What is Lye? Can I Make Soap Without it?
Working with lye can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what it is or how to work with it….
Soapmaking Made Simple is now open, a beginner-friendly course for making real soap safely.
Learn how to make soap with recipes, simple tutorials, and troubleshooting guides. From basic bar soap and liquid soap to fun variations, these step-by-step guides make the process easy.
Discover which oils work best for soap making, why curing matters, and how to check the pH of your finished soap. You’ll also find practical recipes like homemade laundry soap and creative ideas to customize your bars.
These tutorials also cover shampoo bars and lotion bars, giving you even more ways to replace store-bought products with homemade alternatives. Whether you’re a beginner or ready to experiment, these tutorials will help you create safe, effective, and beautiful soaps from scratch.
Working with lye can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what it is or how to work with it….
An alternative to glycerin soaps made with lard or tallow, this vegan glycerin soap recipe uses coconut oil instead to…
Gentle on the skin, and with a nice, creamy lather, this goat milk soap with honey is one of my…
This laurel berry soap, or Aleppo soap copycat recipe, is a modified Castile soap that is mild, conditioning, and great for…
Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face…
Made using only olive oil, pure Castile soap is a mild, conditioning soap that is gentle enough to use on…
Perfect for those with sensitive skin, this homemade glycerin soap recipe makes a hard bar of soap that lathers nicely…
Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I’ll show you how to make a homemade…
Even if you’ve never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It’s…
This fun holiday peppermint soap looks like peppermint candy. Its festive appearance makes it perfect for Christmas time, but that…
Should you be checking the pH of your soap? Why could it be important and how do you do it?…
This activated charcoal face soap recipe is simple enough for beginner soapmakers, yet results in an impressive bar of cleansing,…
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