Soap-makers love to tell the story of how ancient Romans first “discovered” soap by burning animal sacrifices on Mount Sapo, and how the creeks at the bottom of that mythological mountain were the ...

Darci Benoit calls herself a queen bee — a fitting moniker for this busy beekeeper and crafter of body-care products. The Swanton resident, along with husband B.J. and 10-year-old daughter, Amelia, ...

Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural and ...

Beginners to natural herbal soap making will learn to assemble ingredients, prepare soap molds, and combine essential oils and herbal additions to make cold-process natural soap. If you have never ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own soap from scratch, this easy cold process Bastille soap recipe is the perfect place to start. It’s made from two simple oils—olive oil and coconut oil—and ...

Varieties of scents filled the IZone Makerspace room at Werth Tower on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as students came in to make their own soap bars. Hosted by the Innovation Zone and facilitated by maker ...

HAYFIELD, Minn. — A longtime local nurse is using her skills in a new career. “My nursing career has really prepared me for this specific business because there is a lot of math and science that goes ...