I even found the very book that my friend’s soap recipe came from at a second hand store (and bought it), but I STILL never made soap. So when a friend approached me about sharing a recipe for melt and pour soap that was easily made into “homemade soap” style, I was thrilled....
I’ve moved the recipes for shampoo, conditioner and color rinses and tips onto this page for better organization, there’s a lot here to get you started. Enjoy! First up, here’s an easy way to give natural color a boost without harsh chemicals or dyes. Directions:Mix 1 cup of shampo...
The lye reacts with the oils, turning what starts out as a liquid into blocks of soap. When made properly, no lye remains in the finished product.[1] (For more information, read our article:Can You Make Soap Without Lye?) Homemade Soapmaking Equipment When learning how to make soap, ...
Here is the homemade poppy seed soap recipe which you can also use for any homemade soap recipes and make your own in less than 30 minutes. Poppy Seed Soap Ingredients Soap Base You can find 2 lb. blocks of melt and pour soap base at craft stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. The...
I usually set the bars on edge in rows in the litter pan the soap had been poured into since racks take up a lot of space. If I've poured some of the soap into molds (which I always do when using the litter pan...as many as I can without the bars from the pan being too sha...
Create your own gentle and nourishing liquid castile soap at home. Perfect for sensitive skin. Customize with essential oils.
Lather:The bubbles created when soap is agitated under water. Though lather is not necessary for a good bar of soap, the aesthetic quality is highly sought after. Soap-makers often add a percentage of coconut oil into recipes to add to the lather. ...
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 other useful properties. The magic of citric acid in soap making comes down to how it reacts with lye though....
Here Are 10 Easy Recipes You Can Try You’ll also find a very useful Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this page Lots of info here to get you started, good luck! Recipe #1 1 quart Water (boiling) 2 cups Bar soap (grated) ...
Just remember, you MUST only use 100% pure lye (sodium hydroxide). Nothing else can be added. Fat/Oil — There are SO many different soap fat options out there, it’ll blow your mind. If you get on some of the fancy soap-making websites, you’ll find detailed recipes calling for ...