With the arrival of our son, we’ve been busy visiting a lot of family. One of our trips was to Argentina. We saw lots of family and friends while there. Even though they all said it was a treat enough to meet our son, I also wanted to bring a little something for them to enjoy.
I put together some gift boxes that had a bar of soap and some Smoothing Serum.
Soap
I made the soap with Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour and Extra Fine French Red Clay. I scented it with the essential oils of vanilla and grapefruit. The bars turned out a dark red colour.
Smoothing Serum
I also made some Smoothing Serum. I put it into 10 mL bottles with a dropper cap, so it’s easy to dispense a drop or two at a time. I like to dab this under my eyes before bed at night.
Labelling
Whenever I give a product to someone else, I ensure that it has a complete label. That way, it’s really clear what ingredients I chose to use when making it.
Packaging
I packed each gift in a clear top gift box. I bound each box with a silver elastic. Here’s the finished product. What do you think?
June 11, 2013 at 11:06 am
Final product looks great, I love the look of that pink soap. Serum sounds interesting, which oils do you use to make it?
June 11, 2013 at 11:27 am
I don’t actually use any oils in the serum. It’s made with xanthum gum to make it thick and some additives like panthenol etc… Basically, I like this serum for tightening and adding some nutrients to the skin.
June 11, 2013 at 3:50 pm
I like the oils in the goat’s milk. Bet its as smooth as butter? Most make one’s skin really soft?
June 11, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I love Goat’s Milk soap. It’s creamy and gentle on my skin. It’s mild enough for my son too!
June 11, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I love it!!!
June 11, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Thank you!
June 11, 2013 at 6:17 pm
So cute! I’ve always wanted to try to make my own soaps 🙂 I think it would be a very cute gift.
June 11, 2013 at 6:47 pm
Thanks!
June 13, 2013 at 5:11 pm
oh that’s so cool that you do your own soap and serum! the final product look very pretty and professional!
June 14, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Thank you!
June 18, 2013 at 10:32 am
smoothing serum sounds lovely! I don’t know why, but I love dropper bottle serums. I feel like a mad scientist haha
June 18, 2013 at 11:03 am
I love the dropper bottles too! It just feels like a more exclusive product!
July 2, 2013 at 11:51 am
You’re the soap queen! ❤ Great post!
July 5, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Thank you!
July 2, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Love these soaps! They are beautiful 😀
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July 5, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Thanks so much!
July 2, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Once again, this looks amazing!
July 3, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Thank you!
July 2, 2013 at 9:28 pm
This is amazing! I super love the soaps, looks like a caramel/toffee candies hehe I beit it smells good too *drools* ❤
July 3, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Thank you!
July 3, 2013 at 2:14 am
Amazing project! That seems to be a really good idea for gift-giving =)
July 3, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Thanks! I loved how these gift boxes turned out.
July 4, 2013 at 12:58 am
looks great alia! ^.^ i just started making my own toothpaste and deodorant..time to make some soap i think !!!
July 4, 2013 at 8:38 am
Oooh…I’m just working on some deodorant now. I’d love to make toothpaste too. Do you have any tips that you can share?
July 4, 2013 at 8:06 am
I am sure your products are lovely but I have an idea! why don’t you add colorful confetti or shredded paper in the box? 🙂
July 4, 2013 at 8:38 am
Thank you! I think that’s a great idea and the paper would look great in the box!
July 4, 2013 at 10:18 pm
oh wow Alia, this sounds lovely. Can’t wait when you start selling on Etsy or something! You know where to find me if you want someone to review your products *wink hehe
July 5, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Thanks, Donah! If nothing else, all of these little gifts are good experimentation for the day that I start selling!
July 5, 2013 at 1:58 am
Ali!! This is awesome! I adore your posts! I wish I could also make them 🙂
July 5, 2013 at 9:54 pm
Thanks!
July 6, 2013 at 5:41 am
Presentation is everything to some. All I can say is you did a good job!!
July 6, 2013 at 12:23 pm
I agree — presentation is so important!
July 6, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Smoothing serums and goat’s milk soaps are really nice gifts. 🙂
July 7, 2013 at 10:37 pm
I truly love giving consumable gifts!
July 6, 2013 at 1:35 pm
Love your modern minimal packaging – so sleek and elegant!
July 7, 2013 at 10:36 pm
Thanks Emma!
July 6, 2013 at 4:22 pm
very nice idea, very minimal its a good thing you know how to do this stuff Im amazed!
July 7, 2013 at 10:36 pm
Thank you! I’m definitely a fan of the minimalistic look.
July 7, 2013 at 6:53 pm
That is so cool! Wow, you definitely have to do a tutorial or something on how to make soaps like this!
July 7, 2013 at 10:35 pm
Thanks!
July 8, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Wow, that sounds so interesting. 🙂
July 9, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Thanks!
July 9, 2013 at 12:39 pm
nice product! i wanna try it myself too!
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July 9, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Thanks Carizza!
July 9, 2013 at 7:47 pm
can you post a tutorial how you made those serums.. XD
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July 10, 2013 at 7:58 am
The packaging looks so cute- so homely and so natural. I’ve always wanted to visit Argentina *sigh*.. But your products look amazing. Have you decided a name for your soaps yet? hehe great post! I’m sure they enjoyed it. ❤