Washes dishes with a “soap” and a million ingredients on the label had me questioning why so many chemicals were needed in something used to clean my dishes. Sure, there’s the grease fighter, the food particle dissolver, but is there a “cleaner” way to clean dishes? Turns out there is! Here’s how to make a…
Soap Making
How to Make Skin Soothing Goat’s Milk, Oatmeal, and Honey Cold Processed Soap
Unscented and like satin, this cold process homemade soap recipe for goat’s milk soap is one you’ll absolutely love. If you can get your hands on fresh goat’s milk, this is the recipe for you, soap maker, to try. Important Recipe Notes: This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at…
Don’t Make These Soap Mistakes
What started as a hobby to cross off my 2024 homesteading vision board quickly became a business vision. A way to make money for and from our small scale homestead. An additional stream of income for our Johnson Home family economy. But I went full-steam ahead without a very good plan. I made quite a…
How to make a great cleansing soap at home
Homemade soap is piquing interest because, I believe, people are starting to appreciate the simple ingredients and what goes on their largest organ. This recipe is fantastic for a homemade soap with castor oil that makes lots of bubbles, a beautiful lather, cleans well, and doesn’t leave your skin dry. Add essential oils for a…
Easy First Time Soap Making Recipe for the Beginning Soap Maker
Homemade and handmade soap is rising in popularity. Many people are realizing how harmful some of the ingredients in bar soap and body washes can be. This is the recipe I have used as in first time soap making. The ingredient list is short and easy to acquire. I have made this soap many times…
Reasons Why Choosing Handmade Soaps is Great for Bath and Body
Homemade and handmade soap is rising in popularity. Many people are realizing how harmful some of the ingredients in bar soap and body washes can be. In this blog post, I want to share why I love soaps made at home. I will do my best to keep this blog post updated as I experiment…