Lye is a traditional ingredient in soap-making – reacting with oils to make the soap. However, it is highly caustic and can ...

Lisa and Rick are some of the hardest working people I’ve met. They built an entire business from scratch and pour so much ...

Shower gel can make your skin look and feel amazing, and it can also make you feel as though taking a simple shower is pampering yourself.

Earlier in this blog I gave instructions for making soap titled “Soap-Making for the Beginner” Part I and II.My intent was to give good, clear directions for the novice soap maker.

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe ...

1.5 oz. shea butter. 1 oz. castor oil. 8 oz. cold water. 3.5 oz. sodium hydroxide (can be ordered from Certified Lye) 2 tsp. oat flour. 0.4 oz. rosemary and 0.4 oz. lavender essential oil (can be ...

With a combination of and natural butters oils, African black soap supplements its exfoliating ... like Nokware Shea and Baobab Oil Soap ($8), which has added oils to make it more suitable for ...

Soap Cauldron in Sonoma County specializes in handmade soap made with pure essential oils, natural botanicals, and gourmet butters. SONOMA, Calif. -- Soap making was a dream come true for this family.