In episode 126 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to an exploration of exfoliants in soapmaking, alongside highlights from a recent conference. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of preparing the lye and oil mixture, a crucial step in cold process soapmaking. Anne-Marie then delves into the art of layering soaps with exfoliants and natural colorants, offering tips for achieving beautiful results. Listeners are treated to a showcase of finished soaps and insights from conference attendees. The episode concludes with a dose of inspiration and additional resources for soapmakers eager to expand their craft.

(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction

(0:26) Overview of exfoliants and conference highlights

(2:00) Lye and oil mixture preparation

(2:24) Layering with exfoliants and natural colorants

(3:28) Finished soap showcase and attendee insights

(3:50) Inspiration and additional resources