If you look at the core of this, soap making involves using a combination of animal or vegetable fats along with alkaline (lye). This process is called saponification and it’s a chemical reaction that occurs between these two elements.

The Melt And Pour Process:

This is the easiest process for a novice soap maker. All you need is a premade soap base. Melt it on the stove or you could microwave it. Then you need to add in all the fragrances, herbs, essential oils, color, minerals — basically whatever your heart desires. Pour the mixture into molds. Once it’s cooled down and hardened, it’s ready for use.

The Cold Process:

This technique is a little advanced but is a traditional way of making soaps. This process involves the mixing of oils with a base of lye solution. The advantage of this way of making soaps is that you can experiment with various ingredients and your soap will last longer as well. However, you need to wait a good 4-6 weeks for the soap to cure completely and become firm.