Best Clays for Soap Making: Remove Impurities + Rejuvenate Skin
Here’s a roundup of the best clays for soap making + the skin types they work with. If you’re looking to deep-clean your skin, add a bit of clay to your soap!
Citric Acid in Soap Making: The Key To Banishing Soap Scum
If you have hard water, using citric acid in soap making can help banish soap scum and extend the shelf life of soap. Learn all about using this handy acid!
6 Benefits of Palm Oil in Soap (And Why Some People Refuse To Use It)
There are many benefits of palm oil in soap. It adds hardness and stable, creamy lather. But, the use of this oil is controversial. Find out why.
10 Ways To Make Soap Last Longer + Dry Out a Mushy Soap Bar
If your soap bar is melting away, there are easy ways to fix this. Here’s a roundup of tips to make soap last longer, plus an easy hack to dry out mushy soap.
A Guide on Stearic Acid in Soap + 15 Oils With High Stearic Content
If you’re tired of soft bars of homemade soap, check out our guide on using stearic acid in soap. Plus we’ve rounded up a list of oils with high stearic acid.
Lauric Acid in Soap: Add Cleaning Power + Lather With This Fatty Acid
Looking to lend hardness, cleansing properties, and fluffy lather to homemade soap? Here’s what you need to know about lauric acid in soap.
Sodium Lactate and Lactic Acid in Soap: Reap the Benefits in DIY Soap
Lactic acid in soap helps to rejuvenate skin, while sodium lactate helps to harden up soap bars. Learn how to use both in homemade soap!
3 Easy Cold Process Soap Recipes Without Coconut Oil
Whether you have a coconut oil allergy, or just don’t like it, we have 3 easy cold process soap recipes without coconut oil. Let’s make soap!
Basic Cold Process Soap Recipe With Just Two Oils
This basic cold process soap recipe uses just two oils: coconut and olive oil. This recipe is great for beginners or anyone looking for a nourishing soap bar.
What’s the pH of Hand Soap + 5 Ways To Test Your Homemade Soap
The pH of hand soap varies depending on the type of soap (homemade vs. commercially produced). Learn more about how pH affects your skin.
How To Use Lard for Soap Making: Back To Basics
Using lard for soap making is a great way to reduce waste and make a bar of soap with mild moisturizing qualities. Learn more.
Cinnamon in Soap: A Warm and Aromatic Addition
Ground or as an essential oil, cinnamon in soap makes for a lovely and fragrant addition to your next batch of homemade soap. Read up on how to use it.
Room Temperature Soap Making (AKA the Heat Transfer Method)
Add room temperature soap making to your soaping methods. Also called the heat transfer method, use the heat of the lye mixture to melt hard oils. Learn more.
Best Stick Blender for Soap Making: 9 Features To Look For
Having a stick blender for soap making allows you to bring your soap batter to trace in a matter of minutes rather than hours. Here’s what to look for.
What Is Yoni Soap: Do You Really Need This for Your Lady Parts?
What is yoni soap and do you need a special soap for your lady parts? Learn why you should be wary of yoni soap claims and what you really need to stay clean.
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