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Saponification is the chemical reaction process of fatty acids with KOH, KK2CO3, NaOH, and Na2Co3 so as to produce soap with carbonyl salt content. One of the benefits of saponification is creating a product that can produce economic value. This research was conducted using a quantitative method involving 50 respondents from housewives who received material to training related to making body soap. The research location was chosen purposively. The results of the study stated that (a) saponification soap made can be used for the body, but it is not suitable for use as a facial soap. Because, the pH content of the face and the saponification of soap need to be adjusted, including the ingredients suitable for facial skin, (b) further research is needed regarding natural preservatives and skin safe, so that the saponification soap is durable, (c) soap making with saponification techniques that are quite easy to apply, (d) there is a relationship between soap-making education and the high interest in housewife entrepreneurship, and (e) what is needed to increase the entrepreneurial interests of housewives is the practice of packaging products to the distribution chain. Keywords: Saponification techniques, body soap, education, entrepreneurship