Can you make handmade soap without using lye? Here are the answers: When I first became interested in making soap for our home, I was worried about using lye. It's caustic, extremely poisonous, and very dangerous if it's not used correctly. The biggest question on my mind was, "How c
This past school year our family took a deep dive into pioneer life. One fictional pioneer account that we read referred to the making of soap with lye made from wood ash and rain water.
Searching for an amazing and all- natural soap to help your sensitive skin? Looking for a way to heal your skin naturally? This easy DIY all- natural soap recipe is affordable and extremely effective using some ingredients that are probably already in your pantry! If you have read any of my past posts, you know that I’m currently on a journey to become as self-sufficient/sustainable as possible. I’m trying as hard as possible to not rely on the grocery store for as many things as I used to…
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make lye for soap the old-fashioned way with ashes, water, and a wooden barrel, we've got you covered. Check out our step-by-step guide.
How to Make Homemade Soap Without Using Lye – Can you really make soap without Lye?! Alright, I planned this blog post because one of the top search results that gets people to my blog is “how to make soap without lye.” I have no clue why. I haven’t posted an article about making soap without lye. So I wanted to address this. When it comes to DIY and soapmaking there are two popular types of soap that you can make. Lye is called sodium hydroxide. Read more on the blog!
Can you make handmade soap without using lye? Here are the answers: When I first became interested in making soap for our home, I was worried about using lye. It's caustic, extremely poisonous, and very dangerous if it's not used correctly. The biggest question on my mind was, "How c
This basic cold process soap recipe uses just two oils: coconut and olive oil. This recipe is great for beginners or anyone looking for a nourishing soap bar.