Luxury for less
When you learn how to make soap at home it does offer a number of advantages and one of the biggest is that it is less expensive to make it in your kitchen vs purchasing it from a shop.
Soap is made using ingredients that you want and you know what is going into your product. You are not paying for the packaging and marketing of expensive brands.
These savings can go towards having these soaps every day instead of only on special occasions. Life is too short to go without…
Endless possibilities
You can tap into your creativity and indulge your senses. Soap recipes and formulations can be tailored to your tastes and preferences. When making soap it is possible to add a wide range of fragrances, essential oils, colors, flowers and dried and fresh herbs.
Soapmaking gives you the chance to mold and shape your soap for what works for you and can include the traditional rounds or blocks. Making soap at home can really bring out the person’s creative side, being as daring as they want when making and shaping the soap creations.
Starting off simple is a good idea then let your imagination go wild! Exotic scents,creamy oils, vibrant colors are all possibilities. Sometimes I am in the mood just for a nice simple bar of soap…
Made like you want
Many people have specific skin needs and that is what brings them to finding out how to make soap. Making your own soap allows you to tailor your recipes to reduce or eliminate the harsh chemicals that can be found in soap.
Many soapmakers add soothing herbs, therapeutic essential oils to reduce acne and skins conditions. You can make soap that wakes you up or calms you down or both.
Great gifts
Experiment, refine, and build your own repertoire and as your confidence builds share these wonderful homemade items.
When choosing your soap recipes consider that some soap recipes have a cure time that you need to plan for.
Extra income – Home business
Many budding soap makers are encouraged by their families and friends to sell their soaps and even share their knowledge by giving classes on how to make soap. Making money doing something you love is absolutely wonderful.
There is a growing market for handmade and artisan soaps and cosmetics. Maybe your hobby will you lead you to some extra money.