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Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin
Shampoo Bar Recipe
Written and Photographed by
Lisa Maliga
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Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe
Discover how to craft rebatch/hand-milled soap base into a unique and versatile shampoo bar for
most hair types. Also includes a recipe for Rooibos tea and apple cider vinegar hair rinse.
Table of Contents
Some Reviews for The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting
Some Reviews for 12 Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes
Some Reviews for How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars
Introduction / About Shampoo Bars
Basic Information About Hand-Milled/Rebatch Soap
Rooibos Tea – What’s In It For Me?
Rooibos Tea & Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe
Other Soap Crafting/Bath & Beauty Books by the Author
About the Author
Some Reviews for The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting
“One of the best things in my opinion about melt and pour soap crafting is that it’s a very
friendly craft. You don’t need to be a kitchen chemist. It’s a craft that’s ideal for parents to do
with children as gifts or as the start of a home based business. Because of the nature of melt and
pour soap, any thing that doesn’t work out is still usable in your home.”
Shayla Kerrigan, Don’t Eat the Paste
“Lisa’s book definitely makes melt and pour soapmaking a rewarding experience for the novice
soapmaker. So if you’re just getting started in melt and pour soapmaking or just need a little
extra help getting to where you need to be, definitely invest in the book The Joy of Melt and
Pour Soap Crafting by Lisa Maliga - a hundred and thirty-four pages chock full of information
you’ll reference time and again and even includes a list of melt and pour soap suppliers.”
Rebecca D. Dillon, Soap Deli News, Soapdelicatessen.com
“The Joy of Melt & Pour Soap Crafting” says it’s for beginners to the everyday crafter. At first I
was a bit overwhelmed with the book, it used a lot of terms I had never heard of and talked like I
knew something about soap making. But I decided to not give up on the book right away and I’m
glad I didn’t. By the end of the book I couldn’t wait to head to the craft store and get everything I
needed to make my own soap.”
Erica Kloetstra, Bass Giraffe blog
Some Reviews for 12 Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes
“I like that this book is short, sweet, and to the point. It is very easy to read through with a short
introduction including important things to keep in mind, easy to follow instructions, and quite a
few photos. (I like a lot of photos in crafting books!).”
Janelle, Mother Necessity Blog
“Since I’m new to M&P this was a good book to start. gave very detailed instructions and tips.
Also since I downloaded for my kindle it’s handy when online to quickly order ingredients.”
KindleKrazy
Some Reviews for How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars
“Lisa’s ebook is filled with information about creating Shampoo Bars. These bars are used
instead of regular liquid shampoo that is often filled with unnatural chemicals that are not good
for you or the environment. Shampoo Bars are easy to make, require minimal packaging, easy to
transport, can be scented or unscented and can be made for your hair type.”
Cecile Pryor, The Shopping Duck
“The book goes step-by-step with everything a beginning shampoo bar crafter needs to know.
There are material lists, guidelines, and helpful hints. And did I mention the oodles of recipes??
I was actually astounded by the amount of recipes in this book.”
Melanie East, Bear Rabbit Bear blog
“How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars begins by explaining the many benefits of making your
own natural shampoo bars. Not only do you not have to worry about spilling shampoo bars, they
also use less packaging, are perfect for travel and camping, easy to use, and they can be
completely customized with your favorite scents or hair care needs.”
Rebecca D. Dillon, SoapDelicatessen.com
“I read through Lisa’s eBook and I truly believe it’s fantastic for beginners and those that have
‘soaped’ before. For instance, beginners might like to start with some of the melt and pour
recipes, then move onto rebatched/handmilled soaps. Plus it gives ideas on packaging and
labeling - great idea for Mothers day etc!!”
Dana, Live Green Beauty
Paperback edition
Introduction / About Shampoo Bars
This ebook began as a blog post…but it kept on getting longer and longer and longer! As I’m
giving a recipe for a soap base that is somewhat different from melt and pour glycerin soap base,
I feel as though more background information is needed.
I’m also seeing a plethora of nonfiction ebooks flooding online bookstores that, in some cases,
are written by those with little to no knowledge of their topic. Therefore, for those of you who
haven’t read any of my books or articles, I have actually made and sold shampoo bars, as well as
soap and other bath and body products. I made my first bar of soap way back in 1998. I still
maintain my Everything Shea Aromatic Creations website but no longer sell from it. If you look
at it, http://www.everythingshea.com you’ll see some of my articles about fine hair care, virgin
coconut oil, moringa seed oil, etc. I believe in keeping people informed about natural soap and
bath and body products.
For many years, I’ve successfully used shampoo bars. I formulate my own unique blends using
hair-loving additives like jojoba oil, moringa seed oil, shea butter, goat’s milk, green tea, and
Indian herbs such as amla, shikakai, and aritha. I’m not a cosmetologist. I don’t have a PhD in
chemistry. I didn’t attend soapcrafting school. Everything I’ve learned has been done the oldfashioned way: by reading and by doing. I’ve invested loads of time and effort into learning all I
can about crafting soap, whether it is glycerin melt and pour, or rebatching. When I first began
working with rebatch soap, sometimes referred to as hand-milled soap, I wasn’t aware of the
difference. I found out after waiting and waiting and waiting for it to melt in a one setting, onequart crock-pot. Talk about slow! But that was how I began learning.
California Goat’s Milk & Honey Shampoo Bar
Here is a photo of one of my favorite types of shampoo bars, so named because both of the main
ingredients are from California. You can easily make this with honey from any other state or
country! Perhaps you prefer buckwheat honey or Manuka honey. Or you have access to farm
fresh goat’s milk. The most popular brand of goat’s milk in America is Meyenberg, which is
located in Northern California. This brand of goat’s milk comes in fresh, powdered, and
evaporated forms. They can be found online. You can probably also find their fresh whole milk
at a health food store. [NOTE: they don’t ship to Canada due to government regulations.]
The recipe for this shampoo bar is featured in my book, How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars.
Shampoo bars are very versatile and can contain an array of natural ingredients. They can be
used on most types of hair. They are fun and easy to make and you can create them to suit your
needs. Not only are shampoo bars beneficial for your hair, they are also beneficial for the
environment. They can be as natural and organic as you choose, using only the finest plant, fruit,
nut and vegetable oils. If you sell, or are thinking about selling soap and/or other bath and body
products, they can enhance your inventory.
Shampoo Bar Benefits:
They don’t spill!
Minimal packaging.
Excellent for travel/camping/the gym.
Custom made to suit YOUR hair type.
Unisex.
Easy to use.
No color needed.
Generally, they are preservative-free.
Scented or unscented.
Shampoo bars are versatile. Use as a facial soap and/or body soap.
Economical and earth-friendly
Good for people and dogs!
Shampoo bars can be made in various shapes and sizes.
Basic Information About Hand-Milled/Rebatch Soap
Rebatch/Hand-Milled Soap logs & shredded bits
Rebatch, also known as hand-milled soap base, is the most natural type of soap to craft into
shampoo bars. One of the bases I used contained the following ingredients: purified water,
coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil, castor bean oil, cocoa, mango, and
shea butters with sodium hydroxide. Another base included similar ingredients but castor oil was
listed within the top three ingredients. Some bases contain fewer ingredients; others are chockfull of several different oils, butters and may contain tallow or lard. Unless you know of someone
who makes soap base, also referred to as cold process [or hot process] soap, or can obtain it for a
small amount of money, be prepared to spend five to twelve dollars per pound. Rebatch soap
base is usually more costly than melt and pour soap. The advantages of crafting rebatch soap are
numerous and include being able to add a variety of liquid ingredients, such as tea, milk, beer,
coffee, yogurt and more. The resulting shampoo bars will be longer lasting and harder. It looks
like natural, old-fashioned soap. You can also modify your additives to suit your needs. Rebatch
soap base isn’t ever as transparent as melt and pour. Curing time can take anywhere from 24
hours to a month—depending upon the age of the soap base, when you buy it, and how much
liquid you add to the soap base. The more you add, the longer it takes to cure.
Another benefit: You don’t work with lye as that part has already been done for you! Nor will
you wear goggles or gloves when crafting this type of soap. The soap has officially gone through
the saponification process [the mixture of lye and oils, butters, liquids have been heated and
turned into soap]. Working with this type of base, you don’t have to be concerned about harsh
chemicals. Plus, you have the ability to add fragrance or essential oils and have the aromas stick.
You won’t be concerned about fragrance acceleration at trace or lye volcano—those are
problems for the cold or hot process soapmaker to solve.
Crafting rebatch soap is recommended for the more patient person! The process is similar to melt
and pour, right down to pouring or plopping soap into molds so it resembles the opaque type of
melt and pour. However, the difference ends right there. Once removed from the molds, it won’t
be fully hardened. It will feel cold and damp. Handling the soap very carefully, it must be
allowed to cure in a well-ventilated area. Methods for drying hand-milled soap are to place it on
one of the following: baking rack, plastic needlework covers, waxed paper, muslin or any other
uncolored fabric. The soap needs to be turned once a day. As the days pass, you’ll notice the bar
drying from the edges to the center. A small percentage of shrinkage is likely. The soap can even
bend a bit as the edges dry. If you use a loaf mold, cutting the soap should be done before it is
dry as it will be much easier. The color of the soap can change oftentimes getting darker. This is
very likely when using vanilla-based fragrances and with certain essential oils like patchouli.
As seen in the photo below, the upper left-hand shampoo bar has a bumpy, rough bottom. This is
the result of not smoothing out the soap after it was plopped into the mold.
Rooibos Tea & Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bars
Unlike melt and pour, which holds scent beautifully, fragrances in rebatch soap will need to be
increased slightly. Another advantage to rebatch soap is that it doesn’t have to be wrapped in
shrink wrap or plastic wrap. It can remain as is, for your own use, or covered with cardboard,
cloth, or paper. Some people add strips of fabric around the soap or cover it completely. You
might even find a box in the right size. There are several creative ways to package rebatch
shampoo bars. This type of soap needs to breathe to avoid spoiling.
Children can also help you make rebatch shampoo bars, as there are no caustic ingredients.
When making any type of chocolate soap [the base looks exactly like brownie mix!] tell them
that they can’t sample it.
Weigh your soap just before you’re ready to melt it. The reason is that rebatch soap shrinks and
hardens with age. Also, newly made [days old] rebatch soap requires a smaller amount of liquid
additives than an older type [weeks or months old] rebatch base.
So, how do you scent these shampoo bars?
F.O. Versus E.O.
What do those initials mean? F.O. = Fragrance Oil. E.O. = Essential Oil. What’s the difference?
Fragrance oils may contain up to 200 components to make it smell like a fresh-baked chocolate
fudge brownie, a luscious ripe raspberry, or a just-picked jasmine flower. Fragrances may
contain natural ingredients, but many synthetic ones. They’re created in a lab, and are less costly
than essential oils. They are also more plentiful. Another advantage is that you can obtain your
favorite perfume or cologne for just a few dollars an ounce!
Note: Make sure you get fragrance oil that is labeled as being SKIN SAFE. Some fragrances are
made exclusively for candles and/or potpourri—you don’t want to use those.
Need help finding fragrance oils? Check out his helpful link: http://www.fragranceoilfinder.com/
catalog/index.php
Essential oils derive their substance directly from nature. Lemon oil comes from the expressed
rinds of the fruit, rose essential oil is from the petals of this lovely flower, and sandalwood or
cedarwood comes from the bark of the tree. Essential oils can be reasonably priced at only a few
dollars per ounce [citrus scents], to more than $300 for Bulgarian rose otto from the Valley of the
Roses!
In the following recipe, I suggest three different essential oils and cite reasons why to use the
ones that are recommended for the Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar recipe.
For more information about essential oils, please visit this website:
http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/howtobuyessentialoils.asp
Rooibos Tea – What’s In It For Me?
Rooibos a/k/a/Red Bush Tea [Aspalathus Linearis] - Found only in South Africa, Rooibos tea is
said to be soothing for the skin and hair. Rooibos contains hair-growth helpmates like iron,
calcium, potassium, manganese, iron and zinc. It is naturally caffeine free. Since it comes from a
bush, it’s technically an herb, but it has been used as a tea for centuries. There are many types of
available rooibos tea on the market from plain red or green rooibos to mixtures containing
vanilla, pomegranate, strawberry, peppermint, etc.
Using natural ingredients is beneficial. Knowing the origins of every ingredient that you use
shows your discernment. For example, this rich red herb comes from only one place on earth!
“Rooibos only grows in the mountainous Cederberg region 250 km to the north of Cape Town.
Here, the clean air and pure mountain streams nourish the mountain slopes on which Rooibos is
grown.
“The Cederberg Mountains are known for their extraordinary rock formations, well-preserved
prehistoric rock paintings by the early San people, and the rare Clanwilliam Cedar trees from
which the area takes its name. Wild leopards still roam the area.” Rooibos Limited website
On the South African Rooibos Council’s website, the following question was asked and the
answer shows how effective this tea can be when used externally.
“Is it true that pets (dogs) can benefit from a lukewarm Rooibos rinse after their bath? Why?
Pets with allergic skin conditions will definitely benefit from being rinsed with lukewarm
Rooibos after a bath. Studies in people have also shown that Rooibos is an effective way to treat
several skin conditions such as itching and inflammation after too much sun. Many people also
use if to get relief from eczema, acne and nappy rash.”
For the shampoo bar recipe, I chose the easy to find Celestial Seasonings brand which contains
Madagascar vanilla.
Learn more about the benefits of Rooibos tea:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos
The following company, Rooibos Limited, is located in South Africa. It’s the preferred supplier
of this tea since 1954.
http://www.rooibosltd.co.za
South African Rooibos Council
http://www.sarooibos.org.za
For bulk rooibos tea, including extracts:
http://www.dmhingredients.com/rooibos
Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe
Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bars
This is actually more than a shampoo bar. Depending upon if you add the recommended essential
oils, or if you choose your own blend, [or opt for unscented], this makes a wonderful all purpose
soap.
As seen in the following photo, I used the Celestial Seasonings brand, which contains
Madagascar vanilla.
Pink kaolin, also referred to as pink clay or rose clay, is a mixture of red kaolin and white kaolin.
White is the mildest of the clays on the market, and red is known for being able to remove toxins
from oily skin. Used alone, red kaolin – which is mixed with red iron oxide - should only be used
once a week and is for the oily skin type. However, when mixed with mild mannered white
kaolin, it’s useful for all skin types. When purchasing clay, make sure it’s cosmetic grade, which
is finely ground, so that it doesn’t contain any rough edges or large particles.
This shampoo bar requires two recipes, the Rooibos tea hair rinse, which is made first, followed
by the shampoo bar recipe. The photos of the Rooibos tea have the apple cider vinegar already
added which means there’s a touch more brown instead of the usual bright red color of Rooibos
tea.
If you live in an area with hard water, you may find the need to really clean your hair after using
a shampoo bar. This is because shampoo bars clean your scalp and hair in such a way that your
hair may feel matted and coated.
Using a vinegar-based hair rinse can be advantageous. You may have to use it after each
shampooing or possibly just once a week or once a month. Adding the vinegar directly to the
shampoo bar may be a cleansing remedy that your hair needs or you may have to use the
Rooibos tea hair rinse anyway. If so, apply onto well-rinsed hair and let sit for about a minute.
Rinse off the Rooibos tea hair rinse in warm to cool water to avoid frizziness.
Rooibos Tea, Pink Kaolin, & brewed tea
Rooibos Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse Recipe
Ingredients:
1 or 2 rooibos tea bags
16 oz bottled water [distilled, purified, spring, whatever your preference]
1 quart bottled water [1/2 full]
1-3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Supplies:
2 plastic water bottles, 16 oz. and 32 oz.
Large glass container for heating
Tablespoons
Instructions:
Empty 16 oz. water into the glass container and heat to a rolling boil. If using a microwave, this
is about 2 to 3 minutes, depending upon the wattage. If concerned about the environment, and if
you have time, you can let the sun heat your tea. When making sun tea, it’s best to use a covered
glass container and place in an area that gets direct sunlight.
Allow to steep for a minimum of 30 minutes. The color will be ruby red. Pour into the half-full
quart size water bottle. Add the apple cider vinegar. Shake well before using.
Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe
This recipe is different from the Pink Clay & Shea Shampoo Bar recipe as seen in my book,
How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars. Instead of mixing the clay with water, I sprinkled it on
the soap shreds halfway through the melting process. Pink kaolin holds its color beautifully as
seen in the photo. Also, the addition of Rooibos tea helps the color!
Ingredients:
1 pound grated rebatch soap base
1 Tablespoon pink kaolin [cosmetic grade]
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 ounces Rooibos Tea and Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
10 drops vitamin E
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet orange essential oil
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1/4 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
Mold:
8 three-ounce molds
Instructions:
Use a low to medium heat setting for your stovetop. Add water to the bottom of the double boiler
so it’s approximately two-thirds full. Add shredded rebatch soap base to the double boiler and
cover it. In a separate bowl, measure out the proper amount of brewed tea. When base is half
melted, add the pink clay and olive oil. Stir well. When melted, add the vitamin E and essential
oils and mix well. Pour into molds. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room
temperature. Remove from molds. Place on a shelf lined with wax paper in order to cure. Each
bar should be separated from each other by at least an inch. Soap will be cured within a week or
two. Turn soap daily. When the soap is hard to the touch, it’s ready to be wrapped, labeled and
stored.
These essential oils have been chosen for the following reasons:
1. They are generally considered to be balancing and are safe for most people to use. Although
any citrus oil can be considered photo toxic in the sunlight, because this is a wash-off product,
that rule doesn’t apply.
2. Of the three essential oils listed, sweet orange is generally the least pricy. All of them are
useful in a variety of ways, so whether you currently have them on hand or you buy them, you
will find them to be effective additives to cleaning products and as first aid remedies.
3. Sweet orange, lavender and peppermint are easy to find and are usually reasonably priced. As
with any essential oil, care must be taken when storing the bottles. Keep in a cool, dark place,
and they must be in tightly sealed glass bottles. Also, essential oils are for EXTERNAL USE
ONLY!
4. Finally, if you use a folded sweet orange essential oil, which can be referred to as 5X or even
10X, it will be extra vibrant in color and strong in scent as it’s been further concentrated. This is
an advantage, because you don’t need to use as much. Any orange or citrus oil that’s folded has a
longer shelf life, too.
Pink Kaolin a/k/a Rose Clay
Other Soap Crafting/Bath & Beauty Books by the Author
12 Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes - Contains original recipes, 37 color photos, and several
places to buy soap base, molds, fragrances and other necessary supplies. Learn how easy it is to
craft your own melt and pour soap in less than one hour!
Fun Foodie Soap Crafting - You’ll receive more than a dozen original and tested recipes, pretty
packaging and labeling tips, 40+ photos, mistakes to avoid, and numerous supplier resources.
Also includes hand-milled soap recipes!
How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars – Learn how easy it is to make natural handmade
shampoo bars. This e-book contains 25+ recipes for shampoo bars, hair rinses, and hair masques.
There are more than 50 color photos, step-by-step instructions, packaging tips and more. eBook
format only.
How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars: The Budget Edition - This innovative paperback
includes 25+ recipes for shampoo bars, hair rinses, and hair masques. It contains many black and
white photos, step-by-step instructions, and a chapter on natural additives. Paperback format
only.
The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting is written by someone who learned how to work with
crafting glycerin melt & pour soap the hard way -- with only a single page of instructions to
follow! If you’ve always wanted to make your own soap, here’s an opportunity to learn just how
easy it really is! Contains 40 recipes and MUCH more!
Maple Sugar Melt & Pour Soap Recipe - Learn how to make a fun fall melt and pour soap
recipe starring pure maple syrup—a healthy addition!
Matcha Green Tea Melt & Pour Soap Recipe - Learn how easy it is to make this luxurious
melt and pour soap starring Matcha Green Tea. This type of soap is wonderful for all skin types
and would make a great addition to any bath & body gift basket!
Monoi de Tahiti: Spa in a Bottle - What is Monoi de Tahiti and how will it benefit you? A
bottle of this Polynesian beauty product has a variety of uses and will soothe your skin, hair, and
nails. “Monoi de Tahiti: Spa in a Bottle” is a unique e-book focused on this fragrant and natural
Tahitian beauty oil.
MORE Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting - Two eBooks in one! You get “The Joy of Melt
and Pour Soap Crafting” and “12 Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes” in one volume!
Nature’s Beauty Oils: Monoi de Tahiti and Shea Butter – Two eBooks in one! Learn about
nature’s most versatile beauty oil and butter.
Nuts About Shea Butter - The reader will discover shea butter’s benefits, its numerous
applications, and how to get optimal use from this healthy and natural nut fat. Learn about the
differences between East African and West African shea butter.
The Prepper’s Guide to Soap Crafting and Soap Storage - Be the cleanest prepper around!
Create your own lye-free soap or find the best type of soap to store in the coming years.
Informative book shows the best ways to craft your own soap. You’ll receive original recipes and
valuable storage tips to get the most out of your soap. Learn about natural melt and pour, handmilled, African black soap and liquid soaps. Includes recommended reading and several supplier
resources.
The Soapmaker’s Guide to Online Marketing – This handy eBook is packed with detailed
information on designing, building, and promoting your website. Learn how to write a press
release. Get loads of free promotional ideas. Learn easy search engine optimization techniques
and much more.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I’ve bought all the soap bases, ingredients, additives, and molds. I haven’t
received any type of free product[s] to create these recipes. If you care to learn more about soap
crafting, I’ve included my other titles in the last chapter.
Thank you for taking the time to read Rooibos Tea and Pink Kaolin Shampoo Bar Recipe. Feel
free to write a review on any of the online bookstores. Also, feel free to tell your friends and
family about this ebook, along with any of my other titles!
Happy Soaping!
About the Author
Lisa Maliga has been writing ever since she learned how to put crayon to paper back in
kindergarten. Since then, she has learned to type and uses a laptop, citing it as way more
convenient. She still makes and uses her own soapy creations. You’ll find more about her work
at:
http://www.lisamaliga.com
http://lisamaliga.wordpress.com
http://pinterest.com/lisamaliga
https://twitter.com/LisaMaliga
http://www.goodreads.com/LisaMaliga
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Illinois. Upset with being dumped by her first boyfriend; she later falls in love with an English
actor after watching him on a TV show. For two years, she researches Alexander Thorpe’s life
and career, saving her money to travel to his Cotswolds village, intent on meeting him.
[Paperback and eBook]
Satan’s Casting Call - Duncan Smith-Holmes is a struggling young actor who is in desperate
need of a paying gig or he has to leave Hollywood.
South of Sunset - Such a world-renowned name conjures up images of movies, sunglasswearing stars, palm trees, plastic surgery, drug habits, the proverbial overnight success … and
the happy ending. In this collection of original short fiction, the author takes us into the minds of
an assortment of losers, dreamers, successes, wannabes, and has-beens.
Sweet Dreams - Brenda Nevins is a successful romance author with a movie deal, a reality TV
show, and a forthcoming bakery. Complications arise whenever any communication she sends or
receives turns into fragments of a science fiction story. Will she find whoever is responsible for
hijacking her career, finances, and even her fiancé?
The Wilkes House Haunting - Curtis Angeles moves from suburban Chicago to a rural Florida
town in search of peace, quiet and privacy. Instead, he almost loses his life uncovering some
deadly deceptions … [Paperback and eBook]
NONFICTION:
12 Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes
Fun Foodie Soap Crafting
How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars
How to Make Handmade Shampoo Bars: The Budget Edition [Paperback only].
Is the Long Island Medium the Real Deal? [Editor] - In this groundbreaking book, author and
demonologist Kirby Robinson examines Theresa Caputo’s claims of mediumship and what’s on
The Other Side. [Paperback and eBook]
The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting
Maple Sugar Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Matcha Green Tea Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Monoi de Tahiti: Spa in a Bottle
MORE Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting
Nature’s Beauty Oils: Monoi de Tahiti and Shea Butter
Never Mock God: An Unauthorized Investigation into Paranormal State’s “I Am Six” Case
- Paranormal State’s “I Am Six” episode is a perfect American horror tale -- for all the wrong
reasons. It stars the ambitious founder of the Paranormal Research Society, an attention-seeking
client, a bumbling group of paranormal investigators, a psychic-medium in search of ratings, and
a rogue exorcist. [Paperback and eBook]
Nuts About Shea Butter
Paranormal State Exposed [Co-Author] - Explore the rumors of staged scenes, questionable
evidence, misleading editing, and duped clients. As other paranormal programming comes along
imitating this style of presentation, it’s vital that the problems are investigated.
Paranormal State: The Comprehensive Investigation [Co-Author] - Includes the eBooks
Paranormal State Exposed and Never Mock God: An Unauthorized Investigation into
Paranormal State’s “I Am Six” Case.
The Prepper’s Guide to Soap Crafting and Soap Storage
The Soapmaker’s Guide to Online Marketing
Squirrels in the Hood - When Sunshine the cat departs in 2006, the second story balcony she
occupied is very empty. Now that birds can be fed, the author does so, also attracting an array of
hungry squirrels.