Handmade vs. Machine-made Soaps

Handmade soaps are preferred over machine produced soaps on two counts. First, the process in making handmade soap involves saponification. This process results in glycerine, a by-product that is an effective moisturizer. Glycerine is retained in hand-made soaps while it is isolated in mass produced soaps. These are added to lotions and creams that [...]

Differences Between Handcrafted and Commercial Soaps

There is a big difference between handcrafted and commercial soaps. It lies in the contents as well as how they are processed. The major difference is the presence of glycerin in handcrafted soap which commercial soap manufacturers conveniently eliminate in their manufacturing process. Glycerin is desirable for its moisturizing properties. It is a natural byproduct [...]