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A chalkboard-style explanation of the chemical formula for the saponification process.

What is Saponification in Soapmaking?

Saponification is soap making, literally. Combine fatty acids (animal fat or vegetable oil) with a base (lye), then add water, heat, and time. If you forgot from your sixth grade...

What is Saponification in Soapmaking?

Saponification is soap making, literally. Combine fatty acids (animal fat or vegetable oil) with a base (lye), then add water, heat, and time. If you forgot from your sixth grade...

A bar of shaving soap sitting on a soap dish with a shaving brush

How to Use Shaving Soap

It would take a while before history invented aerosolized cans of shaving cream. Before that, there were shaving soaps that created a dense, lubricating lather for taming one's mane.

How to Use Shaving Soap

It would take a while before history invented aerosolized cans of shaving cream. Before that, there were shaving soaps that created a dense, lubricating lather for taming one's mane.

A tattoo artist applying healing ointment to the tattoo they just made on a person's arm

How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo

The proper aftercare routine will help your skin heal, work to prevent infection, and will maximize vibrancy and longevity of your new tattoo.

How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo

The proper aftercare routine will help your skin heal, work to prevent infection, and will maximize vibrancy and longevity of your new tattoo.

What Is Castile Soap?

What Is Castile Soap?

Castile soap refers to a plant-based soap originally from the Castile region of Spain. Derived from natural ingredients, its primary component is olive oil, though other vegetable oils can also...

What Is Castile Soap?

Castile soap refers to a plant-based soap originally from the Castile region of Spain. Derived from natural ingredients, its primary component is olive oil, though other vegetable oils can also...

How Long Does a Bar of Soap Last?

How Long Does a Bar of Soap Last?

Though several variables come into play, the average bar of soap (roughly 4 ounces/113 grams) typically lasts between 3-4 weeks with normal daily usage.

How Long Does a Bar of Soap Last?

Though several variables come into play, the average bar of soap (roughly 4 ounces/113 grams) typically lasts between 3-4 weeks with normal daily usage.

Melting solid-at-room-temperature oils to make cold process soap

What Is Cold Process Soap Making?

Cold process soap making is a chemical reaction where oils or fats are combined with a strong alkaline solution, such as lye, to create soap.

What Is Cold Process Soap Making?

Cold process soap making is a chemical reaction where oils or fats are combined with a strong alkaline solution, such as lye, to create soap.