The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Before you begin, you’ll need to buy a couple things. Pick up some glycerin (see step 1), some plastic molds ...

Creating your own foaming hand wash can be a simple way to make hand-washing a little more enjoyable. Imagine having a fresh, ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

While there’s no true substitute for washing your hands with soap and water, hand sanitizer is a great alternative when you need to disinfect your hands. Not only is it effective, but it’s also ...

Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs. But when soap and water isn't available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using ...