Handmade Soaps

People have long forsaken soap bars for their more convenient cousins, liquid soaps with convenient pump dispensers and sweet smells. However, there's a growing movement among local crafters to start creating their own lovely, spa-like bars of soap, replete with herbs and essential oils for a skin-loving experience. But how does one choose the best bars to use, and what are the true benefits of using handmade soap?

Searching for a solution for her child who had eczema, artisanal soap maker Michelle Ho, gives a bit of her perspective to why natural, handmade soap can be a joy to use and was the right choice for her family.