Smaller batches give you room to learn to make soap without the world ending if you mess up. Best of all, making one-pound batches is great for trying lots of recipes rather than just one big one. If you like any of my recipes and in the future want to make more, rest assured that they can be doubled and tripled. You could even make a lot more than that at a time. For now, keep it simple and small scale.
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For even more soap recipes for beginners check out my other recipes. Most include individual instructions geared for that particular recipe. I also have many palm-oil free soap recipes and an article on why I support the use of sustainable palm oil.
Tried the herb recipe and absolutely LOVE it! It smells so good I can hardly wait for it to cure. New to soap making so I appreciate your easy to follow instructions. The lye really is not intimidating after the first batch and I look forward to trying more recipes.
Thank you for all the beautiful soap recipes you share to all readers. I would like to know how to make liquid face soap. Would you be able to send me some recipes or if not please add to your this post and i will pick it up from here,My second question is, can i use live Aloe Vera from my garden to make a liquid face or hand soap?
Hi Tanya,I have made your simple flower recipe using lavender essential oil, the soap is curing and is 10 days in. The scent has completely gone, is there something I can add to the recipe in future to hold the scent and how much ? I love you soap recipes. Thank youAmanda
As someone fairly new to soap making I am scared to death of lye so prefer to make it with melt and pour. Can the recipes above be made with melt and pour please and if so how would I work out quantities? Thanks so much x
There are at least two ways to go about creating a superfatted soap. The first is to expose ALL the oils in your recipe to the lye solution. What happens in this case is that a proportion of each of the oils you use will end up staying in your bars as unsaponified oil.
I fortunately had my soap recipes certified before it started getting too expensive. These days yes, it can be pricey depending on how many variations you have in mind. The best advice I can give you is to get in touch with a reputable EU certified chemist and get a quote.
I have been reading your 4 part series and noticed where you mentioned antioxidants you mentioned using either Grapefruit seed extract or rosemary oleoresin extract, however in all the recipes it lists using vitamin E or Grapefruit seed extract. Is vitamin E an acceptable antioxidant to use and can you use the powdered form or liquid form?
One thing to keep in mind is that bubble bath brands vary quite a bit when it comes to bubble production. Natural brands and gentle formulations do tend to foam less than others because they often contain less aggressive ingredients. For the biggest, fluffiest bubbles possible, use a brand like Mr. Bubble that is known for its bulky suds.
Most bubble baths are scented, so this recipe may already have a mild scent from that ingredient. If you want a stronger scent, try adding a few drops of your favorite skin-safe essential oil to this recipe. I added a little neroli essential oil to amp up the aroma of my bubble bars. They smell SO good.
Step Six: Fit the mooncake mold with whichever stamp you like and click it over to secure it in place. Pack the mold with dough, and then press it down to pack it tightly. Push the bubble bath bars out of the mold and set them on your baking sheet to dry. I lined my sheet with wax paper at this point because I wanted to free up my mat, but you can use either one for this step. If the bars are too sticky on the top or bottom, or are sticking in the mold, try dusting the dough with cornstarch before molding.
Step Seven: Allow the bars to cure in a cool, dry place for 24-72 hours. They should be nice and firm when they are ready to be packaged. Wrap them in cello bags to help keep them fresh.
To use, crumble the bar under running bath water. Fluffy suds should form as the bar dissolves. Bubble bath bars make excellent gifts and party favors. Try making them in different shaped molds and multiple colors to mix things up. You can even top your bars with dried flowers or candy sprinkles to make them even more adorable. xo. Mary Helen
I buy my SLSA from Amazon. This bag I have bought multiple times makes two full bubble bar recipes, which results in around 20 bars (depending on how you roll them out and how big you cut them).
Use your own favorite scents and essential oil blends- lavender essential oil for a nice relaxing bath, citrus burst essential oil blend for a refreshing uplifting bath, etc.
I think it would be worth a try! You can put the bubble bath back into a bowl, add more baking soda and start mixing until the dough feels more dry. I would recommend 1 ounce increments. Then, reform them and let them dry for 3-5 days until they harden. ?
I think letting them dry for a few more days will help! We have the best results when the bubble bars are nice and dry. We recommend crumbling them under the faucet to make lots of bubbles. I would recommend letting them sit another 2-3 days and trying again.
When these bars are first made, they will be soft and moist. They will begin to harden and dry out over the next few days. They usually need at least 3 days to dry, but can take longer if you live in a fairly humid place. Are the bubble bars soft to the touch? Do they still feel a little wet?
Also, oxides can be a bit tricky in the bath tub. Because they are a bit heavier, they can be a bit streaky in the tub. They can also leave marks on the tub (which can be removed with a washcloth or paper towel). For this recipe, I would recommend micas or LabColors. ?
I made these bars and put them on wax paper to dry. On day 3 or 4 they went from pink and blue to a brown color. Could this be the wax paper? I used pink mica and lab blue for the colors.thanks, Suzanne
These bars take anywhere from 3 days to a week or so to dry! It depends on your climate. For instance, if you live in a more hot and humid place, they can take a bit longer to dry. They dry best in a cool, dark place with good air flow, like a garage or basement. ?
If you were to use micas instead of lab colors, how much would that affect the bubble bars since they are dry? I have a lot of micas but do not have any lab colors as of right now. How much mica would be suggested to add to this? Thanks!
I would recommend starting out with about 1/2 tsp. of mica to the batch. If you want it a little darker, you can add more color. Keep in mind the more color you add, the more likely the bars will color the tub. The good news is that color should wipe away with a paper towel. ?
If your dough is on the dry side, you can add a bit more glycerin to the mix. I would recommend starting with a couple drops, then adding more as necessary. If you live in a fairly humid climate, you can make the dough a bit more dry, as the moisture in the air will make the bars a bit more wet automatically. ?
Pamper yourself with DIY lavender bubble bath bar scoops that turn bath time into a spa-like experience! Infused with lavender essential oil, moisturising cocoa butter and shea butter, these DIY bath truffles soften the skin, relax your senses and create long-lasting bubbles. This solid bubble bar recipe is easier to make than bath bombs but looks just as beautiful and is a lovely homemade gift idea for many occasions.
Thelittle beauties resemble scoops of yummy ice cream, and a cookie scoop is usedto form them. You may also know them as bubble bath truffles, bubble bath bombscoops, bubble bars, sundae bath truffles, bubble bath bars, solid bubble bath,bubble bomb, or bath fizzy. A lot of names for one homemade bath product,right?
Bubblebath truffles are a gorgeous homemade gift idea for everyone who loves naturalskincare and lavender-scented gifts. They just look adorable, and you can giftthe bath truffles individually, put them into a beautyhamper, or package a few bath truffles into a pretty box. You can alsodownload this printablegift box with a lovely lavender design to wrap the bubble bath bomb scoops.
Lavenderessential oil is a popular and versatile essential oil with many uses inskincare and aromatherapy. The oil is steam distilled from the lavender plant(Lavandula angustifolia) and has been used as a bath additive since ancienttimes.
Lavenderessential oil is a multipurpose oil with numerous skincare and health uses.Adding this oil to your bath can be beneficial for several skin issues. Thetopical application of lavender essential oil has many possible benefits:
Taking abath is a great way to relax and unwind at the end of a stressful day. Therelaxing effects are furthered by the aromatherapeutic benefits of lavenderessential oil. So breath in deeply when the lavender bubble bar dissolves inthe tub. Here are three benefits:
Iscented my homemade bath truffles only with lavender essential oil. Of course,you can also create essential oil blends to fragrance this sundae bath trufflerecipe. For the natural aromatherapy essential oil blend ideas below, I choseessential oils that pair well lavender.
Citric acid is a dry powder and a weakorganic acid. Citric acid, together with baking soda, causes the fizzingreaction of the solid bubble bath. This ingredient is available online or inthe preserving/canning aisle of some supermarkets.
SLSA is a finely milled, white powderderived from coconut and palm oils that creates the beautiful bubbles in these bubblebars. This ingredient is not to be confused with SLS, which is a harsh chemicalthat can cause skin irritation. Because SLSA is a fine dust, I recommendwearing gloves and a face mask to avoid breathing it in. 2ff7e9595c
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