Natural soap making is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby that allows you to create beautiful and fragrant bars of soap using natural ingredients. This tutorial will guide you through the process of making your own soap at home, using simple techniques and a variety of essential oils and natural colorants.
Here’s what you will need:
The tools you will need include:
Ensure that your workspace is clean and organized. Lay down protective covering to prevent any spills.
Using a digital scale, measure your oils and lye accurately. For safety, always add lye to water and never the reverse.
Carefully mix the lye into distilled water in a well-ventilated area. Allow it to cool. This mixture will heat up and needs to reach about 100°F.
Gently heat your oils until fully melted and also reach about 100°F.
Slowly pour the lye solution into the oils while blending with a stick blender until you achieve 'trace', where the mixture thickens.
Incorporate your chosen essential oils and natural colorants, mixing thoroughly.
Carefully pour the soap mixture into your molds. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
Cover the molds and let them sit for 24 to 48 hours until solid. After un-molding, allow your soap to cure for 4 to 6 weeks.
Making your own natural soap can be a fulfilling and creative experience. Explore different scents, ingredients, and techniques to perfect your craft. Enjoy the process and the beautiful results!