A Black woman-owned soap business in Massachusetts was recognized earlier this year for its sustainable practices.

See how beauty soaps are made in mass production with skilled workers. The process starts by mixing oils, fats, and lye to form a base. Fragrances and colors are added, and the mixture is poured ...

While the mixture is in the mold and while the soap is still soft enough to manipulate, designs are made. Gianna Mitzel, 10, uses spoons and forks to create decorative patterns on the top of the bars.

Soap production peaked at 1.5M tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure. REQUEST FREE DATA. In value terms, soap production reached $2.7B in 2021.