Ultimate Guide: How to Make Soap at Home from A-Z
What you'll learn
- How to safely make quality natural soap.
- How to choose the best oils and other ingredients.
- How to formulate a recipe for good quality soap to nourish your skin.
- Bonus materials where you can learn to make basic soap making equipment on a budget, this will save you a lot of money if you are new to soap making.
Requirements
- No Prior soap making experience needed, Just curiosity :)
- You will need basic safety equipment: Safety Glasses, Gloves and a Mask
- Basic soap making equipment: Electronic scale, 3 x food safe plastic containers and a spoon.
- Basic ingredients: Olive or Coconut oil, clean water and NaOH (Caustic Soda/Lye)
Description
In this course, we'll begin with the basics of soap making, including safety protocols and selecting the best ingredients for your desired soap type. Different oils and ingredients produce varying results, so we’ll guide you through making informed choices.
We dive deep into recipe formulation, a topic often skimmed over in soapmaking books. Instead of just providing pre-made recipes, we teach you to create your own balanced, unique recipes. This flexibility allows you to use ingredients that are accessible and affordable.
You'll also learn to use a free online Soap/Lye Calculator, making inventory management and product costing simple. We cover labeling requirements and legal considerations from different countries, which is crucial as many hobbyists transition into micro or even macro businesses.
We explore various ingredients like natural and synthetic colorants, fragrances, exfoliators, and different soapmaking methods, detailing the pros and cons of each so you can find the best fit for you.
A dedicated troubleshooting unit helps you identify and resolve common issues, ensuring your soapmaking journey is smooth and enjoyable.
Finally, our bonus section offers money-saving tips, DIY soap mold tutorials, and advice on choosing the right equipment to avoid unnecessary costs.
This course is designed to take you from beginner to pro, making soapmaking therapeutic and fun. Join us and unlock the art of soapmaking!
Who this course is for:
- Individuals who love to take responsibility for their own health and enjoy hands on crafts.
- Beginner Soap Makers up to Intermediate Soap Makers who want to further their soap making skills, especially in the area of Recipe Formulation.
Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 336 Reviews
- 2,286 Students
- 2 Courses
Hello! I'm Ansa – a Life Coach, teacher, crafter, and enthusiastic explorer, always on the lookout for innovative ways to serve people and our beautiful planet. As the founder of HerbOil, I’m here to inspire and support you on your journey.
I believe that everyone has incredible potential. Sometimes, all you need is a bit of belief—whether it comes from within or from someone cheering you on.
I embrace new experiences and don’t shy away from mistakes. To me, mistakes are just the wrapping paper for the gift of wisdom. I cherish the wisdom and toss aside the wrapping. Sharing the nuggets of knowledge I gather along the way is my joy because not everyone can afford the wrapping paper. ?
My promise to you is to share my gifts and insights, helping you develop your skills and enhance your life.
Blessings and sparkles,
Ansa ?