How to Make Natural Soap-Part 1 of Our Soap Making Series
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🧼 So You Want to Make Soap? | Part 1 of Our Soap Making Series
There’s something magical about turning simple, natural ingredients into a beautiful bar of soap. Whether it’s the creamy lather, the soothing scent, or the satisfaction of creating something from scratch — soap making has a way of pulling you in.
If you’ve ever wondered how handmade soap is made or thought, “Could I really make that myself?” — this series is for you.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll walk through the basics of soap making, explore natural ingredients, talk about scents and colors, and even share common mistakes to avoid. By the end, you’ll understand exactly what goes into every bar of natural soap — and why it’s so much better for your skin.
🌿 Why Make Natural Soap?
Store-bought soaps are often packed with synthetic detergents, harsh chemicals, and fillers that can strip your skin of its natural moisture. Handmade soap, on the other hand, retains the natural glycerin created during the soap-making process — the part that helps your skin stay soft and hydrated.
Making natural soaps give you control. You can choose the oils, butters, and essential oils or scents that suit your skin best, from gentle oatmeal blends to refreshing citrus bars.
🧴 What’s in a Bar of Soap?
Every bar of soap starts with just a few key ingredients:
-Oils and butters (like olive, coconut, or shea butter)
-Lye (sodium hydroxide), which helps turn those oils into soap
-Distilled water or other liquid, more on that later!
-Optional extras, like essential oils, colorants, clays, or botanicals
When combined through a process called saponification, these ingredients transform into a gentle cleanser that both cleans and nourishes your skin.
🌸 The Joy of the Process
Soap making is part science, part art. Watching your ingredients blend, trace, and finally harden into bars is surprisingly rewarding — and a little addictive!
Even if you never plan to make your own, understanding the process helps you appreciate why small-batch, handmade soap is so different from what you find on store shelves.
✨ Coming Next Week
Next week, we’ll dive into one of the most important parts of soap making: choosing your oils and butters. You’ll learn which ones create rich lather, which make your bar harder, and which leave your skin silky soft.
Until then, take a peek at our collection of natural handmade soaps — each one made with care, quality ingredients, and a love for the craft.
👉 Shop Natural Soaps at Fosters Fields
From my home to yours, happy soap making!
