My soap making process

I work in small batches as both maker and researcher—selecting a crystal-clear glycerin or creamy goat’s milk base based on target lather, glide, and visual clarity. I define the sensory spec up front (feel, fragrance, finish), then calibrate essential oils or gentle fragrance blends alongside skin-safe micas, mineral clays, or a touch of charcoal to achieve precise hue, opacity, and slip. Every ingredient has a job, and I label it clearly.

Pour days are deliberate and staged like a lab protocol. I set mold ergonomics (sea-glass shards, crystal cuts, seasonal medallions), time layers for clean interfaces, and manage temperature and viscosity for sharp lines and secure embeds. Limited runs let me A/B test techniques—controlled pours, trace thickness, pigment load—while exploring form and composition as sculpture.

After unmolding and curing/setting, I audit each bar for comfort-in-hand, rinse profile, and surface finish. I log batch data (base, ratios, temps, timing), photograph outcomes, and update listings with full ingredient transparency and care tips. Those feedback loops drive iteration on scent balance, mold geometry, and visual language—pushing the technical rigor and artistic expression that define Lacustrine Soaps.