DIY Project: How to make soap from scratch

Cut packaging out of the equation with homemade beauty essentials. Words & photos: Jackie Ziegler Soap-making is an ancient tradition that has been practiced for thousands of years. The Mediterranean region, for example, is known for mild olive oil soaps. West Africa has a particular type of black soap made with ash. Unlike modern detergents, soap is biodegradable and eco-friendly, easily adapted to a range of different uses. The soap-making process itself is also relatively simple. To make soap, you need three key ingredients: oils, caustic soda and water. Caustic soda, also known as lye or sodium hydroxide, can be

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