Guided Course: Learn to create handmade soaps from scratch
Podcast: Bubbles that cross borders
A guided course by Mar Amoli , Natural Cosmetics Brand
About the video: Podcast: Bubbles that cross borders
Overview
“This story reveals how the art of soap making traveled across centuries and continents, from the kilns of Aleppo to Marseille, the Philippines, and Japan. Each culture contributed oils, techniques, and philosophies, creating a shared legacy. Today, each handcrafted bar holds the memory of civilizations that found in cleansing a universal act of beauty and patience.”
In this video lesson Mar Amoli addresses the topic: Podcast: Bubbles that cross borders , which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Course: Learn to create handmade soaps from scratch. Learn to make artisanal soap from scratch using cold process saponification techniques and creative design.
Partial transcription of the video
“In 1628. a Dutch merchant documented a revelation he experienced in the bustling markets of Aleppo in his diary. The Arabs had a secret that Europe had yet to discover. This referred to soaps that could last for months. clean without causing irritation. and had a texture unlike the basic European soaps of that era. which were far more rudimentary and less effective. Unbeknownst to him. he was observing the culmination of centuries of cultural exchange along the Silk Road. Each civilization along this route had shared its expertise in oils. alkalis. and saponification leading to the sophisti...”
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Course summary for: Guided Course: Learn to create handmade soaps from scratch
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Arts & Crafts, DIY

Mar Amoli
A guided course by Mar Amoli
Mariana and José Miguel are the founders of Mar Amoli, a natural cosmetics company focused on skin care and the environment. Each piece of soap is carefully handmade and their products are vegan, free of synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, and plastic packaging.
The delicacy and creativity with which they approach their soapmaking has earned Mar Amoli a place among the most popular skincare brands in Mexico. They have collaborated with Mexican and Australian brands such as Paam, Come Verde, Mar y Mar, and Ere Pérez.
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