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Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural 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 ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

Looking for a handmade holiday project that’s both fun and useful? These adorable holiday wreath soaps are the answer. T ...

Soap-making can be a fun way to make custom soap bars at home as a hobby. Soap-making kits are great for beginners because they come with all the products needed. We spoke to 2 professional soap ...

It isn’t clear who first discovered soap, but historians have records of the Sumerians using a mixture of water and ashes about 5,000 years ago in modern-day Iraq. It’s thought that the ashes reacted ...