Making Natural Liquid Soap

by admin on February 22, 2011

in Earth Science

As we become more  of a “green” society, the decision to learn how to make all natural liquid soap is healthy and eco-friendly. Liquid soap is one of the skincare products we come into contact with most, using it several times throughout the day. A natural liquid soap is not harsh on the skin and does not contain any skin irritants or any detergents that are harmful to the environment and to you. Natural soap contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids which pamper and nourish you, keeping your skin naturally moisturized, and looking young and healthy. how to make a all natural liquid soap

How to Make A Natural Liquid Soap

Making your own soap means you are able to control what type of soap you make. Natural soaps can be created to provide many benefits, including treating skin conditions  or you can add essential oils to make your favorite scents.

The following liquid soap recipes do not include any harmful ingredients or require any special equipment. These are simple recipes for the beginner soap-maker to learn how to make a natural liquid soap. The basis for these liquid soap recipes is all natural bar soap. Natural bar soap is a detergent free cleansing bar that is made from animal or vegetable oils.

Unscented All Natural Soap

  • 2 cups grated natural bar soap
  • 1/2 to 1 gallon water
  • 2 tbs. glycerin

The key is to mix all ingredients into a pot over a low heat and stir until all ingredients are in a liquid form.  From that point, you can put into your favorite container and use. Pretty simple huh? Just remember that this soap will be unscented so if you would like to make some that has a nice smell to it just keep reading.

Honey Scented Soap

  • 1 6 oz. bar natural soap, grated
  • 1 tbs. honey
  • 1 tsp. glycerin
  • distilled water

For this one you will need to boil 1 cup of water. Next, pour hot water in a blender and add your grated natural soap.  Pour in 1/2 cup room temperature water and blend it on the stir setting. Add in the honey and glycerin and stir again. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes and then whip again. Add cool water until the soap measure between 5 and 6 cups. Whip again. Cool for 1 hour. Pour into desired containers and cover.

Citrus Scented

  • 1 cup distilled water
  • 3 tbs. liquid castile soap
  • 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin
  • drops of lemon or orange essential oils
  • drops of tea tree oil (optional)

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