Soap basics
Soap basics
Toilet Soap vs Bathing Bar: What Is the Difference?
Two bars can look identical yet be very different products. Here is what separates a toilet soap from a bathing bar, and how to choose between them.
Soap basics
Is Cold-Process Soap Better? An Honest Look at How It Is Made
Cold-process soap keeps its natural glycerin and is cured for weeks. Here is what that means for your skin, and where it falls short.
Soap basics
Why Coconut Oil Makes a Good Soap Base (and When It Doesn't)
Coconut oil gives soap big lather and a hard bar that works even in hard water. Here is why it is used, and how good soapmakers balance it.