Soap Much Misinformation: Twelve Common Soap Making Myths Explained
When I was first learning how to make soap, there were very few readily available resources for learning the craft and science of soap...
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The TRUTH About Yoni Bars: A Soaper's Guide to Safe Personal Cleansing and Loving Your Flora
According to data collected from around the world, roughly half of the world’s population is female. That is about 50% of the human...
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Sunflower Bubbles 30-Minute Liquid Soap- We Make Liquid Soap EASY!
Although soap has been made for thousands of years, with written historical records that date back to 2800 BC in ancient Babylon, almost...
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When can I cut and unmold my soap? The two factors you should look for to get the perfect cut!
After ordering and waiting for supplies, taking the time to learn the fundamentals of soap science and the recipe formulating process,...
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LESS Soap, MORE Experience- The Importance of Small Batch Soap Making & How it Improves Your Skills
As beginner soap makers, we quickly learn how wonderful and amazing the soap making process is. For those who take the time to learn the...
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What is the Difference Between "Cold Process" & "Cold Press"? Let's Find Out!
There is often some confusion for beginner soap makers between the terms “cold process” and “cold press." The difference between these...
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30-Minute Liquid Soap- Beautiful, fast, and easy liquid soap for UG2LS Students
Although soap has been made for thousands of years, with written historical records that date back to 2800 BC in ancient Babylon, almost...
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How to Store Handcrafted Soap for Increased Organization, Product Protection & a Longer-Shelf Life
Now that you have read The Ultimate Guide to Hot Process Soap and have started your journey into the soap making world, you may notice...
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Sugar in Soap Making: How it Affects Saponification, Lather, & More- Plus, Why Every Recipe Needs It
One of the best parts about making handcrafted soap is the “testing period”. This comes after you have spent countless hours studying and...
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Aleppo Soap: Exploring Hot Process Soap History. Plus, 10-Minute Aleppo Soap Recipe Included!
After reading The Ultimate Guide to Hot Process Soap, we all know that hot process soap making is not a new method and most certainly...
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Grandma's Pine Tar 10-Minute Hot Process Soap
Pine tar is a dark-brown sticky substance produced by the high-temperature carbonization of pine wood. The wood is rapidly decomposed by...
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Distilled Water in Soap Making- Is it Necessary & Does it Have Any Benefits? Experiment Included!
One of the most commonly asked questions that I see in soap making groups is “Do I really need to use distilled water in my soap?” It...
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Soap Making Abbreviations Made EASY!
As a beginner, it is your responsibility to perform an ample amount of research before beginning your soap making journey. When doing...
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Is Goat Milk a Superfat? Exploring Milk Fats in Soap Making
Last week a student messaged me and was perplexed about why her beautiful goat milk recipe "didn't quite feel as mild as I had hoped."...
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Learn to Formulate & Design Custom Soap Molds, Plus How to Calculate How Much Soap a Mold Holds
Designing and creating a custom soap mold is actually really easy. It takes a little bit of math, a few pieces of wood, and some nails....
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200+ Marketing Words to Describe Handcrafted Soap & Other Cosmetics
Attempting to market and sell handmade soap (cosmetic) and other cosmetics in the United States within the confines of the FDA and other...
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Soapy Science: Citric Acid in Soap Making
If you take a look at any of our recipes, you will see a common ingredient in all of them- citric acid. Citric acid is one of our...
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How to Calculate a Dual-Lye Recipe
"How do I calculate a dual-lye recipe?" The most common and obvious answer is "Use a calculator." Well duh, why didn't I think of that?...
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Super Easy 5-Minute DIY Shaving Soap: Martin de Candre Italian Soft Shave Soap
Shaving soaps have developed their own popular niche market as well-groomed facial hair and men's skin care have become more acceptable...
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Chemical Resistance: How to Make Soap Safely Using Polypropylene and Stainless Steel
Sodium hydroxide or NaOH is a caustic and highly alkaline chemical. When added to water, the Na+ and OH- ions dissociate. This part of...