Soap Making Naturally

Book excerpt: All-natural, handmade soaps are luxurious--and expensive. Create your own handmade soaps using only natural ingredients, and you can control what goes on your skin without busting your budget! The author, creator of a beauty products line, shares dozens of original recipes for natural soaps that cleanse, soothe, moisturize, and energize the face, hands, and skin. Instructions on basic techniques, including cold process, cold process with an oven, and hot process, as well as special techniques for varying shape, texture, and appearance Step-by-step instructions for making 30 unique soap designs Advice on hand milling and rebatching Hints for packaging the natural soaps you create