Episode number 6 focuses on DIY winter skincare tips and essential care practices. Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the episode with basic winter skincare advice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining skin health during colder months. The discussion moves to exfoliation with a highlight on the Golden Sugar Scrub project, offering a simple yet effective way to rejuvenate the skin. Anne-Marie then shares recipes for a DIY Hydrating Face Serum and a Shea Butter Lip Balm, providing nourishment and protection against winter dryness. The episode also features a DIY Oatmeal Bath Bomb recipe to soothe and moisturize the skin. It concludes with additional winter skincare tips and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction to DIY winter skincare tips and basic care

(1:16) Exfoliation and the Golden Sugar Scrub project

(2:04) DIY Hydrating Face Serum and Shea Butter Lip Balm projects

(2:33) DIY Oatmeal Bath Bomb recipe

(2:43) Final winter skincare tips and closing remarks

Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the fifth episode by exploring the use of clay in bath and beauty projects. She discusses the benefits of incorporating clay into cold process soap and shares methods for doing so effectively. The episode features soap recipes that utilize clay in both cold and melt and pour processes. Anne-Marie also covers how clay can enhance scrubs and bath bombs, providing added texture and benefits. The discussion expands to include clay-based face masks and other products. The episode wraps up with final recommendations and a conclusion, inviting listeners to experiment with clay in their own creations.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to clay in bath and beauty projects

(0:25) Benefits and methods of incorporating clay in cold process soap

(1:36) Soap recipes featuring clay in cold and melt and pour processes

(3:24) Enhancing scrubs and bath bombs with clay

(5:30) Expanding into face masks and other clay-based products

(6:22) Final recommendations and conclusion

Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to the fourth episode, where she delves into the fundamentals of soapmaking with a focus on glycerin rivers. She explains the science behind glycerin rivers and how they occur in soap. The episode provides strategies for preventing these rivers in your soap batches, ensuring a smoother finish. Anne-Marie also shares valuable tips on managing temperatures and incorporating fragrances effectively. The episode concludes with an invitation for listener engagement and feedback, encouraging soapmakers to share their experiences and questions.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to soapmaking basics

(0:19) Understanding glycerin rivers and soapmaking science

(1:24) Preventing glycerin rivers in soapmaking

(2:06) Tips for working with temperatures and fragrances

(2:35) Conclusion and listener engagement

Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the intricacies of gel phase in soapmaking in this episode. She starts by introducing what gel phase is and its importance. The episode then explores the benefits of forcing gel phase and various methods to achieve it. Anne-Marie also covers the reasons some soapmakers may want to prevent gel phase and shares techniques for doing so. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to experiment with different gel phase techniques to find what works best for their soapmaking process.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction to Gel Phase in Soapmaking

(1:03) Benefits and Methods to Force Gel Phase

(2:17) Reasons and Techniques to Prevent Gel Phase

(3:22) Encouragement to Experiment with Gel Phase Techniques

Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to the second episode, focusing on essential soapmaking techniques. She covers choosing the right mold and formulating a hard soap recipe. The benefits of using water discount and sodium lactate are explained in detail. Anne-Marie also discusses how to force gel phase and the best practices for unmolding your soap. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a preview of what's to come in future episodes.

(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction

(0:35) Choosing the right mold and formulating a hard recipe

(1:58) Benefits of water discount and sodium lactate

(2:54) Forcing gel phase and unmolding your soap

(4:09) Conclusion and closing remarks

Anne-Marie Faiola introduces the basics of soapmaking, discusses choosing the right mold, shares tips for a hard soap recipe, explains water discount and sodium lactate, and covers gel phase and unmolding techniques. She wraps up with a teaser for the next episode.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction to Soapmaking 101

(0:53) Selecting the Best Mold for Your Soap

(1:31) Crafting a Hard Soap Recipe

(2:16) Implementing Water Discount and Sodium Lactate

(3:07) Mastering Gel Phase and Unmolding Techniques

(4:30) Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teaser