Whilst much soap nowadays is mass-produced by industrial chemical companies, some people still make soap themselves; sometimes out of a desire for a higher-quality or different soap product than can be purchased, sometimes for the sake of keeping the traditional soap-making methods alive, and sometimes as technical avocation, in conjunction with an interest in chemistry or manufacturing.
The hobby of soap-making has enjoyed various eras of popularity. In recent years, making soap by hand and using it in place of synthetic detergents is also seen as a way to more Sustainable living.
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