However, you can absolutely play around with the oil amounts in any soap recipe, as long as you run the final amounts through a lye calculator to make sure you are using a safe amount of lye. I always, always run my numbers through the lye calculator before I make any soap recipe) ...
Vinegar Vinegar is easy to find, cheap to source, and can even be made at home(my book,The DIY Pantry, has a recipe for homemade wine vinegar, but it's strictly a culinary recipe – there's no way to ensure a homemade recipe consistently has sufficient acetic acid for efficient anti-...
Using Citric Acid in Soap Recipes Soap scum is bad enough in the shower, but it’s even worse on dishes. That’s why we add citric acid to dish soap recipes. Citric acid is a naturally fizzy substance that you often find in bath bombs; it’s also antibacterial and has a host of ot...
**Much like the sensitive skin deodorant recipe, this homemade deodorant will have a paste like consistency. You can apply it using your fingers or you may use a cotton ball to apply. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying. **Information within this article is for informational purposes onl...
Homemade dish soap is a simple, cost-effective solution for anyone looking to reduce waste and embrace more natural cleaning products. This recipe is simple and comes together with only three ingredients! Switching to homemade cleaning products is not only better for your wallet but also an exce...
Coconut oil for skin is also a good call, as it helps soften while offering antifungal and antibacterial benefits. Wild orange oil is very uplifting to the body and mind, offering an invigorating feeling. Rose essential oil has benefits for the skin, helps balance hormones and could even ...
I added some lemon essential oil for a nice fragrance, boost in the cleaning power and antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This is the recipe I use to make mine and it works great! Homemade Dish Soap Recipe: Ingredients: 1/4 cup water ...
Lemon would have some antibacterial qualities which would be nice :). Maybe try catnip oil :). Reply Kris says: Oct 10, 2013 at 4:37 pm I’m just starting my essential oils journey so I don’t know much, but I did read last night that all citrus and pine oils are bad for ...
Hand washing is a quick & easy thing to do to support our wellness. But I want to make sure that we’re not washing our hands with anything that will do more harm than good. Antibacterial soap may sound like a good idea, but not when it washes away the good bacteria along with the...
Coconut Oilis moisturizing and conditioning and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Look for unrefined coconut oil. You can also useFractioned Coconut Oil, which is non-greasy. Grapeseed Oilnaturally contains vitamin E and fatty acids that retain and moisturize the skin. It’s non-comedogeni...