LORD'S SOAP & SKIN
LORD'S SOAP & SKIN
Understanding Natural vs. Synthetic Mica In artisan soapmaking, few topics generate as much conversation as color. Specifically, the question of natural colorants versus mica. Both can produce beautiful soaps. Both have their place. But their origins, processing, and underlying philosophies…
Notes on Process, Patience, and Not Rushing What Works Natural liquid soap is made by transforming oils into a glycerin-rich cleanser using potassium hydroxide. The result is a fluid, plant-based wash with a softness and clarity that detergent-based products can’t…
A Soapmaker’s Study in Patience, Control, and Design Slow trace is one of the most powerful and misunderstood techniques in cold process soapmaking. When intentionally pursued, it gives the soapmaker extended working time, fluid batter, and remarkable control over design.…
Why I Choose Natural Color Over Man-Made Pigments Before comparing natural colorants to mica, I want to be clear about what I mean when I say natural, because that definition shapes every decision I make at the soap bench. To…