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eczema, natural, organic

Hi good morning.
This is one of the question asked by our SoapLab Club member last week. 

Its usually assumed that all natural ingredients are good and eczema will subside. So when it doesnt and at times gets it worst; whats the reason for it?

One of the reason is: because you are allergic to one of the ingredients inside.

Ingredients; regardless if its natural or not; if your skin is allergic to it; you will still get the flare.

Of course the chances of having flare is much more when you are using ‘chemical’ products but some 'unlucky' ones still get it with natural products.

I made eczema cream using natural ingredients; but the eczema still flare up. Why?

eczema, natural, organic

Hi good morning.
This is one of the question asked by our SoapLab Club member last week. 

Its usually assumed that all natural ingredients are good and eczema will subside. So when it doesnt and at times gets it worst; whats the reason for it?

One of the reason is: because you are allergic to one of the ingredients inside.

Ingredients; regardless if its natural or not; if your skin is allergic to it; you will still get the flare.

Of course the chances of having flare is much more when you are using ‘chemical’ products but some 'unlucky' ones still get it with natural products.


This question was asked by one of our soaplab club member. She was wondering if she could add more than one extract in her soaps and skincare.

Now before i go on answering the question: let me just explain briefly about extracts.

Extracts in SoapLab; to date there are two types: powdered and liquid.

For liquid extracts; you can follow the description that is provided. 

Each extracts are diluted differently therefore the measurement to use them is different.

Can i put more than one type of extract into my handmade soap/ skincare


This question was asked by one of our soaplab club member. She was wondering if she could add more than one extract in her soaps and skincare.

Now before i go on answering the question: let me just explain briefly about extracts.

Extracts in SoapLab; to date there are two types: powdered and liquid.

For liquid extracts; you can follow the description that is provided. 

Each extracts are diluted differently therefore the measurement to use them is different.


Looks like we saved the best for the last, for all of you who are thinking ... "I really do not know what to give for Teacher's Day" or hey, this one works for anyone that is out or just moves around on their feet a lot. 

You know how foot massages are the BEST THING IN THE WORLD? 

Well, this one's the next best thing. 

Use it before bed and let it take you to sweet dreamland in no time. 

We use lavender essential oil and extract, to relieve stress and enhance blood circulation. 

How To Make: Minty Lavender Relaxing Foot Rub


Looks like we saved the best for the last, for all of you who are thinking ... "I really do not know what to give for Teacher's Day" or hey, this one works for anyone that is out or just moves around on their feet a lot. 

You know how foot massages are the BEST THING IN THE WORLD? 

Well, this one's the next best thing. 

Use it before bed and let it take you to sweet dreamland in no time. 

We use lavender essential oil and extract, to relieve stress and enhance blood circulation. 


Tired hands from marking hundreds of books and papers? 

Any teacher would be facing this! If you know a teacher or you are one, this hand cream is going to be a NUMBER ONE item. 

What we made is to moisturize, pamper your skin, and rich in skin protecting minerals. We begin with a mild jojoba lotion base that has natural jojoba oil which is non greasy yet super moisturizing. 

Following this, a little banana extract which contains a huge amount of minerals and vitamins for overall skin health, and it works with both dry and oily skin. 

Teacher's Day Special: Apple Hand Moisturiser (How To Make)


Tired hands from marking hundreds of books and papers? 

Any teacher would be facing this! If you know a teacher or you are one, this hand cream is going to be a NUMBER ONE item. 

What we made is to moisturize, pamper your skin, and rich in skin protecting minerals. We begin with a mild jojoba lotion base that has natural jojoba oil which is non greasy yet super moisturizing. 

Following this, a little banana extract which contains a huge amount of minerals and vitamins for overall skin health, and it works with both dry and oily skin. 

When it comes to being a teacher, running & hustling from one class to another all day long is probably the only consistent thing your teacher does every single day. 

You definitely don't have time nor the will to tolerate greasy & lifeless hair. 

So for Teacher's Day, we've made a super nourishing hair wash that will make mornings feel like an island gateway. 

Teacher's Day Special Recipe: Tropical Candied Coconut Shampoo (DIY)


When it comes to being a teacher, running & hustling from one class to another all day long is probably the only consistent thing your teacher does every single day. 

You definitely don't have time nor the will to tolerate greasy & lifeless hair. 

So for Teacher's Day, we've made a super nourishing hair wash that will make mornings feel like an island gateway. 

A face mist is a simple enough recipe that everyone will find useful!  With Teacher's Day coming up, this is going to be something they will appreciate for sure. With the Malaysian heat, it's always a battle with sticky skin, feeling tired, not fresh ....yuck! And this face mist, will make all that vanish :) 

We use Soap Lab's face mist base (also can be used as a Toner base).  It is a mixture of SoapLab’s Hyaluronic Face Serum Base & distilled water. To freshen you up, we use Green Clover and Aloe fragrance oil guaranteed to make you feel like you just had a shower. Imagine how much teachers will love this. 

How To Make: Clover & Aloe Vera Face Mist


A face mist is a simple enough recipe that everyone will find useful!  With Teacher's Day coming up, this is going to be something they will appreciate for sure. With the Malaysian heat, it's always a battle with sticky skin, feeling tired, not fresh ....yuck! And this face mist, will make all that vanish :) 

We use Soap Lab's face mist base (also can be used as a Toner base).  It is a mixture of SoapLab’s Hyaluronic Face Serum Base & distilled water. To freshen you up, we use Green Clover and Aloe fragrance oil guaranteed to make you feel like you just had a shower. Imagine how much teachers will love this. 


Hi everyone! We have reached the last recipe on our series for the Nurse’s Day Special. Save the best for last! 

Today we are making life easier for the nurses out there. If there's one thing that you can put on your skin that might benefit you the most, that will be a face serum. After cleansing, apply two drops of this on your face, pat pat pat, and you’re good to go! 

The item of discussion is a face serum that contains honey that works great, especially on acne prone skin. 

How To Make: Fresh Honey Facial Serum (Honey Radiant Facial Serum)


Hi everyone! We have reached the last recipe on our series for the Nurse’s Day Special. Save the best for last! 

Today we are making life easier for the nurses out there. If there's one thing that you can put on your skin that might benefit you the most, that will be a face serum. After cleansing, apply two drops of this on your face, pat pat pat, and you’re good to go! 

The item of discussion is a face serum that contains honey that works great, especially on acne prone skin. 


Hi guys! For this second recipe in SoapLab’s Nurse’s Day Special we are trying something new. We understand how demanding a nurse’s career is on a daily basis and usually they would need something fast that can help them get ready in the morning. Let me introduce you to our spray on dry shampoo. 

This formula is made up of a mixture of Bentonite Clay, Kaolin Clay & believe it or not, cornstarch! The clays mentioned above will help to absorb any excess oil that is present on the scalp, especially 1 or 2 days old hair. 

DIY Vanila Oatmeal Dry Shampoo Spray


Hi guys! For this second recipe in SoapLab’s Nurse’s Day Special we are trying something new. We understand how demanding a nurse’s career is on a daily basis and usually they would need something fast that can help them get ready in the morning. Let me introduce you to our spray on dry shampoo. 

This formula is made up of a mixture of Bentonite Clay, Kaolin Clay & believe it or not, cornstarch! The clays mentioned above will help to absorb any excess oil that is present on the scalp, especially 1 or 2 days old hair. 

You asked and your wish is our command! After 6 months of experimenting, we would like to present to you our very own version of melt and pour soap that doesn't have any SLS or SLES. Its made from pure coconut oil and other oils and its so natural it can't get any better!
The main ingredients in these soap bases (Layman term) are: Pure coconut oil, vegetarian glycerin, sugar (cane) water (70%), table salt, propylene glycol (from natural source; food grade), Citric Acid, and sodium hydroxide (wood ash).

When i made this soap base, the thing that was in mind was that i wanted a soap base that was like a cold processed soap. i wanted it to be fully made from pure oils and without any sles that the existing soap base had. so here we are:-)


We have 7 types of soap bases and they are: Kita mempunyai 7 jenis soap base di Soap Lab. Ianya adalah:



Soap Lab's Natural Melt & Pour Soap Base (100% Natural, Handmade, SLS/SLES Free, 100% Vegetarian)

You asked and your wish is our command! After 6 months of experimenting, we would like to present to you our very own version of melt and pour soap that doesn't have any SLS or SLES. Its made from pure coconut oil and other oils and its so natural it can't get any better!
The main ingredients in these soap bases (Layman term) are: Pure coconut oil, vegetarian glycerin, sugar (cane) water (70%), table salt, propylene glycol (from natural source; food grade), Citric Acid, and sodium hydroxide (wood ash).

When i made this soap base, the thing that was in mind was that i wanted a soap base that was like a cold processed soap. i wanted it to be fully made from pure oils and without any sles that the existing soap base had. so here we are:-)


We have 7 types of soap bases and they are: Kita mempunyai 7 jenis soap base di Soap Lab. Ianya adalah:




Hi guys! Before anything, SoapLab Malaysia would like to wish all nurses out there a very Happy Nurse’s Day! May all your good deeds and sacrifices will find their way back to you in in tenfolds. Thank you (: 

In conjunction with this special day, we have dedicated a series of recipes that nurses may find useful on their days in hospitals & clinics. This particular recipe we think that might help nurses to have a quick pick me up during duty. 

It does help for us to feel better when we think we look great. This face mist will give the illusion of porcelain skin and that natural glimmer, giving that extra boost of confidence that we all need. 

Nurse Day Inspired Face Mist: AM to PM Poreminish Mist


Hi guys! Before anything, SoapLab Malaysia would like to wish all nurses out there a very Happy Nurse’s Day! May all your good deeds and sacrifices will find their way back to you in in tenfolds. Thank you (: 

In conjunction with this special day, we have dedicated a series of recipes that nurses may find useful on their days in hospitals & clinics. This particular recipe we think that might help nurses to have a quick pick me up during duty. 

It does help for us to feel better when we think we look great. This face mist will give the illusion of porcelain skin and that natural glimmer, giving that extra boost of confidence that we all need. 



Hi Guys!
A great gift for Mother’s day will be this facial serum. It has a Hyaluronic Acid serum base which has many amazing benefits. 

Hyaluronic Acid serum boosts skin health and protects the skin, has anti-ageing benefits as well as is a great moisturizer for the skin. 

The next ingredient is niacinamide powder which helps protect the skin and is also a great anti inflammatory. 

How To Make Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum (Mothers day Series): Tea-Reffic Mom Facial Concentrate



Hi Guys!
A great gift for Mother’s day will be this facial serum. It has a Hyaluronic Acid serum base which has many amazing benefits. 

Hyaluronic Acid serum boosts skin health and protects the skin, has anti-ageing benefits as well as is a great moisturizer for the skin. 

The next ingredient is niacinamide powder which helps protect the skin and is also a great anti inflammatory. 


Hi Guys! For Mother’s Day why not pamper your loved one by making her a luxurious rose petal shampoo, which will surely leave her feeling pampered and satisfied. 

In this recipe, our new base is making its debut. Introducing, SoapLab’s new Shampoo Base! 

This recipe will use our new Shampoo Base, perfect for all hair type. 

It moisturizes the scalp and helps prevent any irritations of the skin and at the same time, cleanses the hair.

DIY: Aloe Vera & Rose Shampoo (Mother's Day Special): Queen Mama Rose Petal Shampoo


Hi Guys! For Mother’s Day why not pamper your loved one by making her a luxurious rose petal shampoo, which will surely leave her feeling pampered and satisfied. 

In this recipe, our new base is making its debut. Introducing, SoapLab’s new Shampoo Base! 

This recipe will use our new Shampoo Base, perfect for all hair type. 

It moisturizes the scalp and helps prevent any irritations of the skin and at the same time, cleanses the hair.


Hi Guys! What better way for your mother to spend mother’s day than with a relaxing face mask. 

Today’s recipe will teach you just how to make a great face mask. 

The first ingredient will be the jojoba lotion base. 

Jojoba contains vitamin E, which acts as a natural anti-ageing nutrients and also helps treat sunburns. Jojoba also moisturizes the skin and keeps oil levels of the skin balanced. 

Kaolin clay, which has natural absorbency properties is used to reduce oily skin. 

Handmade Apple & Rose Pink Clay Mask (Mother's Day Special): The Apple Of My Eye Clay Mask


Hi Guys! What better way for your mother to spend mother’s day than with a relaxing face mask. 

Today’s recipe will teach you just how to make a great face mask. 

The first ingredient will be the jojoba lotion base. 

Jojoba contains vitamin E, which acts as a natural anti-ageing nutrients and also helps treat sunburns. Jojoba also moisturizes the skin and keeps oil levels of the skin balanced. 

Kaolin clay, which has natural absorbency properties is used to reduce oily skin. 


Hi Guys! For today’s recipe we will be teaching how to make hand creams. This will be a perfect gift for all the lovely mothers on mother’s day. 

The hand cream uses a jojoba lotion base which will promote skin health. 

It protects and cleanses the skin, and also helps fight harmful bacteria and reduce inflammation of the skin. 

The next ingredient is vitamin E which is an antioxidant that keeps the skin looking young and healthy. 

How To Make: Guava & Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand Cream (Mother's Day Special): The Ultimate Mummy Hand Cream


Hi Guys! For today’s recipe we will be teaching how to make hand creams. This will be a perfect gift for all the lovely mothers on mother’s day. 

The hand cream uses a jojoba lotion base which will promote skin health. 

It protects and cleanses the skin, and also helps fight harmful bacteria and reduce inflammation of the skin. 

The next ingredient is vitamin E which is an antioxidant that keeps the skin looking young and healthy. 


Hi Guys! Instead of stressing yourself out of what to give your mother for Mother’s Day, why not just make this amazing foot cream instead. 

They will definitely appreciate it! 

The first ingredient for this recipe is a Shea Olive cream base. 

Shea Olive is rich in vitamin E which has great moisturizing properties which keeps the skin soft and healthy. 

DIY Peppermint & Menthol Foot Cream (Mother's Day Special): Put Your Feet Up Foot Cream


Hi Guys! Instead of stressing yourself out of what to give your mother for Mother’s Day, why not just make this amazing foot cream instead. 

They will definitely appreciate it! 

The first ingredient for this recipe is a Shea Olive cream base. 

Shea Olive is rich in vitamin E which has great moisturizing properties which keeps the skin soft and healthy. 


Hi Guys! Mother’s day is around the corner and we are sure you are all clamouring to get gifts for the lovely mothers. So why not just make your own thoughtful gift? 

Today’s recipe will be for lip care which is used to hydrate & moisturise the lips. 

The main ingredient for this recipe would be the luxurious Shea Butter. 

There are many benefits to using this on your lips. Shea Butter helps hydrate, moisten & locks in nutrients the skin . 

How To Make: Mom of The Year Lip Balm (Mother's Day Special Recipes)


Hi Guys! Mother’s day is around the corner and we are sure you are all clamouring to get gifts for the lovely mothers. So why not just make your own thoughtful gift? 

Today’s recipe will be for lip care which is used to hydrate & moisturise the lips. 

The main ingredient for this recipe would be the luxurious Shea Butter. 

There are many benefits to using this on your lips. Shea Butter helps hydrate, moisten & locks in nutrients the skin . 

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