Sudsy Sustainability: Why Millennials Are Making Their Own Soap

Making soap at home isn’t just a grandma hobby – it’s a growing trend among young people who care about sustainability. This surge of sudsy sustainability is about taking control of what goes on your skin while reducing waste. So why are so many millennials whipping up their own soaps and shampoos? 

Health & Ingredients: After years of using store-bought soaps full of unpronounceable ingredients, young folks crave transparency. By making their own soap, they know exactly what’s in it – nourishing oils and natural scents – and what’s not (no sulfates, parabens, or hidden chemicals). It’s personalized self-care: you can tailor the formula and fragrance to suit your skin and values. 

Zero-Waste Lifestyle: DIY soap fits perfectly with a low-plastic, zero-waste life. One homemade soap bar can replace several plastic bottles of shower gel or hand soap – meaning a lot less packaging in the trash. Many soap makers buy ingredients in bulk or plastic-free, further cutting waste. It’s empowering to create something yourself instead of buying yet another packaged product. 

For many millennials, making soap is more than just getting clean – it’s a statement that you care about what you put on your body and the Earth, and you’re willing to DIY to live those values. Sustainability, creativity, and self-care all lathered into one – no wonder soap making is bubbling up among the young.