Common Mistakes When You Make Soap at Home
Homemade soap isn’t just a craft—it’s a return to self-reliance, to knowing what touches your skin, and to honoring the wisdom our grandparents carried without needing a label to prove it. But like all good things, soapmaking comes with a learning curve. The beauty is, once you know what to avoid, the process becomes not only safer but deeply rewarding. I am writing this article because it enhances the How To Make Homemade Soap guide I got the privilege of editing for Self-Sufficient Projects. Here are some of the most common mistakes folks make when they first start making soap at home , and how you can sidestep them with ease and confidence.