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Curated common-knowledge recipes from the indie soap-making community — each one runs through the FormulaNorth calculator with quality scores, fatty-acid breakdown, and one-click “Open in calculator” so you can scale and tweak.
Recipes are starting points — always lye- and zap-test before sale
FormulaNorth helps organize cosmetic formulation, label, costing, and CNF preparation information. It is not legal or regulatory advice and does not replace Health Canada guidance, professional regulatory review, or the maker's responsibility to verify product compliance before sale.
Pure Olive Castile
100% olive oil. Centuries-old recipe. Long cure (6+ months), gentle, low-lather, near-mythical mildness.
Bastille (80% Olive)
Olive-dominant with 15% coconut for lather and 5% castor for stability. Castile mildness at half the cure time.
Oatmeal & Honey
Soothing colloidal oats and a touch of honey. Mild, creamy, popular with sensitive skin.
New to soap making?
Start with our beginner guide — it walks through the equipment kit, safety basics, and the cold-process step-by-step using the Balanced Beginner Bar recipe.
Selling in Canada?
Soap sold to the public in Canada is generally regulated as a cosmetic. CNF preparation, bilingual labels, and Hotlist review apply.
Read the soap-seller guide →