Ida's Soap Box Blog

Aromatic essential oil compounds are stored in tiny pockets in plant material. The type of plant material used determines which method of extraction will produce the best results.

Sustainable, activated bamboo charcoal has become a key ingredient in many skincare products due to its natural ability to draw out dirt and debris from deep inside pores,

Hard water can change how your hair feels — and how your shampoo bar performs. Learn how calcium and magnesium affect lather, rinsing, and softness, why liquid and syndet shampoos behave differently, and simple steps like ACV rinses or shower filters that can make a noticeable difference.

Ida Friedman was just “looking for a hobby when she stumbled on soap making. Now her products are shipped around the world." Watch this short news story from Cleveland's Channel 19 News.

Performing a patch test can help people identify skincare products or ingredients that may cause a sensitivity reaction or an allergic skin reaction before using them.

You will read a lot of “scientific claims” on skin care websites. The purpose of this blog is to provide some basic information on how to critique scientific claims and research.