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November 13th 2024 Updated a blog post *** Homemade Soap Benefits vs Store-Bought Soap: What You Need to Know
This blog post has been updated from it’s original 2011 post date and includes new information.
November 4th 2024 Added a new blog post *** MSDS For Soap and Skincare Safety: Why Every Maker Should Use It.
Using the Material Safety Data Sheets from suppliers to learn more about the safety of the ingredients we use in Soap Making and Skincare.
October 31st 2024 Launched Newsletter *** Introducing Soap Making School Weekly Newsletter
Discover our weekly newsletters packed with creative inspiration, DIY recipes, and practical tips for soap making, skincare, and self-care. Each issue is thoughtfully crafted to spark creativity and help you embrace simple, joyful living!
September 20th 2024 Email Series *** Introducing “Reclaim Your Glow” email series
This email series is replacing the “Take Back Your Skin” email series that has been running since 2010. If you were a subscriber to the older series, you’ll really like this new version with more recipes and advise. You’ll find this email sign up link on the header of each page at Soap Making School
September 17th 2024 Added a new blog post *** Unlock Clear Skin: Proven Natural Acne Cures for Fast Results
You can create quick and easy acne cures with natural ingredients. all the information you need is in this blog post.
August 9th 2024 Added a new blog post *** How to Make Lava Lamp Lip Gloss – Easy DIY
Lava Lamp Lip Gloss is fun and easy to make. Using natural ingredients is the key to keeping it healthy for your lips. Full video and recipe included in the blog post.
July 17th 2023 Added a new blog post *** Olive Oil Types For Skin Care and Soap Making – Featuring Castile Soap
A guide to choosing the right olive oil for your project. Also Castile Soap and it’s humble beginning, what it is and it’s benefits.
July 11th 2023 Video Update *** Make your own Herbal Oil – Updated for 2023 ***
The Herbal Oil video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course, Cold Process Soap Making Course and the Liquid Soap Making Course.
July 11th 2023 Video Update *** Glycerin Soap Base and Melt and Pour videos – Updated for 2023 ***
The Glycerin Soap Base video and the Melt and Pour video have both been updated and are live on the Complete Package Course.
Check for more changes here on the soap making school updates page.
June 26th 2023 Added a new blog post *** Coconut Oil Types: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing The Right One For You
There are a lot of different coconut oils to use in soap making and skin care. Choosing the right one for the products you’re making is important. This guide will help you.
June 16th 2023 Video Update *** Aura Mist and Room Spray video – Updated for 2023 ***
The Aura Mist and Room Spray video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and the Bath Indulgence Course.
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June 16th 2023 Video Update *** Bath Bomb videos – Updated for 2023 ***
The Bath Bomb videos have been updated and are live on the Complete Package Course and the Bath Indulgence Course.
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May 15th 2023 Added a new blog post *** Soap Making FDA Regulations – What you need to know
FDA has specific regulations that need to be followed if you are selling your soap in the US. This gives you the main information as of May 15/2023.
December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Non-Milled Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Non-milled Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Hot Process Soap Making Course.
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December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Laundry Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Laundry Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Mocha Sugar Scrub video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Mocha Sugar Scrub video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Skin Cleanser video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Skin Cleanser video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
December 1st 2022 Video Update *** Liquid Shampoo video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Liquid Shampoo video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 27th 2022 Video Update *** Wrapping and Packaging Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Wrapping and Packaging Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
November 27th 2022 Video Update *** Quebracho Rosemary Cold Process Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Quebracho Rosemary Cold Process Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
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November 25th 2022 Video Update *** Soy Liquid Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Soy Liquid Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 24th 2022 Video Update *** Fixing Your Liquid Soap video – Updated for 2022 ***
The Fixing Your Liquid Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 23rd 2022 Video Update *** Indigo cold process soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Indigo cold process soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
November 22nd 2022 Video Update *** Make Your Own Soap Recipes – Updated for 2022 ***
The Make Your Own Soap Recipes video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
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November 22nd 2022 Video Update *** Rooibos Tea Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Rooibos Tea Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
November 21st 2022 Video Update *** Recycled Soap Mold – Updated for 2022 ***
The Recycled Soap Mold video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
November 20th 2022 Video Update *** Olive or Castile Liquid Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Olive or Castile Liquid Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 19th 2022 Video Update *** Fix Your Messed Up Batch of Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Fix Your Messed Up Batch of Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Hot Process Soap Making Course.
November 18th 2022 Video Update *** Lime Hot Process Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Lime Hot Process Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Hot Process Soap Making Course.
November 15th 2022 Video Update *** Hemp Seed Liquid Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Hemp Seed Liquid Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 10th 2022 Video Update *** Goat’s Milk and Vegan Cold Process Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Goat’s Milk and Vegan Milk cold Process Soap video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course and Cold Process Soap Making Course.
November 9th 2022 Video Update *** Make your own Extracts – Updated for 2022 ***
The Extracts video has been updated and is live on the Complete Package Course, Hot Process Soap Making Course, Cold Process Soap Making Course and the Liquid Soap Making Course.
November 6th 2022 Video Update *** Hot Process Chunk or Confetti Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Hot process Chunk or Confetti Soap video has been updated and is live on both the Complete Package Course and the Hot Process Soap Making Course.
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November 3rd 2022 Video Update *** Hot Process Chocolate Silk Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Hot process Chocolate Silk Soap video has been updated and is live on both the Complete Package Course and the Hot Process Soap Making Course.
November 2nd 2022 Video Update *** Hot Process Beer or Wine Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Hot process beer or wine Soap video has been updated and is live on both the complete package Course and the Hot Process Soap Making Course.
November 1st 2022 Video Update *** Almond Liquid Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The Almond Liquid Soap video has been updated and is live on both the complete package Course and the Liquid Soap Making Course.
October 27th 2022 Video Update *** Conditioning shampoo-shave bar – Updated for 2022 ***
The conditioning shampoo and shave bar video has been updated and is live on both the complete package Course and the Hot Process Soap Making Course.
October 26th 2022 Video Update *** Coconut Liquid Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The coconut liquid soap video has been updated and is live on both the complete package Course and the Liquid Soap Making Course.
Sept 27th 2022 Video Update *** Cold Process Wine or Beer Soap – Updated for 2022 ***
The cold process wine or beer video has been updated and is live on both the complete package Course and the Cold Process Making Course.
Aug 26th 2021 Blog Post Update ***
Using Natural Indigo Powder in Soap and Making Self Care Products – Updated for 2021 ***
Relaunched the blog post for using indigo powder in soap making and self care products with a 2021 update. Click here to check it out
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Aug 20th 2021 Blog post update
***Soap Making Equipment – Choosing The Essential Stick Blender – Updated for 2021 ***
Re-launched the blog post for choosing the best stick blender/immersion blender/wand blender for soap making with a 2021 update. Click here to check it out.
Aug 18th 2021 Starting to update the Soap Makers Blog
Some of the content in the soap makers blog are dates back to 2010 or further. I am taking each of those blog posts and updating them to reflect any changes that I have experienced. Our experiences and the world around us can change our opinions and help us grow. I’m excited to explore all those posts and add any new experiences that I’ve discovered on my soap making path. I’ll keep you caught up with the newly updated posts on this Soap Making School Updates page as they get renewed.
Aug 13th 2021 Soap Making School has a new webserver
The website was down for a few hours while it was migrating to it’s new home, but it’s all up and running now.
The webserver is faster with more space for Soap Making School to grow. There are several updates in the Cold Process, Hot Process and Liquid Soap videos. Watch for new videos. They will be posted on this Soap Making School Updates page as they become available.
July 6th 2021 New Soap Making School Website was launched
The Soap Making School website was rebuilt and launched. Students can now earn a Certificate and track their progress. If you are a member of Soap Making School, please send me an email and I will give you the details on how to switch to the new website format. rene@soapmakingschool.com
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Feb 1st 2021 Soap Making School sold retail store
Rene at Soap Making School has decided to re focus all of her attention on the Soap Making School online program and has sold the brick and mortar business.