Handmade Soaps and Cleansers: Melt-and-Pour, Cold Process and Syndet Bars for Every Skin Type
About this ebook
Handmade Soaps & Cleansers gives you the skills to make your own nourishing, skin-supportive formulas using natural oils, botanical additives, and safe, proven methods. Whether you're curious about cold-process soap or simply want to replace your store-bought face wash, this book helps you take control of what goes on your skin.
Inside you’ll learn how to:
- Understand surfactants, pH, and how cleansing works
- Choose the right oils and additives for your skin type
- Make cold-process, melt-and-pour, and syndet bars
- Create foaming facial cleansers and gel-based washes
- Avoid lye mishaps and ingredient imbalances
- Adjust cleansing strength to match your needs
- Store and preserve products safely and naturally
With step-by-step instructions and no-brand-bias guidance, you’ll gain the confidence to create your own custom cleansing products—tailored to your skin, your values, and your goals.
No sulfates. No guesswork. Just skin-loving cleansers done right.
About the author
Colin Chenard is the creator of the Natural Fix series, a hands-on guide to making safe, effective, and customizable skincare at home. With a focus on ingredient transparency and easy-to-follow methods, he helps readers understand not just the “how” but also the “why” behind lotions, soaps, balms, and oils.
Known for his clear, step-by-step teaching style, Chenard empowers beginners and enthusiasts alike to take control of their skincare, avoid unnecessary chemicals, and build routines that truly work. His books combine practical DIY recipes with the science of skin health, making natural skincare approachable, effective, and fun.
