Making soap yourself: learning the basics of soap making

There is no woman who would not adore handmade cosmetics. And if it is scary to prepare a cream or shampoo, then to find out how to make soap yourself and boil it, it is easier than easy. Such detergent of author's recipe is natural, cheaper than branded products. And the process of soap making is a great relaxing activity.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE LIQUID SOAP

A novice soapmaker's arsenal should include:

1. Soap base or baby soap. For beginners, it is better to use the second option. For advanced soapmakers - the first. These components are the basis of soap. From them depends on its cleansing properties, the ability to soap and give foam. They are bought on specialized websites or in stores for handmade.
2. Glycerin. Combines all the components of soap into one product, softens the dermis. Buy it at the pharmacy.
3. Base vegetable oil. It softens the skin, nourishes it and ensures complete cleansing. Olive oil, coconut oil and cocoa butter are used in soap making.
4. Water or herbal decoctions. Liquid medium for the components of the future soap.
5. Food dyes, essential oils are needed for attractive smell and color.
6. Additives in the form of salt, coffee grounds, clay, ground oat flakes are used optionally, depending on the peculiarities of the skin or the wishes of the customer.

BASIC LIQUID SOAP RECIPE

Heat the base oil to 50 degrees in a water bath. Then pour soap chips or soap base into it. Stir until completely dissolved. Then pour in vegetable broth or water. Again stir until a homogeneous consistency. At the end of the additives (coffee, cereal, honey, clay, ground medicinal herbs) and a couple drops of essential oil to taste. All, the first liquid soap on the author's recipe is ready. It remains to pour into containers.

BAR SOAP

You can make soap not only from soap base. Often there are soap bars left in the house. Different colored pieces of soap of different kinds used to be used for cutting fabric. But now women do not sew at home, and soap bars remain. So we'll use them to our advantage.

Grate the soap on a fine grater. Take 1 part of grated soap, 3 parts of hot water, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, a cap of glycerin. All mixed and left for 2-3 days for complete dissolution. Next you need liquid soap container. Pour the finished product into it, and you're done. Economically, from waste, no residues, with their own hands, and even soap box is not full of soap. Beautiful.

ADD HERBAL EXTRACTS

We have talked about how to make soap at home. But how to diversify the basic recipes, to make a product for yourself, taking into account the peculiarities of the skin? Let's add plant extracts to it and get an exclusive product. To do this, take 8 tablespoons of dried chamomile, calendula, aira or other medicinal herbs. Boil them in 1 liter of water. The resulting strong decoction cool down, strain and use instead of water to prepare a detergent.

You can also add your favorite aroma oil, food coloring for a rich hue.

And so, the first batch of soap made by your own hands is ready. Such a handmade detergent with a natural composition - a great gift for a friend or mom. And maybe soap making in general will grow from a hobby to a decent form of income. True, in this case, you need plastic packaging for liquid soap. Containers of any color, volume with a pump or dispenser is convenient to order on the site MILLIFORM. If the customer wishes, they will develop an individual packaging design. This will be a great start to creating your own brand in the world of soap making.