Making shampoo bars is trickier than making liquid shampoo. In fact, I wouldn’t recommend going this route until you’ve had some experiencemaking standard soap bars. If you’re feeling experimental and want to try, however, make sure to protect yourself. Since you’ll be working with lye,...
Combining different oils will lend your final product different characteristics. Some oils will help make your bars harder or provide a better lather. On the other hand, oils like olive and coconut will create a chemical reaction that actually turns all these liquids into soap. Other materials li...
I regularly make bars of body soap, so I did a little research before coming up with my herb-infused version. What is the difference between body soap and a shampoo bar? When we wash our hair, we are generally trying to rid our hair of oils. Shampoo bars tend to have slightly more ...
Save money and reduce waste with this beginner’s guide on how to make liquid soap. It includes a way to make it from scratch, from solid bar soap and pre-made soap bases. Each has its pros and cons, with the first giving more control over ingredients and the last being the easiest....
Before we get started, make sure to learn about the best kinds of Beeswax, Shea Butter, and Coconut Oil you can purchase for projects like this.I’ve noticed that most homemade Lotion Bar recipes I’ve found are made with soap molds. There is nothing wrong with doing that if you ...
If you have access to organic, grass-fed goat milk, that’s the best milk to use in this soap recipe. Happy goats create healthy and wholesome milk! It’s filled with all of the nutrients and fats that will make great soap and can make all the difference to your recipe. One place ...
to make liquid soap out of solid soap. I found some actualinstructions on the Internetfor doing just that, and I realized there were a few mistakes I made the first time around. The ratio of soap to water was way off, and my method of dissolving the soap was just insane. I also ...
Lavender Soap Recipe for Soap Balls or Bars For this recipe begin by chopping, slicing or grating your unscented soap (about 3 bars) into small pieces and place into a large bowl to allow for the addition of other ingredients. Next pour hot water over the soap adding just enough to cover...
Learn how to make soap from Debra Maslowski, an expert veteran homemade soap maker. Her natural process is simple, versatile, and successful! Prep Time 15minutes Active Time 45minutes Cooling Time 1day Total Time 1day1hour Servings 53.5 ounce bars ...
Today we show you how to make whipped soap. This is a 2-step process that involves making a paste and then whipping the paste into a soap.