For our ongoing series of DIY cleaning tests, we scoured the Internet (pun intended) for homemade formulas for hand-cleaning dishes. We tested each of three homemade dish cleaners with three tough ...

If you have one of the best microwaves, then the microwave method is quicker but requires constant vigilance.As before, place ...

Instructions. Cut the soap base into 1 inch cubes, and add half of them (½ pound) to a microwave safe measuring cup. Heat in ...

Making luxurious homemade soap is surprisingly simple, and with a few economical ingredients and Mar Gómez's guidance in "The Best Natural Homemade Soaps," you can learn how to make 40 different ...

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 ...

1/4 cup grated cocoa butter; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp grated beeswax; Combine all the ingredients in an ovenproof glass container.

But whatever type of soap you choose, liquid, bar, homemade, or manufactured, the important thing is to use it liberally and often, as studies have shown that washing your hands with soap and ...

You can use any kind of soap, but we found glycerin-based soaps work the best with really pretty results. Adding the powdered milk gives the soap a bit of substance, but isn't an essential ingredient.