Articles for Soapmakers

Want to add a special soap ingredient to your next natural soap recipe? Here’s our big list of natural ingredients for making homemade soap you gotta try!

Before you make soap (homemade cold or hot process), read up on basic soap making safety precautions. Learn more on lye safety and safety tips!

Store-bought cosmetics, lotions, and bath and body products have preservatives. Do you need natural soap preservatives for homemade soap?

Does turmeric soap lighten skin, really? Let look at the benefits of using turmeric powder and tips on making a turmeric soap bar.

Knowing when to unmold cold process soap can be tricky. We’ve gathered a few tips and tricks plus ways to make your soap bars harder and easier to release.

So, what is triple milled soap, exactly? We’ll explain how this bar’s milling process differs from regular commercial soap and handmade soap.

Bubbles and lather play a big role in one’s soap experience . If you’re wondering how to make melt and pour soap lather more, here are 5 things to look for.

Soothing, moisturizing, and healing, here are 7 top aloe vera soap benefits. Plus, we’ll show you how to make your own easy DIY liquid aloe soap.

This exotic body butter is a popular ingredient in skin care. Rich, velvety, and moisturizing, there are plenty of benefits of shea butter in soap.

Forget the antibacterial soaps using harsh chemicals. Here’s how ingredients found in nature can create natural antibacterial soap.

Looking for a milder product to keep acne at bay? We’ll go over what you need to know about natural soap for acne and which ingredients are best.

Trying to decide if liquid body wash or a soap bar is better? We’ll go over the pros and cons of body wash vs. bar soap to help you make an informed decision.