Top Ten - Soap making myths

Top Ten - Soap making myths

Time for another rambling session with me! Today, I want to go over what I think are the top 10 soap making myths! There might be more, but these are the ones I see a lot! If you have more that you would like to share, please leave them in the comments down below. I hope you enjoy the ramblings!

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Top Ten - Soap making myths

[ramblinrosecottage]

I have had potential customers ask me point blank if one of my soaps will take care of acne, or eczema. I always tell them the same thing: The only claim that I make about my soap is that it will clean you. Period.

[TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

There are two things that always frustrate me as a soap maker and seller. The first is when people assume that anything natural is automatically safe and anything synthetic is automatically bad. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen people say they prefer essential oils because they are "safe and natural" whereas fragrance oils are "synthetic and toxic". This is such a misguided viewpoint as if used in the incorrect amounts essential oils can be just as harmful (if not more so) than fragrance oils. Just because something is natural does not make it safe - and this is coming from someone who does tend to use more essential oils in her products than fragrance oils!

The second thing that is a bit of a bug bear for me is when I see people stating their soaps are "free of chemicals". I realise that they generally mean they are free of synthetic ingredients, but their choice of words is so wrong here. Nothing is "free of chemicals", even water is a chemical. To be honest, seeing someone using "free of chemicals" to advertise their soaps puts me right off buying from them as it makes me question how much they actually know about the products they are creating. Possibly I am being harsh, but it is just how it makes me feel!

[amyg]

"Essential oil is not medicine! "

Preach, king 👏👏👏

[myragonzalez]

I’ve been watching other soap makers for almost 3 years. Last summer my daughter and I started to make soap also. On some of the Facebook groups I’m unfortunately reminded that people don’t have common sense or don’t bother doing enough research. So glad I came across your channel so I can learn more.

[TheZenBeePgh]

Omg, right!?! As a retired trauma burn nurse, you are 100% right about **NOT** using vinegar on your skin if you get lye water/soap batter on you! The first time heard that I was, wait, what now!?! Nope!!!

[mariahsheartcollections]

Absolutely perfect I loved everything about this video . When people ask me what does your soap help do I say CLEAN YOUR SKIN 😂

[anastasia]

years ago, I took abut 4 soap making classes to learn how to make soap. They gave me so many RULES that had to be followed or the world would end . I tried to make soap at home and it was always an expensive disaster and I gave up. Still had all the stuff that I never touched for about 5 years -- so one night I thought I'd try again. I broke every rule - I used old oils, old lye, i didnt use a thermometer, I didnt use a stick blender -- i just basically threw everything together any old how. And I got fabulous soap !!! i find it very strange that a lot of soapers seem to like to over complicate soap making.

[lyndabell]

Ugh!!! You're so cool 😂😂😂😂 I am so thankful for you. I have wanted to make soap forever!! You have already saved me from spending toooo much money and time watching a million "soap making for beginners " confusing crap! Hahahaha im 64 yrs old and kindergarten skills lol

[donnasandford]

Began my Soap Journey 9 months ago and really enjoy it! I was just going to make the switch to fragrance oil. So much confusing information in my head ABOUT EVERYTHING . . You remind me of the guys I grew up with in Boston!!! Wicked Cool & right to the point, NO NONSENSE OR Glad I found your channel. Thank You!!

[one_smol_duck]

As someone with quite dry and sensetive skin, I find that a lot of the additives people claim to be "healing" or "purifying" are actually just harsh and stripping. Especially with essential oils. It's a bit taking a laxative to loose weight. Perhaps not quite that bad, but it comes from the same mindset that any form of "cleansing" that gets things out of your body is good for you.... when that's not always true

[cedarwings]

Love this video uncle Jon! Truer words have not been spoken about making soap. I started breaking all of the so called rules after my first year and never looked back. Greetings from Vancouver Island, British Columbia 😊😊

[janoakel]

"Yeah couldn't do that angle anymore, that hurts my neck" lol 🤣

[loladennler]

I sometimes will add dried herbs in my soaps. Just for a little fragrance and color.
I don't like E-oils or fragrance oils. Just good soap!
And thankyou for all your common sense advice.
I ran across one of your videos awhile back, and watched it. Sparked my interest! So I started making soap. And I'm darn good at it too!
Thank you.

[cydrych]

My soap cured my depression. Oh, wait, boredom, it cured my boredom.

[Lightly_Saltyago]

I love how experimental you have been with soap so you can relay this invaluable information to us. THANK YOU for trying soap recipes every which way, because I am not brave enough. My anxiety would NOT let me figure that out for myself. I'm so afraid of wasting ingredients and screwing up my soap, I'm broke. You are the real MVP sir. lol

[JohannaVeerenhuis]

Dear Uncle Jon, after a few years I’m back to binging your video’s. Because I’ve run out of my soaps and I was a bit insecure if I really knew how to do it again. Well yes, I do.
And with every video from you that I watch, I’m just totally with you. So funny, the reason that I started soapmaking in the first place, is because I do have psoriasis. And no, my soap doesn’t cure it, BUT neither did all the things the hospital described. I threw all that stuff out many years ago, as well as shampoo/conditioners and what not.
There are some people who buy my soaps on a regular base and they do claim that it really helps them with rocasea and making skin and hair overall feel better. Well, isn’t that just nice? 😃
I always use herb infused oils, CBD oils etc.
Also, I love how you help me be less afraid of the lye. 😂
In general, I just love your attitude and approach. 💪💪🫶

[waynegross]

I have to say, you always make the conversation humorous! I love the way you tackle the issue at hand! You have a way of saying things, even if they're serious, you make me laugh! Sorry if that offended you, but it's so true.
Jill Gross

[pattiemoseley]

Yep, been having problems with those little blue bottles myself so I changed companies

[jonifink]

Thank you for another great video!! So glad to have you telling it like it is .. some of the soaping groups I am in can get to be a bit nasty when they are questioned on something .. keep up the good work!!

[mariachiappa]

I make soaps for my family and i only care if they clean our skin and don't make it dry I use lemon or orange zest or dry levander for better smell and life goes on 😁😁😁😁