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Try our Pink Himalayan Salt bar recipe! Salt is a crystalline mineral made of two elements, sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl). Most of the world’s salt is harvested from salt mines or by evaporating seawater and other mineral-rich waters. Salt Soap Benefits: Moisturiser – Salt is a natural humectant, drawing moisture to skin and helping to retain it resulting in soft skin without skin being left feeling greasy. Exfoliator – A gentle exfoliator to slough off dead skin cells and promote skin rejuvenation resulting in smoother softer skin. Detoxifier - Salt is a natural detoxifier, as the salt absorbs the toxins from the skin. Combine the cleansing, detoxifying and exfoliating qualities of a salt bath to your cold process soap recipe. The end result of the bar will be super-hard and it can produces a creamy lather. Choose Your Salt Himalayan Pink Salt Pink Himalayan salt is made from rock crystals of salt that have been mined from areas close to the Himalayas, often in Pakistan and from the Khewra Salt Mine, the second largest salt mine in the world. Himalayan salt contains traces of iron oxide (rust), which give it a rosy hue and also a small amount of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium , making it slightly lower in sodium than regular table salt. Sea Salt Sea salt is made by evaporating seawater. Like table salt, it is mostly just sodium chloride. However, depending on its source and how it was processed, it usually contains various trace minerals like potassium, iron and zinc. The darker the sea salt, the higher its concentration of impurities and trace nutrients. However, due to ocean pollution, sea salt can also harbor trace amounts of heavy metals like lead. Kosher Salt Kosher salt has a large grain size. The main difference between regular salt and kosher salt is the structure of the flakes. With the large grain size, it can sometimes be a bit harsh on the skin but will result in a deep exfoliating soap. Precaution when using Salt: The salt soap will start to harden almost immediately. If you're using a log mold, cut the soap as soon as it's firm enough. The soap will still be warm even as it's going through the saponification process. However, if you wait too long, the soap will be hard, difficult to cut, and result in crumbly bars. Tip: If you don't like the exfoliating feeling of a salt, you can also brine the salt in water and add it to your lye solution. Salt bar is great for oily skin. Formulated by instructor Jin Watch a full step-by-step video on How To Make Pink Himalayan Salt bar. Note: This recipe is for a 200g soap. Please formulate according to your desired batch. In this recipe, for the salt, we recommend 30% of total soap weight or less. For essential oil, we recommend adding 5% of total oil weight. Where to get your soap ingredients? You can get soap ingredients from Sugar & Spice refill stations or on our e-store . Like to give our salt bars a try? Get FREE samples from our studio: 81 Ubi Avenue 4 #10-19 UB.One Singapore 408830 (pre-appointment required). While stocks last! If you like it, don't forget to try the above recipe for your next soap making project! New to soap making? Book for our Basic Cold Process (CP) soap making classes (Suitable for Beginners): Basic CP soap making class (Learn how to make bar soaps) CP Liquid soap making class (Learn how to make liquid soaps) For Experienced soap makers , rent a space for soap making: DIY Workshop

Have you ever noticed that certain essential oils cause your soap to harden more quickly than usual? I remember once adding an essential oil that accelerated tracing and resulted in crumbly soap. On another occasion, I used patchouli essential oil for my soap, and it turned brownish-yellow rather than the pale yellow of the base oil that I wanted to retain. Other times, I noticed that the essential oil I used did not retain its scent over time as it dissipated. Initially, scents like rosemary and clary sage were strong, but they became more subtle over time.  Since then, I've been more mindful when using essential oils in my soap crafting. Depending on whether it's for the body or face, I carefully choose the type and amount of essential oils to achieve the desired design and functionality. In soap making, "trace" refers to the point in the mixing process where the oils, lye, and water have emulsified to the extent that they cannot be separated again. When the mixture reaches a light trace, it indicates that it will continue to thicken and harden on its own.  The three different stages of trace are listed below: Light Trace : The soap mixture is just beginning to emulsify and is still fluid enough to manipulate easily. Medium Trace : The soap mixture has thickened further, resembling a thin custard consistency.  Thick Trace : At thick trace, the soap mixture has significantly thickened to the point where it leaves a trace or "ribbon" when drizzled back onto itself. The use of essential oils will influence trace in soap making. Certain essential oils accelerate the tracing process, which impacts the final outcome of your soap. For instance, adding fast-tracing essential oils during medium trace can rapidly transition the mixture into thick trace within seconds, potentially changing the soap's design if a smoother texture was originally intended. Here is a reference list of essential oils categorized by their tracing behavior through our experimentation in the studio:  Fast Tracing:  Cinnamon Bark, Lavender, Citronella, Nutmeg, Clove Bud, Rose Geranium, Geranium, and Ylang Ylang  Non-Fast Tracing: Cedarwood, Lemon Eucalyptus, Clary Sage, Lime, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Fir Needle, Rosemary, Ginger, Sweet Orange, Juniper Berry, Tea Tree.  Apart from affecting the trace stage, essential oils can also change the color of soap. For example, vetiver and patchouli essential oils are brownish-yellow and will change the color of your soap if no other additives are used. To counter this effect, you can add mica, oxide, or titanium dioxide to retain the original color.  As a general guideline, we recommend the following quantities (in ml) when adding essential oils to your total soap weight: 2-3% for heavier base essential oils (thick in texture and typically woody/herbal in scent). 4-5% for essential oil blends (mixing of 2-3 different essential oils). 6% for pure citrus essential oils. These recommendations help ensure a balanced and effective use of essential oils in soap making, considering their textures and scent profiles. Lastly, the scent of essential oils in your soap will diminish over time due to several factors: Oxidation and evaporation Exposure to light and heat Improper storage of the cured soap Top note essential oils fade more quickly, while others gradually develop a subtler scent. To preserve the scent, wrap your soap in cling film and store it in an airtight container. Separating different scents into different boxes will ensure they don’t mix. Check out our blog post on essential oil blending https://www.sugarandspice.com.sg/post/essential-oil-blending  where we provide recommendations for blends.  *Other factors that can affect trace include the type of oils or butter, temperature, additives used in soap making.  Happy soapmaking! 💛 Love, Sugar & Spice Craft with us Shop with us

Imagine having a shower after a long day at work, holding a bar of soap that has geranium, rosemary, and cedarwood essential oil. As you slowly inhale, the scent enters your nose, your body starts to relax, the soothing scent slowly relaxes your brain, and your mood shifts.  That’s what I love about my bar soap, which has a sweet floral and woody scent. Let me share with you the science and art of essential oil blending.  Essential oils are the essence or “life force” that comes from the flowers, petals, leaves, roots, bark, resins, seeds, and needles of a plant or tree. These oils are obtained through steam/water distillation or mechanical methods such as cold press or absolute solvent extraction. Traditionally, essential oils are used for medical, emotional, beauty, physical, and religious purposes such as ayurveda, scented baths, and incense burning. We talk about essential notes like music or wine - we use the term “notes”. The notes help create a synergistic blend using each aroma chord to have a balanced product. The 3 notes are comparable to having leaves - the first note, a trunk - the middle note, and a root - base note Top Note  First smell to arise that is sharp and penetrating  First scent evaporates first, scent does not linger.  Scents that clear the mind, stimulate thinking and uplift energy.  Middle Note  Holds the top and base note together to provide a rounder scent  Gives the blend softness, fullness and round an edgy aroma.  Scents that are soothing, calming and relaxing.  Base Note  Majority of base notes come from woods, resins, and roots. The scent improves with age.  Scents that provide grounding and support of your blend, reduce evaporation of the top notes.  We’re done with the theory of essential oil, now comes the fun part which is the blending. Here are some key questions to ask when it comes to blending.  Here are some of our scent recommendation  Calming - Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot  Floral Paradise - Rose, Gardenia, Ylang Ylang  Refreshing - Peppermint, Sweet Orange, Juniper Berry  Grounding - Patchouli, Cedarwood, Tea Tree  Our top tip for essential oil blending is to use a maximum of 3 types of essential oil to create a distinctive scent. The best proportion for the essential oil blend is 3 top notes: 2 middle notes: 1 base notes Have fun experimenting! Stay tuned for our upcoming blog on how essential oils affect your soap. Happy soap making!💛 Love, Sugar & Spice Craft with us Shop with us

One thing we love about #soapmaking is the room to express our creativity by using a variety of ingredients such as herbs, clays, and natural additives in the #soapmaking process that produce a different texture and outcome of the soaps. For today’s blog, we would like to share more about herbs that are derived from the leaves of a plant. In conjunction with Mother's Day and Hari Raya, we have selected these 3 herbs : Moringa powder, Indigo powder, and Annatto Seed for you to experiment in your #soapmaking. Moringa Powder | Color: Earthy Green Moringa powder is derived from the leaves of the moringa tree, which are native to the Himalayan Mountains and parts of India & Africa. Moringa powder is mainly consumed as an herbal supplement, however, it can also be added to soaps for its skin-loving properties. Moringa leaves that are dried and ground into powder contain almost all essential nutrients, vitamins (vitamins A & C), amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals. It enriches soap with antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that protect the skin from various forms of infection and promote smooth, healthy skin by fighting free radicals, soothing irritation, and combating acne-causing bacteria. Incorporating moringa powder into your #soapmaking can contribute to a nourishing and moisturizing skin care experience. Note: Pic below using 1.5tsp of moringa powder for the leaves Source: https://draxe.com/nutrition/moringa-benefits/ Annatto Powder | Color: Orange/ Earthy Yellow Annatto powder is derived from the achiote tree that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. The seeds are harvested from the spiky red pods of the tree, dried, and commonly used in various culinary and industrial purposes for their natural coloring properties. Besides giving your soap a vibrant color, annatto seeds contain skin-nourishing properties such as antioxidants and vitamins that shield your skin from damage caused by free radicals and fight the signs of aging. It has excellent cleansing properties that help soothe and calm irritated skin. Play around with annatto powder in your next #soapmaking session and see how the color changes from light to a golden hue (depending on the quantity that is being used) Note: Pic above using 1 tsp of annatto seed powder for the flower design Source - https://draxe.com/nutrition/annatto/ Indigo Powder | Color: Greyish blue/purple Indigo powder is a natural dye derived from the leaves of the indigo plant which is native to Asia. It has been used for centuries to color fabrics, textiles, and hair. It has recently gained popularity in natural hair care, beauty products, and soap making. Indigo powder contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit the skin. When used in soap, it can help soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and promote overall skin health. Mix indigo powder into your next #soapmaking session to create the different shades of blue. Note: Pic above using 0.5 tsp indigo powder + 1.5 tsp moringa powder Guidelines for #soapmaking (depending on the vibrancy of the color preference) 0.5 to 1.5 tsp for annatto seed 0.5 to 1 tsp for moringa powder 0.5 tsp for indigo powder Happy soap making!💛 Love, Sugar & Spice Disclaimer - Final soap colour varies depending on soap oils, quality of powders and soap making process (curing/ temperature/ gel phase) Craft with us Shop with us

Clay can be an invaluable and natural addition to your soap-making endeavors, providing both soft pastel hues and additional skin benefits. If you're a soap maker looking to add a splash of color to your creations, here are five clays to consider: French Red Clay (Rhassoul Clay): Light red or brown Excellent cleansing and exfoliating: It can effectively remove impurities, dead skin cells, and excess oils from the skin. It is suitable for combination or oily skin. Soothing: It helps to calm skin discomfort and redness, which can be beneficial for individuals with sensitive or irritated skin. Enhanced lathering: It creates a creamy and luxurious foam that adds to the overall bathing experience. French Green Clay (Illite Clay): Pale green Robust absorption and detoxifying : It is ideal for deep cleansing, pore-minimizing, and controlling excess oil. It is suitable for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Gentle exfoliation: Its fine texture helps to remove dead skin cells and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer. Enhanced lathering: It creates a creamy and rich lather. Brazilian Yellow Clay: Soft, pale yellow Exfoliating and detoxifying: It can remove impurities and balance sebum production and is an excellent choice for those with oily or combination skin. Toning and brightening: It can help improve skin tone and promote a brighter complexion. Soothing Effect: This makes it suitable for individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin. Australian Rose Clay: Soft and delicate pink Gentle cleansing and exfoliation: Helps to remove impurities and excess oils from the skin without causing dryness, making it suitable for individuals with sensitive or dry skin. Skin softening and soothing: It can help soften and refine the skin's texture, leaving it feeling supple and smooth. It can also help calm and reduce skin irritation. Hydration: It can assist in retaining moisture in the skin, contributing to a hydrated and nourished complexion. Cambrian/Serbian Blue Clay: Blue-gray Detoxification: It can help draw out impurities, toxins, and excess oils from the skin, contributing to a deep cleansing effect in the soap. Exfoliation: The clay can provide gentle exfoliation, aiding in the removal of dead skin cells and impurities, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Skin Soothing: It can help calm skin irritation and redness, making it suitable for individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin. By experimenting with these natural clays and taking creative liberties with your soap recipes, you can create beautifully colored, pastel-hued soaps that not only look fantastic but also provide additional benefits. If you have specific questions or need assistance with your soap-making endeavors, feel free to ask, and we'll be happy to help. Happy soap making! 💛 Love, Sugar & Spice

Unearthing the Beauty of Kaolin Clay in Soap Making Today, let us delve together into the wonder of Kaolin Clay, also known as white cosmetic clay or China clay. Did you know that its name is derived from its place of discovery, the Kao-Ling mountain in Jiangxi, China? This fascinating clay has a rich history, having been used for centuries in China for various purposes, including the production of porcelain and traditional Chinese medicine. Today, Kaolin Clay has found a new home in the world of soap making. Let's explore the myriad benefits of incorporating this special clay into our formulations. The Magic of Kaolin Clay Kaolin Clay is more than just a pretty face; it's a versatile ingredient that can transform your soap-making experience. Here's why you should consider adding it to your soap recipes: Gentle Exfoliation: With its fine particles, Kaolin Clay works wonders in removing dead skin cells, leaving your skin noticeably smoother and brighter. Natural Cleansing Properties: Kaolin Clay gently removes impurities and excess oil from your skin without the risk of over-drying. It's a versatile choice suitable for both oily and sensitive skin types. Skin Soothing: Experience the calming effects of Kaolin Clay on irritated or inflamed skin, making it ideal for soaps designed for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Enhanced Lather: Elevate your soap's lathering properties with Kaolin Clay, creating a creamy, luxurious foam that transforms your daily washing routine into a spa-like experience. Oil Absorption: Bid farewell to unwanted shine as Kaolin Clay's oil-absorbing abilities help control excess oil on the skin, leaving you feeling fresh and less greasy after each use. Thickening Agent: Kaolin Clay can be your secret ingredient for achieving that perfect soap texture. As a natural thickening agent, it lends a smooth and creamy consistency to your soap, making it easy to work with and mold into various shapes. pH Balance: Maintaining the delicate pH balance of your skin is crucial. Kaolin Clay, with its neutral pH, ensures your skin stays in harmony, making it an excellent choice for individuals with sensitive skin. Natural Colorant: Kaolin Clay's pristine white hue imparts a clean and pure look to your soap formulations without affecting their scent. It's a natural choice for a classic, timeless appearance. Suggested usage rate : Between 1/2 - 2 tbsp. Adding approx 1tbsp of kaolin clay per kg of soap. Diverse Shades of Kaolin Clay Besides the classic white Kaolin Clay, there's a vibrant palette of options due to variations in mineral composition, colour, texture, and geographical origin. Here are some noteworthy variations: White Kaolin Clay: Renowned for its fine texture and pure white colour, it's a favourite for sensitive skin. Rose Kaolin Clay: Boasting a pinkish hue from iron oxide, it offers similar benefits to white Kaolin Clay with a subtle twist. Yellow Kaolin Clay: With its pale to deeper yellow shades from iron hydroxide, it adds a touch of sunshine to your formulations. Red Kaolin Clay: Sporting a distinctive red or brick-red colour due to higher iron oxide content, it's ideal for deep cleansing rituals. Pink Kaolin Clay: A harmonious blend of white and red Kaolin Clays, it delivers gentle exfoliation and purifying effects in a delicate pink package. Green Kaolin Clay: Rich in minerals like montmorillonite, this variant is perfect for detoxifying and purifying masks. Kaolin Clay is a true gem in the world of soap making and skincare. Its diverse range of benefits, from gentle exfoliation to natural coloration and skin-soothing properties, makes it a must-have ingredient for your DIY creations. Join us on this colourful journey into the world of natural colorants, and stay tuned for more exciting ingredients to explore! Note: Before using any new skincare ingredient, it's essential to conduct a patch test to ensure compatibility with your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Good for your health, Good for your skin! Special occasions call for fun new treats. Celebrating Singapore’s 57 th National Day, you might be looking for ways to spice up your usual soap-making recipes. One of the easiest ways to treat yourself, as well as your friends and family, is by including new powders in your soaps. Some of the newest powders in our studio are perfect for this! Gromwell Powder A popular plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it offers highly beneficial properties as a powder that make it perfect for soap-makers. It has been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, hives, rashes, and psoriasis. The powder, when mixed and applied to the skin, works to soothe and repair irritated and inflamed areas. Gromwell powder also contains high antimicrobial properties, making it a great addition to soaps. Being antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral, it works as a natural ingredient to fight common viruses and protect the body. Coptis Root Powder Known for its bright yellow color, Coptis has been known to clear the effects of being in damp climates in Singapore. Externally, it works similarly to Gromwell powder in soothing skin inflammations. The brightness of Coptis powder makes it an easy way to add a pop of color to your designs or create beautiful yellow soaps. Cucumber Powder Often overlooked as a salad vegetable, cucumbers can be used for its hydration benefits in skincare. It is filled with antioxidants, including caffeic acid and folic acid, that help boost the production of collagen and slow premature aging. Cucumber can also soothe sunburns and reduce swelling or puffiness in the skin. The cooling properties already make it a popular ingredient for skincare, but it works beautifully in soaps as well. By using natural ingredients in your soaps, you’re not only able to customise them to fit your wants and needs. Bar soaps are increasingly common as people search for more sustainable products. In co-working spaces like our studio, you get the chance to try many new things without needing to worry about buying equipment and storing ingredients. Enjoy a limited-time 57% discount for Gromwell, Coptis Roots & Cucumber powders when you purchase these powders on our e-store. For aspiring soap makers, book a class with us and see first-hand how these natural ingredients can be incorporated into soaps. Recommended classes for Aspiring soap makers: Basic Cold Process Soap Making Class Basic Cold Process Liquid Soap Making class For experience soap makers, book a class with us and be part of our Soap Community: DIY soap making class (single session) 3 months / 6 months / 1 year Unlimited DIY package

Use multipurpose liquid from organic waste. Benefits of eco-enzyme: Eco enzyme is a multipurpose liquid produced from fermented organic waste which can be used to replace multiple household product. It can eliminate the need to add any harmful ingredients and can be used on its own or added as part of your liquid soap dilution. Converting waste to eco enzyme also helps to reduce the amount of organic waste piling up in landfills. Eco enzyme liquids can be used for: - Floor cleaner - Toilet cleaner - Kitchen cleaner - Dishwashing liquid - Air purifier - Clothes detergent - Body wash and hair care - Pesticide - Fertilizer How to make eco-enzyme at home Things you need: Citrus Fruit Peels* Brown SugarWater Air Tight Plastic Container** Note: *You can also use other fruits or vegetables but we love the scent of citrus peels most. ** Plastic material is preferred to avoid the container from exploding when gasses built up. Instructions: Measure - Use ratio 10:3:1 to measure the ingredients. (10g brown sugar, 30g of citrus fruit peels, 100g of water). Adjust accordingly with the available waste. Mix - Mix all ingredients into the plastic container and stir. Fermentation - Close the container until it is airtight at a sheltered place. Open the container once a week to release trapped gasses. After 3 months, you can filter the liquid for use. The organic waste residue can be used as fertilisers. 3 Eco-Enzyme soap making recipe to try for your home: 1. Fresh Liquid Hand Soap Ingredients: 150g Coconut oil 100g Rice Bran 250g Olive 122g Potassium Hydroxide 183g Distilled water 183g Eco-enzyme liquid You can opt to dilute the soap paste with ratio 1:1 (soap paste : with eco enzyme liquid or distilled water) Add your choice of essential oil after dilution. 2. Natural Liquid Body Soap Ingredients: 200g Coconut oil 50g Sweet Almond oil 250g Shea Butter 123g Potassium Hydroxide 184g Distilled water 184g Eco-enzyme liquid You can opt to dilute the soap paste with ratio 1:1 (soap paste : with eco enzyme liquid or distilled water). Add your choice of essential oil after dilution. 3. Liquid Laundry Soap Ingredients: 400g Coconut oil 100g Castor oil 143g Potassium Hydroxide 214g Distilled water 214g Eco-enzyme liquid You can opt to dilute the soap paste with ratio 1:1 (soap paste : with eco enzyme liquid or distilled water). Add your choice of essential oil after dilution. Choose Sugar & Spice for your soap making journey! Learn how to make soap from scratch and join our soap making community! We have a cozy environment to make you feel relaxed so that you can enjoy the learning experience - both theory and hands-on! Sugar & Spice studio 81 Ubi Avenue 4 #10-18/19 UB One Singapore 408830 (Near Tai Seng MRT) www.sugarandspice.com.sg WhatsApp Us @ 8742 0336 Sign up for class today!

Watch our How-To-Videos and get ready for the festive season! Move away from traditional soap designs and get creative for this upcoming festive season! Love your traditional festive drinks? Get into the Christmas spirit and be a mixologist in our studio to make a good craft of Cocktail inspired soap designs! Here are 2 recipes & designs to get you started: Christmas Spiced Sangria by Instructor Nora Recipe for 500g soap: Plant-based oils: Shea Butter: 18g Coconut: 105g *Rice Bran: 53g Sweet Almond: 53g Apricot Kernel: 70g Canola: 35g Castor: 18g *Infuse Rice Bran oil with Star Anise, Cinnamon and Cardamon for 2 weeks. Lye solution: Lye: 51g Water: 112ml Colours: Red Oxide: 3g Yellow Oxide: 3g Essential oil blends: Sweet Orange: 4ml Ylang Ylang: 3ml Cinnamon Bark: 8ml Ingredient *cost to make this soap at Sugar & Spice studio: Members: $32.50 only! *excluding spices Watch a full step-by-step video: How To Make Christmas Spiced Sangria. Peppermint White Russian by Instructor Nora Recipe for 500g soap: Plant-based oils: EV Coconut: 105g Camelia: 70g Sweet Almond: 35g Shea Butter: 70g Rice Bran: 35g Avocado: 35g Lye solution: Lye: 53g Water: 106ml Colours: Titanium Dioxide: 3g Red oxide: 3g Green Oxide: 3g Brown Oxide: 3g Essential Oil Blends: Peppermint: 10ml Eucalyptus: 5ml Ingredient *cost to make this soap at Sugar & Spice studio: Members: $39.50 for 500g. *excludes soap clays Watch a full step-by-step video: How To Make Peppermint White Russian Make your soap 3D with soap clays! Made using the cold process soap making technique, soap clays are soft, play dough-like texture which are fun and malleable. Plant-based oils are being used with the adding of mica powders for a vibrant & colourful soap clay colours. Have fun with soap clays and use it to model a soap design or add them as a soap topper to your soaps. Download our Soap Clay Tutorials to get started. November Special: Join our friendly Soap Design Challenge this November! Theme: Christmas Cocktail inspired design soaps. Stand a chance to WIN $200 worth of Sugar credits (redeemable for in-house ingredients) Period: Now till 30 Nov 2021 How to enter: Step 1: Register for the challenge & design soap at your own time. Step 2: Snap a photo of your soap together with the Cocktail inspired design. Step 3: Submit photo & write-up by 30 Nov 2021. Registration fee: $88 only! Includes: 1 x $50 soap maker credits 3 x Soap Clay 1 x 3D Soap Clay Tutorial (Christmas Edition) 1 x FREE list of Christmas EO blends Terms & Conditions: Use Sugar credits to design your soap recipe. Submit photo and write up by 30 Nov 2021, 1159hours. To join the friendly Soap Design Challenge, prior Basic CP experience is required. Non Sugar & Spice students are welcome to join. 1 winner will be announced on 6 December 2021. Not a Member? Join our soap making community and make soap in a cozy and relaxing environment! We are located at 81 Ubi Avenue 4 #10-19 UB One Singapore 408830 (Near Tai Seng MRT) Check out our Soap Making Packages!

Written by Li Ting Just a few years back, bar soaps were seen as ‘old-fashioned’ vs. the use of bottled shower gels that’s more convenient and often luxuriously fragrant. However, in the last 2 years, more have embraced bar soaps, especially handcrafted cold process bars as an easy zero waste swap (think no more single use bottles to reuse, recycle or trash), a more sustainable way for their showers and even cleaning of the house. Sugar & Spice was set up in 2016 as one of the first soap making workshops in Singapore, amidst a backdrop where soap making was viewed as a craft, but not so much as a sustainable choice. So, it’s really heartening as we welcome more soap makers into our studio to see a common trait of mindfulness in the community – mindfulness towards health, wellness, not just for the body but our mind and our environment. Our vision for Sugar & Spice is for it to be a warm and welcoming space for new friends to pick up soap making as a hobby, for our students to have a few hours of mental break from the stresses of the ‘outside world’ and continue to hone their skills, and for local soap brand owners to craft their soap bars for their small businesses. Co-working is a term we see more often these days, yet this was the same concept we were set up to do 5 years ago. The studio stocks all necessary equipment and ingredients for soap making, meaning any soap maker can literally walk in empty handed and craft a loaf of soap six days a week. There’s no need for soap makers to buy their own equipment if they don’t wish to, and there’s no need for them to purchase and hold ingredients on their own. The joy of many soap makers is to try out different oil formulations, additives and design, however many of the more ‘exotic’ ingredients can be difficult or expensive to source as an individual, and much of these precious ingredients can go to waste if they are not used up by their best before dates. Hence the studio looks to make available not just the basic ingredients, but more special ones since it makes more sense for us to buy in bulk to be shared amongst many soap makers. Soap makers simply use what they need and only pay for the quantity they use #soapingredientbulkstoreondemand A common space for soap makers A cozy common space for soap makers with hassle-free and self-serve purchased on demand concept. 1. We buy in bulk for you! No more lugging of heavy bottles of oils for your DIY! Soap makers can practically walk empty handed into the studio and craft their own soaps since all base ingredients for soaps like carrier oils, butters, distilled water, essential oils and additives such as herbs, spices, clays, botanicals can be self-served and purchased on demand. 2. We prepare it for you! Cold Botanical infusion takes 6 weeks or more. In the studio, we infuse Calendula and Chamomile so soap makers can just use what they need without each having to infuse their own oils. 3. Get Creative! Soap design tools such as soap scrapers are free for soap makers to try out the technique. 4. Ready stamps! A variety of soap stamps are available for soap makers to add a personal touch to their soaps after cutting. 5. Photo Booth For soap makers to take nice pictures of their beautiful soap creations, we set up a lightbox in the studio that all students have access to. The studio itself is also decorated with a warm homely feel where every corner is Instagram worthy so soap makers do not have to travel far to snap beautiful pictures of their soaps. Over the years, our focus on sustainability hasn’t changed. In addition to expanding our equipment and ingredients to allow soap makers to try new soap making recipes and techniques, we continually find ways to reduce waste and advocate sustainability practices during our daily operations. Our Ongoing Sustainable Efforts For soap making, we use distilled water instead of tap water since it is pH neutral and doesn’t contain minerals. In the past, we used to end up with cartons of empty 1.5L distilled water bottles. We have since switched to distilled water in reusable gallons that we hand pump for use. Tougher on the instructors but it’s a win for the planet! 6. Refillable Distilled water Refillable Distilled water to avoid single use bottles. Washing up is a big part of soap making, which is no mean feat since soap making involves lots of oil. As part of the soap making curriculum, we teach the right ways to wash up to reduce time, effort and water in the process. One of the most important tips in washing oily equipment (this applies to your dishes at home too) is to wipe out all the batter before cleaning. In our effort to reduce the use of single use paper towels, we’ve swapped to using dish cloths to wipe the batter and using our kitchen dish bars to wash the cloth afterwards. We didn’t count but we’ve since saved rolls and rolls of paper towels and probably a few trees. 7. Reusable towels Instead of using paper towel, we now request for soap makers to use dish cloth to wipe out soap batter to reduce time, effort, water and paper towel during the wash up process. As safety and hygiene measures, soap makers need to wear gloves during the soap making process. In our latest sustainability measure, we’ve swapped out of single-use gloves and instead provided every member with their first pair of personal reusable gloves they can use for crafting and washing up afterwards. 8. Reusable gloves In our latest sustainability drive, we swapped out of single use gloves to reusable gloves. In the process of crafting both cold process and melt and pour soaps, we often need to use small, flexible cups and containers. This resulted in lots of disposable paper cups being used and trashed after each session. Solution? Swap over to silicon cupcake molds and silicon measuring cups. 9. Reusable cups Instead of using paper cups for design which are thrown out after every melt & pour session, we swapped to reusable silicone cupcake molds. Not quite a single use waste but we collect all our dehumidifier water and use them to soak our molds to reduce the time and new water for washing up. 10. Soaking used soap molds with water from dehumidifier to reduce time and water for washing up. In soap crafting we require many ‘props’ or tools that can come from our homes or kitchens. From satay sticks and clothes hangers to make soap swirl designs, cardboards to prop up soap molds or as a base for single cavity molds, and milk cartons to keep liquid soap paste and transport soap bars, we put creativity to the test to use what we already have instead of buying something new. For us, sustainability is ingrained in our mindset and while we can’t have zero waste, we will constantly tap on our creativity and the cooperation of the soap making community to be as sustainable as we can while we enjoy the craft. Small steps for a better tomorrow! Join our soap making community For experienced soap makers, learn more about our DIY Workshop to continue your soap making journey with us! For beginners, check out our Basic CP soap making class to get started! 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Learn how to make washing hands and bathing time fun for kids! Parents, does this picture looks familiar to you? If you are a parent, you will surely have a bunch of these at home! Well, I have 2 kids - a 4 and a 6 years old and I have lotssssss of these tiny toys! (tho, I must say, we have been pretty good with trying to minimize buying these days) We were spring cleaning our kids' room and as we were categorizing the toys (ala Marie Kondo style) and we were wondering what we can do with the whole lot. Hmmm... On a side note, my kids have been religiously washing their hands these days but sometimes not with soap when we are not looking (parents, raise your hands if your kids are doing this too…haha). So I was thinking of a way to make the washing of hands fun and also trying to get my 4 years old daughter to start independent showing on her own. Then suddenly, Mummy here came up with a brilliant idea (Ehemmm). Why not combine the idea of up-cycling and make washing of hands/bathing time fun! In this Soap with Toys activity: - We get to up-cycle the toys (Thank goodness!) - We get to make washing hands fun (Finally they know how to wash their hands properly! Hooray!) - We get to entertain them and make them busy for at least 1 hour! (Oh yes please!) The DIY Melt & Pour Kit Don't know how to start? Don't worry! This DIY soap kit comes complete with what you will need to get started. It includes the soap base (clear and opaque), colourants, 100% essential oils, 6 cavity mold, and rubbing alcohol. Instruction guides are available to make sure your first experience will be simple and fun and we get to make at least 10pcs of soaps with a 1kg kit. All you need is some home items such as: - Double boiler or microwave (to melt the soaps) - Home mugs - Stirrer or spoon Buy this DIY Kit: Sugar & Spice studio Watch this quick video on how to make soap with toys! If you want to see some of our other soap making designs that I do with my kids, check this other video out too! ------------------------------------ About the Contributor: Nora, mother of 2 and soap instructor at Sugar & Spice studio. This pic sums up my not so dull life as a mom. Loving every minute. ------------------------------------

Enjoy special deals when you book for 2! Hello everyone! Looking for an activity to spend with your loved ones this Valentine's Day or during the Chinese New Year weekend? Book an activity with us! With a cozy environment and a bigger space, our studio is a great place for your learning journey in soap, skincare and craft. Enjoy special deals when you book for 2 on our selected classes! For group bookings, drop us an enquiry at info@sugarandspice.com.sg Double Special Valid from 1 Feb - 28 Feb 2021 1. Melt & Pour soap making class Learn how to make soap the easiest way. This class is suitable for both children & adults! Double Special for 2 pax @ $75 only! (Usual: $100) Use Code: MP50 upon checkout. Applicable for same class booking only. BOOK NOW! 2. Basic CP soap making class Learn how to make natural bar soap from scratch! An easy step-by-step cold-process soap making class for beginners! Double Special for 2 pax @ $150 only! (Usual: $200) Use Code: BASIC50 upon checkout. Applicable for same class booking only. BOOK NOW! 3. CP Liquid soap making class Learn how to make natural liquid soap in less than 2 hours! Double Special for 2 pax @ $270 only! (Usual: $360) Use Code: LIQUID50 upon checkout. Applicable for same class booking only. BOOK NOW! Please note that our studio will be CLOSED on the following dates: CNY Eve: 11 Feb 2021 (We are open from 10am - 12pm only. Appointment required.) CNY: 12 Feb 2021 Our team at Sugar & Spices wishes you a Happy & Prosperous New Year!