I’ve let go of liquid soaps in the last few years and opted to used classic solid soaps for my hygiene but between trendy scents or seasonal supply I haven’t been able to find a soap I can stay with.

This led me to consider making my own soap but is it worth it?

Artisanal soaps are expensive and hard to find in my country and mostly pass the notion they are targetting luxury customers and not making something for everyone to use and enjoy and trying to make an effort to create change.

I am aware initial costs have to be considered and that there is a learning to it.

  • Postmortal_Pop
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    7 hours ago

    Measurements in % by volume, I find ml to be the best option

    1. Distilled water - 60%
    2. Cocamidopropyl betaine - 20%
    3. Decyl Glucoside - 10%
    4. Xanthum gum - 1% dry
    5. Glyserin - 4%
    6. Germall plus - 1%
    7. Fragrance - 4%

    Water mixture: In a container mix 1,4 vigorously to incorporate xanthum gum. (Milk frother, mixer, drill with whisk, it takes a lot because dry xg is hydrophobic) set aside for ~20min, stir periodically to disperse chunks.

    Soap mixture: In a a second container, fold together 2,3,5,6,7 gently with spatula to avoid bubbles.

    When water mixture is sufficiently gloopy, mix vigorously until masses have broken up and mixture is thick but smooth. (Not nessesary but fun and makes for better texture.)

    In the bottle you plan to use (soap bottle, ketchup bottle with squeeze top, really anything with a set volume and lid.) Add soap mix to 39% of final volume. Add water mix to fill remaining 61% volume.

    Close bottle tightly and shake vigorously until contents combined.

    Notes:

    • Bubbles in soap mixture last 2 weeks before returning to jell form. DO NOT MIX IN BUBBLES it wastes ingredients.
    • Use “cosmetic grade” Essential oil, it’s formulated for skin contact.
    • Final mixture will change color over the first 24hrs, to match the color of the oil added for fragrance. Ask a scientist why, I just know it’s safe.
    • texture can be modified with changes to xanthum gum amount. More gum=more slime
    • test fragrants on skin before committing, it’s the most likely to react to.
    • some fragrants are very weak in this mix. You can just add more.

    I’m not a scientist or professional so look up each chemical and make sure you’re not allergic, these are supposed to be the least likely to be allergic to, but I’m not your doctor and I don’t know you.