When I first started teaching students about soap science, one of the earliest questions that always came up was: “Why does my soap...

The Joy of Suds There are few things as universally delightful as lather. Whether it is a mountain of bubbles rising from a sink full of...

From ashes to olive oil scrapes, history’s strangest “soaps” will make you grateful for your next bar of handmade lather.

Glycerin rivers: misunderstood magic. Learn the real science behind soap crackles—and how to control or enhance them.

I t’s one of the most used soap additives in the world. Titanium dioxide (TD) shows up in bright white bars, rainbow swirl batches,...

Soap colors fading? The culprit is chemistry. Learn why pigments break down—and how to fix it with smart, science-backed solutions

Mixing colorants into hot sugar water boosts fluidity, color blend, and lather—making your hot process soap vibrant and smooth.

When I was first learning how to make soap, there were very few readily available resources for learning the craft and science of soap...

According to data collected from around the world, roughly half of the world’s population is female. That is about 50% of the human...

Although soap has been made for thousands of years, with written historical records that date back to 2800 BC in ancient Babylon, almost...

After ordering and waiting for supplies, taking the time to learn the fundamentals of soap science and the recipe formulating process,...

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...

There is often some confusion for beginner soap makers between the terms “cold process” and “cold press." The difference between these...

Although soap has been made for thousands of years, with written historical records that date back to 2800 BC in ancient Babylon, almost...

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...

One of the best parts about making handcrafted soap is the “testing period”. This comes after you have spent countless hours studying and...

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...

Pine tar is a dark-brown sticky substance produced by the high-temperature carbonization of pine wood. The wood is rapidly decomposed by...

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...

As a beginner, it is your responsibility to perform an ample amount of research before beginning your soap making journey. When doing...