So, years ago, we used to get pretty much all of our soapmaking supplies from the now-defunct #SnowdriftFarm in Arizona. They had a ton of recipes for home-made foot scrubs, pest-repellents, lip balm, hand-santizer, salves and butters, and, of course, soap! And thanks to the @internetarchive , those recipes have been preserved!

The one caveat I would mention (in addition to handling lye properly), is that some essential oils can cause skin irritation (citrus, cinnamon leaf, tea tree, cedar, etc.), so be cautious about using too much of those. Do your own research, especially if making products for other people.

Archived version:
https://web.archive.org/web/20050826174037/http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/formulary.html

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Soap Making Supplies, Essential Oils for Soapmaking, Aromatherapy & Massage Therapy, Spa - Snowdrift Farm

Snowdrift Farm Soapmaking Supplies, Fragrance Oils, Essential Oils, Lip Balm Flavors, M&P Base, Glycerin Soap, Glycerine Soap Base, Herbal Extracts, cold process soap, Colorants, Colors, Goat's Milk

Another item that we make for gifts is homemade #ColdProcess soap. It's not for the faint-of-heart, as sodium hydroxide (lye) is extremely caustic and must be handled with care (goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, have an open bottle of vinegar handy in case of spills -- it neutralizes lye). Melt-and-pour soaps are a lot easier, but if you like working with chemistry, cold-process soap is for you!

The best book we've read is #TheSoapmakersCompanion. There are websites as well (listed below), but no matter what guide you use, pay attention to the caveats!

By Susan Miller Cavitch
Revised edition, Nov 10, 2010
Originally published in 1997
288 pages
ISBN-13 9781603427364
E-Book $11.99
Trade paperback $21.99

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan-miller-cavitch/the-soapmakers-companion/9781603427364/

Simple Basic Beginner Soap Recipe with Shea Butter | Cold Process

https://theeverydayfarmhouse.com/beginner-soap-recipe-shea-butter-cold-process/

The Soap Queen has online tuturials on cold-process soapmaking, including lye safety!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAADF6209996265D2

Some recipes from The Soap Queen:

https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/my-favorite-cold-process-recipes-2/

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The Soapmaker’s Companion

In this comprehensive guide, Susan Miller Cavitch covers everything you need to know to make your own soaps. Learn the basic techniques for crafting oil-, cr...

Hachette Book Group