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How to Extend the Shelf Life of Base Oils for Soapmaking soap science and info

A couple months ago, I was asked how to extend the shelf life of base oils for soapmaking. Since I realized I haven't ever written about it here on Modern Soapmaking, I made a mental note to...

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Six Business Lessons My Six Year Old Helps Me Remember starting a soap business

It's not often that I get personal about my family here on Modern Soapmaking. Some of my little soapy tribe knows that I'm a mother of three (soon to be four) daughters - a six year old, a...

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Tutorial: Neem Soap with Rosehip & Evening Primrose soap recipes and tutorials

My two favorite facial soap formulas are activated charcoal and tea tree facial soap and neem soap. Everyone and their dog's uncle has an activated charcoal and tea tree soap recipe out there, so I...

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12 Tips to Help Spruce Up Your Website for the Holidays branding your business promoting your products starting a soap business

With the holiday season upon us, there are plenty of things to do as a soapmaker. Between prepping for craft shows, filling orders, and nailing holiday promotions, one big part of your...

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Why No One is Too Small to Follow the Labeling Rules & Cosmetics Regulations starting a soap business

In discussions about the rules and regulations around selling handmade bath and body products in Facebook groups and soapmaking forums, I see it time and time again. Usually, someone asks for...

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25+ Holiday Blog Post Ideas for Handmade Soap & Cosmetics Businesses promoting your products

Whenever I talk about or teach about blogging for business, the big question is always, always, always...

What do I write about? I don't know what I should post.

The holiday season gives...

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Recommended Cosmetics Industry Publications for Indie Business Owners starting a soap business

Soapmakers tend to live in their own little worlds, getting immersed in the latest tutorials and experiments by other soapmakers, as well as blog posts by niche industry writers (like me!...

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Interview with Maria of Seagrape Bath + Body, Featured Soapmaker & Biz Owner soapmaker success stories starting a soap business

I'm always on the prowl to feature soapmakers who are making their way in the big ole world of small business. This week, I wanted to feature a soapmaker I came across on Instagram and have...

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The Best Ways to Control Trace When You Make Cold Process Soap soap science and info

Every time I work with soapmakers, I find that a large number of them allow the soapmaking process to control them rather than taking control of the process themselves. This usually manifests in...

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It's not enough to be "not racist."

We must do better.

We must be actively anti-racist in our professional and personal lives to change how society works. Black soapmakers, Indigenuous soapmakers, and soapmakers of color deserve an equal opportunity to live freely, make money, and follow their dreams. Read our anti-racism pledge, see what we are doing, & find out how you can join us in closing the gap.

Learn more about our commitment to anti-racism in business.