Glycerin, or glycerol, is derived from plant-based oils. It also occurs naturally in fermented goods, such as beer, wine, and bread. This ingredient was “accidentally” discovered in 1779 by a Swedish ...

Any student who's ever dreamed of being a bread baker or a soap maker will now have his chance. The State Botanical Garden, located on South Milledge Avenue, is offering work shops this winter in ...

SANFORD — A glycerin herbal soap making class will take place at 6:30 p.m. on June 5 at the Goodall Memorial Library. Learn about the healing properties of essential oils and herbs, and about the ...

Soapmaking can be easy if you follow these instructions. Making soap is yet another down-home pursuit that allows you to feel good inside because you get to recycle and create at the same time. It’s ...

Instead of tossing lemon rinds, use for making supercute lemon soaps. Usually tossed in the trash, lemon zest brightens basic glycerin soap for an invigorating cleaner that also leaves hands nice and ...