The Natural Soapmaking Handbook Easy Recipes and Techniques for Beautiful Soaps from Herbs Essential Oils and Other Botanicals

This book is a treasure trove of all-natural soap recipes that are not only easy to follow but also use simple ingredients. The author's clear and concise instructions make the soapmaking process a breeze, even for beginners. What I love most about this book is the emphasis on using essential oils and natural colorants to create unique and luxurious blends. The author provides a wealth of information for soapers of all levels. It’s a well written book with beautiful pictures. If you're looking to dive into the world of soapmaking with all-natural ingredients and essential oils, this book is a must-have. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Read more

This book is an absolute gem for anyone who loves natural soap making, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro! The author's passion for her craft shines through every page, with clear instructions, beautiful photography, and recipes that feel like they're straight from the heart. What I love most about this book is how approachable it is. The author breaks down the process in a way that’s easy to follow but still inspires creativity. You can tell she poured her soul into every detail, sharing not just recipes but also her knowledge and love for all-natural ingredients. It’s disheartening to see a single bad review because this book is truly a reflection of her dedication and expertise. If you're here because you follow her on Instagram, you already know how much joy and knowledge she shares with her community. This book is an extension of that positivity and creativity. For anyone on the fence, don’t let one negative comment deter you. This book is a masterpiece, and the author deserves all the love and support for her hard work! Keep shining, and know that your work is making a difference in the lives of so many aspiring soap makers! Thank you for inspiring us all! - Courtney (@signandcandleco) Read more

This is a meticulously researched, well-written, and extremely informative book. I’m an experienced, professional soapmaker myself, and I can tell you that Simi is a wonderful teacher. I have both used her soap and tried her techniques myself, and the book is such a great resource for anyone who is seriously interested in natural, cold process soapmaking. I find a lot of her advice to be spot on and super helpful. The photos are stunning, and you can just tell that she’s done so much work to gather the correct information in order to help you make really good soap. The recipes are well-written, and easily adapted to your own personal preferences, and the science is explained extremely well. In this genre and field, it can be be challenging to find a truly technically-sound resource that doesn’t rely on hearsay and oft-repeated material lifted from bloggers — this book is a gem. Highly recommend for anyone who is serious about soapmaking but also wants a beautiful book to enjoy! Read more

I became interested in soapmaking after doing a ton of research on eczema. I decided to make natural soap to reduce the number of skin irritants for my family and me. Simi's book delivered exactly what I was looking for. This book is the best resource to cold-process soapmaking. It has instructions and information for beginners and more advanced techniques and recipes for folks with more experience under their belts. What I love: - Every recipe is natural, using all-natural ingredients like oils, butters, clays, and essential oils. There are no dyes, no fragrance oils, no lab-like ingredients. This is natural, cold-process soap with wholesome, natural ingredients. Other soapmaking books will use lots of dyes, colors and fragrance oils to make pretty-looking soaps. Soaps in this book are artistic and naturally beautiful. - These soap recipes have been tested and sold for years, so they're fine-tuned, perform well and have stood the test of time. - Simi offers free videos on YouTube that show how to make soaps, so they complement the recipes in the book. - Simi is responsive and attentive to the soapmaking community. She responded so graciously when I had a question about one of the recipes in her book. - She offers so many additional recipes you can buy on the Muddy Mint website, so your soap exploration can continue even after you master these recipes. I saw one negative review on here and don't feel like it's warranted. I'm deeply grateful to have this book & resource at home, and have already started making these recipes. Read more

This book is by far the best book out there for new soapers! It's laid out beautifully, with tons of useful information with directions that are easy to understand and follow. It's packed with useful information, including oils, colorants, essential oils, what you need to get started, where to purchase supplies, and most importantly - safety! I can't recommend this book enough, it was a game changer for me! Read more

I am so excited about this book!, I have been listening to “muddy minty” on line. The author has LOTS of beautiful pictures, a must for me! She has clear instructions, great and creative ideas and suggestions. She speaks from experience from her own soaping journey, which is so valuable to us all. This is a great resource for those of us who are teetering between soaping as a hobby and business. I also enjoy listening to her on line as Muddy Mint. Best of Luck as you continue your amazing soaping journey Simi! Read more

First her videos are amazing. She is super smart. Knows how to teach and is so easy and calming to listen and watch her videos. I love this book. She's just down right talented. Beautiful photos. If you listen to her videos, you can hear her in the words of the book. Good job little lady. P.s. kiddos to your hubby for a great job with the videos. Read more