Natural soap making is having a moment, and it’s not hard to see why. Handmade soaps are popping up everywhere, from local markets to Instagram feeds. They’re not just a trend; these soaps bring back the essence of traditional artistry and personal touch, delivering a product that’s as beautiful as it is functional. Unlike those…
Category: Making Soaps
Understanding The Difference: Natural Soap Vs. Commercial Soap
Have you ever wondered what gets packed into your soap bar? It’s like a trip through a mini chem lab! Regarding soap, the main players in the game are fats, oils, and all kinds of lye. The dance between these ingredients kickstarts a process called saponification, which is basically the scientific way of saying ‘We…
Cold Process Soap Making: A Beginner’s Guide
Making soap from scratch might seem daunting at first, but it’s a rewarding craft that combines art and science. I’m here to introduce you to cold-process soap making, a method where you control every ingredient that goes into your soap, resulting in a high-quality product that’s gentle on the skin and better for the environment….
Soap Making Kits
If you are interested in making your own homemade soap but are not really sure if you are ready to jump into it. Some really good soap-making kits can help you get started. Making soap Making soap can be an expensive hobby, but if you want to turn it into a business it may not…
Soap Making Safety
One of the most important parts of making soap is safety, some of the safety supplies needed would be…
Bar Soap Packaging Supplies
These are the best soap boxes for packaging handmade soap. Customers can still see and smell your soap without touching it.
The Flash Point of Soap Oils
Know the temperature at which soapmaking oils can become combustible or flammable and will burn when coming in contact with a spark
Water and soap making
How much water is in the soap recipe? You have your oils all picked out and are creating your first recipe! Now you are wondering about the water/lye mix. How do I find out how much water to add the lye to? Does it have to be exact? The addition of water is a little…
What is the shelf life of oil?
The Shelf Life of Oils When I buy my oils for soap and lotions I’m sure to check the expiration date and make sure the oils are used before they go bad.
Where to buy soap making supplies
Where to buy soap making supplies On of the biggest challenges when making soap can be trying to find the best places to buy your soap making supplies, below you will find soap suppliers that I have used.