# Episode 83: The WORST Soap Making Advice on the Internet (We're Busting the Biggest Myths)

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Published: 2026-07-23T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Imagine spending hundreds of dollars on soap making supplies only to ruin a batch because someone online confidently gave you terrible advice. In this episode of The Dirty Heifers Podcast , we're busting some of the biggest myths in handmade soap making—from lowering your soap's pH to curing soap for one week, dreaded orange spots (DOS), 100% coconut oil soap, fragrance oil myths, and more. If you've learned soap making from Facebook groups, TikTok, YouTube, or that one aunt who made soap back in 1987...this episode is for you. Whether you're a beginner soap maker or an experienced maker looking to sharpen your skills, we're separating science from internet folklore—with plenty of laughs along the way. 💬 Question of the Day: What's the worst soap making advice you've ever heard? 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with another maker who needs to hear it! #soapmaking #coldprocesssoap #soapmyths #soapmaker #handmadesoap #smallbusiness #soapbusiness #makersgonnamake #soapscience #thedirtyheifers

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