Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purchases made through the links above may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. When was liquid soap invented? Liquid soap is not a modern invention. A crude form of liquid soap using a ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

“I started messing around with soap after I got my wife a crafting magazine and thought, ‘Hey, we can make soap!’” Jeremy Lugo told me as he donned a pair of black latex gloves in preparation for a ...

A seasoned soap-maker shares how to start a homemade soap business and avoid slip-ups when turning your hobby into a business. Most people find that when they reveal the news of their soap-making ...

Make your own homemade foaming hand soap at home with our easy tutorial. Here is how to make it! Did you know that yo ...