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Herbal blast soap
My friend showed me how to make soap. So we made this olive and coconut oil soap, with lots of herbs, and brisk oils like tea tree and eucalyptus.
Plus, some peppermint, and lemon balm from my garden.
It also includes the jojoba nuts that I foraged, for moisturizing and exfoliating.
Plus, some peppermint, and lemon balm from my garden.
It also includes the jojoba nuts that I foraged, for moisturizing and exfoliating.
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Comment by Kristin on December 9, 2009 at 8:53am - I'll chime in and say a class would be awesome! congrats on some really great looking (and I'm sure great smelling) soap!
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Comment by grrlscout on December 7, 2009 at 9:52am - I'm not. But my friend might. She said she probably could, but had a few questions. I forwarded them on to Christy Grace, but have not heard back yet.
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Comment by Michael and Lylah Ledner on December 6, 2009 at 6:42pm - lovely......lovely....gonna do a class?
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Comment by Susan on December 6, 2009 at 5:55pm - Keep me posted...maybe after the holidays =0)
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Comment by grrlscout on December 2, 2009 at 10:54am
- She's a pretty busy lady. But I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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Comment by Susan on December 1, 2009 at 5:29pm
- Maybe your friend can give us a class?
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Comment by Dana on December 1, 2009 at 8:35am - Awesome!! Okay, when is the class I want to sign up.
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Comment by grrlscout on December 1, 2009 at 7:59am
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@ Jane - I have not used it yet, as it's supposed to cure for 2-4 weeks. It's my understanding that until then, it's still caustic - yikes! Oh and trust... we have a LOONNNGGGG way to go toward independence. ;c )
@ Susan - Since this was my first time, and I was under a LOT of direction, I don't think I'm experienced enough yet to give a class. Maybe once I get a few more batches under my belt. ;c )
And yes, it can be dangerous. Sodium Hydroxide (lye) is caustic, and can burn you! You have to be very careful not to get it on your skin, and not to get water in it. We had to rinse any utensils or containers that came in contact with it with white vinegar, to neutralize it.
Also, due to a chemical reaction, it gets hot, temperature-wise.
Nonetheless, if you're very careful, it's completely safe.
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Comment by Susan on December 1, 2009 at 12:51am
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WOW!
Can you give a class?
I would love to learn how to make soap...I've been reading recipes...Is it dangerous?
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Comment by Jane Doyle on November 30, 2009 at 6:17pm - This is just amazing. Have you started using it yet, and if so, what do you think? You can do so many things - I swear you and your DH will be totally off the grid soon, if you're not already. :o)
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