Clean, Naturally
With the rise of interest in aromatherapy and natural  fragrances, homemade soap has increased in popularity. Herbs and  essential oils play a large part in the finished products in  both of these books, whose authors have written other books on  soapmaking. Browning's melt-and-pour projects use commercially  available soap bases that can be melted in a microwave or double  boiler and scented and molded to suit the maker's taste. Her  recipes include bath salts and oils as well as soaps. Maine has  a natural soap business and makes everything from scratch. She  offers instructions and formulas for all types of soap,  including bath soap, shampoo, pet soaps, and even poison ivy  remedies. Both books are recommended for public libraries.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.