--- title: "Cold Process Soap Making and Natural Handmade Soaps in Madurai" description: "Discover how I create traditional cold process soap using natural oils and botanicals. Get customized, chemical-free, handmade skincare delivered across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kailash_skin_care/custom-artisanal-soaps/the-art-of-cold-process-soap-making last_updated: 2025-09-01 --- # The Art of Cold Process Soap Making Tribe Verified · Handcrafted in Madurai, delivered across India. By [Kailash Skin Care](https://mytribe.in/kailash_skin_care) · Handcrafted in Madurai & Chennai; Delivered across India · ₹105 per 100g bar (estimate) Part of [Custom & Artisanal Soaps](https://mytribe.in/kailash_skin_care/custom-artisanal-soaps). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kailash_skin_care/custom-artisanal-soaps/gallery) See how I transform raw, natural ingredients into gentle, skin-loving soaps using traditional cold process methods. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A detailed look into making my Multani Mitti and Charcoal soap. In this video, I explain in Tamil how I use four different oils and blend the powders separately to ensure a perfect, even mix in every bar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0806d990-3c14-4115-bd40-4e483505c5c4) - [Video: Pouring different soap batters into molds. You can see the unique patterns forming, like the black and white swirl of a charcoal soap and the layered colours of another custom blend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/148e8764-4fbf-4d43-b304-96986e7c1f17) - [Video: The big reveal. This satisfying video shows a freshly made loaf of Aloe Vera Charcoal soap, which looks almost like a milk sweet before it's cut into individual bars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29ac2197-7d78-45dd-9765-63a07635e9aa) - [Video: One of the most exciting steps is unmolding the soap after it has set for 24 hours. Here, I am taking out the custom-ordered Multani Mitti and Charcoal bars, each with a unique, handmade pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ab9660a-7078-443e-928c-a8df78d0e9fd) - [Video: The final touches on a designer soap loaf. I am piping colourful soap frosting onto the top of my Unicorn soap, showing how passion for my hobby turns into a business I love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c444b941-f5de-4834-a8d2-9647ba301f90) - [Video: Even the tiny details are handmade. This is me piping small soap embeds that will be used as decorative horns on my Unicorn Cupcake soaps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ab953d6-b81f-4d28-be94-bd73b4f2d492) - [Video: Adding skin-safe mica colours to the soap batter to create the vibrant swirls for my new Unicorn soap edition. Pre-bookings are now open for these magical bars.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76765cef-c081-4f3c-86d3-c81a8334bbfd) - [Video: Just in time for winter, I am bringing back my Honey soap. Watch as I pour the rich, honey-infused glycerin base into honeycomb molds. It lathers beautifully and feels so comforting on the skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca805d94-a53f-4bfa-b16c-5ceec98a3f4b) - [Video: I believe in using fresh, natural ingredients. Here you can see me cutting up fresh country papaya, which then goes into the base for my skin-brightening Papaya soap.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/709bfdc5-5219-4a9b-ab53-8d965d8b3d08) ## About The Art of Cold Process Soap Making Good things take time. Because I use the traditional cold process method, every single bar I make needs 30 to 40 days to cure perfectly. This patience ensures a harder, longer-lasting bar that is truly gentle on your skin. If you are looking to place an order, please keep this waiting period in mind. I believe that if you cannot read the ingredient label, you should not put it on your skin. That is why I stick to the basics. My cold process soaps start with a base blend of coconut, castor, and sesame oils, combined with premium additives like avocado butter, French clay, or activated charcoal. The process is simple chemistry but requires real dedication. I mix the lye and oils carefully, then pour the batter into molds. Unlike mass-produced soaps that are ready in minutes, my bars require that 40-day cure time. During these weeks, the saponification process completes, the pH levels balance out, and the water evaporates, leaving you with a durable, non-drying bar. Since I handle everything from my workshop, I can customize these blends. Need something for sensitive skin? I can swap in different clays or essential oils. Whether it is an Aloe Vera Charcoal bar for acne or a soothing Multani Mitti blend, the result is always a soap that respects your skin barrier without any SLS, parabens, or synthetic hardeners. ## About Kailash Skin Care Hi, I am the Madurai ponnu behind these soaps. For me, making these bars is not just work, it is my therapy. I take fresh botanicals and good oils to craft something that is as kind to your skin as it is to the earth. 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