Cold process soap gets all the hype in the handmade soap world — and honestly, it deserves some of it. But it's not the only method, and it's not always the right one. Here's a real look at what CP soap actually is, where it shines, where it falls short, and why I still reach for it in specific situations.

That slippery feeling from handmade soap isn't residue — it's glycerin doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Here's the real science behind it.