For our ongoing series of DIY cleaning tests, we scoured the Internet (pun intended) for homemade formulas for hand-cleaning dishes. We tested each of three homemade dish cleaners with three ...

STEP TWO: Heat soap in the microwave on high for 30-second intervals. Make sure to stir in between each heating session. Once ...

Soapmaking can be easy if you follow these instructions. Making soap is yet another down-home pursuit that allows you to feel good inside because you get to recycle and create at the same time. It’s ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own soap from scratch, this easy cold process Bastille soap recipe is the perfect place to start. It’s made from two simple oils—olive oil and coconut oil—and ...

Purchases made through the links above may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. When was liquid soap invented? Liquid soap is not a modern invention. A crude form of liquid soap using a ...

Buttermilk and oatmeal are soothing and moisturizing for sensitive skin. The following is an excerpt from Soapmaking the Natural Way: 45 Melt-and-Pour Recipes Using Herbs, Flowers and Essential Oils ...

Heat the goat milk soap base in a double boiler. Stir in the honey, chamomile essential oil, and vitamin E oil. Pour into moulds and allow to harden. Melt shea butter in a double boiler together with ...

Two processes to make DIY soap bars are cold process, and melt and pour process. While the former requires you to make soap from scratch, the latter includes working with pre-made soap base. We’ll ...

Although soap bubbles can be easily blown with detergents, it is necessary to mix water and detergent at a very precise ratio to create a world-class super huge soap bubble. A physicist who has ...

Cilantro, a strong and distinctive herb frequently used in Latin American, Asian and Indian cuisine, provides a fresh and citrusy flavor to a variety of dishes... but to some, it tastes like soap.