2020 has been a long and difficult year for everyone. The Coronavirus changed everyone’s daily life, seemingly overnight. One big part of that change was being more aware of washing hands. By...

Like most people just getting into soap making, I started with melt and pour soap bases. After my first few batches I found myself asking the same question most people ask – how can I increase the...

One of the first questions most people considering the purchase of handmade soap as is how long a typical bar will last. After all it costs more than the factory-made bars you can buy at any grocery...

Choosing the right soap mold can make all the difference in your finished product. When I first started making soap, I did what most people do. I bought a ten inch wooden box mold with a silicone...

When I was first learning to make handmade soap, I was intimidated by working with lye so I started with melt and pour soap base. I am so glad I did. Melt and pour, or glycerin soap as it’s also...

There are two common issues people run into when making soap: not enough lye or too much lye used. Too much lye will result in a bar whose pH is too high and can cause skin irritation and burning....