The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

Simi Khabra

Book cover for The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals
Book cover for The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

The Natural Soapmaking Handbook: Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs, Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

Simi Khabra

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Description

Make beautiful, all-natural soaps with these 31 incredible recipes and detailed, step-by-step tutorials that are sustainably free from palm oil, synthetic fragrances and artificial dyes. You'll learn all the best soapmaking secrets from expert soapmaker and creator of the Muddy Mint Soap Co. Simi Khabra, including how to make and properly store lye-water, mix oils for the perfect batter consistency and discover heavenly essential oil blends for your soaps. Plus, gain a deeper understanding of the processes and techniques that go into soapmaking so you can successfully craft your own stellar recipes.

Perfect for beginner soapmakers and longtime hobbyists alike, the recipes in The Natural Soapmaking Handbook are easy to follow and use natural, sustainable ingredients that won't irritate your skin. Make pastel Milky Rose soap using natural colorants like French pink clay, have a go at creating a textured soap top with the exfoliating, oatmeal-inspired Breakfast Scrub bar or experiment with essential oils and try the Sunlit Meadow recipe for luxurious, lavender-scented suds. With Simi's guidance, you're sure to succeed at whichever exciting project you choose to make first.

About the Author

Simi Khabra is the creator of Muddy Mint Soap Co., an all-natural soap and skincare company where she and her partner Troy make every bar by hand. Simi lives in Longmont, Colorado.

Critical Reviews

"This is an excellent guidebook to start your creative journey or expand your repertoire of soapmaking techniques, ingredients and inspiration."
--Anne-Marie Faiola, founder of Bramble Berry and author of Pure Soapmaking and Milk Soaps

"Simi's friendly and approachable personality shines through on every page. Soapmakers of all levels will find this both enchanting to read and highly useful!"
--Jan Berry, The Nerdy Farm Wife and author of Simple & Natural Soapmaking

"How I wish this book had been available when I started my soapmaking journey! Simi's easy-to-understand break-downs of soap math and science inspire confidence and make the craft
accessible to all."
--Katie Carson, founder of Royalty Soaps

"Simi has written an easy-to-follow guide for anyone looking to explore this creative yet highly practical craft. Her unique approach to simple soap with maximum impact offers readers the information needed to venture out into their own formulations. From the very first page, I fell in love with soapmaking all over again!"
--Amy Warden, founder of the Soap Challenge Club

"This is a must-have book for every soapmaker. It's absolutely packed with practical tips and know-how to make stunning soap with all-natural ingredients."
--Tanya Anderson, founder of Lovely Greens and author of A Woman's Garden

"This comprehensive guide redefines simplicity in soap crafting. It's not just a handbook; it's an invitation to explore the beauty of natural soapmaking without overcomplication or confusion."
--Kenna Cote, founder of Modern Soapmaking and author of SmellGoods

Publishing Information

Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Pub date: 2024-05-28
Length: 200 pages

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