OK, so I did try this once before with not so great results- we toughed it out nearly a year as I made about a gallon of this terrible, watery, slightly smelly, & mucky looking soap.
I tried to convince myself and my family it was fine,
but my daughter was afraid of using the "dirt soap".
And my mom, who at the time came over 3 x's/week to help
me with the kids as I recovered from major surgery,
started bringing her own soap over b/c
she refused to use my "Murky Nile Dirt Soap" she so dubbed it....
I tried to convince myself and my family it was fine,
but my daughter was afraid of using the "dirt soap".
And my mom, who at the time came over 3 x's/week to help
me with the kids as I recovered from major surgery,
started bringing her own soap over b/c
she refused to use my "Murky Nile Dirt Soap" she so dubbed it....
I stubbornly held on until the last 8-16 ounces of my concoction was left. I became so grossed out by the smell, not putrid mind you, but "off smelling"- kinda metallic. I ended up using it to wash the tub and scrub the toilets...basically money down the drain...:-(
I still have 2 lbs left of the soap & after I used up all the store bought liquid soaps I had in reserve- I was determined to give this another shot. I researched all kinds of formulas and "tweaked" this one one to my preferences and understanding of formulating from my previous
WHAT I CHANGED FROM MY PREVIOUS ATTEMPT:
- DIDN'T dilute soap mixture with as much water as I had before
- ADDED Vegetable Glycerin to preserve it {I think that is what I omitted last time, probably the source of the "off smelling" concoction}
- ADDED Caster Oil: as it's a powerful humectant, meaning that it helps attract moisture to the skin plus it boosts the soap's lathery-"ness"
- ADDED Aloe Vera Gel for skin smoothing abilities
- DIDN'T add any tea {another probable cause for the "off-smell"}
- ADDED a small amount of melted extra virgin Coconut Oil: it adds more moisture to the skin and contains lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, which have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties.
This makes a great hand soap and excellent body wash with a body poof it makes tons of lather, your skin feels amazing plus my razor just
glided over my skin!
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| Was going to use tea tree EO but decided to use up another eo blend. |
LIQUID SOAP FORMULA
2 Ways to go about this,
- 1 LB OF AFRICAN BLACK SOAP {could use a different natural handmade soap of choice about 2-4oz bars}
- 6 C OF DISTILLED WATER
- 3/4 C Vegetable GLYCERIN
- 1/3-1/2 C Aloe Vera Gel
- 1/4-1/3 C- Castor Oil
- 3-5T Melted Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO)
- Essential Oil/ Blend of choice{I choose *My Angles about 60 drops and 1/2 ounce from Birch Hill Happenings which is a much more affordable version of White Angelica Blend from a well known MLN. IT is one my FAVORITE scents!}
- Carrier Oil {* *Rose Hip Oil. I purchase the majority of my supplies from Birch Hill Happenings, their prices, quality and customer service is really excellent}
- ***Proper amount of Emulsifier{I choose Polysorbate 20, you basically use equal parts to essential oils}
2 Ways to go about this,
- #1: Crumble soap and place in a large pan over a low heat and stir until melted completely. Will take about 30-45 minutes. Don't worry about the tiny black specks that might be left in pan, those are cocoa pods fragments. (This is what I did, I added 1/4 C raw honey to melt it for added humectant properties plus it is great for sensitive skin)
- #2: Pour the 6 C of distilled water over the soap you have crumbled and leave in a large 2 Gallon container with a large opening overnight.
- Allow Soap mixture to cool (about 20 minutes) IF you melt over the stove top - if you allowed to melt over night start at this point
and add glycerin, aloe vera gel, EVCO, & Castor oil, stir well to combine
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*I added Rose Hip Oil ONLY because it was at the end of it's shelf life, it only has about 6 months shelf life and I already had my facial serums and scar ointments made. So in lieu of my expensive oil going bad I added it to my soap. IF you have the extra funds by all means add this oil it is a very effective oil for skin treatments. It is very rich in G.L.A.
Gamma Linoleic Acid and Vitamin C-
it is very healing and nourishing and would be helpful in healing winter dried hands.
**If adding Essential oils it is very important to add an emulsifier or the essential oil will lay on the top of any water mixture and not properly mix
- After soap has completely cooled mix essential of choice- be sure to mix with emulsifier of choice before you add it to any water mixture- Or you will waste your essential oil as it will lay on the top, remember oil & water don't mix, you need to add something to allow it to blend!!
- Pour into container of choice, this makes about 1/2 Gallon
This makes a WONDERFUL body wash, bubble bath, and hair cleanser too! I added some honey for added moisture and cleansing -
I just used it as a body wash and cleansed my hair following a "homemade hair conditioner MISHAP" & this also makes an EXCELLENT SHAMPOO!!
...it was amazing!!
I just used it as a body wash and cleansed my hair following a "homemade hair conditioner MISHAP" & this also makes an EXCELLENT SHAMPOO!!
...it was amazing!!
This defiantly is a KEEPER recipe, try adding the honey!!
*From Birch Hill Happenings: "My Angels ™ Blend: sandalwoods, rosewood, bergamot fcf, geranium, myrrh, spruce, ylang ylang #3, ylang ylang extra,
hyssop, melissa, rose otto, and rose absolute...this blend will help you have a wonderful sense of wholeness as your negative energies turn
positive. This wonderful blend of mind enriching essential oils will give you a glow like that of the angels. A healthy 'halo' will surround you. You will feel more spiritual. My Angels ™ blend will strengthen and protect your very
being. Sit back, and simply enjoy."
**If adding Essential oils it is very important to add an emulsifier or the essential oil will lay on the top of any water mixture and not properly mix
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