The idea of making your own soap may sound intimidating. It is actually quite easy using this method. Most of what you need should already be in your kitchen. Plus, you don't need to worry about harsh chemicals and additives in your soap. Best yet, it will save you money.
The easiest and fastest way to make soap is using the melt and pour method. I will attach some links later to products I use for the soap making process, but you can also find these supplies at local craft stores. Some items I would choose to buy in-store for convenience, but generally, you will find the best prices online if you buy in bulk*.
What you need:
Soap Mold
Cutters (not necessary as a large kitchen knife also works well for this)
Glass measuring bowl or double boiler
Rubber Spatula
Melt-and-Pour Soap Base
Rubbing Alcohol
Spray Bottle
Any extras you want to add to your soap (essential oils, flowers, etc.)
Here are some of my recommendations based on products I have used in the soap making process:
Soap mold and cutter set
Soap Base
How to begin:
After you select the base you want to use you begin by melting this soap base down. I prefer the microwave method because it requires less clean-up. Slice the soap base into small cubes, I usually end up using two pounds of soap base for a loaf of soap or one pound for other soap molds. The smaller you make your cubes, the faster they will melt. If you choose the microwave method, place the cubes of soap base into the glass measuring bowl and heat it in 30 second increments, stirring in between. For the double boiler method heat the soap base cubes in the top portion of your double boiler with water on the bottom using your stove. When the base is mostly melted (it doesn't matter if there are a few small lumps left) stir in the extras you want to add, more on that later, and then simply pour the mixture into your soap mold. After pouring the soap into the mold simply spray the soap with the rubbing alcohol in order to get rid of the air bubbles that will appear on the top of the soap. Then you wait a few hours until it is solid and you can either cut the soap or just remove it from the mold, depending on what kind of mold you used.
Some combinations I like to use are oatmeal and honey, coffee and vanilla essential oil, and flower petals and floral scented essential oils. Use between 25-35 drops of essential oils, depending on your fragrance preference. You can also use more if you like.
Also, if you decide you don't want to deal with all of the mess and cleanup, you can always shop from my products on Etsy.
Who knew making your own bars of soap could be so easy and affordable? Personally, I will never go back to buying soap.
*If you use any of the affiliate links provided to purchase anything, I will make a small commission but the price you pay will not be affected.
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