Formulating Cold Process Soap: Key Ingredients, Recipes, and Palm Oil Alternatives

In episode 13, Anne-Marie Faiola offers a guide to cold process soap recipes. Starting with soapmaking basics, she explores key factors for successful recipes. Anne-Marie discusses essential base oils and introduces the 30/30/30/10 formula, ideal for beginners. She covers general soapmaking rules, single-oil soaps, and their unique properties. The episode also looks at blending oils and suggests sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Anne-Marie shares her favorite recipes, highlighting the art and science of soapmaking. The episode wraps up with a summary and resources for further exploration.