It started with a stubborn dishpan and a longing for something cleaner, something that wouldn’t leave my hands super dry or fill the air with synthetic scents. I’d been on my natural living journey ...

It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...