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Why Handmade Soap is Better than Store Bought

Jul 13th 2016

Soapmakers are often asked about the difference between handmade soap and store-bought soap. There are many differences. First and foremost, most commercial store-bought soap isn’t soap at all. It … read more

Making Soap without Lye? It’s a Lie.

Posted by Rob on Jul 13th 2016

If it’s soap, it was made with lye. All soap is made with lye.There’s a difference between a “soap” and a “detergent.” Many common store-bought soaps aren’t “soap” at all, rather, they are detergent … read more

How is Handmade Soap Made?

Jul 13th 2016

The History of Soap The production and use of soap started around the world at about the same time, 3000 – 2500 BC. There are several stories about how soap was discovered. The most believabl … read more
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