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….
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Lye calculator (and how to use it)
Use the calculator to build your recipe, or learn how it works step by step.
Soap Making
Learn how to make soap with step-by-step tutorials, beginner guides, and troubleshooting tips.
Whether you’re just getting started or experimenting with new recipes, you’ll find plenty of ideas below.
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Vegan Glycerin Soap
An alternative to glycerin soaps made with lard or tallow, this vegan glycerin soap recipe uses coconut oil instead to…
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Goat Milk Soap with Honey
Gentle on the skin, and with a nice, creamy lather, this goat milk soap with honey is one of my…
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Laurel Berry Soap (Aleppo Soap Copycat Recipe)
This laurel berry soap, or Aleppo soap copycat recipe, is a modified Castile soap that is mild, conditioning, and great for…
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How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe
Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face…
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Easy Pure Castile Soap Recipe
Made using only olive oil, pure Castile soap is a mild, conditioning soap that is gentle enough to use on…
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Homemade Glycerin Soap Recipe (From Scratch)
Perfect for those with sensitive skin, this homemade glycerin soap recipe makes a hard bar of soap that lathers nicely…
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How to Make a Homemade Dog Shampoo Bar Soap
Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I’ll show you how to make a homemade…
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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!
Even if you’ve never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It’s…
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Christmas Candy Peppermint Soap
This fun holiday peppermint soap looks like peppermint candy. Its festive appearance makes it perfect for Christmas time, but that…
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Why and How to Check the pH of Soap & How to Neutralize Liquid Soap When Needed
Should you be checking the pH of your soap? Why could it be important and how do you do it?…
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Activated Charcoal Face Soap Recipe
This activated charcoal face soap recipe is simple enough for beginner soapmakers, yet results in an impressive bar of cleansing,…
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