I can not tell you how many times I get asked about how handmade soap is made.   I ran into this page and had to post it.  Young and old will understand this super cute explanation about how lye and oils turn into soap along with a little extra info on how soapers must calculate their ingredient amounts properly and why it’s important.

How Handmade Soap is Made.

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Our handmade soaps are in their natural state.  They do not contain any preservatives or synthetic hardeners.  After the slab of soap is cut into bars they all go onto a drying rack for a minimum of eight weeks before they are boxed to be sold.  This is where they “dry out”, harden up and mellow with age like a good bottle of red wine.  With just a little tender loving care on your part your handmade soap will live a long life and serve you well.  Here are some tips:

1.  Keep your handmade soap from drowning in a puddle of water.

2.  Always use a soap dish that drains very well.

3.  Give your handmade soap plenty of air between uses.

4.  Using a bath poof or natural loofa will extend the life of your soap.

5.  You can use up every last sliver of soap by using a soap sock or bag.

6.  Store your unused soap in a cool dry place such as a linen closet or lingerie drawer.

And last but not least, please enjoy your handmade soap. 

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Today I went to pick up Olive oil and the price went up AGAIN!   Those of you who make handmade soap have been experiencing the price increases right along with me.  For those of you who love using handmade soap this has been an ongoing issue for quite some time.   I’m just a bit irritated today because two weeks ago when I bought Olive oil the price was up and today I bought it again and the price was up.   How many more  jumps can I absorb??  Not many.  I asked the supplier if she thought the price would stabilize and she actually said to expect more increases.  Why you ask?  Wall Street!  Oh for crying out loud!   Everytime I turn around lately I’m absorbing increases in vegetable oils and/or freight.  I use alot of Olive oil in my soaps and I’m crying in my soap pot.  At least I feel better now.    

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