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 ...

Many herbs and plants from nature can be used for dyeing your homemade soaps. Looking to use natural colorants for cold process soap or hot process soap? Learn how to color soap naturally with a few ...

Misty Van Staaveren says Through the Dutch Door used the chunky, jagged look of the hot process soap to its advantage — creating a look that’s entirely rustic from bar to packaging. Provided by ...