Soaps, Washes & Scrubs

Beldi-type soft soaps—sometimes called paste or gel soaps—are easy to make and wonderful for your skin. Here is my own recipe for a luxurious version.

Ditch the soap! Go natural and save money. Learn to take a soap-free shower that still gets you clean as a whistle.

Sometimes you just need a little pampering (shut the bathroom door and just drift away into a spa of your own)! This Himalayan salt and lavender bath bar offers just that!

Not all soap is created equal! These great-smelling bar soaps make a perfect gift for the men in your life.

Discover a simple recipe that doesn't require cornstarch and fizzes just like a Lush bath bomb! This article includes ideas on how to make your bath bombs unique. Great for relaxation or as a gift.

Now, don't get me wrong, ladies—you will love this as well. However, I have designed this body scrub for myself and the other natural Neanderthals out there!

Soleseife is a type of German handmade soap made with brine water. This recipe assumes a working knowledge of soap making.

Many Americans use commercial bar soaps to cleanse their skin. Over time, these bar soaps can dry out your skin and cause premature signs of aging.

My honest review of Bubble Belle versus Fragrant Jewels bath bombs.

How to make Beldi facial soap to clear acne, nourish skin with quality oils, and rejuvenate aging skin.

Did you know that olive oil is one of the best moisturizers and natural skin care products you can use? Used by Mediterranean women for thousands of years, olive oil is a wonder product. Find out more about its benefits in this article.

Combining a shower gel and salt scrub together in one product is an easy to make skin care product. A sea salt shower gel scrub is suitable for all skin types and will greatly improve the texture, tone and clarity of your skin.

Learn what to look for in soap to get rid of that troublesome acne, whether you're buying it from somewhere else or looking to make your own.

A thorough review of Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 liquid Hemp Peppermint Pure Castile Soap. I tested the soap by using it to wash my skin, hair, clothing, and dishes. I include ingredients and recommended soap-to-water ratios as listed on the bottle.

Bananas may be used in a scrub recipe easily at home. Rich in antioxidants, bananas are an excellent ingredient in face scrubs, body scrubs and much, much more!

My homemade pumpkin spice soap made in the crockpot is the perfect way to kick off the fall season in style.