The Scent Of Soap

If you ever wondered about the process  behind a lovely bar of handmade soap that looks and smells like nature, this is the right place for you.

You will discover the art of soap making is not only a lot of fun but, allows you to control all the ingredients and create a product that is 100% natural, soothing, and a pleasure to use.

Why make handmade soap?

Handmade soap contains Glycerin, a natural emollient that will give you a very mild bar. It is used to make many beauty products and cosmetic creams.  Glycerin is generally removed from store-bought soap.

In most cases, what you find in the stores as “soap” is actually detergent, which is made with synthetic ingredients that can be  very harsh on skin.

One of the biggest advantages is that you can tailor a soap recipe to your specific skin needs. You can select the ingredients, using all natural oil and butter and choosing scents and colours pleasing to you. Some people with very sensitive skin can be allergic to dye and synthetic fragrances and handmade soap is the perfect solution. You can create a unique bar with a fantastic scent and an interesting texture just by using essential oils and herbs, dry lemon peels, clays, and other additives.

There are so many natural ingredients available to integrate into your basic blend of oils. Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Goat Milk, Jojoba Oil, and Macadamia Butter are just a few!

You can select only vegetable fats, if you prefer, leaving out tallow and lard and, more good news, no animal testing as well!

Your first attempts will be tested on family and friends, of course, but that’s another story.