May. 12, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday - Homemade hand soaps
Liquid / Gel Soap
* 1 bar of grated soap (I used Dove because that is what I had)
* 4 c. water
* 4 T. glycerin
Mix ingredients together in a large pot or dutch oven. Set over low heat, stirring occasionally until the soap has dissolved. Transfer to a bottle.* For a less thick gel soap, use 1 gallon of water.
*I filled each bottle about 1/2 full, then added one drop of food coloring. I continued with filling the bottle. Once it was filled, I added a few drops of essential oil to each bottle.
The soap will thicken as it cools.
Liquid Hand Soap (I have not tried this recipe.)
1. Grate one bar of soap.
2. Place the grated soap and 1 c. boiling water in a blender and set it on "whip."
3. Add 1 T. honey and 1 t. glycerin and stir.
4. Cool the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes and whip again.
5. Add cold water to the mixture until you have 6 c.
6. Whip the mixture again.
7. Pour it into a storage container and let it cool. Do not place a lid on the container.
8. Fill a pump dispenser with the soap. Shake before using.
~~ Stacy ~~
Comments
May. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
I didn't know you could make your own hand soap. I usually bought a bottle and then mixed half refills with half water. Still worked great.
Pam
May. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
I have all the ingredients to make these things! Guess what we will be trying this week!!!
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May. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
Ohhhhh I can't wait to try this. But my hubby will say we need to use up the bulk stuff we have already bought. ((sigh)) [0= But I will be making this thank you sooooooooo much for all your recipes !!!
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May. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
The soap certainly sounds interesting. I have been trying to download the ebooks since yesterday and it is slow go. I think some of them are really interesting and worth the effort.
Jenn
May. 13, 2008 - Cool!
Posted by ltjewel
I love the Bath and Bodyworks sales, but lately I have been getting Soft Soap with coupons. At 30 cents a bottle though; it is still more expensive then your version!
May. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Shari Ellen
We've never tried making our own hand soap before. My daughters would have a lot of fun doing that. And I like the price.
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