Can You Please Everybody?

October 31, 2015May 8, 2018 ~ Making Soap Mag ~ Leave a comment

"I want to make a soap that will be all right for everybody," a soapmaker recently said to me. She went on to say, "I want a soap that nobody is allergic to and one that nobody will object to any of the ingredients." Sounds good on the surface, doesn't it? No skin reactions and … Continue reading Can You Please Everybody?

I’m Just a Hobbyist

July 30, 2015April 6, 2018 ~ Making Soap Mag

I often hear hobbyist who make soap, cosmetics and candles describing themselves as, "I'm just a hobbyist," as if their work was less significant than the work of a business owner. Is a hobbyist less knowledgeable, less skilled or less significant than a business owner? Of course not! Let us take a look at why. … Continue reading I’m Just a Hobbyist