Cold process is perhaps the most authentic form of making soap. It seems complicated at first, but it’s actually very easy and not much harder than baking a cake. In fact, I’ve found it to be extremely addictive, and a wonderfully rewarding hobby.
If you are new to soapmaking I would urge you to read my tutorial on how to make soap at home using cold process before you go any further. Then below you will find all of the Cold Process soap recipes on Savvy Homemade. I’ve made dozens of batches and they all make wonderful gifts!
Trying to PH balance soap can be a tricky business, but if you have the right tools and knowledge at your disposal you shouldn’t have too much trouble. I’m going to outline exactly what PH is, why it is important for soap makers.
The most complicated and confusing aspect of soap making is undoubtedly the process known as saponification. But what is this saponification reaction, exactly?
You might be wondering what is lye and what is it used for in soap making? The misconceptions and misinformation about lye and its safety are rife on the internet. So, I thought I’d take a few hours out of my day to write everything you need to know about lye in one, concise post.
This coconut and shea butter soap doesn’t just look good as its super cleansing, super moisturizing and totally natural (minus the imbed).
This recipe makes an absolutely wonderful coconut milk soap that I just adore. While I’m using real coconut milk, you can use pretty much any milk.
This pink clay cold process soap is my new favorite. I love everything about it, the gorgeous smell, the pretty pink color, the way it makes my skin feel.
Here’s how to make Castile soap, it’s absolutely one of my favorites. It’s simultaneously one of the most inexpensive soap recipes you can make (making it a great beginner soap), but also the most gentle of cleansers at the same time.
This gorgeous Lavender and Mint cold process soap recipe is one of my favorites right now. It’s totally vegan friendly, and exactly what you need to get you going in the morning.
Here’s how to make soap at home using cold process. It seems complicated at first, but it’s actually quite easy once you get started, begin with a basic recipe.
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