There’s something especially lovely about crafting a batch of soap with your own hands, watching it melt, swirl, and settle into something beautiful and nourishing. This DIY hibiscus soap recipe is a ...

Nothing about soap scum feels clean. The name is somewhat of a misnomer because soap only makes up part of this sticky ...

“DIY Artisanal Soaps” by Alicia Grosso guides you step-by-step through the home soapmaking process, from basic recipes to packaging and selling your creations. DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), ...

You’ll look forward to spring showers when you have this invigorating body wash to use! It is April, after all, and with it comes showers! This is a lovely body wash perfect for your spring showers.

Long before I removed soap and shampoo from my own beauty regimen, I had several acquaintances that had been soapless for years. Unfortunately, that was exactly what took me so long to remove soap ...

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

Beginners to natural herbal soap making will learn to assemble ingredients, prepare soap molds, and combine essential oils and herbal additions to make cold-process natural soap. If you have never ...

There are few sensations quite as glorious as sinking into a hot bath on a chilly winter’s night, and if that bath happens to be scented with wonderful salts and oils, that can rival a spa experience ...

Half cup rice (any variety), two cups water, half cup liquid castile soap, one tablespoon of coconut or almond oil, and a few drops of essential oil (optional).

With the holiday season growing ever closer, your party-planning mom will love a handmade gift that doubles as a special treat for guests. Homemade soap is a beautiful — and environmentally friendly — ...

A few elements make a bathroom pleasant: An absence of mold, a clean floor and clean tile, fixtures that are in good repair, plenty of light, and no bad smells. Then there are the little luxuries, ...

While bar soap is often passed over for body washes, traditionalists stick to the brick for a no-frills approach to bathing. Bar soaps can also be better for you and the environment because they often ...