Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

A seasoned soap-maker shares how to start a homemade soap business and avoid slip-ups when turning your hobby into a business. Most people find that when they reveal the news of their soap-making ...

Have you ever picked up a bar of store-bought soap, read the ingredients, and wondered what half of them even are? If you’re trying to avoid synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or harsh detergents—or ...

“I started messing around with soap after I got my wife a crafting magazine and thought, ‘Hey, we can make soap!’” Jeremy Lugo told me as he donned a pair of black latex gloves in preparation for a ...

Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural and ...

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Purchases made through the links above may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. When was liquid soap invented? Liquid soap is not a modern invention. A crude form of liquid soap using a ...

Soap-makers love to tell the story of how ancient Romans first “discovered” soap by burning animal sacrifices on Mount Sapo, and how the creeks at the bottom of that mythological mountain were the ...

Learn how to make your own homemade tallow soap WITHOUT lye! This recipe is easy to follow, only requires 2 ingredients and works amazing for your skin! Tallow soap is making waves in the natural ...

Whether it's a relaxing bubble bath, a soothing foot scrub or an invigorating facial, for many women nothing beats creating an at-home spa experience. If you appreciate this passion, consider starting ...

Susan Ryhanen, who creates Saipua’s specialty bars with her daughter at their farm in upstate New York, offers a step-by-step guide on how to reproduce their sudsy magic. By Alexa Brazilian Who would ...