LEESBURG — Decades ago, people — such as Linda Felton’s grandmother — used to make soap from harsh-smelling animal fats. These days, however, consumers want milder ingredients in their homemade soap, ...

Learn how to make natural handmade herbal soap from herbs, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program will conduct a one-day seminar on organic herbal soap ...

Ever stood in the soap aisle at your local store, overwhelmed by the sheer variety of bars, beauty bars, and bottles staring ...

Meet Minakshi Singh, a passionate plant lover whose green thumb thrives in the heart of the city. As an avid explorer, she constantly seeks new adventures, reflecting her self-dependent spirit. When ...

Courtney Skeeba of Homestead Ranch in Lecompton and her son, Marek, sell their handcrafted goat butter soaps at the Lawrence Farmers Market. Dainty hotel soaps shaped like seashells are one thing. But ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While it has gone through many evolutions, soap is said to have ...

When you’re out there shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to support the local businesses that carry Buffalo-made gift items, even if they are not necessarily gift shops. East End Salon in ...

Camilla Rice watched her little boy struggle with sensitive skin and discovered that off-the-shelf soaps and lotions made him miserable, while doctor-prescribed solutions simply didn't work. Meanwhile ...

Making luxurious homemade soap is surprisingly simple, and with a few economical ingredients and Mar Gómez's guidance in "The Best Natural Homemade Soaps," you can learn how to make 40 different ...

Dried lavender flowers look like little pods when added to soap. The following is an excerpt from Soapmaking the Natural Way: 45 Melt-and-Pour Recipes Using Herbs, Flowers and Essential Oils by ...