Pure Soapmaking: How To Create Nourishing, Natu... -

Lye is caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protection, and work in a well-ventilated area. Always add lye to water—never water to lye—to avoid a "volcano" reaction.

To create a truly nourishing bar, you must balance three types of oils: Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Natu...

Coconut oil and palm oil (ideally sustainably sourced) provide big bubbles and ensure the bar doesn't melt away in the shower. Lye is caustic