Learn how to make your own pumpable homemade lavender lotion! It will leave your skin feeling so soft and smooth and smells ...

The first time I tried a homemade lotion bar recipe it was purely by accident. It happened shortly after reading several posts that claimed it was impossible to make soap without lye. Taking this as a ...

If you’re one of the lucky people who owns an Instant Pot, you’ve probably mastered meats, sides and even desserts. But there’s a lot more you can make with that handy little pot — including stuff you ...

Soap-making is one of those traditional skills that are undergoing a huge renaissance. With many people craving healthier, more natural and more personally crafted skin products, artisan soaps have ...

Handmade lotion bars are a perfect gift for a crafter, gardener or anyone with dry hands. They feel amazing on chapped hands and help heal those little cracks, dry spots and rough edges. Lotion bars ...

DEER PARK RESIDENT Billie Hankins fondly remembers her grandmother making homemade soap in her front yard. Her grandmother would mix lye and lard in a big black kettle until it became usable and the ...