Crafters have many interpretations of the term “natural soap crafting.” On one end of the spectrum, it can mean using only organic, chemical-free ingredients including soap bases, additives, colorants ...

Insecticidal soap is a cinch to make at home, and can wipe out your garden pest problem without harming your plants.

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

All images courtesy of Two Kids and a Coupon Looking for a new way to wash your dishes? Using a special bar soap when cleaning up your kitchen can save waste, use all natural ingredients and be budget ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

Jewelweed’s medicinal uses are well-known by many traditional cultures. You, too, can take advantage of this healing plant with this poison ivy soap recipe. And luckily, jewelweed identification is ...

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Walk into any beauty store with artisan soap and you may wonder what it would be like to craft your own.