It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.

Many consumers are drawn to cruelty-free products, which now include a wide variety of makeup, cleaning and personal care products. A growing cruelty-free category is one that’s used several times a ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

Looking for a handmade holiday project that’s both fun and useful? These adorable holiday wreath soaps are the answer. T ...

Soap-making can be a fun way to make custom soap bars at home as a hobby. Soap-making kits are great for beginners because they come with all the products needed. We spoke to 2 professional soap ...

"My favorite unexpected use of a bar of soap is in the laundry room. Grating the bar soap with baking soda and washing soda ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. For decades, we’ve equated cleanliness with lather. The more bubbles, the better, right? But a growing number of ...

Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will host a free collection event for household hazardous materials from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at DeBary City Hall, 16 Colomba Road. Residents ...

Can’t find antibacterial soap at the store these days? No need to worry, any type of hand soap can rid hands of germs and viruses such as COVID-19. That’s according to an expert at Baylor College of ...