What is the attraction?

Hedda

Member
I am just curious as to what the attraction is for people who like to make soap. It is not something that has ever really interested me, but I know that some people really enjoy doing it.
 

SoftRain

Member
I haven't actually done it yet (hard to find time with two small children) but for me, I think it'll be end up being cheaper to make it myself than to buy natural soaps that cost $4-5 per bar.
 

Cassia

Member
I don't make my own soaps either, but I think that a common reason for those who do is that it can be cheaper to make your own. Also, you can be assured that the ingredients in your soap are safer than those used in store-bought ones.
 

chabella

All Lady
I think it might be similar to mine with lotions or anything else really for that matter, we know what is going into the product. There is no need to second guess "what if" or "can this be damaging to me". At least that is what I get from it.
 

Aletha

Member
I like to for the above reasons, but also to have a sense of accomplishment. It's satisfying to know I can do things that women in yesterday's world could do without thinking twice about it.
 

Luvkenny

Member
Its just something my daughter and I do together. I also get together with friends to make soaps and candles. Its just a fun time. I still buy most of my soap at stores though.
 

Hedda

Member
I have seen some very lovely looking hand made soaps. I could see making my own soaps to give as gifts. They would be nice to give as hostess gifts, I think.
 

Penelope

New Member
For me, the attraction to making soaps and other bath care products is that I know what's going in them. Even many of the so-called pure products you buy, are not as pure as they make it sound. Most of today's commercial products have toxins of some kind in them and I want to avoid that as much as I can for me and my family.
 

kristinafisher3

New Member
Soapmaking is very artistic. It can also be fun and relaxing to make soap and there are so many recipes out there. Commercial soaps are made of detergent and surfactants, plus the glycerin is extracted from it. The glycerin stays in soap and has more skin loving properties. If you know how to make soap you can make many other DIY beauty products out there too that can be really expensive to buy. Many women spend a ton of money each year on bath and body stuff when they can actually make it themselves and give as gifts.
 
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