Best Soap Making Books of 2025

The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners is an excellent resource for those interested in making all-natural soaps. It provides a comprehensive guide on soap making basics, including the science behind the process, terminology, and supplies needed. The book also offers step-by-step tutorials for creating different types of soap, from simple to layered and embossed. With over 55 all-natural soap recipes infused with herbs, oils, and milks, the book caters to beginners and advanced soap makers alike. The author's emphasis on using natural ingredients and protecting their integrity makes this book stand out from others in the genre.

Beeswax Alchemy by Petra Ahnert is a comprehensive guide to transforming beeswax into a variety of useful creations such as soap, candles, balms, creams, and salves. With over 40 DIY projects and step-by-step instructions, this book is perfect for both beekeepers and crafters alike. The book also includes a brief history of beeswax and insider tips on working with it. The true strength of the book lies in its instructions for making homemade body products. Overall, Beeswax Alchemy is an excellent resource for anyone interested in making wellness-boosting treasures to keep or gift to friends and family.

Pure Soapmaking by Anne-Marie Faiola is a comprehensive guide for making natural soaps at home. The book includes 32 recipes with step-by-step instructions and photographs, ranging from simple bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and layers. The author emphasizes the use of skin-nourishing oils and ingredients such as blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, and almond milk. The book also provides tips on how to scent your soap with pure essential oils. Overall, Pure Soapmaking is an excellent addition to any soap-making library, and it stands out for its detailed instructions and beautiful photography.

This book is a comprehensive guide to making botanical soaps, perfect for both beginners and experienced soap makers. The author, Jan Berry, provides detailed tutorials and step-by-step photographs for making traditional cold-process soap and the modern hot-process method with a slow cooker. With 50 easy and unique soap recipes inspired by the herb garden, veggie garden, farm, forest, and more, readers can create fabulous modern soaps in a truly natural and eco-friendly way. The book also includes Jan’s guide to common soapmaking essential oils, natural colorants, and easy decoration techniques. Overall, Simple & Natural Soapmaking is a valuable contribution to the soapmaking community and a must-have for anyone interested in making their own natural soaps.

This book, "Soap Making Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!" by an author who has built a six-figure business, is not just about making soap, but creating great natural and organic soaps. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the basics of soap making, and the second part teaches everything one needs to know to turn their passion into a successful business. The author shares her own story and provides tips on how to make your soaps unique. Overall, this book is a great resource for anyone looking to start a soap making business from home.

The Natural Soap Making Bible is an excellent resource for those interested in making fragrant, skin-friendly and all-natural soaps. Unlike other soap-making books, it provides basic information about the science behind the process, accurate and easy-to-follow instructions, and safety tips. The book contains a big collection of lye-free, natural, and vegan recipes to create silky smooth, layered, and embossed soaps. It also lists all the healthy, inexpensive ingredients needed and where to find them. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn about soap making and create unique soaps with natural ingredients.

Milk Soaps by Anne-Marie Faiola is a comprehensive guide for both beginner and advanced soapmakers. The book features step-by-step techniques and 35 recipes for making milk-enriched soaps, using a wide range of milk types, including cow, goat, and even camel milk, along with nut and grain milks such as almond, coconut, hemp, rice, and more. The photographs in the book show soapmakers how to achieve a variety of distinctive color and shape effects. The book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to expand their soapmaking skills in new and exciting ways.

Beehive Alchemy is a comprehensive guide for beekeepers and bee lovers to incorporate the benefits of bees into everyday life. Petra Ahnert's book includes a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees, such as making hand-dipped birthday candles, soap with honey, furniture polish, and even beeswax crayons. Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy is a go-to guide for hive-to-home creations. This book is a unique and informative addition to any candle making book collection.

Sell Your Crafts Online by James Dillehay is a comprehensive guidebook for makers and artisans looking to succeed in the world of e-commerce. With thirty years of experience in marketing, Dillehay provides step-by-step strategies for selling handmade products on various platforms, including Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. The book covers everything from finding profitable crafts to SEO tactics, pricing strategies, and influencer outreach. This is a must-have manual for anyone looking to take their handmade products business to the next level.

The Natural Herbal Ayurvedic Soapmaking Cookbook is a comprehensive guide for those interested in making their own soap using natural ingredients. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the benefits of herbal soap and the dangers of commercial-bought soap. With over 30 unique herbal soap recipes, the book covers hot process, cold process, melt-and-pour, and rebatching methods. The author's passion for herbal soap making is evident, making this an excellent resource for beginners and experienced soap makers alike.