What started as a hobby 21 years ago has become a thriving business for Kris Laszlo. “I made soap for Christmas gifts one year and it became my obsession,” Laszlo said. “I didn’t really like my job. I ...

When Stacy Buchanan discovered that the ingredients in her commercial bar of soap consisted mostly of chemicals, she decided to try and make some of her own. With a little research she found out the ...

POTTSVILLE — Lucas Baker was looking for a way to express his creativity when he started dabbling in homemade soap. “I’m an artist,” said Baker, 23, about his newest creations that went on sale Jan.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils ...