Making soap using lye can feel overwhelming. Dip your toes in soap making by starting with melt and pour soap. This easy homemade lavender soap recipe takes all the hard work out of the process.

With my foaming hand soap recipe, you’ll have a natural and effective ... It also helps give the soap a more luxurious lather ...

Capturing one of the more ethereal colours of a soap bubble, Mateja Novakovic’s beautiful purple-toned manicure is so pretty. Use Gelcare Lavender Water, £15, to recreate it exactly at home.