It has been three years since I started this adventure and I still get excited over homemade hot process soap! It is a wonderful thing and so very good for our skin. My absolute favorite of the processes is Hot Process slow cooker. Before I begin, one important thing that I learned along the way is this: Not all homemade soap is created equally. Even though you can create a visually appealing bar of soap, it does not necessarily mean it is a soap that is good for your skin. In fact, I used to buy homemade soap wherever we journeyed, but I had yet to find one to replace my “go to” brand name soap. During a trip to Georgia, however, I met a soaping friend, and after using one of her bars, I knew it was possible to create a beautiful, conditioning, nourishing bar of soap. So, after a few months of research, reading, watching and experimenting, I started out on my own and have not looked back. I have learned so much from God’s creation and other soapers, and I am still learning every day. For myself, starting out with a good formula and good ingredients high in conditioning and low in cleansing, with a nice, creamy lather is important. Like most soapmakers, I love getting my oils and butters ready, adding the lye and seeing the change. I love how it smells cooking and going through the different stages. Of course, the cut is always exciting, as well, and you can’t beat how the soap feels and treats your skin. Once my