Make Handmade Vegetable Soap

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16 Parts:
How to Make your own All Natural Vegetable Soap at Home
Recipe for Organic Homemade Vegetable Glycerine Soap
Ingredients for Making Traditional Natural Vegetable Soap
Special Recipes for Homemade Natural Organic Bath Soaps
Recipe for Beeswax and Jojoba Bath Soap with Coconut Oil
Recipe for Homemade Pure Coconut Oil Bath Soap
Recipe for Organic Homemade Goat Milk and Lemon Soap
Recipe for Organic Homemade Goat Milk and Oatmeal Soap
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How to Make your own All Natural Vegetable Soap at Home

Vegetable soap can easily be made at home, and is a great way to care for sensitive skin.

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Making soap is one of the oldest traditions of the modern world. It dates back thousands of years to civilizations from ancient China, Egypt, and Rome. Because it's so easy to make, many health conscious families make their own vegetable soap at home.

For people with skin allergies, or who are sensitive to the detergents, perfumes and other chemicals commonly found in commercial soaps, making organic soap at home can also be a great and inexpensive way to stay healthy and care for your skin.

Additionally, it's one of the most basic chemistry projects that can be done at home. It's a great way to teach children about chemistry, whether they are enrolled in a traditional school, or home schooled. With the right ingredients, you can even make antibacterial soaps.

This guide will list all of the ingredients you'll need to make basic soap, and thoroughly explain the process. Once you understand how to make your own soap, you can then try experimenting with some of the great soap recipes we've listed later in this article.

Note that if you're just starting out, or don't feel comfortable with some of the steps listed later in this guide, such as mixing the lye, you can make your own glycerine soap instead, which is ready to use as soon as it cools off. The recipe below will give you the steps to make all natural vegetable glycerine soap.

Recipe for Organic Homemade Vegetable Glycerine Soap

Traditional soaps are more difficult to make, but glycerine soaps are quick and easy.

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For your first soap making project, glycerine soap is quick and easy to make. It takes about ten minutes. Everything can be done in a microwave, and the ingredients take no time to mix. For this example, we'll give you the steps to make it in the microwave, as that's the quickest and easiest way to get started. Later, if you decide to make more vegetable glycerin soaps, you can use a double-boiler instead of a microwave if you prefer to use the stove top.

You'll need a big bowl with a lid, although you can use a plastic wrap like Saran Wrap to cover it. You'll also need some essential oils to mix in, and food coloring if you want to color your soap. To put bubbles in it, you'll use a pinch or two of mica. You will also need soap molds, but you can just use small Tupperware containers or empty plastic yogurt containers if you don't have any molds. That's all you need. Just follow the steps below to get started.

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    Take 16 ounces of vegetable glycerine, and put it in a large microwave-safe bowl.
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    Cover the bowl with the lid or the plastic wrap of your choice.
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    Microwave on high for one minute, or until it melts.
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    Add in your food coloring
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    Remember that a few drops goes a long way. It's best to start with one drop at a time.
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    Add in 1/4 ounce of essential oils, or other scented oil if desired.
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    Add in any other ingredients you'd like to experiment with
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    This can be dried flower petals, or any other decorations or ingredients you want in the soap. Have fun and experiment.
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    Stir in between 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons of mica.
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    Pour the mix into your soap molds or cups.
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    If there are mica bubbles on the top, just spray a little rubbing alcohol on it to get rid of them.
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    Wait about three hours for your soap to cool and gel.
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    Enjoy using your homemade vegetable glycerine soap.
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Ingredients for Making Traditional Natural Vegetable Soap

Vegetable fats are healthy, and gentle on your skin. They're also animal friendly.

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Making traditional organic soaps is a little different, and more complex than making glycerine soaps. There are three basic ingredients that go into making it that are standard across all soap recipes. They are lye, oil, and water. Everything else is optional, and used to scent, color, or otherwise enhance the soaps you'll be making. The mixture of Lye and Oil triggers a process called saponification. In simple terms, this process allows the acid and oil to combine into a form that can be washed off with water. This allows you to use it to clean yourself. The actual science behind it is much more complicated. What's important is that once the process of saponification is complete, there will be no lye in your finished soap bar.

Obviously you'll want to add more ingredients to your soap, such as essential oils, bits of lavender, and maybe even crushed almond shells for an exfoliating soap. However, it's important to keep in mind that you'll need to start off small before making exotic soaps. Much like you would start out baking cookies before graduating to homemade cakes and souffles.

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    Lye
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    This is the mix of acid and water that will determine which kind of soap you end up with. Sodium Hydroxide makes solid soaps, and Potassium Hydroxide makes liquid soap. If you want to make a cream soap, then you mix the two, but that's not something novices should start off with, as it's much more complicated than hard soaps.
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    Oil
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    You'll be using a blend of all natural vegetable oils. These will include coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, and soy oil. This is because different oils produce soaps of different hardness and lather quality. Any of these oils produce a nice, solid bar of soap that lathers well.
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    Water
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    The main thing with water, is that there needs to be enough to allow the oil and lye to mix and start the process of saponification, but not so much that the bar of soap becomes too soft. Impurities in the water can slightly affect the soap, so if you're really serious, you may want to use a distilled or filtered water, however tap water should be quite acceptable for most mixing.
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    • Special Recipes for Homemade Natural Organic Bath Soaps

    Almost any natural oil or scent you like can be added to the soaps you make at home.

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    There is no limit to the creativity and personal preference you can put into making your own homemade organic soaps. Most of them will easily store for a year or more if they are kept in a cool, dry place. When mixing your soaps, they should be the consistency of the image on the right, which is a beeswax soap mix, or lighter, if you're using coconut milk, as an example.

    We've got a selection of special recipes below that you can try at home. All of these recipes have ingredients that can be purchased at any hobby store, or in most local or organic whole foods markets. When compared to the cost of traditional designer soaps, if you're making your own, you can save a lot of money in a year.

    These homemade soaps are also great starter ideas for school projects, or as a way to teach a teen the basics of starting and managing the costs of a home business. Of course, they also make great gifts for friends and relatives, or on special occasions, like Mother's Day. If you don't have sensitive skin, you can also add some of your favorite perfume oils to the mix.

    For gift giving ideas, you can also add in themed items with your soaps, such as some honey, given with a batch of beeswax facial soap, or a bottle of scented rose oil to match some rose-scented soaps you've made. Your imagination is the only limit to what you can do, so be creative, and don't be afraid to experiment.

    Recipe for Beeswax and Jojoba Bath Soap with Coconut Oil

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    Beeswax - 1 Ounce

    Cocoa Butter - 2 Ounces

    Jojoba Oil - 3 Ounces

    Olive Oil - 9 Ounces

    Shea Butter - 2 Ounces

    Castor Oil - 5 Ounces

    Coconut Oil - 9 Ounces

    Water - 4 Ounces

    Lye - 4 Ounces

    Coconut Milk - 6 Ounces

    You can get creative with this recipe, and add in an ounce of Lavender and Lemon, Lime, or Rosemary to mix scents and enhance the aromatherapy aspects of this all natural organic soap recipe. Just use an ounce less olive or coconut oil in the main ingredients.

    Recipe for Homemade Pure Coconut Oil Bath Soap

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    Few things are as invigorating or as refreshing as relaxing in a tropical paradise. One of the most well known scents from these places is coconut, and scenting your soap with coconut oil is the perfect way to turn a relaxing bath into an aromatic paradise.

    Lye - 4.83 ounces

    Coconut Oil - 33 ounces

    Essential Oil - 1 ounce

    Water - 12.54 ounces

    Laundry Soap - 1% super fat

    Recipe for Organic Homemade Goat Milk and Lemon Soap

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    Castor Oil - 2.65 oz

    Coconut Oil - 5.3 oz

    Lemon Essential Oil - 28 Grams

    Goat's Milk - 20 oz

    Lye - 7.185 oz

    Olive Oil - 26.5 Ounces

    Palm Kernel Oil = 5.3 oz

    Palm Oil - 2.65 oz

    Rice Bran Oil = 5.3 oz

    Shea Butter - 5.3 oz

    Spearmint Essential Oil - 52 Grams

    Note: Goat's milk replaces 100% of the water.

    To make your Organic Goat Milk and Lemon Soap have more of a lemon scent, just reduce the amount of Coconut Oil, and you'll have a more fresh scent. Also, keep in mind that this mixture really needs to be kept closer to 80F after it's cooled down and you start mixing it. If it's too hot, you'll get an unpleasant smell, and your soap will take on a brownish color.

    Recipe for Organic Homemade Goat Milk and Oatmeal Soap

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    Avocado Oil - 5 oz

    Castor Oil - 4 oz

    Coconut Oil - 20 oz

    Fresh Goat's Milk - 9 oz

    Honey - 4 tablespoons

    Oatmeal - 4 tablespoons

    Olive Oil - 20 oz

    Rice Bran Oil - 5 oz

    Shea Butter - 5 oz

    Sweet Almond Oil - 5 oz

    Sodium Hydroxide - 9 oz

    Water - 9.5 oz

    Note: Goat's Milk is separate

    The reason you'll be adding Fresh Goat's Milk to this mix, is because of the oats. They'll soak up the liquid as you make the mix, while the water and acid are mixed separately to make Lye. So, make sure you are only mixing water and acid for your Lye, and everything else with the Goat's Milk.

    A Basic Recipe for Your First Bar of Handmade Soap

    It's really much easier to make soaps than most people realize, as you'll see.

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    For your first recipe, we've chosen a simple and basic soap.

    This is a 100% organic, all natural soap, that is gentle on the skin, and will leave you feeling fresh and clean after using it.

    The only catch is that you'll need to wait four weeks before you can use it. Read on to learn why this is.

    Coconut Oil - 30 g

    Olive Oil - 70 g

    Water - 35 ml

    Sodium Hydroxide (Base) - 14.06 g

    How to Make your First Bar of All Natural Handmade Soap

    Being careful, you'll have no problems making and personalizing your own soaps.

    The process of making soap involves a chemical reaction of acid and water. You should never mix acid and water in an uncontrolled environment, or handle acid without the use of safety goggles and safety gloves. If you're making soap with your teen children, make sure you are fully aware of the dangers, and that you have performed this process yourself first. Once you've completed the process, and understand how it works, you'll have a much better idea of how to do it, and can safely teach your teens how to make soap.

    To make any of the other listed recipes for traditional all natural vegetable soaps, just follow the instructions below. Use the ingredients from any of our recipes, or experiment with your own.

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      Make sure you are in a well ventilated area.
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      Prepare all of the equipment that you will use.
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      Measure your oils, and set them aside.
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      Measure your water, keeping it in a heat resistant Pyrex container.
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      Put your safety gloves and goggles on.
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      Carefully measure the acid in a separate container.
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      Make sure you are wearing your gloves and goggles, because this part is dangerous.
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      Carefully pour the acid into the water
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      It will temporarily give off toxic fumes, so do this in a well ventilated area, and do not breathe the fumes in. It will also quickly heat up to a temperature of more than 180F. You can be burnt by this, and hurt if you breathe the fumes. Be careful. The greater the amounts of acid and water you are mixing, the more fumes there will be.
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      Carefully, but briskly stir the mixture, which is called lye
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      Be very careful. Lye is caustic, and you can burn or irritate your skin if you are not careful.
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      You want the acid and water mixture (lye) to be just over 80F before you put in the oils
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      While your lye is cooling off, proceed to the next step.
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      Heat the oils you measured out earlier to a temperature between 80-90F
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      If you're using solid ingredients for more advanced recipes, such as beeswax, heat it to the same temperature of 80-90F
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      Pour your heated oils into your soap making pot, making sure they remain just over 80F.
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      When your lye is at 80F, wearing your gloves and goggles, slowly pour it into the oils in your soap making pan
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      Stir the oils briskly as you pour the lye in.
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      Keep stirring briskly once you've completed pouring all of the lye into your oils
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      Use a circular motion, and also move across the middle of the pan, to make sure you stir it all together completely.
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      When you can leave a pattern of soap drizzled from your stirring spatula on the top of your soap mix, it is ready to pour into molds.
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      For more advanced recipes, this is the stage where you will add essential oils, and other ingredients you may be using to enhance or personalize your soap.
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      Using your ladle, carefully pour the soap mixture into the molds
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      Keep in mind that at this stage, the soap is still caustic, as the process of saponification has not yet completed. If you are concerned with how your soap will look, don't scrape the sides of your soap pan when you're pouring the soap mix into the molds, as this will add the less well mixed ingredients from the side of the pan to the more well mixed parts.
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      Cover the molds with a heavy object, such as a board, or thick piece of cardboard, and wrap them in some towels or an old blanket to insulate them while the process of saponification completes
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      More advanced molds can be purchased that are in the shape of flowers, leaves, sea shells, or other designs you'd like to use for making your soaps.
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      Do not disturb your molds for 24 hours while the saponification process completes.
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      After 24 hours, remove your newly made soap bars, and set them on a paper bag, or cardboard, so that all sides have access to air.
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      If you do not like the white soda ash that will develop on the edges of your soap, you can use a knife to remove it
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      Just be sure to wear your gloves and goggles. You don't want to accidentally get uncured soap in your eye. If you're using special molds, you can use a damp terry cloth to gently rub this soda ash off.
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      Put the uncured bars of soap in a safe place, where children can't get them.
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      Leave your soap bars to cure for about four weeks
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      Keep in mind that they're still caustic during this process, and should not be used for washing.
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      After four weeks, you can use your new soap.
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    Safety Gear and Soap Making Equipment You'll Need

    There are safety precautions and equipment you'll need before making your own soap.

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    Because it's chemistry, we'll start with safety gear first, and then the other equipment and tools you'll need to make your own handmade all natural vegetable soap. Keep in mind that this is the 'full' list of ingredients.

    Most novice soap makers can start off with some more basic items, but it is important to consider quality, as if you decide to keep making your own soaps, for holiday gifts, or even as a small business, you'll be glad to have quality materials.

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      Safety Goggles
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      It is an absolute must that you have a pair of safety goggles. Raw soap can be caustic, and you definitely do not want to accidentally splash the lye you'll be working with in your eyes.
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      Rubber Gloves
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      This is another must have, as lye is an acid, and raw soap is a skin irritant. Make sure you invest in a quality pair of rubber gloves.
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      A Measuring Scale
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      You will need an accurate measuring scale that can at least measure to amounts of 1/10th or an ounce. You will use this scale for measuring every ingredient you use. Keep in mind that accurate measurements of ingredients is key to successfully making your own soap.
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      A Good Thermometer
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      You'll need to have an accurate thermometer, that can quickly read the temperatures of the melted oils and lye you will be working with. Digital thermometers are best for this.
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      Paper Towels
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      You will want a large stock of paper towels on hand, as spills are inevitable. Sooner or later, you will make a mess that you won't want to clean up with regular towels.
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      Two Pyrex Pitchers
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      You'll need one big Pyrex pitcher, which you'll use to mix your ingredients in. If you plan to make more than three pounds of soap at a time, you will instead want a 12-quart or larger steel pot. The other one is for measuring your oils before you add them to the soap pot. These pitchers should hold about three quarts.
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      One Clear Plastic Pitcher
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      This pitcher must be heat resistant. It should hold two to three quarts, and have a lid. Clearly label this one as containing lye. 'Danger - Lye' works well. You'll only use this for your lye.
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      One Lye Spoon
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      you'll only use this spoon to stir your lye, so make sure it's a good spoon.
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      One Blending Stick
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      This will only be used to stir in the oils to your lye mixture, which will start the process of saponification (more on this later).
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      Steel Spoons
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      You'll want a set of nice stainless steel spoons to be used for adding any colorings, essential oils, or other additives.
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      Measuring Cups or Beakers
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      You will also want several measuring cups, which you'll use to hold your measured ingredients, like coconut oil, or lavender, as an example.
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      A Large Soup Ladle
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      You will use your soup ladle to scoop out the finished soap, and pour it into another pot to blend in colors and oils, or to pour into your soap molds.
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      Rubber Spatulas
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      These will be used to scrape out any left over soaps from your pot. This way you won't waste any of your efforts by throwing away good soap or leaving any more mess than you need to.
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      Soap Molds
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      You can use any plastic container for this that is leak proof. Anything from a Tupperware container to an old yogurt cup will work fine. Plastic is easiest to work with, though you can use other molds. Wood is not recommended, as over time it can leave splinters in the soap. No one wants that.
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      Some Newspaper
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      It's always a good idea to cover your workspace in several layers of newspaper. This makes cleanup much easier and lets you recycle used paper, using less new paper towels. It's another eco-friendly step you can take, which will also make you feel better about the all natural soaps you make.
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    Safety Precautions to Follow When Making Soap

    Following some basic safety precautions will keep you safe.

    Making soap can be a very rewarding and fun hobby. Some people even make it into a business and earn a living from it. Being safe, however, is an important part of the process, and should not be overlooked.

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      Always wear safety goggles and gloves when handling acid.
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      Always work in a well ventilated area and avoid breathing any fumes.
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      If you're making several batches of soaps, make sure to keep them separate
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      Soap needs three to four weeks to cure properly. Four weeks is the ideal time.
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      Verify the pH of your solution using a pH meter
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      Any soap which has a pH greater than ten can irritate your skin. Anything with a pH greater than 11 is not safe for use on skin.
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    Extra Ingredients You can Add to Your Natural Soaps

    You can be as creative as you like with your soaps, adding your own blend of ingredients.

    There is no limit to what you can do with your own soaps. Below are some ingredients you can add to make your own special blend of soaps, but don't let this list limit you. You can make soaps however you like. In fact, if you're making soaps for kids, you can even put toys or little surprises in the soap, encouraging them to take baths and discover the treasures hidden in your soap. If you're trying to impress your wife, or mother, you can even put some types of jewelry in a soap - just make sure it won't go down the drain by mistake.

    Colors from Natural Ingredients for Vegetable Soaps

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      Alkanet Root - Purple
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      Calendula Petals - Orange
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      Clays - Various Colors - Plus they can help to detox the skin and exfoliate
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      Madder Root - Pink
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      Olive Oil - Yellow or Cream
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      Spinach Leaves - Green
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    Dried Fruits and Spices for Homemade Vegetable Soaps

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      Cinnamon Sticks
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      Lemon Slices
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      Orange Slices
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      Peppercorns
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    Exfoliants for Organic Homemade Vegetable Soaps

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      Ground Almonds
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      Ground Pumice Stone
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      Rolled Oats
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    Herbs and Flowers for Homemade Vegetable Soaps

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      Dried Daisies
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      Dried Marigolds
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      Dried Rose Petals
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    Natural Antioxidants for Homemade Vegetable Soaps

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      Grapefruit Seed Extract
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      This is a thick, clear extract from the pulp and seeds of grapefruit. It won't add a scent but helps to keep other types of organic oils from going bad.
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      Rosemary Oleoresin Extract
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      This is an extract of Rosemary leaves. It is thick and has a strong smell.
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    Oils for Homemade Organic Vegetable Soaps

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      Borage Seed Oil
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      Coconut Oil
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      Laurel Oil
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      Neem Oil
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      Rose-hip Oil
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      Olive Oil
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      Palm Oil
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    Scents for Soaps from Organic and Natural Ingredients

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      Arrowroot
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      Balsams
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      Benzoin
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      Cedarwood
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      Cornstarch
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      May Chang
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      Orris Root
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      Patchouli
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    Tips and Suggestions for Making Homemade Natural Soaps

    • For decorative soaps, you can add small shells, or little beads and plastic or gems.
    • Some hobbyists use a crock pot to heat the oils they use to make their soaps. This is an easy way to maintain a constant temperature of your oils. Just make sure it's a high quality ceramic pot, and not cracked or chipped in any way.
    • Stainless steel and Pyrex are the preferred choices for soap making tools. Wooden spoons are also good to have, but plastic can also be used.
    • Ceramic or stainless steel pots with lids are also a must have. Make sure to purchase quality ingredients, as they'll last longer and be easier to clean.
    • Periodically replace gloves or goggles if they show signs of wear, or are damaged.

    Questions and Answers on Making Your Own Soap

    How do you produce a healthy handmade soap for your skin?

    I want to make healthy, and all natural organic soaps. How can I do this?

    This wiki is great because it shows you how to create soap yourself. Like a great food recipe, don't consider the soap recipes here as fixed, but rather use it as starting point to jump off into your own homemade soap recipes. If you are interested in making soap that is good for your skin, consider adding some of your favorite hand cream. Or you could research what natural ingredients are good for your skin and try making soap with those ingredients. Experiment and have fun.

    My question is, how to make a liquid soap?

    The problems are concerning liquid soap and detergent, first, I want to know the difference between these two

    Liquid soap is a gentle form of cleansing that can be used on skin and detergents are harsher cleaning agents to be used on inanimate surfaces such as fabric.

    You can take any of these soap bars and shave the bar to 1 ounce of soap. Add the soap and 1 quart of water into a saucepan and heat on low until the soap has dissolved. Wait 24 hours and you will have a gel like liquid soap consistency.

    Can you tell me the prices for homemade soaps equipment?

    Prices for equipment to make organic homemade soap

    Starter kit bundles are between $250 to $300, however, you can make soap at home with regular kitchen equipment items. I, for instance, have items specific to soap that I got at second hand stores such as an immersion blender, stove pot, and I use cupcake tins as molds.

    What should I do in order to boost and have bubbles in my soap?

    Hello! I've been making soaps many times with 35% lye solution, 60% base oil and 5% additives. I extracted 7 kinds of organic foods like fruits and vegetables as additives. I also added foaming agents to boost lather with different mass but I continue having a problem.

    Sugar will make the soap lather better. You will want to add 1 teaspoon to every 16 ounces of oil used.

    How do I make a coconut milk melt and pour?

    Trying to make a coconut milk soap melt and pour

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    Using palm VG glycerine...I often use palm oil in my soap making, my question is this; for the first time, I am trying a Palm oil which is liquid. I am hoping it performs the same as the thicker palm oil which is almost a butter, will there be too much of a difference when adding lye? Or am I about to blow up my kitchen? I normally pour at 100 degrees both lye and oil mixtures?

    I often use palm oil in my soap making, my question is this; for the first time, I am trying a Palm oil which is liquid. I am hoping it performs the same as the thicker palm oil which is almost a butter, will there be too much of a difference when adding lye? Or am I about to blow up my kitchen? I normally pour at 100 degrees both lye and oil mixtures. I have tried: I am about to mix the lye solution now. I think it was caused by: We will see what happens, I suppose

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    Inquiry on mica after food coloring?

    Why do you still need to add in mica when you have already added in food coloring? Is mica for color? or to solidify the soap bar? Thanks a lot!. Mindy

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    How much oats, turmeric for color and honey can I add to a 190 g lye and 1205 g fat recipe?

    My recipe is about 190 g lye and 1205 g of fat. I want to add turmeric, honey, and oats, what quantities should I go for? Do I need to grind the rolled oats to make them oatmeal? I have watched lots of tutorials and read a lot my quantities are ready it is just this extras that I want to sort out

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    Hmm, barium sulphate/sulfate? Can I use it? Please reply as soon as possible!

    Can I use barium sulphate/sulfate with this? I want to make hair removal soap myseIf.

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    I need help to make clear liquid soap with vegetable glycerin. Can you help?

    I have vegetable glycerin and I need to make a large batch of clear soap for my sons experiment where we will place objects inside and have them form within the soap. I don't have mica or any of those strange products I've never heard of. Can I replace it with kitchen products? I don't have mica so what can I replace it with from my kitchen

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    This recipe says take 16 ounces of vegetable glycerin and put it in a bowl?

    This recipe is only calling for vegetable glycerin, not a melt and pour glycerin soap base, was it written incorrectly? I just didn't know you could make soap with JUST vegetable glycerin (and your EO/FO and colorant). I don't want to waste that much vegetable glycerin if it isn't going to work. Thank you. The article is telling me to use JUST vegetable glycerin (and FO/EO and colorant) to make soap -- no other ingredients. I think maybe it is written incorrectly and really means vegetable glycerin melt and pour base? I have tried: I haven't tried the recipe as I don't want to waste a whole bottle of vegetable glycerin if it is not written correctly. I think it was caused by: I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking if this recipe actually means melt and pour glycerin base or if it really means just vegetable glycerin.

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