Thanks Connie! This is such important information. I'm having an impossible time finding appropriate skincare for my face. Every natural, chem-free product I've found contains either aloe or chamomile, both of which I'm allergic to. Right now I'm on soap & water, while I heal from my last accidental aloe exposure. It's really awful having contact dermatitis on your face! I've tried a variety of products, but these things are so expensive after awhile, and I'm beginning to feel like a science experiment. The dermatologist products can be the worst sometimes, in terms of ingredients. My next attempt is going to be pure organic jojoba oil, though I've no idea if I'll be reactive to it. Suggestions are welcome!

I made my own soap a few years ago and I had a really fun time doing it. Not the "melt some soap pellets and shape it" kind. My cousin and I went in on supplies. We really had control over what went into it and how it would smell.