Skincare Blog

Holiday Souffle Moisture....from RainShadow Labs

Indoor heated air, fluorescent lights, and harsh drying winter conditions can really do a number on your skin. Flaking, dry, and ashy winter skin is not necessary, nor is it...

History of Soap #2

By the 1600s, most Europeans were using soap. Soap maker guilds were formed, who carefully guarded the secrets of their trade. Not only did they cook vegetable and animal oils...

RainShadow Labs Merry Holiday Schedule

It is our specific intention to support the ease and abundance of our RSL community through the holiday season. It is with this in mind that we share with you...

History of Soap #1

Human beings have been concerned about cleanliness, to some degree, for as far back as we can tell. The earliest known proof of the existence of soap came from as...

Soap Chemistry

Understanding soap chemistry begins with a basic knowledge of the washing agent, water. Water has surface tension that can be noticed by simple observation. The reason water beads on a...

Typical Soap Ingredients

In soaps, there are a variety of ingredients used for different purposes. Starting with the basic formula, alkalis are used for mixing with oils to make the basic soap. Alkalis...