This practical book is full of helpful advice on how to make your own luxurious and beautiful soaps at home, using only the best natural ingredients. Not only are these soaps good for you, they look great and are wonderfully indulgent too! Soap-making entrepreneur Sarah Ade introduces you to all of the simple techniques and basic kitchen equipment you'll need to create an array of gorgeous soaps. You'll learn how to choose your ingredients, understand their properties, and put them together to achieve a specific purpose. Dozens of easy-to-follow recipes range from the fun and frivolous to sensible and serious, and the text is packed with ideas for alternative soap making and homemade skin care. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in what they put onto their body as well as what goes inside.
"Sarah's book is simple, easy to follow and aimed at those just starting out, although it does contain many recipes for the more experienced soap maker" --Low Cost Living
"Provides a wealth of information for those interested in taking up soap making as a hobby" --Allotment Garden
Sarah Ade is the codirector of the BareNaked Soap Company, a family-run holistic company that makes soap and other skin care products using natural ingredients.