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In The Soap Studio – Testing Lotion Pumps

Posted in In The Soap Shop, Products, Skin and Hair Care, tagged , , on November 9, 2011| 7 Comments »

Another winter (and summer) product that Annie and our customers love is goat milk lotion.  To keep the costs down (for us – therefore you), the pumps we currently have in stock have nearly doubled in price this year, we are testing items from new suppliers.

So far, the pump on the right is the winner.  The one on the left tends to stick.  Could be our lotion is too thick.  We like it not so runny!

I love being the lucky goat milk lotion tester, my skin loves it too.

By the way, I introduced our County Apple goat milk soap here, then decided to add the Country Apple scent to our lotion line for the holiday season.

Enjoy!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and Feed the Goodness!

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Product Monday – Country Apple Goat Milk Soap

Posted in Products, tagged , , on November 7, 2011| 4 Comments »

No elves in this shop.  Annie has been busy making goat milk soap for the holidays.  She named the last soap that left the curing rack Country Apple.

Country Apple – not too sweet, not too apple-y (Annie’s word, not mine), not spicy.  Reminds us at the Goat Hill of a bough of apple, balsam, with a touch of pine.

We love the colors too, holiday swirls of light red and green.

Available for a limited time only.

Happy November!!!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and Feed the Goodness!

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The Gem Of Goat Milk Soap

Posted in Products, tagged , , , , , on November 4, 2011| 3 Comments »

This week, as I thought of the change in water hardness at our new farm (from well to county water), I realized how much I personally treasure Annie’s Goat Hill goat milk soap and lotion.

The soap simply does not dry out the skin like a “cleanser bar” (the bars that are not labeled as soap in the grocery store, because they are not bars of soap).

A simple definition of soap:  Fats are combined with an alkali (sodium hydroxide=lye), which causes a reaction (saponification).  The saponification process results in soap (fats and salts).  Soap, when added to water, lathers and aids in releasing dirt and oils from the surface of the skin.

The gem of it, it being going milk soap, is that the liquid added to the lye is straight goat milk, resulting in a bar of soap that contains caprylic acids, vitamins and minerals from the milk itself.

As many of our customers have said, and I do the same, bathe with our goat milk soap,  apply our goat milk lotion (or not).  That is all that it takes to feel more comfortable (with less dry skin) throughout the day.

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and Feel the Goodness 

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Shampoo Bars – Hard Water Update

Posted in Products, Skin and Hair Care, tagged , , , on November 3, 2011| 3 Comments »

We recently moved to a new farm that has chisel on a rock hard water!

For the past year I have been using one of Annie’s hemp seed oil based shampoo bars, containing tea tree.  I was getting such wonderful luscious lather, and baby soft hair that was manageable altogether.  For my fine hair, it was nearly miraculous!

So, what happened after the move? The shampoo bar does not lather as well as it did when I had soft water.   I do still have body in my hair, more so than ever.  The feel that I get while my hair is wet tells me that it is adjusting once again, as it did when I first started using a natural shampoo bar.

As a service to my customers, I am here to pass along the word (as I did here) regarding how to use natural shampoo bars in an area with hard water.

More results to follow, right here, from the main tester!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and Feel the Goodness!

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Made From Scratch?

Posted in Products, tagged , , on October 31, 2011| 11 Comments »

I recently was asked, and often am, “Is your lotion really made from scratch?” The brain cells began turning like tiny gears.  Oh, how I love questions!

So, what really is the meaning of made from scratch (in relation to a soap or cosmetic business)? I feel it is the act of taking base ingredients (single oils, butters, fragrances, sodium hydroxide, milk etc…), combining them in a fashion that formulates a finished product, such as soap or lotion.

At one time, I got squeamish at the term made from scratch.  For some reason it seemed a bit crafty, leaning towards the hobby side, however, we know the gold of it is when “made from scratch” equates to a product that emerges from the handcrafted mixing of single-base ingredients, resulting in products chock full of  those skin-loving ingredients.

Handcrafted and made from scratch.  Basic in the sense that it is wholesome, from the beginning.  Complicated in the fact that it takes work and effort to turn out a really good product from a combination of single ingredients that we all appreciate using.

When someone asks, “Are your products really made from scratch?” Stand tall to the value!  I definitely know our products are made from scratch.  Definitely produced in our own studio, from base oils that are carefully hand-chosen, and from milk that I produce on the farm myself (with the help of my lovely goats).

With that being said, let’s give a huge thumb’s up to MADE FROM SCRATCH!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Feel and Smell the Goodness!

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Ocean Breeze Goat Milk Soap

Posted in Products, tagged , , on September 26, 2011| 3 Comments »

Fresh is hot this fall…fresh scent that is!

Annie’s Ocean Breeze goat milk soap is right in step, back on our store shelves (for a limited time).

Ocean Breeze has a light clean scent, silky lather, and (as always) we’ve loaded-it-up with skin loving shea butter.

Enjoy!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and feel the goodness!

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Product Monday – Buttermilk Goat Milk Soap

Posted in Products, tagged , , , on September 5, 2011| 7 Comments »

Milk soaps are so rich!

As I looked at the newly cured simple Buttermilk soap in the studio, I thought about how I used to trek to a town an hour away to replenish my personal stock of natural soaps, purchased from a herb shop.  The bars were generally un-evenly cut, laying unwrapped on a very old and primitive butcher block table.  The deal was to pick up 5 bars, place them in a brown paper lunch sack, receive the 6th bar free.

I was in love.  And I knew I was taking something wonderful home with that rustic purchase.

If I had seen Buttermilk soap on that table I would have bought a bar.  No doubt!

Why Buttermilk soap? It is mild, pure, and great for the skin.  With a thick type of lather, similar to a shaving soap.  I wouldn’t hesitate to use this (colorant and fragrance free) soap on sensitive skin, or for a child.

Buttermilk soap (made from scratch from goat milk buttermilk, started with a buttermilk culture of cow milk), available now in our online soap store!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and feel the goodness!

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Annie’s Wallet Saver’s

Posted in AGH Business News, Products, tagged , , on August 22, 2011| 3 Comments »

Did I hear someone say bargain? Yes!

The “discount section” in our soap store had been empty for a few months.

We got busy this week gathering the 2nds, the oddballs, the oopsies, the not-so-pretty…and now…the special beauties have been presented the honor of the bargain stand.

With fall and winter soaps on the way, more bargains will arrive…enjoy!

Annie’s Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps – Smell and Feel The Goodness!

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Product Monday – Goat Milk Lotion Scents

Posted in AGH Business News, Products, tagged on June 20, 2011| 11 Comments »

Our goat milk lotion scent options have changed.  In this case, change really is good!

Many of you love our Moroccan Dreams goat milk soap.  Now you can order a matching lotion.  Men (and women as well) are drawn to the Patchouli Blend lotion.  Additional lotion blends now available are:  Honey Almond, Beautiful,  Still Waters, and Lavender Patchouli.  Many of the basic lotion scents, such as Honeysuckle or Lavender, are also still available.

We will no longer offer 4 oz or 8 oz goat milk lotion options on a retail basis.  Our 16 ounce lotion with pump is the best bargain, the most economical option.  If you need a quantity of smaller lotion sizes, for gift baskets for example, please email me at anniesgoathill@gmail.com.  As always, your input is appreciated, and your soap and lotion needs are what we are here for!

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Product Monday – Annie’s Shampoo Bar Canine Friends

Posted in Products, Skin and Hair Care on April 25, 2011| 9 Comments »

We couldn’t possibly think of developing shampoo bars with goat milk without remembering our four-legged friends.

Rich with castor and olive oil, both nourishing for the skin, and refreshing with essential oils – Cedarwood, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lemongrass, and Tea Tree.

Yes – we loveingly tested our product on animals, specifically one.  Our sweet bulldog puppy who always seems to get into the stinkiest and stickiest of situations.  He gave his thumbs up to our Canine Friends shampoo bar.  We saw nothing but good results (no dry skin, no follow-up itching, soft coat).  Nothing left but a clean smelling pup without him being smothered in fragrance.

I hope your Canine Friends love our special shampoo bars too!

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