If you've never read anything about making soap before, it may seem like an unsurmountable task. Don't be discouraged, though - once you learn the basics, you will see how easy it all is. There are many benefits to learning how to make bar soap and this article will give you an overview of the process.
You get soap simply by combining two ingredients - a soap base, and oils. The soap base is a chemical called sodium hydroxide - also known as lye. These oils can be anything from olive oil to coconut oil. Even animal fats can be used to make soap with.
We say you combine a soap base with oil - however, not all oils are suitable for soap making. Olive oil is one of the most common ingredients used in soap recipes. But this is not to say that there is limited choice. On the contrary - there are so many choices that you won't ever run out.
Let's take two examples. To make a soap with a lot of lather, you would mix in coconut oil along with the other ingredients in your recipe. And if you wanted a very moisturizing soap, you would add in hemp oil or shea. Or you can add in both to get something in-between those two extremes.
Of course, the number one reason (but often, the only reason) which stops people from trying out this hobby is lye. It's a chemical which can cause chemical burns when you spill. That's why it can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. You need to learn how to handle lye safely before starting out making soap.
That's why you need to take all the safety precautions necessary before trying to work with lye. You need to be wearing rubber gloves, long sleeves, and plastic goggles to protect your eyes. In addition, you need to keep vinegar handy because this will neutralize the lye if you spill it.
You need to take the time to learn about lye and how to be safe. If you take all the necessary precautions, then there is nothing that can stop you from achieving your goal of making your own soap. Acquire this skill and you will go a long way.
This is where the exploration begins. A naturally made soap can be extremely refreshing and invigorating. Caution - it's easy to get addicted to making soap as it's simply so fun, and they are very healthy for your skin!
You get soap simply by combining two ingredients - a soap base, and oils. The soap base is a chemical called sodium hydroxide - also known as lye. These oils can be anything from olive oil to coconut oil. Even animal fats can be used to make soap with.
We say you combine a soap base with oil - however, not all oils are suitable for soap making. Olive oil is one of the most common ingredients used in soap recipes. But this is not to say that there is limited choice. On the contrary - there are so many choices that you won't ever run out.
Let's take two examples. To make a soap with a lot of lather, you would mix in coconut oil along with the other ingredients in your recipe. And if you wanted a very moisturizing soap, you would add in hemp oil or shea. Or you can add in both to get something in-between those two extremes.
Of course, the number one reason (but often, the only reason) which stops people from trying out this hobby is lye. It's a chemical which can cause chemical burns when you spill. That's why it can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. You need to learn how to handle lye safely before starting out making soap.
That's why you need to take all the safety precautions necessary before trying to work with lye. You need to be wearing rubber gloves, long sleeves, and plastic goggles to protect your eyes. In addition, you need to keep vinegar handy because this will neutralize the lye if you spill it.
You need to take the time to learn about lye and how to be safe. If you take all the necessary precautions, then there is nothing that can stop you from achieving your goal of making your own soap. Acquire this skill and you will go a long way.
This is where the exploration begins. A naturally made soap can be extremely refreshing and invigorating. Caution - it's easy to get addicted to making soap as it's simply so fun, and they are very healthy for your skin!
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After you've gotten all the basic information regarding how to make bar soap, you should begin trying it out by yourself. If you also are curious to find out the way I accelerated the learning process while starting out, read this article: How to Make Bar Soap.
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