Bar soap is one of the essential ingredients in homemade laundry detergent (EverydayCheapskate.com/detergent). You will also need super-washing soda and borax ...

And you can use it on your face and body.

With sustainable packaging and modern skin-friendly formulations, high-end beauty houses are transforming soap bars into sought-after items.

If you’re a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, bars of soap may seem quite old-fashioned. And you may be surprised to learn that good old bar soap ...