This book was very helpful if you are looking to start a business (the profit side), but really didn't contain a lot of recipes or instruction (the fun side).

As I am moving toward starting my own soap mini-business, I found this book to be invaluable. However, I didn't find any useful recipes or ingredient ideas, and that would be important to a beginner. Therefore, buy it if you are entering the business stage, but not if you haven't yet mastered the fun!

This book is the best book that I have purchased pertaining to the soap making business. Though this book lacks on recipes, it is very informative on how to start your own business and it gives you vital resources to help you along the way. It is packed with alot of useful information. I recommend this book for those just getting started and thinking of starting a home based business making soaps or other crafts and don't know where to begin. This book is definately a must have!

Maria takes the mystery out of soapmaking, and makes it fun! This book is packed with easy-to-follow recipies, helpful hints, supply sources, and safely guidelines. Maria's easy to read style takes you through the entire soapmaking process. She explains not only how to do each step, but tells you why that step is important, and how it all works together to make a great final product. If you are making soap for a home based business, for gift giving, or just for your own use, you will find something in here to help you. The book includes sections on pricing, craft fairs, and sales tips. I have tried making soap, with little success. After reading this book, I know I will now be successful. I should have read this book first............