coconut oil<\/a> for a smooth and luxurious finish. In addition, you\u2019ll need some potassium hydroxide, distilled water (make sure it\u2019s distilled, not just tap water, for the best results here!), boric acid, and finally, your choice of fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, the choice of fragrance is entirely up to you \u2013 however, we would strongly recommend trying some essential oils for your scents, as they can be incredibly effective and deliver truly relaxing fragrances. If you wanted to push the boat out, you could also add a small amount of exfoliating materials or even some soap colorant, but these are completely optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also recommend carefully considering the type of bottle you use, as this can have a big impact on your liquid soap. A foaming bottle, for example, will help your liquid soap come out in a gentle and luxurious format, which is well worth considering if you ask us! Fortunately, many of us have old soap bottles lying around, but if this is something you\u2019ve always thrown out before, we\u2019d definitely recommend investing in a good bottle after you\u2019ve made your homemade liquid soap. Remember \u2013 you can reuse it even after you\u2019ve run out for your next batches of liquid soap, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 Creating a Lye-Water Solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first step to making premium homemade liquid soap is making a lye-water solution. A lye-water solution is simply made by mixing five and a half ounces of potassium hydroxide flakes with 16 and a half ounces of distilled water. You should notice that this mixture begins to bubble quite violently while adding the mixture, so you should always add the potassium hydroxide flakes slowly to prevent a mess!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#2 Mixing Oils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now that you\u2019ve prepared your lye-water solution, you can begin looking at the body of the soap itself: the oils. Mix around 16 ounces of sunflower oil (or equivalent) with 7 ounces of coconut oil, and begin to heat gently. Eventually, you\u2019ll want to get the oils up to around 160 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 Add Lye to the Oil Mixture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you have finished heating the oils and the lye mixture is prepared, slowly add these together, stirring gently. This new mixture may appear determined to separate, but it needs a little patience, so keep going! Once you have begun incorporating the ingredients, you could consider using an electric blender to speed things up a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 Wait for the Trace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
At this point, you\u2019ll simply need to continue blending your mixture \u2013 we should note here that it\u2019s not really possible to over-blend soap mixtures, so don\u2019t be alarmed. You will want to continue mixing your soap mixture until it\u2019s fully incorporated and begins to trace. This means that the liquid should \u201csettle\u201d on the surface when drizzled, like with making meringues. Once you notice this, the mixture is ready \u2013 in some cases, depending on the power of your mixer, it could take around half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 Heating the Mixture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Making liquid soap relies typically on a hot process, so at this point, you will now need to cook the soap paste. Its consistency should transform from thick applesauce to an almost translucent, petroleum jelly-type material; you\u2019ll want to heat this gently and stir it every twenty minutes to prevent it from fully splitting. This will often take around three to four hours; once it\u2019s done, all you need to do is dissolve the paste in a further 40 ounces of distilled water, bring it to the boil and leave for an hour to incorporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 Neutralizing the Soap Mixture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bottling your soap should only be done after it\u2019s fully dissolved, so we recommend leaving it to dissolve and incorporate it overnight after the last step. Then, simply heat the mixture to 180 degrees Fahrenheit before adding in a 20% Boric Acid, 80% water solution. You\u2019ll want to add around 2 ounces of neutralizing solution to your mix (assuming a paste of around 2.8 pounds), then just add and fragrances or colors et voila \u2013 <\/em>your new liquid soap is ready for bottling! <\/p>\n\n\n\nBonus: How To Make Liquid Soap from a Soap Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a cold-pressed or hard-pressed bar of soap but want to give it a new lease of life, you could instead consider making it into liquid soap. This is an incredibly simple process since liquid soap and bar soap use roughly the same ingredients \u2013 although it\u2019s a little bit time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, you\u2019ll need to fill your pan with around three cups of water and bring this to the boil. Then, chop up your soap bar and add it to the pan of boiling water once it\u2019s ready, stirring with a wooden spoon until the soap bar has fully dissolved. Then, simply stir in around one to one and a half teaspoons of glycerin and allow to cool before bottling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have been looking for ways to make your own homemade soap, you\u2019re in luck. Indeed, making liquid soap at home doesn\u2019t actually have to be hard, and while this can seem somewhat challenging, there\u2019s a lot to love about the process. It\u2019s a fun crafts project and one that you\u2019ll genuinely benefit from after \u2013 so we\u2019d recommend learning how to make liquid soap at home and giving this recipe and method a try. Who knows \u2013 it might just change your buying habits for the better!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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