SOAP-ER KNOWLEDGE

Soap-er Knowledge Here you’ll find all blog posts about the history of soapmaking. AllgemeinHistoryTutorial Ancient soap recipes Read More HPTutorial Hot Process soaping – generations ago! Read More ChemistryHistory Carbonate Soaps Read More AllgemeinHistory Soapmaking in the centuries Read More

OFFBEAT SOAPING

Offbeat soaping Here you will find everthing about offbeat soaping. AllgemeinOffbeat Soaping Offbeat soaping AllgemeinHistoryOffbeat Soaping Alchemy in Soaping

Oldest known soap recipe!

Overlay mit Bild Oldest known soap recipe An approximate translation of the ancient Babylonian soap recipe. Ingredients: Water Ash from a fire Rendered animal fat or vegetable oil Instructions: Collect the ash from a fire and mix it with water. Boil the mixture to create a concentrated liquid. Melt the animal fat or vegetable oil […]

Alchemy in Soaping

Alchemy in soap making Magical Ingredients in Ancient Soap Formulations: Unveiling the Alchemy of Cleansing The formulations of ancient soaps continue to astound with their inclusion of exotic ingredients that transcend the simple blends of fats and ashes. Across diverse cultures, a belief persisted that specific plants, herbs, or minerals possessed magical cleansing properties. The […]

Ancient soap recipes

Unlocking the Secrets: Discover Vintage Soap Recipes Stay tuned as I unveil a treasure trove of soap recipes sourced from ancient books. Join me on this journey of rediscovery as we delve into the art of soap-making from generations past. Get ready to craft your own timeless creations! Honey Halfpalmsoap, Recipe from 1860 250 parts […]

Carbonate Soaps

Carbonate Soaps A common misinformation about soda soaps debunked! Misinformation about soda soaps is common, especially in the USA. Some people believe that soap made with only fats and washing or baking soda produces a good soap. However, this is not true as soap making was a well-guarded secret and only specialists were able to […]