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Why We’re Nuts About Coconut Oil

A key ingredient for making soap is the fatty acids that come from oils and butters. While goat milk contains fat, it’s not enough for saponification—the chemical

Olive Oil: It’s Not Just for Your Kitchen Anymore

Did you know that the very same olive oil that’s probably in your kitchen pantry right now is also a perfect staple for your skincare pantry? That’s

Wait! Do You Know What’s in that Pretty Bar of Soap?

It’s difficult to tell by just looking at a bar of soap why one might be a better choice than another. On the outside, many soaps look

The Chemistry Magic of Soap Making

You may have heard that lye is used to make handmade soap and wondered how it could possibly be safe to use such a caustic compound on

Soap is a Beautiful Color, Too!

Our world is full of color. Color can be exciting and enticing, or soothing and calming. Think of that box of crayons you cracked open on the

What’s the Fuss About Palm Oil?

You may have heard that palm oil is a natural, plentiful, and inexpensive vegetable oil that’s useful for everything from cooking to cosmetics to a biofuel substitute

Essential Oils are Essential

Since many soap and skin product producers use both essential oils and fragrance oils to scent their products, you may wonder if there really is a difference

Spotlight on Essential Oils: Spearmint

Like other essential oils, spearmint essential oil is extracted from the leaves of its source plant—mentha spicate, an herb plant that flourishes in most temperate climates—by steam

Why Choose Goat Milk Soap?

The internet is flowing with claims about the benefits of goat milk. Some are true, some less true, and some patently false. In many respects, milk is