Natural Soap Making Recipes, Tutorials & Ingredient Guides
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…
Rosemary Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Precautions Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Known for its needle-like leaves and clusters of small flowers that range from white and pink to blue and purple, rosemary is hardy, drought-tolerant, and naturally pest-resistant. It takes approximately 200 pounds of rosemary leaves to…
If you’re looking for reliable soap-making recipes — from beginner cold process formulas to specialty bars — you’re in the right place. Over the years, I’ve tested and refined dozens of recipes. Some were too soft. Some cracked. Some didn’t last in the shower. Eventually, I narrowed everything down to dependable formulas that create hard,…
Why Hemp Seed Oil Is a Skincare Superstar Today, I’m diving into hemp seed oil and skin health—an ingredient that’s quickly becoming a favorite among natural skincare enthusiasts. If you haven’t explored hemp oil yet, you’ll be surprised at its potential to transform your daily skincare routine. Hemp seed oil is rich in essential fatty…
If you’ve ever wanted to keep mosquitoes, ticks, blackflies, or ants away without using harsh chemical sprays, nature already provides the perfect solution. Many common herbs and plants contain the same essential oils used in natural repellents. Once you understand which plants repel which insects, you can create your own custom bug-repelling system — whether…
Best Essential Oils for Soap Making One of my favorite parts of making handmade soap is choosing the scent. A beautiful fragrance can transform a simple bar of soap into something truly special. While fragrance oils offer nearly endless scent options, many soap makers prefer using essential oils because they come directly from plants and…
I just love this Soap Dish!! This soap dish is perfect for handmade soap that needs to drain you can find this one by clicking on the link. It is available in several colors.
Honey has been used in skincare for centuries, long before commercial cleansers and synthetic additives existed. In handmade soap, honey isn’t just a decorative ingredient — it’s a functional addition that can improve moisture retention, boost lather, and enhance the overall feel of a bar. If you’ve been curious about using honey in soap making,…
The Life’s a Beach soap was probably my 3rd best-seller. After the Egyptian Musk and the Blackberry Orange. I also sold a lotion, perfume oil, and bath salts all with this scent that was created from scratch. The image below shows a very tropical-looking soap! This is done with layering, and placement of a previously…
This coconut soap recipe was maybe not the best seller in the store, although blends that had a coconut scent were better sellers. Also, the toasted coconut scent sold better than the non-toasted scent. My best seller with a coconut scent in it was Life’s a Beach! Coconut soap recipe: