Why Should You Make & Use Handmade Soap?A large majority of people have never used handmade soap before. In fact, most people have never used soap before. Wait…what? If you take a look at commercial products sold in stores, it's likely you won't find the term "soap" on the package. Commercial soap sold in stores is often made with chemical detergents, hardeners and synthetic lathering agents. Some of these ingredients can be drying or irritating on the skin. On the other hand, handmade soap created with oils, liquid and lye does not contain these harsh ingredients and qualifies as ‘soap.'