Jan. 17, 2008 - How to make Homemade Natural Glycerin Soap
How to make Natural Glycerin Soap
What you need to get started:
The following is for making 2 (4 oz) bars of soap
1) 1/2 lb all Natural Melt & Pour Glycerin Soap Base. They are usually sold in one or two pound blocks. M&P Soap bases are usually readily available at craft stores such as Michaels & Hobby Lobby. However, if you are wanting an all natural soap you will find truly natural soap bases more easily online.
Some sites to check out: www.chemistrystore.com, www.cierracandles.com
www.fromnaturewithlove.com, www.newdirectionsaromatics.com
There are different varieties of soap bases: honey, oatmeal, aloe vera, goat's milk and more.
2) Soap Molds: Soap molds are a lot of fun. They come in almost every shape and design imaginable! They can also be found at craft stores or online. The best quality soap molds are "Milky Way Molds". Some online stores that carry them: http://www.milkywaymolds.com www.cierracandles.com http://www.chemistrystore.com/milkyway.htm
3) 1/2 teaspoon (approx. 25 drops) 100% Essential Oil (per 8 oz of soap base). If you are not familiar with essential oils and the benefits of them please check out "Why Essential Oils" at right side bar. You might be surprised to know that essential oils are sometimes available in large supermarkets in the aromatherapy bath products section. They readily available online. Adding essential oils is optional. (*If pregnant please consult your Dr. before using any essential oil products.) If you don't care to invest in essential oils, I would recommend buying a goat's milk soap base as it naturally has a very light sweet smell.
Microwave Directions: (Stove top Directions below!)
1) Cut a 1/2 lb of the soap base into chunks and place in a microwave safe large glass measuring cup.
2) Microwave at short intervals (approx 20 seconds at a time), stirring each time. Microwave until just melted. You do not want to microwave longer than necessary as this can negatively affect the quality of the soap.
3)Add any essential oils, herbs or other ingredients you desire at this time (see "Getting Creative at right side bar for ideas) and stir gently.
4) Carefully pour into soap molds and let set for 20-30 minutes on a flat surface out of reach of little ones.
5) Place molds in freezer for 20-30 minutes.
6) Remove from freezer. Turn molds over and pop soap out of each mold. If soap doesn't seem to want to come out place molds back in the freezer for another 15 minutes.
Stove top Directions: Cut a 1/2 lb. of the soap base into smaller chunks and heat until just melted in a double boiler on your stove top. Then simply follow steps 3-6 above!
Enjoy using your homemade all natural glycerin soap!
