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If you’ve ever wanted to make your own soap from scratch, this easy cold process Bastille soap recipe is the perfect place to start. It’s made from two simple oils—olive oil and coconut oil—and ...

I have been making soap for nearly 10 years now. It all started when we had a steer butchered at home. We lived on a small property (around eight acres) at the time, and we wanted to grow our own food ...

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 ...

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 ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

Mix and match your favorite scents and colorants when making this fun and easy soap dough, similar to homemade play-dough. It’s a snap to whip together and will provide hours of play. After creating ...

If you’re one of the lucky people who owns an Instant Pot, you’ve probably mastered meats, sides and even desserts. But there’s a lot more you can make with that handy little pot — including stuff you ...

The festive period is around the corner — as well as piles of gifts hiding underneath the Christmas tree — there will also be plenty of dishes in your kitchen. This doesn’t mean you have to run to ...

One of the chief advantages of candles and soap from the standpoint of the manufacturer is that they can't be used without being used up. This means lots of repeat business if you are a soap and ...

You can make your own liquid or bar shampoo at home with ingredients such as castile soap, apple cider vinegar, and honey. You can add essential oils for scent. While there isn’t much clinical ...