Crafters have many interpretations of the term “natural soap crafting.” On one end of the spectrum, it can mean using only organic, chemical-free ingredients including soap bases, additives, colorants ...

Courtney Skeeba of Homestead Ranch in Lecompton and her son, Marek, sell their handcrafted goat butter soaps at the Lawrence Farmers Market. Dainty hotel soaps shaped like seashells are one thing. But ...

The Al Quoz neighbourhood is a far cry from smells of lavender or citrus or rosemary. So, when you walk into The Camel Soap Factory here and see buckets of essential oils being stirred and poured into ...

Meet Minakshi Singh, a passionate plant lover whose green thumb thrives in the heart of the city. As an avid explorer, she constantly seeks new adventures, reflecting her self-dependent spirit. When ...

Feeling tired and stressed? There's nothing that works better than an amazing aromatherapy session to charge things up a little. Sure, not all of us have the time to rush to spa every now and then, ...

Harsh winter weather can suck the moisture out of our skin leaving it feel dry, red and sore. Nutrient-rich handmade soaps not only make an ideal gift, they soothe, nourish and moisturize the skin and ...

Dave Fetter is an unexpected champion of natural handmade soaps. From the outset, you’ll notice his calloused hands and well-worn work boots, earned over nearly 30 years on the factory floor, ...

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