Learn how to make your own pumpable homemade lavender lotion! It will leave your skin feeling so soft and smooth and smells ...

These soaps are made using traditional soap-making techniques, and it's all done by hand. Pearl Soap is a company based in Syria, it has been making Aleppo soap since 1945. The soaps are made ...

Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural and ...

The first time I tried a homemade lotion bar recipe it was purely by accident. It happened shortly after reading several posts that claimed it was impossible to make soap without lye. Taking this as a ...

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 ...

Have you ever considered using lard to make soap? It is easy to locate, inexpensive, and has a long history as a soap-making staple. This recipe for homemade lard soap adds a few extras to improve the ...

Soapmaking can be easy if you follow these instructions. Making soap is yet another down-home pursuit that allows you to feel good inside because you get to recycle and create at the same time. It’s ...

Handmade lotion bars are a perfect gift for a crafter, gardener or anyone with dry hands. They feel amazing on chapped hands and help heal those little cracks, dry spots and rough edges. Lotion bars ...

DEER PARK RESIDENT Billie Hankins fondly remembers her grandmother making homemade soap in her front yard. Her grandmother would mix lye and lard in a big black kettle until it became usable and the ...