UG2SOAP GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
About Us
We’re a small, family-owned business with a big passion for sharing the art and science of soap making! Our mission is to empower soap makers everywhere—whether you're just starting out or looking to level up—by providing the best resources, education, and support. We also believe in supporting our local communities and growing alongside them, one bar of soap at a time.
The Ultimate Guide to Soap coursebooks are unlike any other—they’re packed with essential knowledge, hands-on tutorials, and clear, step-by-step guidance to help you create beautiful, high-quality soap with ease. From the basics of soap science and fatty acids to superfatting, soap calculators, and troubleshooting common issues, we give you all the information you need to confidently formulate your own recipes and avoid the usual roadblocks.
After spending years researching and developing our expertise, we created the book we wish we had when we first started our soap-making journey. Our goal is simple: we want every soap maker to succeed, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
ABOUT ASHLEY GREEN
Ashley Green is an author, scientist, teacher, and passionate soap maker with a love for sharing her knowledge. A proud dog mom, wife, mother, and volunteer, she also enjoys gardening, stargazing, and exploring the world. Through her blog, The Ultimate Guide to Soap, and YouTube channel, as well as her role as the host of the largest online soap-making Facebook group, Soap Making for Beginners Worldwide, Ashley connects with soap makers around the globe. With multiple internationally recognized soap-making coursebooks sold in over 125 countries, she’s dedicated to teaching the history, science, and art of soap making to help others succeed in their soaping journey.
As a soap maker, it’s essential to start with the fundamentals—soap science, recipe formulating, troubleshooting, methodology, and design—before diving into “uninformed” recipes and “failed batches.” That’s why we’ve created our books, videos, and recipes to help you build your skills and confidence, ensuring you understand that soaping is a science first, and an art second.
While there’s no shortage of soap-making resources online and in libraries, none provide the complete package of knowledge and support you need to truly succeed. Our easy-to-read, all-in-one resources bring everything you need into one place—so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to creating amazing soap!
The Ultimate Guide to Soap coursebooks are unlike anything else out there, offering a complete, step-by-step guide to help you create beautiful, complication-free soap with ease. We provide all the essential education, support, and expert insights to empower you to confidently formulate your own recipes and master the art of soap making.
From basic soap science and fatty acids to superfatting, water concentrations, oxidation, thermodynamics, and soap calculators, we cover it all—and we explain the why, how, and what of every concept so you can truly understand the science behind your craft. This is the ultimate resource to help you become a soap-making pro!
