Buttermilk and oatmeal are soothing and moisturizing for sensitive skin. The following is an excerpt from Soapmaking the Natural Way: 45 Melt-and-Pour Recipes Using Herbs, Flowers and Essential Oils ...

Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or a little self-care. Making soap at home is a project that’s both fun and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

For our ongoing series of DIY cleaning tests, we scoured the Internet (pun intended) for homemade formulas for hand-cleaning dishes. We tested each of three homemade dish cleaners with three ...

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 ...

Need something new for getting grease out of that favorite garment or fighting the infamous ring around the collar? For these household ills, Helen Berganske suggests trying a bit of Magic, her ...