Soap-makers love to tell the story of how ancient Romans first “discovered” soap by burning animal sacrifices on Mount Sapo, and how the creeks at the bottom of that mythological mountain were the ...

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 ...

DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), by Alicia Grosso equips readers with everything they need to begin making their own beautiful soaps right at home. Grosso lists the main ingredients needed, ...

Have you ever picked up a bar of store-bought soap, read the ingredients, and wondered what half of them even are? If you’re trying to avoid synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or harsh detergents—or ...

Create soap like the kind Grandma used to make, but better! Learn how to make soap that smells good, is all natural and feels great on your skin! Say good-bye to store bought soap and use soap you ...

Soap has been the star of many a newscast in coronavirus times, but exactly what is it and how does it work? At its most basic, soap is a mixture of some kind of oil and an alkali, such as salt or ...

On July 14, a dozen women walked into a room that smelled of several fragrances. The scents would grow over the next hour as the class at the Southeastern Louisiana University Livingston campus in ...

Cindy Jones Lantier of the Eclectic Soul and Soap’s On will give a free presentation on the art of soap making 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Redlands Art Association Gallery, 215 E. State St.