Until around 1916, making soap at home was commonplace. Using wood or plant ashes and leftover animal fats, families produced their own soap for cleaning their clothes and themselves. During World War ...

Exfoliating your hands keeps them looking and feeling fantastic, and the scent of lavender is known to be calming and relaxing. But did you know that creating an exfoliating hand scrub is simple and ...

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

Purchases made through the links above may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. When was liquid soap invented? Liquid soap is not a modern invention. A crude form of liquid soap using a ...

Learn how to make foaming hand soap at home! With just a few simple ingredients and some foaming soap dispensers, you’ll have ...

Every December, I like to add little seasonal touches around the house, not just the big things like garlands and twinkle ...

DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), by Alicia Grosso equips readers with everything they need to begin making their own beautiful soaps right at home. Grosso lists the main ingredients needed, ...

“DIY Artisanal Soaps” by Alicia Grosso guides you step-by-step through the home soapmaking process, from basic recipes to packaging and selling your creations. DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), ...

During this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to make two kinds of soap- a glycerine based melt and pour soap and a traditional cold-process soap using natural oils and lye. We’ll discuss how to infuse ...

Making your own cleaning products helps avoid harsh chemicals and saves money on store-bought brands. Common household ...