human
I want to learn how to make my own homemade soap. What do you recommend?
assistant
I would recommend starting with a basic recipe that uses just oils, lye and water. You can find many recipes online or in books. Make sure to follow all safety precautions when working with lye. Also, be sure to read up on the different types of soaps and their properties. Once you have your base recipe down, experiment by adding essential oils for fragrance and other additives like colorants, herbs, etc. Good luck!