Soap Making
od saponification basics
to legal selling in EU
Guide to the cold process method — proven recipes with exact weights, encyclopedia of ingredients and guide to EU regulations. We share everything we have learned in the making.
Guide based on where you are
Three different paths — choose the one that matches your goal
You don't know what saponification is, never worked with lye, but want to try cold process. You're in the right place.
You've mastered cold process basics but want swirl patterns, layering, embeds or experiments with unusual ingredients.
You make soap and want to take it to market stalls, Etsy or your own e-shop. EU regulations are complex — we'll help you decode them.
Most read guides
Chemistry without shortcuts — why oils + lye = soap and what actually happens in that mold for 4–6 weeks.
Step by step — from choosing a safety assessor to CPNP notification. What it costs and how long it takes.
Diagnostic guide to 23 most common problems. Photos, causes and step-by-step solutions.
What you'll find on the site
Saponification chemistry, lye safety, first recipe, required equipment and FAQ.
8 articlesFrom simple beginner recipes to castile, goat milk, tallow and shampoo bars.
47 recipes · SoapCalc dataOil encyclopedia with SAP numbers, essential oils, additives — honey, clays, silk.
60+ ingredientsSwirl, layering, embed, natural and synthetic colorants, piping and 3D decoration.
12 techniquesSoda ash, DOS spots, soft soap, seizing — step-by-step diagnostics and solutions.
23 problemsEU regulations, INCI labeling, CPSR/PIF/CPNP, pricing, photography, where to sell.
9 guidesRecipes where readers start
Before you start — most common questions
Soap making is safe, accessible and manageable. Here are answers to the questions we get most often.
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We are enthusiasts of homemade soap making, natural cosmetics and sustainable living. We believe knowing the composition of what we use on our skin is sensible — and achievable for everyone.
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