How to Make Soap At Home
Homemade soap making is the most interesting process for me. Any time I find myself idle I would always keep myself busy making soap. Sometimes people approach me wanting to know how I make my homemade soap for face and body.
The most interesting part with making soap at home is that you can make with the ingredient you prefer. You can easily make the soap at home by converting the ingredient from cup and portions of cups. This soap can be used for multiples roles at home including washing body, clothes, and utensils among other essential activities.
Materials
You will need:
Spatula
Soap molds
Baking pan
Still thermometer
Blender
Pair of goggles
Herbs
Essential oils
Scents
Colors
Aloe and nut butters
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the working area
You have to cover well the working area using a clean newspaper. You have to wear gloves and safety gear. Put your water in the jar and add ¼ of the lye. Stir the mixture and give it five minutes to settle.
Step 2: Adding oil
Carefully add the three oil in the jar. 643
Place the jar in some hot water or alternative place the jar in the microwave and heat. Remove the mixture and place it to cool to a temperature of between 95 degrees to 105 degrees.
Step 3: Adding more lye
When the mixture has cooled to the required temperature you can add more lye as you mix the mixture. You can stir with hand or use immersion blender
Step 4: Adding herbs and essential oil
After this step you are require to add the herbs and all the essential oil as you stir to allow the mixture combine well. After mixing them well place the mixture in the silicone mold and cover it well with the plastic. Covering this mixture and leaving it for some time will allow the saponification to take place.
Step 5: Uncovering the mixture
After covering the mixture let it settle for 24 hours and then open to check the condition of the mixture. If the mixture is still warm let it settle for another 12 to 24 hours, however if it cold you can turn the mixture into baking rack and let the soap cue for 4 weeks. You should be turning it after every week to allow air to get in contact with both sides.
Step 6: Wrapping the soap
When the soap is ready wrap it in wax paper or container to be ready to be used. Wrapping keeps the soft from dust and moisture. 643