Cold Process Soap Making

Just as the name suggests, the cold process method of soap making does not require heat to create soap. With this method the lye, an essential ingredient in soap making, is blended with the oils/fats called for in the recipe in order to initiate saponification - the name for the reaction that forms soap from the combination of oils/fats and lye. After saponification, the soap is allowed to cure for several weeks to reduce its moisture content.

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Cold Process Soap making 

• Your Visual Guide to the Cold Process

  Learn the cold process with this step-by-step soap making video!

• How to Make Soap - Cold Process Method

  Very basic cold process instructions

• Liquid Soap Making & Your Blender

  How to make your first batch of liquid soap.

• How to Make Organic Vegan Soap

  A recipe and instructions on creating organic, vegan soap!

• Powerful Herbal Soap Recipe

  The recipe and instructions for a great-smelling herbal soap.

• How to Make Goats' Milk Soaps

  Learn to make the ever-popular goats' milk soap!

• Customizable Shampoo Bar

  A recipe for creating a shampoo bar with your favorite scent.

• How to Create a Shaving Soap Mug

  Shaving soap mugs make great gifts!  Learn how to make your own.

• Citrus Scrub Soap Recipe

  This recipe adds ingredients to aid exfoliation!

• Sweet Black Licorice Soap Recipe

  Another great recipe from Diane of Indulgent Body & Bath.

• How to Make Soap - Recognizing Trace

  Learn why you should be able to recognize trace.