Making Soap

There are many ways a woman can save money by being at home.  Because she is home, she has time to devote to being creative, time to pursue useful hobbies, time to experiment.  She can sew, crochet, knit, grow vegetables/flowers/herbs, make herbal tinctures and learn to use them, make soap and laundry detergent, etc.  The list is endless.

One way I enjoy being creative at home and being thrifty is by making soap for my family's use and for gifts.

This one is called Cool Citrus and is colored a solid light green.  My boys like it very much.

This is Young Love, a pretty solid pink scented with roses.  It's perfect for my young girls.

 

Maverick is a top swirled masculine scented soap.

Georgia Girl, a peachy solid colored soap, has peachy undertones that I really like.

This one is called First Blush.  It's an unscented soap in a nice medium rosey color.

 

The possibilities are endless in terms of scents, colors, techniques, etc when you make your own soap.  I use what is called the Cold Process or CP method.  You can find numerous recipes online along with tutorials and pictures of various decorative techniques. 

 

 I use castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, and lard for my oils.  Some of my soaps have milk added and others do not.

 

There are many things you can add to suit your own family's skin needs.  Tea Tree Oil can be added to help with acne or skin rashes.  Those with sensitive skin or skin that is easily irritated might find that oatmeal is a good additive.

This one is made with oats lightly powdered, added milk, and includes some whole oats sprinkled on the top of the slab when it is poured.