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hi everyone, I love using lard as I find its economical to use, very conditioning and creamy. I want to incorporate some tallow into my bars to increase the hardness and longevity. I’ve done a few samples but not sure I can tell the difference. Can experienced soapers enlighten me on what the...

I am really confused about soap shampoo bars and syndet shampoo bars! I’ve read lots of pages saying soap is bad for your hair and others saying they swear by it. My question is, when did synthetic shampoo come about? Presumably historically soap was used to clean the hair...so is it really bad...

i just love watching Etsuko Watanabe videos...so here’s my first attempt. I didn’t have a mould with dividers so improvised using cardboard. Absolutely thrilled I made a recipe that poured nicely and chuffed to bits on how it turned out. It’s not perfect, but I’ve learnt so much about how to...

hi everyone, I love floral fragrances but the few I’ve tried also seize on me or accelerate so fast I can’t do any swirls. Anyone have any recommendations for a UK supplier who has soaping notes with their fragrances please? Thank you

I made this soap for my friend who is recovering from cancer and loves lavender. I just love how the hanger has made delicate swirls. Super happy with how the colours have turned out and the lavender and mint eos give a lovely fragrance. I used CO, lard, olive oil, sweet almond oil and a...

Hi everyone, Thought I’d introduce myself. I’m a very newbie soaper. My other half bought me a big bucket of oils and lye for Christmas. He said “I’ve got you a soap making kit as you said you fancied giving it a go”. So I opened the bucket and looked for the instructions, a recipe, tools...