In episode 13, Anne-Marie Faiola offers a guide to cold process soap recipes. Starting with soapmaking basics, she explores key factors for successful recipes. Anne-Marie discusses essential base oils and introduces the 30/30/30/10 formula, ideal for beginners. She covers general soapmaking rules, single-oil soaps, and their unique properties. The episode also looks at blending oils and suggests sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Anne-Marie shares her favorite recipes, highlighting the art and science of soapmaking. The episode wraps up with a summary and resources for further exploration.

(0:00) Introduction to soapmaking 101

(0:28) Key factors in formulating cold process soap recipes

(1:15) Essential base oil characteristics and the 30/30/30/10 recipe

(2:10) General rules and single-oil soaps

(3:00) Blending oils and alternatives to palm oil

(3:37) Showcasing favorite tried-and-true recipes

(4:49) The art and science of soapmaking

(5:02) Conclusion and resources