absorbed into our systems.
Say NO to petroleum based soap
Many soaps are petroleum based, which can clog the pores in your skin. Coupled with the many chemicals added to the soap for color and fragrance, the natural moisture of your skin can be depleted. As the moisture is removed, the ability of your skin to renew itself decreases, which in turn can lead to further skin damage and premature aging. This doesn’t just apply to the skin of your face, but to that of your whole body.
Choose Glycerin soap
With all natural soaps, you know exactly what is being used to create the soap. 
Instead of a petroleum base, nourishing oils or glycerin make soaps moisturising and help your skin renew and replenish itself. Glycerin is actually a by-product of the soap making process, yet many producers actually remove it to use in their creams and lotions. By using glycerin to make soap, moisture will be attracted to and trapped in your skin, making it look smoother and healthier and feeling softer to the touch.
Oils
The addition of natural oils can have many benefits, besides just providing an attractive fragrance. Oils from nuts such as almonds and shea are excellent for dry and sensitive skin, as they soften and protect the skin. Eucalyptus and tea tree oil have many medicinal benefits including being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic. These types of oil are great for problem skin types. Lavender can actually calm the nervous system and help with insomnia. All of these examples are naturally occurring and can easily be used to create soap, instead of using a chemical alternative.
So, before you go out and buy your next bar of soap … isn’t it worth considering purchasing an all natural one instead? Your whole body will thank you for it.
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