Popular Cold Process Soaps

There are literally hundreds of soap recipes out there.  With all of the choices, it can be hard to decide on one to test out.  As part of the Holiday Soap Challenge, I have complied a list of popular types of soap that you may want to try.  Now by types I mean basic categories, not necessarily specific recipes.

Don't feel obligated to follow this list, I just created it to help give you some ideas.  The key is to push yourself.

Popular Types of Soap
1. Castile Soap - Try to get your soap as white as possible.  The recipe is the last one on the page.
2. Oatmeal Soap - This recipe will give you experience in adding solid ingredients to your soap.  The author doesn't specify this but you will want to run the oatmeal through a food processor before adding it to your soap mix.
3. Goat's Milk Soap - This is a good one for you to try if you have never made soap with a liquid other than water before.
4. Beeswax Soap - This recipe is #6 in the list and can be customized with your favorite essential oil for fragrance.
5. Shaving Soap - This one is great for any bearded-types who need presents this year.

Each of these recipes employs the cold process soap making method.  If you are not familiar with this soap making technique, you can learn to how to make soap here.  The Holiday Soap Challenge isn't specific to the cold process.  Use whatever method you would like!