Castile soap, the name came from an olive oil based soap that originated in the Castile region of Spain. It was originally made with Olive oil and still is made this way in may parts of the work. It can either be a liquid soap made with Potassium Hydroxide or a bar soap made…
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Clay in Soap – and much more
Adding Clay to your soap is a great way to color your soap naturally or make special purpose soaps. Clays come in different colors and are a great natural way to color your soap. These clays are not limited to coloring your soap, some of them have wonderful minerals that can be used to benefit…
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils: What’s Best for Natural Soap Making? When it comes to scenting handmade soap, one of the most common questions soap makers ask is: Should I use essential oils or fragrance oils? While both add scent, they are not the same — and choosing the right one affects not only fragrance,…