Learn how to make the easiest melt and pour soap bars for Christmas this year. These Christmas soap recipes are the perfect homemade gift idea for anyone on your shopping list, including that hard-to-shop-for person - we all know that someone. For these Christmas recipes, simplicity is key! Hence the melt and pour soap base. Taking out that extra step was a lifesaver for me this year. Make sure you look at each of the recipes in this post before deciding on which one to make, as some … [Read more...]
Cold-Process Tallow Soap Recipe
This cold-pressed tallow soap recipe is made with pure tallow and coconut oil, creating the perfect soap bar to use for dry or sensitive skin. Making cold-pressed soap bars is not as hard as it seems. And this tallow soap recipe is no exception! The process is the same as any cold-pressed soap; it is just a matter of switching up the ingredients used. Making your own soap is a great way to remove toxins from your home and save money. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and … [Read more...]
Homemade Liquid Dish Soap
Learn how to make all-natural dish soap with this simple 3-ingredient recipe. This homemade dish soap cuts grease, suds up, and cleans effectivity. When I made my first dish soap, it wasn't necessarily something I planned to do. It was more like, uh, I ran out of dish soap and need it right now to finish these dishes kind of thing. I essentially mimicked my foaming hand soap but added in a little vinegar, citrus essential oils and made a spray out of it. I knew lemon could help cut … [Read more...]
DIY Bubble Bars
These DIY bubble bars are made with baking soda, citric acid, and mango butter. They are soothing for the skin, easy to make, and make for a fun and relaxing bath time. This simple bubble bar recipe will quickly become a favorite with the kids! You can add in relaxing essential oils and add it to the bedtime routine to promote a healthy night's sleep. But don't worry, these aren't just for the kids! Adults can greatly benefit from these DIY bubble bars. Add in lavender for a … [Read more...]
Cold-Process Chamomile Soap Recipe
This cold-process chamomile soap recipe is great for soothing sensitive skin. Made with moisturizing coconut oil, palm oil, and chamomile essential oil, it is the perfect soap bar for dry skin. I have put off the idea of making cold-process soap for over a year. In that time, I have made several melt and pour soap bars, and though it has been fun, the urge to make "real soap" kept coming back. After finally giving it a try, and much to my surprise, it is actually much easier than I … [Read more...]
All-Natural Dish Soap Bar
Homemade dish soap bars are made with simple ingredients and can effectively cut grease and grime. By using an organic soap base, no special tools are required for this simple 2 ingredient project. ALL-NATURAL DISH SOAP BAR I find myself standing at the kitchen sink with my hands in warm soapy water far more often than I would like, ha! But seriously, doing dishes is that job that literally never ends, kind of like laundry. As soon as I catch up, it is time for the next … [Read more...]
Homemade Soap Recipe | Melt and Pour
The easiest homemade soap recipe using a delightful shea butter melt and pour soap base. Melt and pour soap takes away the worry of mixing the lye and it requires no special equipment. This soap bar recipe is fully customizable, so you can make it just the way you like it! HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE Melt and pour soaps are a great way to ease into soap making. The bars can still be fully customized with your choice of color and scent, while the critical step of measuring out the … [Read more...]
