For many people, switching to handmade soap starts with a simple question: is it actually better than the soap you find at the grocery store? The short answer is that handmade soap is often gentler on skin and made with higher-quality ingredients. But the difference goes deeper than that. Understanding how soap is made helps explain why so many people prefer artisan bars. What Is Handmade Soap? Handmade soap is created using traditional soapmaking methods that combine oils an
