Soap. The Yardstick of Civilization. Sigmund Freud is famous for many statements and beliefs, and one of those is all about soap. He mentioned how it was the yardstick of civilization. This was then brought up in the movie Fight Club, by Tyler Durden. It’s a fun quip that we at Paper Street Suds follow and…
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Why Beer in Bar Soap?
When you make soap, it is a combination of oils, lye and a liquid. We have played around with milk, tea and of course water, but beer? Well, why not. Beer actually provides some amazing health benefits on top of all the other good stuff you get from using homemade bar soap. Hops, an ingredient…
Homemade Soap vs Store Bought Soap
We are all busy especially if making soap is on your to-do list these days. Here are just a few facts: Glycerin – Did you know that companies take the glycerin out of their soap and use it to make lotions and other products? Glycerin is a humectant that pulls moisture from the air and…
Etsy Shop is Open
Check out our new shop online at http://etsy.me/2iRIVbt. Follow the blog here if you want to know a bit more about all those oils and butters that go into homemade bar soap. Pretty interesting stuff.
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