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TableofContents

IntroductionJanuaryHoneyOrangeSoap;LavenderSoap;StripedGlycerinSoap;ChunkyOrangeSoapBars;SoapBalls;SoaponaRope;LaundryWashingSoda;LaundryDetergent;LoofaSoap;MicrowavePeppermintSoap;BabyWipes;FacialCreamSoap;ShavingCreamSoap;PumpSoap;KittenMiniSoaps;ChocolateBarSoap;OvalSoapBars;SoapCupcakes;SweetOrangeGlycerinSoap;CitrusColdProcessSoap;ToySurpriseSoap;BeeswaxSoap–ColdProcess;LemonDishLiquid;EasyCitrusDishSoap;Kids’SoapCrayons;DryHairShampoo;OilyHairShampoo;ShampooforNormalHair;ShampooforColoredHair(Dark);ShampooforColoredHair(Blond).

MakeYourownSoap–BenefitsofHome-MadeSoapFebruaryShampooforColoredHair(Red);ShampooforGreyHair;OrangeLiquidHandSoap;SpringCitrusLiquidSoap;Kids’HandSoap;MiniSoapinaSoap;FreshScentLaundryDetergentBalls;CoconutHotProcessSoap;MarbledSoap–HotProcess;RaspberryBarSoap;AloeandVitaminESkinSofteningSoap;RomanticRoseSoap;SweetLavenderLiquidHandSoap;SoapFlowers;MiniLavenderGuestSoaps;Kids’StarSoaps;CinnamonHeartsSoap;MilkandHoneySoap–HotProcess;UnscentedLaundryDetergent;LemonLaundryLiquidDetergent;PinkGrapefruitHandSoap;HerbalSoap;CucumberSoap–ColdProcess;ShampooBars–HotProcess;MilkSoap;ChocolateMintMilkSoap;CarrotSoap–ColdProcess;SoapBox;ChamomileGoat’sMilkSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–ColdProcessMarchSquareSoapBars;RaspberryLiquidSoap;SoapEggs;SkinSofteningDishLiquid;BabySoap;SoapinaTin;MilkSoapwithHoneyandWalnuts;EasySoapinYourMicrowave;Kids’ConfettiSoap;LavenderSoap;PeppermintSoap;ChocolateSoap;ChocolateMintSwirlSoap;CarpetCleaner;LavenderOatmealSoap;AloeFaceScrub;PopsicleSoap;MoisturizingShampoo;VeganShampoo;DippedCandleSoap;CoconutMilkShampoo;DryShampoo;BarShampoo;HerbalShampoo;IndustrialHandCleaner;ExfoliatingCreamSoap;ShavingSoap;CreamPumpSoap;CitrusSprayCleaner;HouseholdCleaning

ShavingSoap;CreamPumpSoap;CitrusSprayCleaner;HouseholdCleaningPaste;FruitandVeggieSprayWash.

MakeYourownSoap–HotProcessAprilMulti-SurfaceSprayCleaner;IceCubeBagSoap;RosemaryGoat’sMilkSoap;PeppermintLiquidHandSoap;SimpleOilSoap;EasySoap;PolkaDotSoap;HeartsinCirclesSoap;TraditionalRectangularSoapBars;BathtubSoapFlakes;AloeVeraSoap;BasicColdProcessSoapRecipe;MoisturizingSoap;HempseedOilSoap;CoffeeSoap;GuitarMiniSoaps;EasyDishSoap;StovetopDishSoap;DishwasherDetergent;DishwasherDetergentII;LiquidLaundryDetergent;LiquidLaundryDetergentII;Re-BatchSoap;Re-BatchHoneyandAlmondSoap;HoneySoap;SandSoap;CoconutOilSoap;LemonDishSoap;TallowSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–MeltandPourMethodMayCreamyCastileSoap;SoapBeads;LemonBreadSoap;BathCrayons;HerbalSoapCubes;OilySkinCleansingBars;DrySkinCleansingBars;GradientGlitterSoap;GoldenGlitterGlycerinBars;ChamomileFlowerSoap;SeaGlassSoap;SoftBabySoap;Men’sSoap;TravelSoap;LemonTartSoaps;BasicColdProcessSoap;GreenTeaSoap;SoapChocolates;GlitterSoapBalls;CucumberSoap;CucumberSoapII;CucumberGlycerinSoap;FreshStrawberrySoap;CastileSoap;CoconutOilSoap;BasicNaturalSoap;TransparencyDesignSoaps;LaundryLiquid;EasyOatmealandHoneySoap;EasyHoneySoap;EasyLavenderSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–LiquidSoapJuneEasyHotProcessSoap;OatmealHotProcessSoap;SingleSoapBar;CreamyCastileSoap;AloeVeraSoap;CoconutSoap;ClearHoneySoap;ColdProcessHoneySoap;SandalwoodSoap;LemonBalmSoap;SoapSticks;BlackRaspberrySoap;OliveOilSoap;ExfoliatingStripSoap;StrawberryPreservesSoap;BeeswaxSoap;BoraxSoap;TeaTreeSoap;InsectRepellantSoap;WeddingFavorRoseSoaps;LiquidSoapWeddingFavors;HerbalLiquidSoap;Cucumber/AloeVeraGlycerinSoap;PomegranateSoap;Kids’SoapBracelets;WeddingFavorSoapGems;ShowerGel;WhippedShavingSoap;LiquidHandSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–FoamingSoapsJulyShowerGel;FoamingCleanser;LuxuriousSkinCleanser;BodyWash;GreenAppleDishSoap;All-PurposeCleaner;FleaShampoo;DryShampoo;CitrusDishwashingLiquid;OvenCleaner;AlopeciaShampoo;FoamingCarpetShampoo;ToiletBowlCleaner;WashingMachineFreshener;SimpleLiquidSoap;All-PurposeKitchenCleaner;KitchenSoap;FleaShampooforDogs;BathGel;LiquidHandSoap;Multi-PurposeHouseholdCleaner;HoneyShowerGel;FacialCleanser;FoamingFacialCleanser;MorningShowerGel;EssentialOilShampoo;MildCastileSoap;DandelionandHoneySoap;MintSoap;OrangeCreamSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–CreamSoapsAugustCitrusShowerGel;LavenderBubbleBath;CitrusMintLayeredSoap;FoamingHandSoap;SinkStainRemover;KitchenWipes;RoseGlycerinSoap;LemonHandSoap;ChocolateBarSoap;RoseLiquidSoap;KitchenFloorCleaner;All-PurposeFoamingStovetopCleaner;BathtubCleaner;SoapDisks;YourInitialsHereSoap;FunnelCakeSoap;CarnivalSoap;CandyAppleSoap;HotButteredPopcornSoap;CountyFairPageantGlitterSoap;MagicWandSoap;RaceCarSoap;HollyhockSoap;DisinfectingWipes;DisinfectingWipesII;BathroomGlassandTileCleaner;VinegarDishSoap;ShowerCleaner;LaundryStainRemoverSpray;ToiletBowlCleaner;AniseSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–DishLiquidsSeptemberDisinfectantCleaner;ClearGlycerinSoap;BathtubScrub;SoftScrubber;StainRemover;ScouringPowder;WashingMachineCleaner;PowderedLaundryDetergent;LemongrassSoap;PineappleCreamSoap;ApplefortheTeacherSoap;LatheringSoapBars;MoisturizingSoapBars;SkinNourishingSoap;ApricotSoap;“Shout”StainRemover;YogurtSoap;GranolaExfoliatingSoap;GoldfishSoap;CitrusCoconutSoap;MassageSoap;AutumnLeavesSoap;LemonCreamSugarSoap;GrapefruitLemonStripedSoap;CoconutWhippedSoap;CrayonRemover;CrystalCleaner;SilverCleaner;SterlingSilverJewelryCleaner;CucumberSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–LaundrySoaps

OctoberPinkRibbonSoaps;BreastCancerBoobieSoaps;Jack-O-LanternSoap;PumpkinPieSoaps;CaramelAppleSoaps;PumpkinSoap;FrenchVanillaSoap;FoamingBathSoap;LavenderBodyWash;DeadSeaSaltSoap;RaspberrySoap;CoffeeSoap;RosemaryMintSoap;BaconSoap;BlackCatSoap;CauldronSoap;BreastCancerAwarenessSoap;BlackandOrangeStripedSoap;OatmealBananaSoap;SaltSoap;EggSoap;GlycerinShavingSoap;All-PurposeCleaner;AnotherAll-PurposeCleaner;WindowCleaner;WindowCleanerII;GlassCleaner;LiquidLaundryDetergent;LiquidLaundryDetergentII;PowderedLaundryDetergent.

MakeYourownSoap–SuppliesYouwillNeedNovemberPumpkinSoap;AppleCiderSoap;MudSoap;NeemOilLiquidSoap;EasyLiquidSoap;FoamingSoap;RoseBodyWash;CitrusAll-PurposeCleaner;FurniturePolish;SimpleSprayCleaner;FloorCleaner;TubandShowerCleaner;CranberryGlycerinSoap;CornucopiaSoap;GraniteCleaner;BeerShampoo;EasyShampoo;HerbalShampoo;GreenAppleSoap;SeashellSoap;EmuOilSoap;InkSpotRemover;CreamyHouseholdCleanser;CarWashSoap;MildewCleaner;AlmondOilSoap;LemonGoat’sMilkSoap;MintFootSoap.

MakeYourownSoap–UsingEssentialOilsDecemberPineFloorCleaner;GingerbreadManMiniSoaps;MintyFreshFloorCleaner;LumpofCoalSoap;OrangeCranberryStripedSoap;CandyCaneSoap;OrangeCloveGlycerinSoap;ChristmasTreeSoap;MenorahSoap;SantaClausSoap;HolidayDishLiquid;LemonGuestSoaps;RedCandySoap;SnowmanSoap;HeavyDutyHouseholdCleanser;StovetopGreaseRemover;StainRemoverforWhites;3-in-1Cleaner;UpholsteryCleaner;CarpetCleaner;YogaMatSprayCleaner;AntifungalCleaningSpray;SheaButterSoap;HoneybeeSoap;SimpleColdProcessSoap;CinnamonSoap;OrangeCinnamonSoap;LemonGingerSoap;RosemarySpearmintSoap;AppleSpiceSoap.

BonusSoapRecipesMiniE-Book

Introduction

There are hundreds of different types of soaps on themarket, not tomentionshampoos, household cleaning soaps, and more. The problem with theseproducts is that the majority of them are made with a lot of harsh chemicalingredients that can actually be harmful to your skin. Many are also heavilyscented,whichcanbeaproblemforthosewhosufferfromallergiestoscentedproducts. Even the products labeled as “unscented” actually have a scent thatsimplymasksthestrongerscent.So,howareyousupposedtogetyourself,andyour home clean, without using these commercially prepared soap products?Youcanmakeyourown.

Nomatterwhattypeofsoapyouwishtouse,chancesarethatthereisarecipefor it so you can make your own. This means that you get to control theingredientsthatgointoyoursoaps,andensurethattheyaregoingtobesafeforeveryonetouse,eventhosewhohavescentallergiesandskinconditions.Inthise-book, you will find 365 recipes for hand soap, liquid soap, cream soap,shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, and a whole lot more. In addition totheserecipes,youwillalsofindhelpfulinstructionalarticlesabouthowtomakevarious types of soaps, using essential oils in soap making, additives to use,suppliesyouwillneed,andmore.

January

This is themonthwhen thewinter blahs begin to set in.You can uplift yourmood by using a variety of soaps that smell like spring. This month, we arefeaturingloadsofgreatcitrussoaprecipes,aswellascitrusdishliquidrecipesandmore.Youwillalsofindsomefunrecipesforkids’soaps,aswellassomeawesomeshampoosforalltypesofhair.

January1

HoneyOrangeSoap

Materials

• 1lbhoneymeltbase• 2dropsvanillawhitecolorstabilizer• 3dropsorangefood-gradecolorant• 4-5dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

Cutupthehoneymeltbaseintosmallsquares,andplaceinadoubleboilerovermedium heat. Next, add the stabilizer and colorant, stirring well to mix (stirslowly to avoid making bubbles). Remove from heat and add the orangeessentialoil,stirringtomix.Pourintohoneycombsoapmolds.

January2

LavenderSoap

Materials

• 15goatsmilksoapcubes• 2-3dropslavenderessentialoil• 2-3dropspurplefood-gradecolorant• ½Cdriedlavenderflowers

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the goatsmilk soap cubes andlavenderflowers.Addthecolorant,stirringgentlytoblend.Removefromheat,andaddthelavenderessentialoil.Pourintosoapmolds(thelavenderwillfloattothetopandbedecorative).

January3

StripedGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundglycerinsoapbase• 8dropslemonessentialoil• 4food-gradecolorants

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melt¼oftheglycerin.Removefromheat,add2dropsof lemonessentialoil and2-3dropsofoneof thecolorants.Pourintoabreadpanlinedwithparchmentpaper.Whilethesoapissetting,repeattheprocess with the next color. Continue repeating until you have four layers ofcolor.Whensoapiscompletelyset,removefrompan,peelawaytheparchmentpaper,andcutintostripedsoapbars.

January4

ChunkyOrangeSoapBars

Materials

• 2poundsglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 3-4dropsorangefoodgradecolorant

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melthalfoftheglycerinsoapbase.Add1tbsp aloe vera and remove from heat. Add 2-3 drops of the sweet orangeessentialoilandthecolorant,stirtomix,andpourintosoapmolds(fourbars).Whensoapisset,wraptwobarsforregularuse,andcuttheothertwobarsintosmallchunkswithaknife.Melt therestof theglycerinsoapbase,andaddtheremaining1 tbspaloevera.Removefromheat,andaddessentialoil.Fill soapmolds¼of theway,andletset.Onceit isset,placeafewof theorangesoapchunks on top, and fill the molds the rest of the way with the clear glycerinmixture.

January5

SoapBalls

Materials

• 1poundglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule• 4-6dropsraspberryessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorant• Plasticballs(thetypethatcomeapartsoyoucanputtreatsinside)• Eggcrates

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melthalfof theglycerinsoapbase.AddthealoeveraandtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule,andremovefromheat.Addtheessentialoilandcolorant,stirringgentlytomix.Opentheplasticballs,andplace eachhalf, open sideup, in the spaces in the egg cartons.Pour soapmixtureintotheballhalves,savingalittlebitofthemixtureforlater.Allowthesoaptoset.Re-heattherestofthesoapmixture,anduseasapastetostickthehalves together to create soap balls. When they are completely set, twist theplastictoremove.

January6

SoaponaRope

Materials

• 1poundglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule• ¼Ccoconutoil

• 4-5dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgradecolorant• ¼”rope,cutintofour24”lengths

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combineglycerinsoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredientsaremeltedandcombinedtogether,addthealoeveraandtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Removefromheat,andaddthegrapefruitessentialoilandfoodcolorant,stirringgentlytomix.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.Whenthesoaphasset,removefrommolds,andgentlymakeaholeinoneend,pokingall theway through to theotherend (a lengthwisehole).Youcanuseascrewdriverforthis,makingsurethattheholewillbeabitlargerthanthecircumferenceoftherope.Tieaknotinoneendofeachpieceofrope,andthenruntheotherendthroughtheholesinthesoap.Whentheropeisthrough,makealoopandtieitsothereisahandle.

January7

LaundryWashingSoda

Materials

• 3Cbakingsoda• Glassbakingpan

Directions

Preheatoven to450degreesF.Spread the sodaevenly in thebakingpan, andplaceintheoven.Bakeforapproximatelyonehour,stirringafter½hour.Youmayneedtobakeitlonger.Whenthesodaisready,itwillbegrainyinsteadofsmoothandsoft.Removefromoven,allowtocool,andthenstoreinanairtightcontainer.Touse,addacuporsotoeachloadoflaundry.

January8

LaundryDetergent

Materials

• 6Claundrywashingsoda• 3barsunscentedsoap(makeyourownclearglycerinsoapforthisifyou

like)

Directions

Gratethesoapbars,orcutintosmallchunks.Combinegratedsoapandlaundrywashingsodainafoodprocessor,andblenduntilthemixtureistheconsistencyoflaundrysoappowder.Pourintoanairtightcontainertostore.Touse,add3-4tbspdetergenttoeachloadoflaundry.

January9

LoofaSoap

Materials

• 1poundglycerinsoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 3-4dropschamomileessentialoil• 2dropslavenderessentialoil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgradecolorant• 1loofasponge

Directions

Cuttheloofaintopiecesthatarethesameheightasyoursoapmolds,andplaceintomolds.Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinetheglycerinsoapbaseand coconut oil.When ingredients havemelted and blended together, add thealoevera.Removefromheat,andaddthechamomileessentialoilandcolorant,stirringgentlytomix.Poursoapmixtureintopreparedmoldsandallowtoset.

January10

MicrowavePeppermintSoap

Materials

• ½poundgoat’smilksoapbase• ½poundsheabuttersoapbase• 4-5dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Breakboth soapbases into small chunks, andplace inamicrowave-safeglassbowl. Heat in themicrowave on high for 30 second increments, stirring eachtime.When soap bases have completelymelted and blended together, removefromthemicrowaveandaddthepeppermintessentialoil.Pour intomoldsandallowtoset.

January11

BabyWipes

Materials

• 2tbspricebranoil• 1tbspliquidcastilesoap• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3dropschamomileessentialoil• 2dropslavenderessentialoil• 1vitaminEcapsule

Directions

Cut pieces of cotton fabric into squares that will fit into an old baby wipecontainer(orasimilarsizedplasticcontainerwithacover),andsetthesquaresaside.Pourthewaterintothecontainer,followedbytherestoftheingredients,stirring gently to avoid any bubbles. Place the cotton squares on top of themixture, cover, and slowly turn the container over and over to soak all of thesquares.Markthedateonthecontainer,andusewithintwoweeks.

January12

FacialCreamSoap

Materials

• 1.75ouncesCreamsoapbase• ½tsppinkclay• ¼tsplacticacid• ⅛tsppreservative• 2-3dropslavenderessential

oil• Puredistilledwater

Directions

Pour the cream soap base into a glass bowl. Add the clay, preservative, andlactic acid, stirringgently tomix.Next, add the lavender essential oil, stirringgentlytomix.Ifthemixtureistoothick,youmayaddabitofthepuredistilledwater. Once it has reached the desired consistency, pour mixture into a jar,cover,andlabelwiththedate.

January13

ShavingCreamSoap

Materials

• 1.75ouncescreamsoapbase• ¼tsppro-vitaminB5(panthenol)• ¼tspdimethicone• ⅛tsppreservative• 2-3dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

Pourthecreamsoapbaseintoaglassbowl.Addthepreservative,penthenol,anddimethicone, stirring gently to mix. Next, add the chamomile essential oil,stirring gently tomix. Pourmixture into a glass jar, cover, and labelwith thedate.

January14

PumpSoap

Materials

• 1.75ouncescreamsoapbase• 1.75ouncespuredistilledwater• 1tspliquidaloevera• ¼tsppreservative

• 3-4dropssweetorangeessentialoil

Directions

Pour the cream soap base into a glass bowl. Add the distilled water and stirgentlytomix.Addthepreservativeandaloevera,stirringgentlytomix.Finally,add the sweet orange essential oil, again stirring gently to mix. Pour into aplasticzip-lockbaggieandsealthebag.Snipthetipofthebaggie,andpipethemixtureintoapumpbottle.Labelwiththedate.

January15

KittenMiniSoaps

Materials

• 4-6ouncesclearglycerinsoapbase• 1tspliquidaloevera• 2-3dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgrade

colorant• Kittenmolds(usecandy-makingmoldswithkittensoranyothershapeyoulike)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheglycerinsoapbase.Addthealoevera,andremovefromheat.Addthepinkgrapefruitessentialoilandcolorant,andpourintomolds.

January16

ChocolateBarSoap

Materials

• 1poundcoconutmeltandpoursoapbase• ½tspcocoabutter• ½tspsheabutter• 1tspoliveoil

• ¼Cgoat’smilkpowder• 1tbspchocolatefragranceoil• 1tbspunsweetenedcocoapowder’

• Chocolatebarcandymolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,cocoabutter,andsheabutter.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together, remove fromheat,coolslightlyandaddthegoat’smilkpowder,stirringgentlyuntilthereareno lumps. Add the chocolate fragrance oil and cocoa powder, and pour intomolds.

January17

OvalSoapBars

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule• 2-3dropschamomile

essentialoil• 1droproseessentialoil• Ovalsoapmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,addthealoevera,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Removefromheat,andaddtheessentialoils.Pourintoovalsoapmolds.

January18

SoapCupcakes

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule• 1tbspchocolate

fragranceoil• 1tbspcocoapowder• Siliconecupcakemolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combine¾ofthesoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,addthealoevera,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Removefromheat,andaddthechocolatefragranceoilandcocoapowder,stirringgentlytomix.Pourintocupcakemolds.Whensoaphasset,removefrommolds.Melttherestofthesoapbase,andpouroverthetopofthecupcakesasfrosting.

January19

SweetOrangeGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule• 1tbspcoconutoil• 6-8dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 4-5dropsorangefoodgradecolorant

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.When the ingredientshavemeltedandblended together,add thealoeveraandthe liquid from the vitamin E capsule. Remove from heat and add the sweetorangeessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintosoapmoldsandletsetforacoupleofhours.

January20

CitrusColdProcessSoap

Materials

• 7-8ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 2¼Cpalmkerneloil• 1¾Coliveoil• 1⅓Ccoconutoil• 2-3dropslemonessentialoil• 2-3dropssweet

orangeessentialoil

Directions

Follow the instructions given in the “MakeYourOwn Soap – Cold Process”sectionofthise-book.

January21

ToySurpriseSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 2-3dropslemonessentialoil• Smalltoys(plasticrings,figures,etc.Toysyoucangetoutofbubblegummachinesaretheidealsizeforembeddinginsidesoaps)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheglycerinsoapbase.Addthealoevera,andremovefromheat.Addthelemonessentialoil,andfilleachsoapmold⅓oftheway.Allowthesoaptoset(putitinthefreezeranditwillbereadyin15minutesorso).Re-melt therestof themixtureinthedoubleboiler.Placeasmall toy ineachsoapmold.Pour therestof thesoapmixtureon top,makingsuretocompletelycoverthetoys.Allowsoaptoset.

January22

BeeswaxSoap–ColdProcess

Materials

• ¾Clye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 3½Cvegetableshortening• 1Ccoconut

oil• 1Cpalmkerneloil• 1ouncebeeswax• 5-6dropschamomileessentialoil• 2-3dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

Follow the instructions given in the “MakeYourOwn Soap – Cold Process”sectionofthise-book.

January23

LemonDishLiquid

Materials

• ½Cunscentedsoapflakes• 3Chotwater• ½Cglycerin• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine the soap flakes and hot water until the flakescompletelydissolve.Allowthemixturetocoolfor4-5minutes,andthenaddtheglycerin and lemon essential oil, stirring gently to incorporate all of theingredients.Pourintoacleandishliquidbottle,andusethesamewayyouwoulduseacommercialdishliquid.

January24

EasyCitrusDishSoap

Materials

• 3CliquidCastilesoap• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil• 4-5dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 3-4dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

In a glassbowl, combine all of the ingredients, stirring slowly tomixwithoutcreatinganybubbles.Pour intoacleandishsoapbottle,anduseasyouwouldregulardishsoap.

January25

Kids’SoapCrayons

Materials

• 1Cgratedwhitesoap(anykind,butunscentedisbestsincechildrenhavesensitiveskin)• 2tbspwarmwater• Foodgradecolorant,variouscolors

Directions

Inaglassbowl,addthegratedsoapand2tbspwarmwater.Stirwithaforkuntilthemixturebeginstothickenandbecomestiff.Mixuntiltherearenopiecesofgratedsoapinthemixture.Separatemixtureintoasmanysectionsasyouneed,dependingonhowmanycolorsyouwant tomake.Mixeachpart inaseparateglassbowl,addingacoupleofdropsofcolorantperbowl (ifyouwantdarkercolors,addmorecolorant).Whenwellmixed,firmlypressintomoldsandplaceinthefreezerovernight.Nowtheyarereadytouse.

January26

DryHairShampoo

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2tbsphempseedoil• 2tspavocadooil

• 15dropsylangylangessentialoil• 15dropsclarysageessentialoil• 3dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bowl. Stir slowly to combineingredients without making any bubbles. Pour mixture into a clean shampoobottle,andusethesamewayyouwoulduseacommercialshampoo.

January27

OilyHairShampoo

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 5dropslavenderessentialoil• 3dropsroseessentialoil• 3dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions


January28

ShampooforNormalHair

Materials

• ½Cpuredistilledwater• ½CCastileliquidsoap• 1tbspcoconutoil

• 8dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 3dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


January29

ShampooforColoredHair(Dark)

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 3tbspsage• 3tbsprosemary• 6blackteabags• 2tspoliveoil• 3-4drops

chamomileessentialoil

Directions

Steep the black tea with the sage and rosemary in a pan for one half hour,covered. Strain the tea so there are no herb particles. Combine all of theingredients inaglassbowl.Stirslowlytocombineingredientswithoutmakinganybubbles.Pourmixture intoaclean shampoobottle, anduse the samewayyouwoulduseacommercialshampoo.

January30

ShampooforColoredHair(Blond)

Materials

• 8chamomileteabags• 3tbspvegetableglycerin• 8tbspsoapflakes• 3-4dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

Steeptheteabagsinapanforonehalfhour,covered.Straintheteasotherearenoherbparticles.Combinealloftheingredientsinaglassbowl.Stirslowlytocombine ingredients without making any bubbles. Pour mixture into a cleanshampoobottle,andusethesamewayyouwoulduseacommercialshampoo.

MakeYourownSoap–BenefitsofHome-MadeSoap

Ifyouarecrafty,andyouenjoymakingthingsforyourfamilyandyourhome,you will be really interested in making your own soaps. There are so manybenefitsyougetfromdoingthis.Notonlydoyouhaveallkindsoffunprojectstoworkon,youarealsosavingmoney.Whilethereisabitofaninvestmenttoget allof the suppliesyouwillneed,youwill endupwithenough supplies tomakeplentyofcleaningproducts.Theamountyoucanmakewillbemuchmorethanwhatyoucanbuycommerciallyforthesameprice,andyouknowalloftheingredients that are going into your own products. Here are just a few of theawesomebenefitsofmakingyourownsoaps.

SafeIngredients

Oneofthebiggestcomplaintspeoplehaveaboutcommerciallypreparedsoapsisthat they contain a lot of harsh, chemical ingredients. This won’t be the casewhenyouaremakingyourownsoapsandhouseholdcleaningproducts.Inmostcases,home-madesoapsaremadewithnaturalingredients,suchascoconutoil,butters,vegetableoils,glycerin,etc.Thisisreallygreatifthereisanyoneinyourfamily who has sensitive skin or allergies. You can control the ingredients.Anotherthingyoucancontrolisthescent,whichisimportanttoanyonewhohasscentallergies.

HaveFunExperimenting

Therearesomanydifferentingredientsthatyoucanusetomakesoapthatyouwillneverrunoutof ideasfornewsoaprecipes.Onceyouget thehangof thevarious soap-making processes, you can have a lot of fun experimentingwithyourownspecialrecipes.Inthise-book,youwillbeintroducedtoavarietyofsoap-makingmethods,includingcoldandheatprocess,aswellasusingmeltandpoursoapbases,includingglycerin,andyouareneverlimitedwhenitcomestoadditives,includingessentialoilsandcolorants.

MakeAwesomeGifts

People appreciate itwhenothers take the time tomake special gifts for them.Whatcouldbemorespecial thanpersonalizedsoaps,shampoos,etc.?Notonlydohand-madesoapsmaketerrificgiftsforjustaboutanyoccasion,theyarealsocost-effectivetomake,soyoucangivenicegiftswithouthavingtospendalotofmoney.

MakeExtraMoney

A lot of people take their hand-made soap products to various markets, craftfairs,etc.tosell,andtheymakeprettydecentmoneydoingso.Youcanmakeupalotofdifferentsoapproducts,andthensellthemtofriends,familymembers,atmarketsandfairstomakeextracash.Don’tforgettoaskaroundatvariouslocalstores,whichlovetoselllocally-madeproducts,especiallyduringpeaktourismseasons.

February

Loveisintheairthismonth,soyouneedtomakesurethatyouhaveplentyofsoaps that have romantic scents. This month, you will find some delicatelyscented soaps and shampoos thatwill help put you in themood for romance.Other recipes for February include household cleaners, cream soaps, andfoamingsoapsforhandwashing.

February1

ShampooforColoredHair(Red)

Materials

• 3tbsphibiscusflowers• 3tbspalkanetroot• 3Cwater,boiling•½CCastileliquidsoap• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2tspavocadooil• 2tbsphempseedoil• 10dropslavenderessentialoil• 5dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

In a saucepan, add thewater, hibiscus flowers, and alkanet root.Simmeruntilthemixturehasreducedtoabout½Cofliquid.Allowmixturetocool,andaddtherestoftheingredients.Pourintoapreparedbottle,cover,andshakewelltomix.

February2

ShampooforGreyHair

Materials

• 1Cdriedsage• 1Cdriedrosemary• 4Cwater• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 4tbsphempseedoil• 25dropssweet

orangeessentialoil

Directions

Inasaucepan,addthewater,sage,androsemary.Simmeruntilthemixturehasreduced toabout1Cof liquid.Allowmixture tocool, andadd the restof theingredients.Pourintoapreparedbottle,cover,andshakewelltomix.

February3

OrangeLiquidHandSoap

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 2tbspliquidaloevera• Liquidfrom2vitaminEcapsules• 1tbspcoconutoil


Directions

Combinealloftheingredientstogetherinaglassbowl.Stirgentlytomixwellwithoutcreatinganybubbles.Pourintoapumpbottle.

February4

SpringCitrusLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 1tbspcoconutoil• 1tspavocadooil• 3dropsorangeessentialoil• 5dropslemonessentialoil• 2dropsgrapefruitessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientstogetherinaglassbowl.Stirgentlytomixwellwithoutcreatinganybubbles.Pourintoapumpbottle.

February5

Kids’HandSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2tbspcoconutoil• 3-4dropsfoodgradecolorant

Directions

Thisisareallyfunprojecttodowiththekids.Inadoubleboiler,combinetheglycerinsoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,addthealoeveraandcolorant,andremovefromheat.Allowmixturetocooltothepointwhereit isstillsoft,butcoolenoughtodipyourhandin.Letyourkidsdiptheirhandsinthesoap(2-3dipstocreateathickshell),andthenlet themixture set to the point where you can peel it off their handswithoutbreakingtheshells(itisagoodideatospraytheirhandswithcookingsprayorbabypowderbeforestartingthisprocess).Oncethehandshellshavehardened,re-melttherestofthesoapmixture,andpouritintothehands.Youwillneedtofindawaytopropthehandsuptokeepthesoapfromspillinguntilitsets.

February6

MiniSoapinaSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2tspricebranoil• Foodgradecolorant• Miniandregularsoapmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combine theglycerinsoapbase,coconutoil, and rice bran oil. When ingredients have melted and blended together,remove from heat and add the aloe vera. Separate mixture into two doubleboilers,with¾ofthemixtureinoneand¼intheother.Inthepotwiththe¼mixture, add the colorant, and pour into themini soapmolds. Fill the regularsoap molds⅓ of the way with the clear soap mixture. Allow both to set.Removeminisoapsfrommoldsandplaceintheregularmolds.Re-melttheclearsoapmixture,andfillthemoldstothetop.Allowtoset.

February7

FreshScentLaundryDetergentBalls

Materials

• 2Cbakingsoda• 1Cborax• 2Csoapflakesfromclearglycerinsoap• 4-5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientsuntiltheyarewellmixed,andpressintoballsthatareabout½inchacross.Useoneballperlaundryload.Thesewilllastforabouttwomonthsiftheyarestoredinacoveredcontainer.

February8

CoconutHotProcessedSoap

Materials

• 2½Ccoconutoil• 1¼Coliveoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• ½Cplus2tbsplye• 3-4dropscoconut

essentialoil

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HotProcess”sectionofthise-book.

February9

MarbledSoap–HotProcess

Materials

• 1ounceavocadobutter• 2ouncesavocadooil• 6ouncescoconutoil• 7ouncesoliveoil• 6ouncespalmoil• 1ouncesheabutter• 3-4ounceslye

• 7ouncessodiumlactate• 1Cpuredistilledwater• Redclay• Yellowclay• 8-10dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HotProcess”sectionofthise-book.Separatemixtureinto3bowls,addingclaysto2ofthebowls,andcombine tocreate themarbledeffect inasiliconebreadpan.Allowmixture toset,andthencutintobars.

February10

RaspberryBarSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinsoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 3tbspcoconutoil• 1tspricebranoil• 5-6dropsraspberryessentialoil• 2-3dropsredfoodgradecolorant(ormore,dependingonhowdarkyouwantthecolortobe)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combineglycerinsoapbase,coconutoil,andricebranoil.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together,add thealoe vera and remove fromheat.Add the raspberry essential oil and colorant,stirringgentlytomix.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowmixturetoset.

February11

AloeandVitaminESkinSofteningSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinsoapbase• 3tbspaloeveragel• 3vitaminEcapsules• 2tspricebranoil• 3-4dropschamomileessentialoil•2dropslavenderessentialoil• 2dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

In a double boiler overmedium heat, combine the glycerin and rice bran oil.Whenglycerinhasmelted,addthealoeveragel,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Removefromheat,andaddtheessentialoils.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

February12

RomanticRoseSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilksoapbase• 1tspavocadooil• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2-3dropsredfoodgradecolorant(tomakethesoapalightpink)• 6-8dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the glycerin, coconut oil, andavocadooil.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together, add thealoeveragel,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Removefromheat,andaddtheessentialoils.Pourintorose-shapedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

February13

SweetLavenderLiquidHandSoap

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 3dropsredfoodgradecolorant• 2dropsbluefoodgradecolorant• 8-10dropslavenderessentialoil• Driedlavenderflowers

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients. The two colorants will blendtogether to create purple. Place someof the dried lavender flowers in a pumpbottle,andpourthesoapmixtureontop.

February14

SoapFlowers

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 4-5dropsredfoodgradecolorant• 6-8dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheglycerinsoapbase.Removefromheat,andaddthecolorantandroseessentialoil.Pourmixtureintoflowershapedsoaporcandymolds.

February15

MiniLavenderGuestSoaps

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilksoapbase• 3tbspcoconutoil• 1tspricebranoil• 2vitaminEcapsules• 5-6dropslavenderessentialoil• Driedlavenderflowers

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the goat’s milk soap base,coconut oil, and rice bran oil. When ingredients have melted and blendedtogether,addtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Removefromheat,andaddthelavenderessentialoil.Placeafewdriedlavenderflowersineachsoapmold,andpourthesoapmixtureontop.Allowtoset.

February16

Kids’StarSoaps

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspcoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 3-4dropsbubblegumfragranceoil• 3-4

dropsyellowfoodgradecolorant• 2-3tspfoodgradegoldglitter

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the glycerin soap base andcoconut oil.When ingredients havemelted andblended together, add the aloevera.Removefromheat,andstirinthebubblegumfragranceoil,colorant,andfoodgradeglitter.Pourintostarshapedmoldsandallowtoset.

February17

CinnamonHeartsSoap

Materials

• 1poundsheabuttersoapbase• 3tbspcoconutoil• 2tspavocadooil• 6-8dropsredfoodgradecolorant(youwantthecolortobedarkpinkorred)• 4-5dropscinnamonessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesheabuttersoapbase,coconutoil, and avocado oil. When ingredients have melted and blended together,remove from heat and add the cinnamon essential oil and colorant. Pour intoheartshapedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

February18

MilkandHoneySoap–HotProcess

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1.5ouncessweetalmondoil• 1Cplustwoouncespuredistilledwater

• 4ounceslye• ½ouncerosehipoil• 1tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 1tbspraw

honey• 3-4dropschamomileessentialoil• 2dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


February19

UnscentedLaundryDetergent

Materials

• 2Cshavingsfromlaundrysoapbars• 4Cboilingwater• 2Cborax• 2Cwashingsoda• 2gallonswarmwater

Directions

Meltthebarsoapshavingsintheboilingwater.Addtheboraxandwashingsodaslowly,stirringtomix.Addthewarmwater,andmix.Storeinacleanlaundrydetergentbottle.Touse,add¼ofthemixturetoeachloadoflaundry.

February20

LemonLaundryLiquidDetergent

Materials

• 2CCastileliquidsoap• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredients,stirringgentlysoyoudon’tcreateanybubbles.Pourmixtureintoacleandishliquidbottle.Usethesamewayyouusecommercialdishliquid.

February21

PinkGrapefruitHandSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilksoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tsprosehipoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorant(makethesoapa

lightpinkshade)• 6-8dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the goat’s milk soap base,coconutoil,androsehipoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,remove fromheat andaddcolorant andpinkgrapefruit essentialoil.Pour intosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

February22

HerbalSoap

Materials

• 1poundsheabuttersoapbase• Yellow,orange,andgreenfoodgradecolorants• Driedflowerpetals• Driedherbs(sage,lavender,chamomile,etc.)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesheabuttersoapbase.Divideintodifferent pots, and add the colorants, flower petals, and dried herbs. This is asuspensionsoapbase,soyouradditivesaren’tgoingtosinktothebottom.Pourmixtureintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

February23

CucumberSoap–ColdProcess

Materials

• 2-3ouncescucumber• 1Ccold,puredistilledwater• 4ounceslye• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Cricebranoil• 1ouncerosehipoil• 1ounceavocadooil• 2

ouncessheabutter• ½tbsp.greenclay(mixedwith1tbspwater)

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

February24

ShampooBars–HotProcess

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Csunfloweroil• ½Ccastoroil• 2ouncesjojobaoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 4ounceslye

• 3-4dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions


February25

MilkSoap

Materials

• 10ouncesofmilk,frozen(worksbestwhenfrozeninicecubetrays)•½Clye• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 1ouncecastoroil

Directions

Place the frozen milk in a heat-proof plastic container. Wearing protectiveglovesandgoggles,pourthelyeintothemilk,atinybitatatime.Thelyewillheat the milk and cause it to melt. Stir slowly, making sure that the lye iscompletely dissolved. Set aside. In a double boiler, combine the coconut oil,olive oil, and castor oil.Heat until the coconut oil ismelted, and themixturereaches90-100degreesF(useacandythermometertomonitorthetemperature).Slowly pour the lye mixture into the oils, and blend with a stick blender,alternatingwithhandmixingsoyoudon’tendupwithbubbles.Whenthesoapreachesthetracestage,pouritintoapreparedbreadpan(linedwithparchmentpaper).Whenthesoapsets,sliceitintobars.

February26

ChocolateMintMilkSoap

Materials

• 10ouncesfrozenmilk• ½Clye• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 1ouncecastoroil• 2tbsppeppermint

essentialoil• 2tspcocoa

Directions

FollowtheinstructionsintheMilkSoaprecipe,addingthepeppermintessentialoilandcocoa.Stirwell tomakesurethat thecocoaiscompletelyblendedintothesoapmixture.

February27

CarrotSoap–ColdProcess

Materials

• ½Cbabycarrotpuree• ½Cwaterfromcookingthecarrots• ½Clye

• 2ouncescastoroil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2½Cextravirginoliveoil• 3-4dropscarrotessentialoil

Directions

Mixcarrotpureeandwaterfromcookingcarrots.Then,followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

February28

SoapBox

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• Foodgradecolorant• 3-4dropscoconutessentialoil•Boxcandymold• Minisoapsmold

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the glycerin soap base andcoconut oil.When ingredients havemelted andblended together, add the aloeveraandremovefromheat.Adda fewdropsofcolorantuntilmixture reachesdesired shade, and add the coconut essential oil. Pour intomolds.When theyhaveset,removeandplaceminisoapsinsidethesoapbox.

February29

ChamomileGoat’sMilkSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilksoapbase• 2tbspcoconutoil• 1tspricebranoil• 1tsprosehipoil• 5-6dropschamomileessentialoil• Driedchamomileflowers

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinetheglycerinsoapbase,ricebranoil, rosehip oil, and coconut oil. When ingredients have melted and blendedtogether,addthealoeveraandremovefromheat.Addthechamomileessentialoilanddriedchamomileflowers,pourintomolds,andallowtoset.

MakeYourownSoap–ColdProcess

Oneofthemostcommonwaystomakeyourownsoapistousethecoldprocessmethod.Whilethismethodmayseemoverwhelmingatfirst,itisactuallyquiteeasy,andyouwillbethrilledwiththeresults.Thefirstthingyouneedtodoistoprepare the areayouaregoing towork in.Make sure thatyouhaveall of theingredients laid out, as well as molds and other supplies. Once you haveeverythingallsetup,usethefollowingstepstomakeavarietyofsoaps.

• MixYourIngredients-Thefirststepistomeasuretheoilsintherecipe,placethemintheirappropriatebowls,andsetthemaside.

• SafetyGear–Next,makesurethatyouarewearingproperprotectivegear.Thisincludesgloves(latexorrubber),andsafetygoggles.Itisalsoagoodideatowearanaprontoprotectyourclothing,andbecausetherecanbeharshfumes,youshouldalsowearafacemask.Weighoutthelye,andsetaside.

• MeasuretheWater–Youwillbeusingdistilledwater.Measuretheamountneededfortherecipe.Slowlyaddthewatertothelye,beingcarefulnottobreatheinthefumes.Stirwithawhisk,letsitfortwominutes,andthenstironcemore.Themixturewillbeveryhotbecauseofthechemicalreaction,soletitcoolbeforemakingyoursoap.

• PreparetheOils–Gettheoilsthatyouwillbeusinginyoursoapready.Besuretoheatanyoilsthatneedtobeliquefiedinordertomakeyoursoap.

• CombinetheIngredients–Oncethelyeandoilmixturesareattheoptimaltemperature,youcanstartcombiningthem.Whenthemixtureshavebeencombined,mixwithastickblenderandbyhand,alternatingatintervalsof20secondsorso,makingsurenottosplashanyofthemixture.Makesurethelaststirringisdonebyhand.Stiruntilwhatisknownas“tracestage”.Thisiswhenyoucanliftabitofthesoapmixandthendrizzleitbackin,andyouwillseeatraceofitonthesurface.Nowthesoapisready,andyoucanaddfragrances,color,essentialoils,etc.

• PourSoapintoMolds–Onceyouhaveaddedfragrances,itistimeto

pourthesoapmixtureintomolds.Itisimportanttodothisquickly,asthemixturewillstarttoset.Givethemoldsacoupleoftapsagainstacountertoremoveanyairbubbles.Coverthemoldswithsomebrownpaperorcardboardfollowedbyatowel,andletsitfor48hours.

• CuretheSoap–Removethesoapfromthemolds.Theywillremoveeasierifyouplacetheminthefreezerforahalfanhourorso,andthenletthemsitforafewminutesbeforeremoval.Storethesoap,uncovered,onashelfforacoupleofdays,andthencutintobars.Allowthesoaptositontheshelfagainforuptosixweeksdependingonthesoapyouhavemade.Onceitiscured,youcanwrapitupforgiftsorstartusingitrightaway.

March

Spring is just around the corner, so it is time to start breaking out the freshscents. Thismonth,we have loads of great recipes thatwillmake your homesparkle and smell like a spring day. Of course, there will also be plenty ofpersonalcaresoaprecipes, includingrecipesforshavingsoapsandawholelotmore.YoumayevenfindafewspecialgreensoapstohavearoundyourhomeortogiveasgiftsforSt.Patrick’sDay.

March1

SquareSoapBars

Materials

• 1poundmeltandpoursoapbase(anykind)• 4-5dropschamomileessentialoil• 2dropslavenderessentialoil• 2dropsroseessentialoil

• Foodgradecolorant(optional)• Squaresoapmold(makes4bars)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheat,andaddtheessentialoilsandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtosetforacoupleofhoursbeforeremovingfrommolds.Wrapinwaxedpapertostore.

March2

RaspberryLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1CCastileliquidsoap• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminECapsule• 4-5dropsraspberryessentialoil• 2-3dropsredfoodgradecolorant

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinetheCastileliquidsoap,aloevera,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Stirslowlytoavoidmakingbubbles.Addtheessentialoilandcolorant,stirringslowlytoblend.Pourmixtureintoapumpbottle

March3

SoapEggs

Materials

• 1poundmeltandpoursoapbase(anykind)• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 2tbspcoconutoil• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil• 2-3dropsfoodgradecolorant• Plasticeggs(thekindthatarein2pieces)•Cookingspray

Directions

Openplasticeggs,andspraytheinsideofbothhalvesofeacheggwithcookingoil(thiswillmakeiteasiertoremovethesoaponceithasset).Drillaholeinthetopofeachplasticegg,andputtheeggsbacktogether.Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconut oil, and liquid aloe vera.Wheningredients havemelted and blended together, remove from heat and add theessentialoilandcolorant.Standtheeggsinanemptyeggtraywiththeholesontop.Using a funnel, pour the soapmixture into the eggs until they are filled.Allowtoset,thentwistapartandpullofftheplastictorevealyoursoapeggs.

March4

SkinSofteningDishLiquid

Materials

• ½Cunscentedsoapflakes• 3Chotwater• ½Cglycerin• 1tbspliquidaloevera

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients, stirring slowly to preventbubbles. Pour mixture into a clean dish liquid bottle and use as you wouldtraditionaldishliquid.

March5

BabySoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspcoconutoil• 1tbspsheabutter• 2dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andsheabutter.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together, remove fromheatandaddtheessentialoil.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

March6

SoapinaTin

Materials

• ½poundglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspcoconutoil• 1tbspcocoabutter• 3-4dropsspearmintessentialoil• Tinswithlids

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andcocoabutter.When ingredients havemelted andblended together, remove fromheatandadd thespearmintessentialoil.Poursoap into tins.Whensoapsets,coverwiththelidsandtheyarereadytostore,giveasgifts,etc.

March7

MilkSoapwithHoneyandWalnuts

Materials

• ½Ccanolaoil• 1½Ccoconutoil• 1½Coliveoil• ½Csaffloweroil• ½Csunfloweroil• 1½Cmilk(freezeuntilitisslushy)• 6.5ounceslye

Directions


March8

EasySoapinYourMicrowave

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 3-4

dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine soap base, coconut oil, and aloe vera. Heat in themicrowave in 30-second increments, stirring each time until ingredients arecompletely melted and blended together. Slowly stir in the essential oil andcolorant,andpourintopreparedsoapmolds.

March9

Kids’ConfettiSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1vitaminEcapsule• 3-4dropsraspberryessentialoil• Tissue

paper,variouscolors• Kids’soapmolds(funcharacters,animals,teddybears,etc.)

Directions

Cut tissuepaper intoconfetti-sizedpieces.Setaside. Inaglassbowl,combinethesoapbase,coconutoil,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Heatinthemicrowave in 30-second increments, stirring each time. When mixture hascompletelymelted and blended together, slowly stir in the raspberry essentialoil. Fillmolds¼ of thewaywith soapmixture. Toss in a few of the confettipieces,andfilltherestoftheway.Stirwithasticktomovetheconfettipiecesaround.Setasideforacoupleofhourstoset.

March10

LavenderSoap

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Ccoconutoil• 2ouncesricebranoil• 2ouncescocoabutter• 2ouncessheabutter

• 1tbspalkanetrootpowder• 2.5ounceslye• 5.5ouncespuredistilledwater• ½ouncejojobaoil• 6-8dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


March11

PeppermintSoap

Materials

• 2.5ouncessunfloweroil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccanolaoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3.5ounceslye• 5-6dropspeppermintessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions


March12

ChocolateSoap

Materials

• 2.5ouncessunfloweroil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccanolaoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3.5ounceslye• 2tbspcocoapowder

Directions


March13

ChocolateMintSwirlSoap

Materials

PeppermintSoap• 2.5ouncessunfloweroil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccanolaoil

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3.5ounceslye• 5-6dropspeppermintessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdyeChocolateSoap

• 2.5ouncessunfloweroil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccanolaoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3.5ounceslye• 2tbspcocoapowderDirections

Make2separatebatchesusingtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–Cold Process” section of this e-book. Fill prepared molds half way with thepeppermintsoap,andthenfilltherestofthewaywiththechocolatesoap.Swirlthemixturewithatoothpickandallowtoset.

March14

CarpetCleaner

Materials

• ½CAll-purposehouseholdcleaner(withoutbleach)• ½Cfabricsoftener• 1Cammonia• 1gallonwarmwater

Directions

Combineingredientsinabucket,andusewithacarpetcleaningmachineorwithaspongetospotclean.

March15

LavenderOatmealSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Cfinelygroundoatmeal• 5-6dropslavenderessentialoil• 2-3dropspurplefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the soap base. Slowly stir in theoatmeal, and remove from heat. Add the lavender essential oil and colorant,stirringslowlytoblend.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

March16

AloeFaceScrub

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• ½Ccoarseseasalt• 3-4dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Addthealoevera,andremovefromheat.Slowlystirintheseasaltandessentialoil.Pourintopreparedmoldsandallowtoset.

March17

PopsicleSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• ¼Ccoconutoil• 3-4dropssweetorangeessentialoil• Foodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Popsiclemolds• Popsiclesticks• Cookingspray

Directions

Spray the insideof thePopsiclemoldswithcookingspray tomake iteasier toremovesoapwhenithasset.Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,aloevera,andcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthesweetorangeessentialoilandcolorant.PourintopreparedPopsiclemolds.Whenmixtureisabouthalfset,pushinthePopsiclesticks.Allowtosetcompletely,andremovesoapfrommolds.YoucanalsomakemultiplebatchesofsoapinvariouscolorsforstripedPopsiclesoaps.Experimentwithcolorsandscents.

March18

MoisturizingShampoo

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• ¼Cextravirginoliveoil• ⅛Crawhoney• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2-3dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredients,stirringgentlytoavoidcreatingbubbles. Pour into a clean shampoo bottle, and use as youwould commercialshampoo.

March19

VeganShampoo

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 2tbspricebranoil• ⅛Cliquidaloevera• 4-5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredients,stirringgentlytoavoidcreatingbubbles. Pour into a clean shampoo bottle, and use as youwould commercialshampoo.

March20

DippedCandleSoap

Materials

• 1poundmeltandpoursoapbase,anykind• ½Ccoconutoil• 1tbspricebranoil• 5-6dropsessentialoilofchoice• 3-4dropsfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• String,cutinto6”lengths• Coathanger

• Clothespins

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andrice bran oil. When ingredients have melted together and blended, turn heatdowntominimum(justenoughtokeepmixturemeltedwhileyouareworkingwithit).Addtheessentialoilandcolorant,stirringslowlytoblend.Dipalengthof string into themixture, and hang from the coat hanger with a clothes pin.Repeatwiththerestofthestrings.Whenthefirstlayerofsoaphasset,dipthestringsagain.Continuedippinguntilyoursoaplookslikecandles.

March21

CoconutMilkShampoo

Materials

• ½Ccoconutmilk• ⅔Cbabyshampoo• 3vitaminEcapsules• 15dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

CombinealloftheingredientsinaMasonjar.Shakewellanduse.

March22

DryShampoo

Materials

• ¼Ccornstarch• ¼Criceflour• ¼Carrowrootpowder• 10-12dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combine all ingredients in aMason jar. Shakewell to blend, and shakewellbeforeeachuse.

March23

BarShampoo

Materials

• 1CExtravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Ccastoroil• ½Cjojobaoil• 2ouncessheabutter• 2ouncescocoabutter• 1ouncegrated

beeswax• ½Cpuredistilledwater• ¾Ccoconutmilk• ½Clye• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


March24

HerbalShampoo

Materials

• 3Cpuredistilledwater• ½CliquidCastilesoap• 2tbspdriedherbs(lavender,chamomile,lemonbalm,etc.)• ¼tspextravirginoliveoil

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and dried herbs. Allowmixturetosteepforaboutfourhours.Inaglassbottle,combine1CoftheherbinfusionwaterwiththeCastilesoapandoliveoil.Shakewellbeforeusing.

March25

IndustrialHandCleaner

Materials

• 3.5ouncescreamsoapbase(availablewhereyoubuysoapmakingsupplies)• 1tspD-Limonene• 1tspfinepumice• ½tspredclay

• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil• Puredistilledwater

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredientsexceptthedistilledwater,stirringgentlytoblend.Usethewatertothinoutthemixtureifitistoothick,usingjustabitofwateratatimeuntilmixturereachesthedesiredconsistency.Storeinacoveredglassjar.

March26

ExfoliatingCreamSoap

Materials

• 3.5ouncescreamsoapbase(availablewhereyoubuysoapmakingsupplies)• 1tspD-Limonene• 1tspfinepumice• 2tsporangepeelgranules• 4-5dropsorangeessentialoil• Puredistilledwater

Directions


March27

ShavingSoap

Materials

• 1¾ouncescreamsoapbase• ¼tspPanthenolpro-vitaminB5• ¼tspDimethicone• ⅛tspgrapeseedoil• 4-5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


March28

CreamPumpSoap

Materials

• 1¾ouncescreamsoapbase• 1¾ouncespuredistilledwater• 1tspliquidaloevera• ¼tspgrapeseedoil


Directions


March29

CitrusSprayCleaner

Materials

• 6tbspD-limonene• 6tbspPolysorbate20• 3Cplus4tbspwarmwater• 6tbspwhitevinegar• 6tbspliquid

Castilesoap• 4tspBoraxpowder• ½tspgrapefruitseedextract• 15-20dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredients.Stirgentlytomix.Pourmixtureintoaspraybottle,anduseasyouwouldcommercialspraycleaner.

March30

HouseholdCleaningPaste

Materials

• 5.5ouncesbakingsoda• ⅓ounceBoraxpowder• ⅓ouncewashingsoda• 1ounceliquidCastilesoap• ½ounceEnzymaticconcentrate• 10

dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combinebaking soda,Boraxpowder, andwashing soda. In aseparate bowl, combine theCastile soap,Enzymatic concentrate, and essentialoils.Combinebothmixtures,andmixuntilitformsapaste.Storeinacoveredglassjar.

March31

FruitandVeggieSprayWash

Materials

• 27ounceswarm,puredistilledwater• 2tbspcitricacid• 6¾ouncesAmphosolsurfactant• ⅛tsppotassiumsorbate• pHteststrips

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinethewaterandAmphosolsurfactant.Inaseparatebowl,combinecitricacidwith1Cofwater.Addthismixturebythedroptothefirstmixture, testingwith the pH strips until the pH level is 3.5-4.Add potassiumsorbate,andstiruntildissolved.Pour intoaspraybottleanduse tocleanfreshfruitandvegetables.

MakeYourownSoap–HotProcess

Whenyoumakesoapusingthehotprocess,youarebasicallybringingthesoaptothetracestage,andthenheatingitforuptotwoyoursuntilithascompletelysaponified.Then,youcanthinitoutabitifitistoothickusingalcohol,andpourit intomolds.This is agoodprocess touse ifyouwant toadd fragrancesanddyes.Itwillnotcauseanychemicalreactionsthatchangescentsandcolors,anditwill not affect the color of herbs and process. This can often be a problemwhenyou areusing the coldprocess.The following are the stepsyouneed totakeinordertomakesoapusingthehotprocessmethod.

• SetUpaPot–Youwillneedtohavealargedoubleboilerformakingsoapwiththehotprocessmethod.Bringthewatertoaboilovermediumheat.

• MaketheSoap–Makeyoursoapasyouwouldwiththefirstfivestepsofthecoldprocess,andbringthesoaptothetracestage.Onceithasreachedthisstage,pourthemixtureintothedoubleboiler.

• CooktheSoap-Covertolockintheheatandmoisture,andletthemixture“cook”ataslowboilforabouttwohours.Youmayneedtoaddwatereverysooftentokeepthepotfromboilingdry.Oncethesoapbeginstotakeonatranslucentappearance,itisbeginningtoneutralize.Atthetwohourpoint,itshouldbeneutral,andyoucannowaddfragrances,essentialoils,etc.Ifthemixtureistoothick,itcanbethinneddownwithabitofalcohol.Vodkawilldothetrickaswell.

• PourintoMolds–Onceeverythingiswellmixed,itistimetopourthesoapmixtureintomolds.Oncefilled,tapthemoldsagainstthecounteracoupleoftimestogetridofanyairbubbles.

Hint

This mixture cools quickly. If it begins to harden before you have all of themoldsfilled,youcaneasilyre-meltitinthedoubleboiler.

April

Spring is here, andyour home should smell as fresh inside as it does outside.This month, we have loads of great recipes for fresh-smelling householdcleaners, as well as other recipes for hand soap, liquid soap, shampoos, andmore. So, gather up all of thematerials youwill need, and have a funmonthmakingfresh-scentedsoapsandcleaningproductsforyourhomeandfamily.

April1

Multi-SurfaceSprayCleaner

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 2.5ouncesAmphosol• ½ouncewhitevinegar• 3gramsTinosan

• ⅓ouncePolysorbate20• 3gramsD-Limonene• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine water, Amphosol, white vinegar, and Tinosan. In aseparate bowl, combine Polysorbate, D-limonene, and essential oil. Combinebothmixturesandstirwelltocombine.Pourintoaspraybottle.

April2

IceCubeBagSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropssweetorangeessentialoil• Icecubebags

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andaloe vera.When ingredients have melted and blended together, remove fromheat and add the essential oil. Allowmixture to cool for a fewminutes, thencarefullypour into icecubebags.Tie theendasyouwouldwhenmaking ice,andplaceinthefreezer toset.Popan“icecube”outof thebagwheneveryouneedsoap.Thesemakegreatguestsoaps.

April3

RosemaryGoat’sMilkSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 2tbspricebranoil• 5-6dropsrosemaryessentialoil• Dried

rosemarysprigs

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andricebranoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat and stir in the rosemary essential oil. Pour mixture into prepared soapmolds.Pressasprigofdriedrosemaryintothetopofeachsoapbarsothesoapslightlycoversit.Letmixturecoolforacoupleofhourstoset.

April4

PeppermintLiquidHandSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 2tbspliquidaloevera• ½Cpuredistilledwater• 6-8dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

In a glassbowl, combine all of the ingredients, stirring slowly tomixwithoutcreatingbubbles.Transfermixturetoapumpbottle.

April5

SimpleOilSoap

Materials

• 1Cpalmoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1.5ouncescastoroil•

1Cpuredistilledwater• 3ounceslye• 5-6dropsessentialoilofchoice

Directions


April6

EasySoap

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Clard• ¾Ccoconutoil• 2.5ouncessunfloweroil• 1.5ouncecastoroil•

3.5ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 4-5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


April7

PolkaDotSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 2ouncesclearmeltandsoapbase• Essentialoilsofchoice• Foodgradecolorantorsoapdyeofchoice• Polkadotmold

Directions

In a double boiler overmedium heat,melt the clear soap base. Remove fromheat, add the essential oils and colorant, and pour into polka dot molds. Inanotherdoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthewhitesoapbase.Removefromheat, and add the essential oils. Place the polka dots into regular soapmolds,upsidedown.Pourthewhitesoapmixtureontop,andallowtoset.

April8

HeartsinCirclesSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• ½poundclearmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil

• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropscinnamonessentialoil• 6-8dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Smallheartmolds

• Regularcirclesoapmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combineclearsoapbasewith1tbspaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandadd thecinnamonessentialoil andcolorant.Pour intoheart shapedmoldsandallowtoset.Inaseparatedoubleboiler,combinethewhitesoapbase,coconutoil,andtherestofthealoevera.Whentheingredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat.Fillcirclesoapmolds½ofthewaywithwhitesoapmixture.Allow to set.Placeheartson topof soaps, re-melt thewhitemixture,andfill themoldstherestoftheway,makingsurenottocompletelycovertheredheartssotheystandout.

April9

TraditionalRectangularSoapBars

Materials

• 1poundglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase(whiteorclear)• ¼Ccoconutoil

• 1tbspricebranoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, ricebran oil, and aloe vera.When ingredients have melted and blended together,remove from heat and add the grapefruit essential oil and colorant. Pour intorectangularsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

April10

BathtubSoapFlakes

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinorgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 5-6dropsroseessentialoil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheroseessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.Whensoapshaveset,gratethebarsfinelywithacheesegrater.Storesoapflakesinaglassjar,anduseabout½Cperbath.

April11

AloeVeraSoap

Materials

• 2Ccoconutoil• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1¼Clard• 1Caloeveragel• 7ounceslye• 1¼Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


April12

BasicColdProcessSoapRecipe

Materials

• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 3Ccoconutoil• 5Clard• 4Cpuredistilledwater• 3-4ouncesofessentialoils(yourchoice)

Directions


April13

MoisturizingSoap

Materials

• 3Cpuredistilledwater• 1Csodiumhydroxide• 2.5Cpalmoil•2Ccoconutoil• 2Csaffloweroil• 1Csunfloweroil• ½Csweetalmondoil• 3-4dropsalmondessentialoil

Directions


April14

BasicColdProcessSoapRecipeII

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 1¼Cpuredistilledwater• 1ouncecastoroil• 5ounceslye

• 4-5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


April15

HempseedOilSoap

Materials

• 2.5ouncescastoroil• 6ouncescoconutoil• 7ouncesextravirginoliveoil• 6ouncespalmoil

• 3ounceshempseedoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3.5ounceslye• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


April16

CoffeeSoap

Materials

• ½Csheabutter• 1Ccoconutoil• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• ⅓Ccastoroil• ⅓Cpalmoil

• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 4.5ounceslye

Directions


April17

GuitarMiniSoaps

Materials

• ½poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1vitaminEcapsule

• 3-4dropsorangeessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Guitarsiliconeicecubemolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,theliquidfromthevitamin E capsule, and aloe vera.When ingredients havemelted and blendedtogether, removefromheatandadd theorangeessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsasperinstructionsforicecubes.

April18

EasyDishSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil• 2dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 3dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients, stirring gently tomixwithoutcreating bubbles. Transfermixture to an empty dish liquid bottle. Experimentwithusingdifferentessentialoilstocreateyourfavoritescent.

April19

StovetopDishSoap

Materials

• ½Csoapflakes(grateanybarofyourfavoriteunscentedsoap)• 3Chotwater• ½Cglycerin• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl, combine the soap flakesandhotwater, stirringuntil the soapflakesarecompletelymelted.Allowmixturetocoolfor5-10minutes,andaddtheglycerinandlemonessentialoil.Pourmixtureintoacleandishliquidbottle.

April20

DishwasherDetergent

Materials

• 3CBoraxpowder• 3Cbakingsodaorwashingsoda

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine the ingredients andmixwell. Transfermixture to acovered container. To use, place 3 tbsp of the mixture into the detergentdispenser.

April21

DishwasherDetergentII

Materials

• ½CBoraxpowder• ½Cbakingsodaorwashingsoda• 2tbspcoarsesalt• 2tbspcitricacid• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredientsandmixwell.Transfermixturetoacoveredcontainer.Touse,add1tbspofmixtureintodetergentdispenser.

April22

LiquidLaundryDetergent

Materials

• 1laundrysoapbar,shavedsoyouhave1Cofshavings• 2Cboilingwater• 1CBoraxpowder• 1Cbakingsoda• 1gallonlukewarmwater• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inasaucepan,combineshavedlaundrysoapandwater.Bringtoaboiltomeltthe soap shavings. Slowly add the Borax powder and baking soda, stirringslowlytomix.Addthelukewarmwaterandessentialoil,mixwell,andpourintojugs.

April23

LiquidLaundryDetergentII

Materials

• 2ouncesliquidCastilesoap• 4tbspglycerin• 2Cwashingsoda•2Cbakingsoda• 4Cwarmwater• 20-30dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients together in aplastic jug.Cover and shakewellbeforeeachuse.

April24

Re-BatchSoap

Materials

• 2Cgratedsoapbars

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheoldsoapbars.Pourmixtureintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

April25

Re-BatchHoneyandAlmondSoap

Materials

• 1½Cgratedsoapbars,unscented• ½Cfinelygroundoatmeal• 2tbsprawhoney• 2tspalmondoil

Directions

Follow the same directions for Re-Batch Soap, adding the raw honey andalmondoilduringthemeltingprocess.

April26

HoneySoap

Materials

• 1poundsolidCastilesoap• ¼poundrawhoney• 1ounceglycerin• 2tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 4-5dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine soap, rawhoney, andglycerin.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandstirinoatmealandchamomileessentialoil.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

April27

SandSoap

Materials

• 1poundglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase,white• ½Cfinesand• 2tspeucalyptusessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheat,andstirinthesandandeucalyptusessentialoil.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.Thisisagreatcleansingsoapformechanicsandotherswhotendtogetreallydirtyhands.

April28

CoconutOilSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 3ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


April29

LemonDishSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• ⅓Cpuredistilledwater• 1tspglycerin• 15dropslemonessentialoil• ½tspsalt

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinethelemonessentialoilandsalt,stirringtomix.Addthedistilledwater,glycerin,andCastilesoap,andstirgentlytomixwithoutcreatingbubbles. Transfermixture to a clean dish liquid bottle, and shakewell beforeeachuse.

April30

TallowSoap

Materials

• 3ouncescoconutoil• 7.5ounceslard• 4ounceslye• 6ouncesextravirginoliveoil• 13.5ouncestallow• 11ouncespuredistilledwater

Directions


MakeYourownSoap–MeltandPourMethod

This is theeasiestway tomakeyourownsoap,andyoucando it inunder20minutes. All you need to do is get some blocks of melt and pour soap base.Thereareavarietyoftypesyoucanuse,andallyouhavetodoismelttheminadoubleboiler(somerecipesalsocallforthemicrowaveoracrockpot),addanyextraingredientssuchasessentialoilsandcolorants,andthenpourthesoapintomolds.Theremaybeafoamylayerontop.Thisiseasytogetridofbysprayingalittlebitofalcoholon topof thesoapassoonas it ispoured.Itonly takesacoupleofhoursforthesoaptosetandbereadytouse,oryoucanputthemoldsintothefreezertosetthesoapinahalfanhourorso.

TypesofMeltandPourSoapBases

There are several different types ofmelt and pour soap bases, and each havetheirownspecialproperties.Theyarealleasytouse,althoughsomeworkbetterwithcertainadditivesthanotherbasesdo.Hereisarundownofthemostpopularsoapbasesyoucanuseforyoursoap-makingprojects.

• ClearGlycerin–Thisisagreatbasetousewhenyouarejustgettingstarted.Itisalsoidealforsoapsthathaveembeddeditems,becauseyouwillbeabletoseethem.Beawarethatheavieradditivesdotendtosinkinthisbase,andthelighteroneswillfloattothetop.Oneadditivethatworksparticularlywellwithclearglycerinissoapglitter,soyoucanmakesomefunsoapsforkids.Becarefulwithfragranceoils,astheycancloudtheglycerin.Itisbesttouseessentialoilsratherthanfragranceoils.

• OliveOilGlycerin–Thisisalsoaclearbase,butitdoeshaveabitofcloudinessthatissomewhatgreenishincolor.Thiscancauseproblemswithcertaincolorants,becauseitwillchangethecolor.Keepthisinmindtomakesureyougetthecolorsyouwant(useacolorwheeltoknowhowcolorsblend).Thisisasuspensionbase,soadditivesdon’ttendtofloatorsink.Becausethisbasecontainsoliveoil,itprovidesalotofnourishmentforyourskin.

• WhiteGlycerin–Anothernon-suspensionbase,additivescansinkorfloat.But,thisisgreatbaseforcoloredandcrayonsoaps,asitisopaque.Thisisbestusedforsolidcoloredsoapsratherthanmarbledsoaps,becauseofthefactthatadditivesfloat.Itisidealforherbalsoapswhereyouwanttheherbstobevisibleononesideofthesoapfordecoration.

• Goat’sMilkGlycerin–Hereisanopaquesuspensionbase,soyoucanhavethesolidcolorsormarbling.Additiveswon’tsinkorfloat,andyoucangetreallycreativewiththistypeofsoapbase.Itisalsoreallygoodforyourskin,becauseofthesmoothingpropertiesinthegoat’smilk.Itisperfectforherbaladditives,andyoucanuseanycolortogetatruecolorbecauseofthewhitebase.

• SheaButterGlycerin–Thisisonemoresuspensionbase,soyouradditiveswon’tfloatorsink.Itcontainsanti-agingproperties,andhelpstokeepyourskinsoftandsmooth.Sheabutterisevenknowntohelpreducetheappearanceofscars,stretchmarks,etc.,anditcanbeusedtosoothrashesandburns.

May

Springhasreallysprungnow.Thegrassisgreen,thetreesarefullofleaves,andflowers are beginning to bloom. This also means that fresh herbs are alsoblooming,andyoucanusealotofthemtocreateyourownsoaps.Thismonth,wehaverecipesthatusefreshanddriedherbsforfacialandhandsoaps,nottomention loads of other great recipes for household cleaners, shampoo, and awholelotmore.

May1

CreamyCastileSoap

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 6ounceslye• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 2¼Cshortening• 4-5dropssweetorangeessentialoil

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HeatProcess”sectionofthise-book.

May2

SoapBeads

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tspricebranoil• 5-6dropscherryblossomessentialoil• 4-5drops

redfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andricebranoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat and add cherry blossom essential oil and colorant. Pour into large beadmolds.Keepthreeorfourlargebeadsinsoapdishesinyourguestbathroom.

May3

LemonBreadSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 2tbspcocoabutter• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil• 4-5dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Loafpan

• CookingSpray

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the clear glycerin soap base,coconut oil, and cocoa butter. When ingredients have melted and blendedtogether, remove from heat and add 6-8 drops of lemon essential oil andcolorant.Sprayloafpanwithcookingspray,andpoursoapmixturein.Whilethemixtureissetting,inaseparatedoubleboiler,meltthewhiteglycerinsoapbase.Removefromheat,andadd2-4dropsoflemonessentialoil.Pourontopoftheclearsoapbasetocreatethe“frosting”.Whenset,cutintoslices.

May4

BathCrayons

Materials

• ¼poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 4-5dropsessentialoilofchoice• Varietyoffoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Lipbalmtubes

Directions

Gratethesoapbaseintoaglassbowlthatismicrowavesafe.Heattheglycerininthemicrowave in30-second incrementsuntil it is completelymelted.Separateglycerinintosmallerglassbowls,andadddifferentcolors.Pourmixturesintolipbalmtubessocoloringwiththebathcrayonsisn’tmessy.

May5

HerbalSoapCubes

Materials

• 1poundsheabuttermeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• ½Caloeveralotionbase• 3-4dropschamomileessentialoil• 2

dropsrosemaryessentialoil• Freshchamomileandrosemarysprigs• 2-3dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Siliconcubemold

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,aloevera,andlotionbase.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandadd the essential oils and colorant. Pour into cubemolds, and press sprigs offreshchamomileandrosemaryon topofeachcube,makingsure that thesoapcoversthemalittlebit.

May6

OilySkinCleansingBars

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tspoliveleafpowder• 4tspgreenclaypowder• 3dropsteatreeessentialoil• 2dropsrosemaryessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheglycerinsoapbase.Removefromheat,andaddtheoliveleafpowderandclaypowder.Stirwithawhisktomakesurethattherearenolumps.Addtheessentialoils,andpourintomolds.

May7

DrySkinCleansingBars

Materials

• 1poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• ½ouncesheabutter• ½ouncejojobaoil• 4-5dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soapbase, sheabutter, andjojoba oil.When ingredients havemelted and blended together, remove fromheatandaddthechamomileessentialoil.Pourintopreparedmolds.

May8

GradientGlitterSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspfoodgradesilverglitter• Purplefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Loafmold

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandaddtheglitter.Pourevenamountsintofivetosixglassbowls.Add2dropsofcoloranttoonebowl,4dropstothenext,6dropstothenext,andsoon,soyouhavevaryingshadesofpurple.Pourthelightestcolorintothemold,andallowtoset.Re-heatthenextcolor,andpourontopofthefirst.Repeatthisprocessuntilall of the shades of purple are used. Cut into slices so you can see the colorgradient.

May9

GoldenGlitterGlycerinBars

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 2vitaminEcapsules

• 2tbspfoodgradegoldglitter• 5-6dropsfrankincenseessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,theliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules, andaloevera.When ingredientshavemelted andblendedtogether, remove from heat and add the glitter, colorant, and frankincenseessentialoil.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

May10

ChamomileFlowerSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 2tbspcocoabutter• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropschamomile

essentialoil• Driedorfreshchamomileflowers

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthechamomileessentialoil.Pourintosoapmolds.Carefullyplace5-6flowersontopofeachsoap,andgentlystirintosoap.Allowtoset.

May11

SeaGlassSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• Greenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheat,andaddessentialoilsandgreencolorant(enoughtomakethesoapthecolorofgreenseaglass).Pourintomolds,fillingabout¼oftheway.Whensoapisset,breakintosmallchunkstolooklikepiecesofbrokenglass.

May12

SoftBabySoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 3-4dropslavenderessentialoil• Siliconeheartmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredients havemelted and blended together, remove from heat and add thelavenderessentialoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

May13

Men’sSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropsspearmintessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,aloevera,andcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthespearmintessentialoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

May14

TravelSoap

Materials

• ½poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 1tspricebranoil• 5-6dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,ricebranoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheorangeessentialoil.Pourintominisoapmoldsandallowtoset.

May15

LemonTartSoaps

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 2vitaminEcapsules• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil• 4-5dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Siliconetartmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine two thirdsof the soapbase theliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthelemonessentialoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.Inanotherdoubleboiler,melttherestofthewhitesoapbase.Whipwithawhisktomakeit“fluffy”,andpourontopoflemonsoaptartstobethemeringue.

May16

BasicColdProcessSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil• 2ouncessheabutter• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye• 8-10dropsofessentialoilsofchoice

Directions


May17

GreenTeaSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil• 1Csunfloweroil• 3Cpuredistilledwater• 2greenteabags• 2-3

dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Steep the green tea bags in the water for about an hour. Remove from heat,remove the teabags,anduse1½Cof the tea inyoursoaprecipe.Followtheinstructions in the “MakeYourOwn Soap – Cold Process” section of this e-book.

May18

SoapChocolates

Materials

• ½poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil•1tbspcocoabutter• 1tbspcocoapowder• 2-3dropschocolatefragranceoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,coconutoil,cocoabutter,andcocoa.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthechocolatefragranceoil.Pourintosiliconecandymolds.

May19

GlitterSoapBalls

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 1tspricebranoil

• ¼Cfoodgradepinkglitter• 4-5dropsstrawberryessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,aloevera,andricebranoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandstirintheglitter,strawberryessentialoil,andcolorant.Pourintoballmoldsandallowtoset.

May20

CucumberSoap

Materials

• 1½Ctallow• 1Ccucumberpulp(peelcucumberandrunthroughablenderorfoodprocessortocreateapuree)• ½Csunfloweroil• ¾Cpuredistilledwater• ¼Clyeflakes• Liquidfrom2vitaminECapsules• 2-3dropscucumberessentialoil

Directions


May21

CucumberSoapII

Materials

• 2Csunfloweroil• 3½Ccoconutoil• 3Cextravirginoliveoil•2½Cpalmoil• ½Csheabutter• 2Ccucumberjuice• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• 2Clye

• 3-4dropscucumberessentialoil

Directions


May22

CucumberGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropscucumberessentialoil• 2-3dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andaloe vera.When ingredients have melted and blended together, remove fromheatandaddthecucumberessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

May23

FreshStrawberrySoap

Materials

• ½poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 2vitaminEcapsules

• 5-6dropsstrawberryessentialoil• 4-5dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base, aloe vera, andliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether, remove from heat and add the strawberry essential oil and colorant.Pourintosiliconestrawberrymoldsandallowtoset.

May24

CastileSoap

Materials

• 2½Cextravirginoliveoil• ¼Ccoconutoil• ¼Cpalmoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3ounceslye• 1ouncefragranceoilofchoice

Directions

Followthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

May25

CoconutOilSoap

Materials

• 2¼Cextravirginoliveoil• 1½Ccoconutoil• 1Cpalmoil• 1ouncesheabutter• 6ounceslye• 1¾Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


May26

BasicNaturalSoap

Materials

• ¾Cpuredistilledwater• 2.5ounceslye• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Ccoconutoil• 1tbspcastoroil• Essentialoilsorfragranceoilsofchoice

Directions


May27

TransparencyDesignSoaps

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• Transparencydesignsheets• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions

Cut out transparency designs to fit into soapmolds and set aside. In a doubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbaseandaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheessentialoils.Poursomeofthemixtureintosoapmolds,placeatransparencydesignoneachsoap,andfilltherestofthewaywiththerestofthesoapmixture.Allowtoset.

May28

LaundryLiquid

Materials

• 1barofwhiteunscentedsoap• 1Cwashingsoda• ½Cborax• 3gallonsplus4Cwarmwater• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Boil4Cofwater.Gratethebarofwhitesoapandaddtoboilingwater,stirringtodissolvesoapflakes.Inabucket,combinetherestofthewater,thewaterandsoapmixture, andwashing soda.Allowmixture to sit for 5minutes to ensurethatthewashingsodacompletelydissolves.Addtheborax,andstirtodissolve.Addthelemonessentialoil,andpourintocoveredcontainers.

May29

EasyOatmealandHoneySoap

Materials

• 1½Cwhiteunscentedsoap,grated• ½Cfinelygroundoatmeal• 2tbsprawhoney• 2tspalmondoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soap flakes,honey, almondoil, andoatmeal.When ingredients havemelted andblended together, removefromheatandpourintomolds.Allowtoset.

May30

EasyHoneySoap

Materials

• 1poundCastilesoap,grated• ¼poundrawhoney• 1ounceglycerin• 2tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 3-4dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

In a doubleboiler overmediumheat, combine thegratedCastile soap, honey,glycerin, and oatmeal. When ingredients have melted and blended together,removefromheatandaddthelavenderessentialoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

May31

EasyLavenderSoap

Materials

• 4barswhite,unscentedsoap,grated• ½Cdriedlavenderflowers,crushed• 2-3dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melt thegratedsoap.Whenthesoaphasmelted, remove from heat and stir in crushed lavender flowers and lavenderessentialoils.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

MakeYourownSoap–LiquidSoap

Thereareallkindsofwaystomakeliquidsoap,andmostaresuper-easy.Thesesoaps are convenient to have in the kitchen, and they are also ideal in thebathroom for those who prefer liquid to bar soap. They can even be used asshampoosinapinch.YouwillfindallkindsofgreatliquidsoaprecipesontheInternet,aswellasinloadsofbooksthatyoucanfindinyourlocallibrary.Wehave included several liquid soap recipes in this e-book for you to enjoy, andtheyarealleasytomake.

WhatdoYouNeed?

Youonlyneedafewingredientstomakeliquidsoaps,andunlikebarsoaps,youcanget those ingredientsat localstoreswithouthaving toorderanything fromsoap-makingsuppliers.Formostoftherecipesthatareinthise-book,youwillneed to use vegetable glycerin and Castile liquid soap, both of which areavailableatgrocerystoresandpharmacies.Other ingredients,suchasessentialoils,canbefoundatmosthealthfoodstores.

NoCookingInvolved

Unlikebarsoaps,thereisnoneedtouseadoubleboileroracrockpottomakeyour liquid soaps.Youcaneasilymakeany liquid soap in just a fewminutes,anditisreadytouseassoonasyoumakeit.Itdoesn’tgetmucheasierthanthat.Allyouneed for tools are aglassbowl, awooden spoon, abottle to store thesoapin,andtheingredientsforwhicheverrecipeyouareusing.

June

Juneisthemonthforweddings.Ifyouareplanningawedding,andwonderingwhat to give out for favors to your guests, consider giving home-made soapproducts.Thismonth,youwillfindsomegreatrecipesforminisoapsthatmakeperfectwedding favors, aswell as bottled soap products that you can use forshowergifts,weddinggifts,andmore.Youwillalsofindothergreatrecipesforglycerinsoaps,coldprocesssoaps,hotprocesssoaps,andotherfunrecipesthatyouwillbedyingtotry.

June1

EasyHotProcessSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Cshortening• 3ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


June2

OatmealHotProcessSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cvegetableshortening• 4ounceslye

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 3-4dropsroseessentialoil

Directions


June3

SingleSoapBar

Materials

• ½Cpuredistilledwater• 5tsplye• 1Clard• 2-3dropschamomileessentialoil• 1tspliquidaloevera

Directions


June4

CreamyCastileSoap

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2Cshortening• 2

dropslemonessentialoil• 2dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 2dropssweetorangeessentialoil

Directions


June5

AloeVeraSoap

Materials

• 4barsCastilesoap,grated• 4tbspliquidaloevera• 3tbsprosewater• 10dropstangerineessentialoil• 5dropssweetorangeessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethegratedCastilesoap,aloevera,and rosewater. When ingredients have melted and blended together, removefromheatandaddtheessentialoils.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

June6

CoconutSoap

Materials

• 2½Ccoconutoil• ½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1½Clard• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• ¾Ccausticsoda

Directions


June7

ClearHoneySoap

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 6ouncescausticsoda• 1kgtallow• 1½ouncesrawhoney• 1Ccoconutoil• 2tbspsugar,caramelized

Directions


June8

ColdProcessHoneySoap

Materials

• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• ¾Ccausticsoda• 5Ctallow• 2ouncesrawhoney• 1Ccoconutoil

Directions


June9

SandalwoodSoap

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 6ounceslye• 2Ccoconutoil• ¾Cpalmoil• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Cwheatgermoil• 2ounces

sandalwoodessentialoil• ½ouncesandalwoodpowder

Directions


June10

LemonBalmSoap

Materials

• 3½Cextravirginoliveoil• 2½Ccoconutoil• 1Csunfloweroil• ½Ccastoroil• 2½Clemonbalmtea• 1Clye

• 3-4dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


June11

SoapSticks

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2-3dropsbubblegumfragranceoil• 4-5dropspinkorbluefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthefragranceoilandcolorant.Pourintosiliconestickmoldsandallowtoset.

June12

BlackRaspberrySoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Craspberryseeds• 4-5dropsblackraspberryessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgrade

colorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandstirintheraspberryseeds,blackraspberryessentialoil,andcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

June13

OliveOilSoap

Materials

• 6Cextravirginoliveoil• 6ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 4-5dropslemongrassessentialoil

Directions


June14

ExfoliatingStripSoap

Materials

• 4Cextravirginoliveoil• 2Ccoconutoil• 6ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 4-5dropschamomileessentialoil• 2drops

lavenderessentialoil• ½Capricotkernelmeal

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.Whenfilling thesoapmolds, fillhalfway,sprinkleon theapricotkernelmeal,andthencontinuefillingwithsoapmixture.

June15

StrawberryPreservesSoap

Materials

• 1½Ccoconutoil• ¾Cpalmoil• ¾Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Ccanolaoil• ¼Cricebranoil• ¼Csheabutter• 5ounceslye• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 2ouncesstrawberrypreserves• 2tbsp

poppyseeds• 4tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions


June16

BeeswaxSoap

Materials

• ½Calmondoil• ¾Ccanolaoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Csoybeanoil• 1ouncegratedbeeswax• 4ounceslye

• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbsprawhoney

Directions

Ina saucepan, combineoils andheat to150degreesF.Add thebeeswax, andcool to 115 degrees F. Combine lye andwater and add to oils.At light tracestage, add honey and stir until everything is combined. Pour into molds andallowtoset.

June17

BoraxSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 4Ctallow• 4Cpuredistilledwater• 1Clye• ⅔Cborax• 1CboilingwaterDirections

Dissolve the borax in boiling water and set aside. In a double boiler overmediumheat,combinethecoconutoilandtallow.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,setasideandallowtocool.Combinelyeflakesandcoldwateruntil lye isdissolved.When themixturesare lukewarm,slowlypour thelyemixtureintothefatmixture,stirringgentlyuntilitisthickandcreamy.Addtheboraxandstiruntilmixtureisthickened.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

June18

TeaTreeSoap

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Ccoconutoil• ¼Csweetalmondoil• ¼Cavocadooil• ¾Cpuredistilledwater• 2.5ounceslye• ½ounceteatreeoil

Directions


June19

SheaButterSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• ¾Ccanolaoil• 1ouncecastoroil• 1Clard• ⅔Csheabutter• 5ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


June20

InsectRepellantSoap

Materials

• 1½Ctallow• ½Ccoconutoil• ¾Cpuredistilledwater• ¼Clye

• 4-5dropscitronellaessentialoil• 4-5dropseucalyptusessentialoil• 4-5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


June21

WeddingFavorRoseSoaps

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropsroseessentialoil• 4-5dropsred

foodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandadd rose essential oil and colorant. Pour into rose shaped silicone molds andallowtoset.Placeintodrawstringbagstouseasweddingfavors.

June22

LiquidSoapWeddingFavors

Materials

• 6CliquidCastilesoap• 6tbspliquidaloevera• 4vitaminEcapsules• 15-20dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients (squeeze the liquid out of thevitaminEcapsules), stirringgently tomixwithout creatingbubbles.Pour intoprettypumpbottlestouseasweddingfavors.

June23

HerbalLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1tspricebranoil• Sprigsofdriedorfreshherbs(sage,lavender,rosemary,etc.)•Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combineCastilesoap,aloevera,ricebranoil,andessentialoils.Stirgentlytomixwithoutcreatingbubbles.Placeherbsprigsintopumpbottles,andpourthesoapmixturein.

June24

Cucumber/AloeVeraGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 4tbspliquidaloevera• 2tbspCcucumberjuice• 3-4dropscucumberessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine soap base, aloe vera, andcucumber juice.When ingredients have melted and blended together, removefrom heat and add cucumber essential oil and colorant. Pour into molds andallowtoset.

June25

PomegranateSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• ¼Ccoconutoil

• 2tbsppomegranatejuice• 3dropspomegranateessentialoil• 4-5dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,aloevera,and pomegranate juice. When ingredients have melted and blended together,remove from heat and add pomegranate essential oil and colorant. Pour intomoldsandallowtoset.

June26

Kids’SoapBracelets

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropsraspberryessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Siliconestickmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine soapbaseandaloevera.Wheningredients have melted and blended together, remove from heat and addraspberryessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtosetuntilalmostfirmbut bendable.Carefully remove sticks frommolds, and form them into abracelet,squeezingtheendstogethersotheystick.

June27

WeddingFavorSoapGems

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 4tbspliquidaloevera• ½Ccoconutoil

• Essentialoilsofchoice• 4differentcolorants

Directions

Divide soap base into four equal parts. In a double boiler overmedium heat,combineonepartsoapbase,aloevera,andcoconutoil.Wheningredientshavemelted and blended together, remove from heat and add essential oils andcolorant.Pourintogemshapedmoldsandallowtoset.Repeatwithothercolors.Putafewsoapsintodrawstringbagstouseasweddingfavors.

June28

ShowerGel

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 14-ouncebarunscentedwhitesoap,grated• 3-4dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 2-3dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inasaucepan,combinegratedwhitesoapanddistilledwater.Bringthemixtureto a simmer overmedium heat.When soap flakes have completely dissolved,removefromheat.Allowmixturetositfor24hours.Addsweetorangeessentialoilandcolorant,andpourintoasqueezebottle.

June29

WhippedShavingSoap

Materials

• 1.5Cpuredistilledwater• 14-ouncebarunscentedwhitesoap,grated• 2-3dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inasaucepan,combinegratedwhitesoapanddistilledwater.Bringthemixtureto a simmer overmedium heat.When soap flakes have completely dissolved,removefromheat.Allowmixturetositfor24hours.Addsweetlemonessentialoilandpourintoapumpbottle.

June30

LiquidHandSoap

Materials

• 6Cpuredistilledwater• 14-ouncebarunscentedwhitesoap,grated• 4-5dropsappleessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inasaucepan,combinegratedwhitesoapanddistilledwater.Bringthemixtureto a simmer overmedium heat.When soap flakes have completely dissolved,removefromheat.Allowmixturetositfor24hours.Addappleessentialoilandcolorant,andpourintopumpbottles.

MakeYourOwnSoap–FoamingSoaps

Foamingsoapmaylooklikeachallengetomake,butitisjustaseasytomakeasliquid soap. You don’t need a lot of ingredients, and you don’t need a lot ofspecialtools.Foamingsoapsaregreatforhandsoap,becauseanyonewhousesitcanbesurethattheyaregoingtogetallofthesoaptheyneedinjustonepump.Youactuallyusealotlesssoapwhenyouusefoamingsoaps,soinadditiontosaving money by making your own, you also save money by making it lastlongerthanregularliquidsoap.

IngredientsYouwillNeed

Thefirstthingyouneedtomakeafoamingsoapisacheapliquidsoap.YoucanevenuseCastileliquidsoapifyoulikesomethingwithnoscentsoyoucanaddyour own. Then, all you need iswater, and if youwant a scent, you can useessentialoilsorfragranceoils.Youdon’tneedtocookanythingonthestoveorinacrockpot,andyoursoapwillbereadytouseinjustafewminutes.

AddingColorants

Youhavetheoptiontoaddcolorantstoyourfoamsoaprecipes.Thisiseasytodo.Allyouneedisfoodgradecolorants.Useafewdropsatatimeuntilthesoapreaches the desired shade. That’s all there is to it. Once you have added thecolorant,youcanpourthemixtureintoapumpbottle.

Remember,themixtureisjustgoingtolooklikeregularliquidsoapwhileitisinthebottle.Themagichappenswhenyoupumpitout,anditturnsintofoam.

July

Summerishere,anditistimetogetoutthereandenjoythesunshine.But,youcanstill findplentyof timeformakingsomeawesomesoaps. In fact,youcanmakesoapsthatwillhelpsootheyourskinafteradayinthesun,becausetheyareloadedwithaloeveraandotherskinsofteningagents.Besuretocheckoutthemanyothergreatsoap-makingrecipestomakethismonth,includingcarpetcleanersanddishwasherdetergent.

July1

ShowerGel

Materials

• 2Cshowergelbase• 20dropsgeraniumessentialoil• 16dropsrosemaryessentialoil• 20dropsbergamotessentialoil• 8dropsjuniperessentialoil

Directions

Combineshowergelbasewithessentialoils,addingtheoilsonedropatatimeandmixingasyouwork.Mix slowly toavoida lotofbubbles in themixture.Onceeverythingiswell-mixed,pourintoapumpbottle.Labelwiththedate.

July2

FoamingCleanser

Materials

• 4tbspcastileorotherliquidsoapbase• 3tspavocadooil• 4dropslemonessentialoil• 4dropsorangeessentialoil• 4drops

grapefruitessential

Directions

Combineinabottleandshakewell.Labelwithdate.Remembertoshakeuptheingredientsbeforeeachuse.

July3

LuxuriousSkinCleanser

Materials

• ½Csweetalmondoil• 3dropslavenderessentialoil• 1tbspgratedbeeswax• 1tbsppuredistilledwater• 1dropfrankincenseessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinebeeswaxandsweetalmondoil.PlaceaPyrexjarinapanofsimmeringwater,andaddthedistilledwater.Whenthewaxandoilaremelted,addthewarmdistilledwater,dropbydrop.Removefrom heat after adding half of the water. Add the rest of the water by drops,mixingwithawhisk.Addtheessentialoilswhenthemixturebeginstothicken.Pourintojars,cover,andlabelwiththedate.

July4

BodyWash

Materials

• ¼Crawhoney• ¼Ccoconutoil• ½CliquidCastilesoap• 3vitaminEcapsules• 12dropseucalyptusessentialoil• 15dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Melt solidcoconutoil in themicrowave for30secondsor sountil completelymelted. Add raw honey, liquid from vitamin E capsules, and essential oils,stirringwithawhisk.Next,add theCastilesoapslowly,stirring,butgentlysotherearenobubbles.Pourmixtureintobottlesandshakebeforeusing.

July5

GreenAppleDishSoap

Materials

• ¼Cunscentedsoapflakes• 1½Chotwater• ¼Cglycerin• 5dropsgreenappleessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapflakesandglycerininthehotwater.Remove fromheat and let cool.When themixturecools, add thegreenappleessentialoil.Storeinanolddishliquidsquirtbottle.

July6

All-PurposeCleaner

Materials

• 2Cwater• 2tbspmildly-scenteddishwashingliquid(lemon)• 5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combineallingredientsandputthemintoaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachusetomakesurethatalloftheingredientsarewell-blended.

July7

FleaShampoo

Materials

• 10ouncespuredistilledwater• 2ouncesliquidaloevera• 1tbspliquidCastilesoap• 2dropspeppermintessentialoil• 2dropseucalyptusessentialoil• 2dropslavenderessentialoil• 2dropsrosemaryessentialoil

Directions

Mixallingredientstogetherandpourintoaplasticsquirtbottle.Shakewellandthenhavefuntryingtogetyourpetintothebathtub.

July8

DryShampoo

Materials

• 4dropsrosemaryessentialoil• 4dropsteatreeoil• 4dropslavenderessentialoil• 25gramsunscentedtalc

Directions

Place the talc inablender,andadd theessentialoils,dropbydrop,mixingonlow speed. Placemixture into a container that can be tightly sealed. Use 1-2teaspoonswhenyouneedtowashyourhairbutdon’thavetimeforashower.

July9

CitrusDishwashingLiquid

Materials

• 20ouncesliquidcastilesoap• 20dropslimeessentialoil• 10dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 5dropscitrusseedextract

Directions

Combinecastilesoap,essentialoils,andcitrusseedextractintoasqueezebottle.Shakebeforeeachuse.Whenusing,add1-2tablespoonstodishwaterandagitatetogetthewatersudsy.

July10

OvenCleaner

Materials

• ¼Cwashingsoda• 1boxbakingsoda• ½Ctablesalt• ¼Cwater

• ¾Cvinegar• 10dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropsthymeessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinewashingsoda,bakingsoda,andsalt.Addenoughwatertocreateapaste.Spreadthispasteontheovenracksandwalls,andletsitfor20-30minutes(ovenpre-heatedto250degrees).Mixvinegarandessentialoilsinaspraybottle.Spraytheovenwallsandrackswiththismixture,thenwipecleanwithadampclothandrinsewell.

July11

AlopeciaShampoo

Materials

• 100mlshampoobase• 15dropsjojobaoil• 8dropscarrotessentialoil• 7dropsrosemaryessentialoil• 7dropslavenderessentialoil• 2dropsteatreeoil

Directions

Combineallingredientsinasqueezeorpumpbottle.Useinsteadofyourregularshampooforalopecia.

July12

FoamingCarpetShampoo

Materials

• 6Cwater• 1½Cliquidcastilesoap• 20dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientstogetherinablenderuntilmixtureisfoamy.Rubthe foamintodirtyareasofyourcarpetwithasponge.Allowtodry,and thenvacuumasnormaltogetridofthedirtandanyremainingfoam.

July13

ToiletBowlCleaner

Materials

• 2Cwater• ¼Cliquidcastilesoap• 1tbspteatreeoil• 10dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Addall of the ingredients to a spraybottle.Shakewell tomix the ingredientstogether. Spray on the inside of the toilet bowl, and on all of the surfaces todisinfectthewholetoilet.Wipewithadampcloth.

July14

WashingMachineFreshener

Materials

• Whitevinegar• Lemonessentialoil

Directions

Fillwashingmachineasnormalwithlaundry,andaddlaundrydetergent.Fillthebleachdispenserwithvinegar,andaddacoupleofdropsoflemonessentialoil.Notonlywillthiskeepyourwashingmachinesmellingfresh,itwillalsosoftenthelaundryandaddanicescenttoyourclothing.

July15

SimpleLiquidSoap

Materials

• 2Cunscentedliquidsoap• 5dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 5dropsgrapefruitessentialoil

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a soap pumpbottle and shake gently tomake sureeverythingiswellblendedwithoutmakingitfoamy.

July16

All-PurposeKitchenCleaner

Materials

• Water• 20dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropssweetorangeessentialoil

Directions

Filladarkglassbottlewithwater.Addtheessentialoilsandshakewell.Touse,pourabitofthemixtureontoaclothoraspongeandwipedowntheareathatneedstobecleaned.

July17

KitchenSoap

Materials

• 1Cunscentedliquidsoap• 3dropslemonessentialoil• 6dropscoffeeessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine liquid soap and essential oils, stirring gently tomixwithoutcreatingbubbles.Pourintoapumpbottle.

July18

FleaShampooforDogs

Materials

• 3ouncesliquidcastilesoap• 1ounceliquidaloeveraoraloeveragel• 10dropssweetorange

essentialoil• 10dropscedarwoodessentialoil

Directions

Combine ingredients in a pump bottle. Shake to mix, and use regularlythroughoutfleaandtickseason.

July19

BathGel

Materials

• ½Cwater• ¾Cgratedcastilesoap• 3tbspdriedorfreshrosepetals• 3-4dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

Crushtherosepetalsintoapowderorpaste(dependingifyouusedriedorfreshflowers) with a mortar and pestle. Boil the water, and add the grated soap,stirringwithawhiskuntil it isdissolved.Removefromheat,andadd the roseessentialoilandflowerpasteorpowder.Pourintoaglassbottle,cover,andlabelwiththedate.

July20

LiquidHandSoap

Materials

• 4ouncesliquidcastilesoap• 1ouncerosewater• 20dropslavenderessentialoil• 10dropsroseessentialoil• 10

dropslemonessentialoil• 5dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions

Combinecastilesoapandessentialoilsinapumpbottle.Thisisagreatsoapforsofteningyourcuticlessoyoucaneasilypushthemback.Itisalsoadisinfectingsoap.

July21

Multi-PurposeHouseholdCleaner

Materials

• 2Cvinegar• 2Cwater• 5dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropspineessentialoil

Directions

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. To use, shake beforeusing,andsprayontohardsurfacesthatneedcleaning.Thiscanalsobeusedasafloor cleaner, but it may be damaging to some wood floors, so test s smallsectionfirst.

July22

HoneyShowerGel

Materials

• ⅔Cliquidcastilesoap• 2tbsprawhoney• 2vitaminEcapsules• 1tspjojobaoil• 2tspvegetableglycerin• 10dropslemonessentialoil• 5drops

grapefruitessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientsinaglassbowl,andwhisktoblend.Pourintoapumpbottle,andusewheneveryouwantafreshscentintheshower.

July23

FacialCleanser

Materials

• 2ouncespuredistilledwater• 1dropmarshmallowessentialoil• 1dropchamomileessentialoil• 1dropoliveleafessentialoil• 1droprosehipessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientsinasmallglassbowl,andstirtomix.Touse,dipa sponge into the mixture, and rub on your face for exfoliation, followed bypouring the restof themixtureontoawashclothandwashingyourwhole faceandneckarea.

July24

FoamingFacialCleanser

Materials

• 4tbspliquidcastilesoap• 3tspavocadooil• 4dropslemonessentialoil• 4dropsorangeessentialoil• 4drops

grapefruitessentialoil

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients together in a glass bottle.Cover and store in acool,darkplace.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

July25

MorningShowerGel

Materials

• 1Cshowergelbase• 10dropsgeraniumessentialoil• 10dropsbergamotessentialoil• 6

dropsrosemaryessentialoil• 5dropsjuniperessentialoil• 5dropspetitgrainessentialoil• 2dropsbasilessentialoil

Directions

Combineingredientsinaglassbowl,stirringgentlytomixwithoutcreatinganybubbles.Addsomefoodgradecolorant ifyouwant.Pourmixtureintoapumpbottle,anduseinyourmorningshowers.

July26

EssentialOilShampoo

Materials

• 1tbspsweetalmondoil• 3dropslavenderessentialoil• 2dropsroseessentialoil• 1droplemonessentialoil• Shampooofchoice

Directions

Combine the first four ingredients, andpour intoadarkglassbottle (amber tokeepthelightout).Add7-8dropsofthismixturetoyourfavoriteshampoo.

July27

CitrusFloorCleaner

Materials

• 10dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 5dropslemonessentialoil• 1gallonhotwater

Directions

Combineessentialoils inabucketofhotwater.Clean floorsasnormal.Rinsewithclearwatertogetridofanyoilyresidue.

July28

MildCastileSoap

Materials

• 6Cextravirginoliveoil• 6ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


July29

DandelionandHoneySoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ⅓Csunfloweroil• ¼Csheabutter• ¼Cjojobaoil• 1Cdandeliontea• 4ounceslye

Directions

Pick a bunch of fresh dandelions and leaves. Place in a largeMason jar (fillabouthalfway),andcoverwithboilingwater.Letsitfor12-24hourstosteep.Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

July30

MintSoap

Materials

• ½Cavocadooil• 3Ccoconutoil• 4Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Ccastoroil• ¼Csheabutter• 1Clye

• 2½Cminttea

Directions

Steep2mintteabagsforacoupleofhours.Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

July31

OrangeCreamSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tspannattoseeds• 1ounceextravirginoliveoil• 1tbsppoppyseeds• 8-10dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbaseandoliveoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandstirintheannatto seeds and poppy seeds. Add the orange essential oil. Pour into soapmoldsandallowtoset.

MakeYourOwnSoap–CreamSoap

Inthise-book,youaregoingtofindafewrecipesforsilkysmoothcreamsoap.Thisisaseasytomakeasthemeltandpoursoaps,anditdoesn’ttakeverylongto make a batch. One of the main differences between regular bar soap andcreamsoap is that thecreamsoapcontainsvegetableshorteningandvegetableglycerin. These are the ingredients that are going to make the soap nice andcreamy.

HowtoMakeYourSoapCreamy

Inadditiontoneedingspecialingredientsforthecreamytexture,thereisabitofadifferenceinthewaythatyoublendalloftheingredientstogether.Insteadofgentlystirring,youwanttoreallywhipthemixture.Thisneedstobedoneuntilthemixturebeginstothicken.Onceyouhaveaddedallofthemainingredientsand your cream soap is at the desired texture, it is time to start putting in theadditives.

UsingAdditivesinCreamSoap

Onceyourcreamsoaphasreachedthedesiredconsistency,youcanbegintofoldinanyadditivesthatyourrecipecallsfor.Onceeverythingiswellblended,pourmixtureintoglassjars,cover,andlabelwiththedate.Youcanstartusingyourcreamsoapassoonasitismade.

August

Justbecausesummeriscomingtoanend,itdoesn’tmeanthatyoucan’tenjoythefreshscentsofsummerallyearlong.It’stimetostartpickingthelastofyourfreshherbsandflowers,anddryingthemouttouseinmanyofthesoaprecipesyouwillfindforthismonth.Thebarsoapswilllastformonths,soeveninthemiddleofwinter,youwillstillhavethosewondersummerscents.

August1

CitrusShowerGel

Materials

• 8ouncesshowergelbase• 5dropslemonessentialoil• 5dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 2

dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Combineallingredientstogetherinapumpbottle.Shaketomix.Touse,shakewellanduseasyouwouldatraditionalbodywash.

August2

LavenderBubbleBath

Materials

• 1Cricebranoil• ½Cliquidcastilesoap• ¼Crawhoney• 5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientstogetherandpourintoapumpbottle.Touse,addabout¼Cofthemixturetoyourbathwater.

CitrusMintLayeredSoap

Materials

• 12ouncesglycerinsoapbase• Greenandyellowfood-basedcolorant• 4tspliquidaloevera• 3dropslemonessentialoil• 3dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Intwodoubleboilersovermediumheat,melthalfoftheglycerinsoapbasewith2tspofthealoeveraineachpot.Removebothpotsfromheat,andinone,addthepeppermintessentialoilandgreencoloring.Intheotherpot,addthelemonessentialoilandyellowcoloring.Next,pourahalfinchlayerofgreenmixtureinasmallbreadpan.Giveitafewminutestoset,andpouralayerofyellowon.Keeprepeatingtheprocesswithbothcolorsuntilitisallused.Youmayneedtore-melt the soapsbetween layers.Let set, remove frompan, and cut into soapbars.

August3

CitrusMintLayeredSoap

Materials

• 12ouncesglycerinsoapbase• Greenandyellowfood-basedcolorant• 4tspliquidaloevera

• 3dropslemonessentialoil• 3dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Intwodoubleboilersovermediumheat,melthalfoftheglycerinsoapbasewith2tspofthealoeveraineachpot.Removebothpotsfromheat,andinone,addthepeppermintessentialoilandgreencoloring.Intheotherpot,addthelemonessentialoilandyellowcoloring.Next,pourahalfinchlayerofgreenmixtureinasmallbreadpan.Giveitafewminutestoset,andpouralayerofyellowon.Keeprepeatingtheprocesswithbothcolorsuntilitisallused.Youmayneedtore-melt the soapsbetween layers.Let set, remove frompan, and cut into soapbars.

August4

FoamingHandSoap

Materials

• ⅓Cliquidcastilesoap• ⅔Cpuredistilledwater• 4dropslemonessentialoil• 4dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 2dropslemongrassessentialoil

Directions

Combine the liquid soap and essential oil in a pump bottle, shaking gently tomix.Topupthejarwiththedistilledwater.Touse,pumpoutthesoap,addabitofwater,andrubyourhandstogethertocreateanicelather.

August5

SinkStainRemover

Materials

• ¼Cwashingsoda• ¼Cbakingsoda• ¾Cwhitevinegar• 8dropsteatreeessentialoil

Directions

Mix sodas and essential oils in a containerwith a lid. Shakewell before eachuse.Touse,sprinklealittlebitonthesinkstainandscrub.Rinsewithvinegar,followedbyhotwater.

August6

KitchenWipes

Materials

• 12”squaresofcottonfabric• 1Cwater• 1ounceliquidcastilesoap• 8dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combinetheliquidingredientsandessentialoilinajar,covertightlyandshaketomix.Stuffasmanyofthefabricsquaresintothejaraswillfit.Coveruntilyouarereadytouse.Afteryouuseacloth,youmayput itbackinto the jar touseagainlater.

August7

RoseGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 4-6dropsroseessentialoil• Redfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Rosesoapmolds

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandadd3-4dropsofcolorant(enoughtomakemixturepink).Transfer⅓ofmixturetoanothersaucepan,andaddmorecolorantuntilmixtureisdarkpinkorred.Addhalfoftheroseessentialoiltoeachmixture.Pourdarkermixtureintorosesoapmolds,and¼oflightermixtureintoregularmolds.Whenroseshaveset,placethem in the regular soapmolds, and coverwith the rest of the lightermixture(youmayhavetore-meltitatthispoint).

August8

LemonHandSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil• 5-6dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthe lemon essential oil and colorant. Pour into lemon shaped soapmolds andallowtoset.

August9

ChocolateBarSoap

Materials

• ½poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 4-5dropschocolatefragranceoil• 1tbspcocoapowder• 3-4drops

brownfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthechocolatefragranceoil,cocoapowder,andcolorant.Pourintochocolatebarmoldsandallowtoset.

August10

RoseLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 2vitaminEcapsules• 2tbsprosewater• 4-5dropsroseessentialoil• Driedrosebuds• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorant

Directions

Place a few rose buds in a pump bottle. In a glass bowl, combine theCastilesoap, aloevera, rosewater, and the liquid from thevitaminEcapsules.Slowlystir intheroseessentialoilandcolorant.Pourmixtureoverrosebudsinpumpbottle.

August11

KitchenFloorCleaner

Materials

• 1gallonhotwater• 1Cwhitesoap,grated• 1Cwhitevinegar•20dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combine the hot water and grated soap in a bucket and stir until soap iscompletelymelted.Addthevinegarandessentialoil,andcleanfloorsasusual.

August12

All-PurposeFoamingStovetopCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 1Cbakingsoda• Lemonessentialoil

Directions

Pour baking soda onto stains on the stovetop. Place a few drops of lemonessentialoilontopandstirin,andpourvinegarovermixture.Allowmixturetositfor10minutesbeforewiping.

August13

BathtubCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 1Call-purposelemoncleaner• 1gallonhotwater• 30dropslemonessentialoil• 20dropseucalyptusessentialoil

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a bucket and usewith a sponge or cloth tocleanthetubandshower.

August14

SoapDisks

Materials

• ½poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 3-4dropsfrankincenseessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthe frankincense essential oil and colorant. Pour into disk-shaped molds andallowtoset.

August15

YourInitialsHereSoap

Materials

• ½poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• Essentialoilsofchoice• Colorantofchoice

• Initialssoapmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddessentialoilsandcolorant.Pourintoinitialssoapmoldsandallowtoset.

August16

FunnelCakeSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2-3dropscinnamonessentialoil• 2drops

maplefragranceoil• 3-4dropstansoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddcinnamonessentialoil,maplefragranceoil,andcolorant.Insteadofpouringintomolds,spreadoutapieceofparchmentpaperorwaxedpaper,andpourthesoapmixturethroughafunnelintheshapeoffunnelcakes.

August17

CarnivalSoap

Materials


• 6-8dropscottoncandyfragranceoil• Pinkandbluefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddcottoncandyfragranceoil.Dividemixtureinhalf,andcoloronehalfpinkandtheotherblue.Slowlypourabitofthepinkinamold,thenabitoftheblue,being careful that they don’t blend together.Whenmolds are filled, carefullyswirlthecolorswithatoothpickforacottoncandyeffect.

August18

CandyAppleSoap

Materials


• 6-8dropsgreenappleessentialoil• 2-3dropscinnamonessentialoil• 5-6dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddessentialoilsandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

August19

HotButteredPopcornSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropsbutteredpopcornfragranceoil• 3-

4dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddbutteredpopcorn fragranceoil andcolorant.Pour intomoldsandallow toset.

August20

CountyFairPageantGlitterSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 1tbspricebranoil• 2tbspfoodgradesilverglitter• 4-5drops

lavenderessentialoil• 3-4dropspurplefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,andricebranoil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandadd lavender essentialoil, glitter andcolorant.Pour intoprettymolds andallowtoset.

August21

MagicWandSoap

Materials

• ½poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspgoldfoodgradeglitter• 5-6dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye•Suckersticks

• Star-shapedsuckermolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Wheningredientshavemelted and blended together, remove from heat and glitter and colorant. Pourintosuckermolds,andputthesuckersticksinplace.Allowtoset.

August22

RaceCarSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• Foodgradepaintorsoappaint,variouscolors• Racecarsoapmolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Wheningredientshavemelted and blended together, remove from heat. Pour into sucker molds andallowtoset.Removefrommolds,andusesoappaintstocolorinthedetails.

August23

HollyhockSoap

Materials

• 4ounceslye• 1Chollyhockteainfusion(steephollyhockflowersinboilingwaterfora

fewhours)• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ¼Csheabutter• 2ouncesricebranoil• Pinkfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye•

Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


August24

DisinfectingWipes

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbspwhitevinegar• 1tspunscenteddishsoap• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil• Squaresof

cottonfabric• Plasticcontainerwithcover

Directions

Placethecottonfabricsquaresintheplasticcontainer.Inaglassbowl,combinethewater,vinegar,dishsoap,andessentialoil.Pourovercottonsquarestomakesuretheyaresoaked,andcover.

August25

DisinfectingWipesII

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbspliquidCastilesoap• 5-6dropsteatreeoil• 2-3dropseucalyptusessentialoil

Directions

Placethecottonfabricsquaresintheplasticcontainer.Inaglassbowl,combinethewater,essentialoils,andCastilesoap.Pourovercottonsquarestomakesuretheyaresoaked,andcover.

August26

BathroomGlassandTileCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 1Corange,grapefruit,andlemonrinds• 5-6wholecloves

Directions

Placeallof the ingredients inaMason jar.Cover,and let sit for3-4weeks tocreateaninfusion.Pourliquidintoaspraybottletocleanglassandtiles.

August27

VinegarDishSoap

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3tbspliquidCastilesoap• ½Cwhitevinegar• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combineall of the ingredients in a cleandish liquidbottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

August28

ShowerCleaner

Materials

• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3tbspliquidCastilesoap• ½Cwhitevinegar• 5-6dropsgrapefruitessentialoil

Directions

Combinealloftheingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

August29

LaundryStainRemoverSpray

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 2Cpuredistilledwater• ¼Cclear,unscenteddishliquid

Directions


August30

ToiletBowlCleaner

Materials

• 1Cbakingsoda• 20dropsteatreeessentialoil

Directions

Mixthebakingsodaandteatreeessentialoil.Sprinkleintothetoilet,allowtositforafewminutes,andwipeaway.

August31

AniseSoap

Materials

• ¼Caniseseeds• 1Ctallow• ¼Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbsplye

Directions


MakeYourOwnSoap–DishLiquid

Home-madesoapsaren’tlimitedtosoapsforpersonalhygiene.Therearemanyhouseholdcleanersyoucanalsomakeyourself,includingdishliquid.Itiseasytomake,anditisidealforanyonewhohasallergiestothescentedproductsthatareavailablecommercially.Youcanusejustaboutanyadditivesyouwantthatareusedinsoapmaking,andyoudon’tneedtobotherwithcookingatall.

IngredientsUsedtoMakeDishLiquid

Oneofthemainingredientsyouwillbeusinginthedishliquidrecipesinthise-bookisCastileliquidsoap.Youcanalsouseanyothertypeofunscentedliquidsoap.Other ingredients youwill be using includewater, aloe vera, vitaminE,andessentialoils.Youmaywish tousecolorants,butbecarefulbecause theycouldendupstainingyourdishesifyouusetoomuch.

MakingDishLiquid

Most dish liquid recipes are pretty much as simple as the liquid hand soaprecipes.Youjusthavetocombinealloftheingredients,andstirgentlytomakesure that they are all well blended without creating any bubbles. Then, yousimply pour the mixture into a clean, used dish detergent bottle, and you’rereadytostartdoingdishes(ugh)!

September

School isback in session, andnowyouhave loadsof time tomakeyourownsoapswhile thekiddies are in classes.Make sure thatyoumakeplentyof funkids’soaps,so theycango toschool lookingandsmellingniceandfresh,andhavefundoingit.Youcanevenmakesomenicesoapsforyourkidstogivetotheirteachers,whichisgoingtobemuchmoreappreciatedthananapple.Thismonth,youwillalsofindothergreatrecipesforavarietyofsoaps,usingthehotandcoldprocesses,aswellasmeltandpoursoaps.

September1

DisinfectantCleaner

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 3tbspliquidCastilesoap• 15dropslemonessentialoil• 20dropsteatreeoil

Directions


September2

ClearGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinsoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 1tbspliquidaloevera

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andaloe vera.When ingredients have melted and blended together, remove fromheat,pourintosoapmolds,andallowtoset.

September3

BathtubScrub

Materials

• 1Cbakingsoda• 30-40dropslemonessentialoil• 6dozeneggshells

Directions

Cleaneggshellsand leave themoutovernightso theycompletelydryout.Putdriedeggshellsinafoodprocessorandcrushtoafinepowder.Combineallofthe ingredients together inaglass jar.Coverandshakewell.Store inashakerjar.

September4

SoftScrubber

Materials

• 2Cbakingsoda• ¾Ccolorandscent-freeliquidlaundrydetergent• 15dropsgrapefruitseedextract

Directions

Mixthelaundrydetergentandbakingsoda,abitatatime,untilitisallblended.Addthegrapefruitseedextractandmixwell.Storeinacoveredcontainer.

September5

StainRemover

Materials

• ½Cclearorwhitedishliquid• ½Cglycerin• 3Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


September6

ScouringPowder

Materials

• 2Cbakingsoda• 2Csalt• 2Cboraxpowder

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bowl. Mix well, and transfer to acoveredcontainer.Shakewellbeforeeachusetomakesuretheingredientsarewellmixed.

September7

WashingMachineCleaner

Materials

• 2Cwhitevinegar• ½Cbakingsoda• 10dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Fillthewashingmachinetothehighestlevelwithhotwater.Turnmachineoff,andpourvinegarandbakingsodadirectlyintothewater.Turnmachinebackonand let it go through thewash cycle.Add the lemon essential oil to the rinsecycleforafreshsmell.

September8

PowderedLaundryDetergent

Materials

• 1barCastilesoap,finelygrated• 1Cwashingsoda• ½Cborax• ½Coxygencleanser

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix well and transfer to acoveredcontainer.Touse,add1-2tbsptoeachloadoflaundry.

September9

LemongrassSoap

Materials

• 1poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• ¼poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• ½Cfinelygroundoatmeal

• 3-4dropslemongrassessentialoil• 2-3dropsgreenteafragranceoil

Directions

In adoubleboilerovermediumheat,melt 1poundof the soapbase.Removefromheatandstirintheoatmeal.Addthelemongrassessentialoilandgreenteafragranceoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.Inanotherdoubleboiler,melttherestofthesoapbase.Drizzleontopofthesoapbars.

September10

PineappleCreamSoap

Materials

• 2poundssheameltandpoursoapbase• 1Ccoconutoil• 6-8dropspineappleessentialoil• 4-5dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combine1poundofsoapbaseand½cupof coconut oil. When ingredients have melted and blended together, removefromheatandadd3-4dropsofpineappleessentialoilandcolorant.Inanotherdoubleboiler,repeattheprocesswiththeremainingingredients.Pourthewhitemixtureintosoapmolds,fillingthemhalfway.Slowlypourtheyellowmixtureontop,andswirlwithatoothpick.Allowtoset.

September11

ApplefortheTeacherSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 1tspricebranoil• 5-6dropsappleessential

oil• 5-6dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbase,coconutoil,ricebranoil,andaloevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefrom heat and add the apple essential oil and colorant. Pour into apple soapmoldsandallowtoset.

September12

LatheringSoapBars

Materials

• 2Ccoconutoil• 2Cpalmoil• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• ¼Ccastoroil• 2Cpuredistilledwater

• 7ounceslye• 5-6dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions


September13

MoisturizingSoapBars

Materials

• ½Cavocadooil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil

• ½Csheabutter• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 5.5ounceslye• 5-6dropslemongrassessentialoil

Directions


September14

SkinNourishingSoap

Materials

• ¼Csweetalmondoil• ¼Cavocadooil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• ¼Chempseedoil• 1Cpalmoil• ½Ccocoabutter• ¼Cwheatgermoil• Liquidfrom3vitaminEcapsules• 2Cpure

distilledwater• 6ounceslye• 6-8dropsroseessentialoil

Directions


September15

ApricotSoap

Materials

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• ¾Csheabutter• ¾Cmangobutter• 1½Capricotkerneloil• 1¼Cavocadooil• 1Ccoconutoil• 6.6ounceslye

• 8-10dropsapricotfragranceoil

Directions


September16

“Shout”StainRemover

Materials

• ⅔Cdishdetergent• ⅔Cammonia• 6tbspbakingsoda• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combinealloftheingredients.Transfertoaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

September17

YogurtSoap

Materials

• 2ouncesArganoil• 2ouncessheabutter• 2ouncescocoabutter• 2ouncessaffloweroil• 1Ccoconutoil

• 1Cpalmoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 5ounceslye• 3ouncesplainGreekyogurt• 5-6dropslavenderessentialoil• 3-4

dropschamomileessentialoil

Directions


September18

GranolaExfoliatingSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Chempseedoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Csoybeanoil• ½Cgrapeseedoil• ¼Csheabutter• ¼Ccocoabutter• ¼ouncegratedbeeswax• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye

Directions


September19

GoldfishSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• Plasticgoldfish• Plasticbaggies• Twistties

• 2-3dropslightbluefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthe colorant. Carefully fill baggies⅓ of the way with the mixture, add theplasticgoldfish,andfillthebaggiesto¾fullwiththerestofthesoapmixture.Spinshutandsealwithtwistties.Thiswillbehotwork,sobesuretowearovenmittswhilehandlingthehotbaggies.

September20

CitrusCoconutSoap

Materials

• 1poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspcitruszest• 5-6dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 2tbspfinelyshreddedcoconut

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandstir in thecitruszest, sweetorangeessentialoil, andcoconut.Pour intomoldsandallowtoset.

September21

MassageSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Corangezest• ½Cwholeblackpeppercorns• 10dropscloveessentialoil• 10

dropslavenderessentialoil• 5dropsbasilessentialoil

Directions

Inamicrowavesafeglassbowl,meltthesoapbaseinthemicrowave.Stirinthepeppercornsandessentialoil.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

September22

AutumnLeavesSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• ¼Ccoconutoil• Red,yellow,andorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base, aloe vera, andcoconutoil.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together, removefromheat and separate into 3 glass bowls. Add colorants to the bowls, and pourmixturesintoleafsoapmolds.Allowtoset.

September23

LemonCreamSugarSoap

Materials

• 1Cfoamingbathbutter• ½Csugar• 1tbspcoconutoil• 1vitaminEcapsule• 6-8dropslemonessential

oil• 3-4dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine the coconut oil, foaming bath butter, and the liquidfromthevitaminEcapsule.Whenthemixtureislightandfluffy,addthelemonessentialoilandcolorant.Storeinasealedglassjar.

September24

GrapefruitLemonStripedSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 3dropsgrapefruitessentialoil• 3dropslemonessentialoil• Pink

andyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat.Divideinto twopots. Inonepot, addgrapefruit essentialoil andpinkcolorant. In theother pot, add lemon essential oil and yellow colorant. Pour 1 inch of orangemixtureinaloafpanandallowtoset.Next,pourona1inchlayerofcranberrymixture.Continue until all of themixtures are used.Youwill need to re-meltmixturesthroughouttheprocess.

September25

CoconutWhippedSoap

Materials

• 1Cfoamingbathbutter• 2tbspcoconutoil• 2vitaminEcapsules• 1-2tbspcoconutfragranceoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combine thefoamingbathbutter,coconutoil,and liquidfromthe vitamin E capsules. Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add thecoconutfragranceoil,stirtomix,andstoreinacoveredglassjar.

September26

CrayonRemover

Materials

• ½Clemonoil• 3-4dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combineingredients inadarkcoloredglassbottle.Useafewdropsoncrayonstains.

September27

CrystalCleaner

Materials

• Whitevinegar• Dishliquid

Directions

Itdoesn’tgetanyeasierthanthis.Soakyourcrystalinundilutedwhitevinegarfor½hour.Washasusualwithdishliquidandrinsewithhotwater.

September28

SilverCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 1tspsalt• ¼Cflour• Dishliquid

Directions

Combineingredientstomakeapaste.Rubpasteonsilverandletsitfor½hour.Rinsewithdishsoapandclearwater.

September29

SterlingSilverJewelryCleaner

Materials

• ½Cbakingsoda• Tinfoil• Pyrexbowl• Boilingwater• Milddishliquid

Directions

LinePyrexbowlwithtinfoil,shinysideup.Placesterlingsilverjewelryontopof foil, and sprinkle baking soda on top of jewelry. Pour boiling water overjewelry to completely submerge it. Let the jewelry sit for 30 seconds to oneminute.Cleanbakingsodaoffwithmilddishliquidandasoft toothbrush,andrinsewithwarmwater.

September30

CucumberSoap

Materials

• 2Ccanolaoil• 3½Ccoconutoil• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 2½Cpalmoil• ½Csheabutter• 14ounceslye

• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• 2Cpureedcucumber• 4-5dropscucumberessentialoil

Directions


MakeYourOwnSoap–LaundrySoaps

Manypeoplearemakingtheswitchtohome-madecleaningproducts,includinglaundrysoaps.Thisisbecausetheycancontroltheingredientsthatgointotheircleaningproducts, anddon’t have toworry about theharsh chemicals that arefoundincommercialproducts.Thisisespeciallyimportantforanyonewhohasbabiesorskinconditions,becauseeventhoseproductsthatarelabeledasbeingsafeforsensitiveskincanoftencontainchemicals.Home-madeproductsdonotcontainanychemicals,exceptpossibly lye,whichisusuallyonlyusedinhandsoaps.

CleanerLaundry

Did you know that you can get cleaner laundry by using home-made laundrysoap?Alotofpeople think that thehome-madeproductsdon’tworknearlyaswell as commercialproducts, but inmost cases, theyactuallyworkbetter.So,yougetcleanerlaundry,andatafractionofthepricethatyouwouldspendonabottleofdetergentinthestore.

BasicIngredients

You don’t need a lot of expensive ingredients to make your own laundrydetergent.Infact,therearefourbasicingredientsthatyouwilluseinmostoftherecipes found in this e-book. These ingredients are: • Washing Soda •BakingSoda• BarSoap

• EssentialOilsYouwillfindrecipesfordetergentstouseinbothtoploadingandfrontloadingwashingmachines.Makesurethatyouusetherightrecipeforyourmachinesoyougettheabsolutebestresults.Thesedetergentsaresafetouse,andwon’tclogupasepticsystem.

October

Halloween is just around the corner, and you can have extra fun makingHalloween-themedsoaps.Yoursoapscanlooklikedeliciouscandies,andhaveawesomefallscents,includingpumpkinspiceandcinnamon.Thismonth,therewill also be recipes for soaps using fall scents, aswell as household cleaningrecipesandmuchmore.

October1

PinkRibbonSoaps

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 5-6dropsraspberryessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye(tomakemixturepink)

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandadd the raspberry essential oil and colorant.Pour intopink ribbon soapmoldsandallowtoset.

October2

BreastCancerBoobieSoaps

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 5-6dropsstrawberryessentialoil• 5-6dropsfleshcoloredsoapdye• 1-2dropsdarkpinkfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandaddthestrawberryessentialoil.Pour¼Cofthemixtureintoaglassbowl,andadd the dark pink colorant. Add the flesh colored colorant to the rest of themixture.Fillthenipplesectionsoftheboobiemoldswithpinkmixture,andfillmoldstherestofthewaywithfleshcoloredmixture.

October3

Jack-O-LanternSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• ½Ccoconutoil

• 5-6dropspumpkinspicefragranceoil• 3-4dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base, aloe vera, andcoconutoil.When ingredientshavemeltedandblended together, removefromheatandadd thepumpkinspice fragranceoil andcolorant.Pour intopumpkinsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

October4

PumpkinPieSoaps

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 6-8dropspumpkinspicefragranceoil• 2dropsvanillaessentialoil

• 4-5dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In adoubleboilerovermediumheat,melt 1poundof the soapbase.Removefromheatandadd thepumpkinspice fragranceoilandcolorant.Pour into tartmoldsandallowtoset.Inanotherdoubleboiler,melttherestofthesoapbase.Removefromheatandaddthevanillaessentialoil.Whipuntilmixtureisfluffy,andpourontopofpumpkinsoaptartstomake“whippedcream”.Allowtoset.

October5

CaramelAppleSoaps

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 4-5dropsappleessentialoil

• 2-3dropscaramelfragranceoil• Redandbrownfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmedium heat,melt the clear soap base. Remove fromheat,addappleessentialoilandredcolorant.Pourintosoapmolds,fillingthem¾ofthewayandallowtoset.Inanotherdoubleboiler,meltthewhiteglycerin.Remove fromheatandaddcaramel fragranceoilandbrowncolorant.Pourontopofredsoap,fillingmolds.Allowtoset.

October6

PumpkinSoap

Materials

• 1¼Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Cpalmoil• 1½Ccoconutoil• ½Cricebranoil• 2ouncessheabutter• 2ouncescocoabutter• 5ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3ouncescannedpumpkinpuree• 2ounces

pumpkinfragranceoil

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe‘’MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

October7

FrenchVanillaSoap

Materials

• 2ouncescocoabutter• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Csunfloweroil• ¾Csoybeanoil• 2ouncesapricotkerneloil• 3ouncescastoroil• 1Cpalmoil• 1ouncelanolinbutter• 2ouncesFrenchvanillafragranceoil• 5

ouncessodiumhydroxideflakes• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe‘’MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthise-book.

October8

FoamingBathSoap

Materials

• ½CliquidCastilesoap• 1Csweetalmondoil• ½Crawhoney• 1tspvanillaextract

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combineingredientsandstirgentlytoblend.Stiruntillightandfluffy,andtransfertoapumporsqueezebottle.

October9

LavenderBodyWash

Materials

• ½CliquidCastilesoap• ¼Cliquidaloevera• 1ouncerosehydrosol• ¼ounceeveningprimroseessentialoil• 15-20dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir gently to mix withoutcreatingbubbles.Transfermixturetoapumpbottle.

October10

ShavingSoap

Materials

• 14-ouncebarunscentedwhitesoap,finelygrated• 3tbspmilk• 2-3dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

Placethegratedsoapinasaucepanwiththemilk.Heatonlowandstiruntilthesoapflakesarecompletelydissolved.Removefromheatandaddthepeppermintessentialoil.Storeinacoveredglassjar.

October11

DeadSeaSaltSoap

Materials

• 12tbspmilk• 2tbspDeadSeasalt• 1tbspHimalayanPinksalt• 44-ouncebars

unscentedwhitesoap,finelygrated• 1tsphempseedoil• 1tspcocoabutter• 1tspsheabutter• 5-6dropslavenderessentialoil•2-3dropspeppermintessentialoil

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the grated soap and milk, and heat until soap iscompletelymelted.Stirintheoils,essentialoils,andsalts.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

October12

RaspberrySoap

Materials

• ½Ccoconutoil• 1ouncecastoroil• 3Cextravirginoliveoil• 5ouncestallow• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye

• 3ouncesfreshraspberries,pureed• ½ouncesodiumlactate

Directions


October13

CoffeeSoap

Materials

• ¾Ccoconutoil• ½Csaffloweroil• 1Cricebranoil• ¼Csesameoil

• 1½Cpalmoil• ¼Cpalmkernelflakes• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye• ½Cstrongbrewedblackcoffee

Directions


October14

RosemaryMintSoap

Materials

• 1ouncerefinedillipebutter• 1ouncecocoabutter• 1Csoybeanoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ¼Csweetalmondoil• ¾Cricebranoil• ½ouncebeeswax,grated

• 1ouncepalmkernelflakes• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye

• 1ouncerosemaryessentialoil• ½ouncepeppermintessentialoil

Directions


October15

BaconSoap

Materials

• 1Cbaconfat• ½Ccoconutoil• ½Ccastoroil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 1ouncebaconfragranceoil•3.5ounceslye

Directions


October16

BlackCatSoap

Materials

• ½poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropsaniseessentialoil• Blackfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbasewiththealoevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheaniseessentialoilandenoughcolorant to turn themixtureblack.Pour intocatmoldsandallowtoset.

October17

CauldronSoap

Materials

• ½poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropsaniseessentialoil• Blackfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbasewiththealoevera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheaniseessentialoilandenoughcolorant to turn themixtureblack.Pour intocauldronmoldsandallowtoset.

October18

BreastCancerAwarenessSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 2tbspcocoabutter• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropsroseessential

oil• 3-4dropspinkfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine soap base, coconut oil, cocoabutter, and aloe vera. When Ingredients have melted and blended together,remove fromheatandadd roseessentialoil andcolorant.Pour intobarmoldswiththeBreastCancerAwarenesslogo.

October19

BlackandOrangeStripedSoap

Materials

• ½poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3-4dropsaniseessentialoil

• 3-4dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 3-4dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• 6-8dropsblackfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Placewhiteglycerinsoapbaseinonemicrowavesafebowl,andtheclearsoapbase inanothermicrowavesafebowl.Heat in30-second incrementsuntilsoapbasesaremelted.Addsweetorangeessentialoilandorangecoloranttotheclearglycerin. Add anise essential oil and black colorant to white glycerin. Pourenoughofoneof themixturesintothesoapmoldstocoverthebottoms.Let itset foracoupleofminutes, andpour the sameamountof thenextmixtureontop.Repeatuntilallof themoldsare filled.Youmayneed to re-melt thesoapmixturesacoupleoftimesbeforeyouarefinished.

October20

OatmealBananaSoap

Materials

• 2poundsplus1Cextravirginoliveoil• 2poundsplus1Ccoconutoil• 1poundplus½Cpalmoil• ¾Cricebranoil• ½Csheabutter

• 4½Cpuredistilledwater• 2½Clye• ½Cfinelygroundrolledoats• 1banana,black-ripeandmashed

Directions


October21

SaltSoap

Materials

• ½Ccocoabutter• ½Csheabutter• 2poundsplus1Cpalmkernelflakes• 1poundplus¼Cpalmoil• 1

poundplus½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1poundplus½Cricebranoil• 8½Cpuredistilledwater• 2½Clye

• ½Cbathwatercrystals• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


October22

EggSoap

Materials

• 1¼Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil• ½Ccoconutoil• ½Cpalmkernelflakes• ½Csaffloweroil• ¼

Ccastoroil• ½Cricebranoil• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye

• 2eggyolks• 1tbspwhitekaolinclay• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


October23

GlycerinShavingSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 2¼Cpalmoil• ¾Cpalmkernelflakes• ¼Ccastoroil• ½Csaffloweroil• 1¼Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye• 1ounceglycerin• ¼Cmarshmallowrootpowder• Essentialoilsof

choice

Directions


October24

All-PurposeCleaner

Materials

• 2tbspammonia• 1tspdishliquid• 1pintrubbingalcohol• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Mixallof the ingredients together inaonegalloncontainer.Cover,andshakewellbeforeeachuse.

October25

AnotherAll-PurposeCleaner

Materials

• ½Cammonia• ¼Cvinegar• ¼Cbakingsoda• 1gallonwarmwater

Directions

Combine ingredients in a large bucket and use for cleaning all around yourhome.

October26

WindowCleaner

Materials

• ½tspdishliquid• 3tbspwhitevinegar• 2Cwater

Directions

Combineingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

October27

WindowCleanerII

Materials

• 3tbspammonia• 1tbspvinegar• 2Cwater

Directions


October28

GlassCleaner

Materials

• ½Cwhitevinegar• ¼Crubbingalcohol• 3-4dropsorangeessentialoil• 2Cwater

Directions


October29

LiquidLaundryDetergent

Materials

• 3pintswater• ⅓barwhiteCastilesoap,grated• ½Cwashingsoda• ½Cborax

• 1quarthotwater

Directions

Combineallingredientsexcepthotwaterinatwo-galloncontainer.Slowlyaddthehotwaterandstirtomix.Allowmixturetothickenfor24-48hours.Touse,add½Cofdetergenttowashloads.

October30

LiquidLaundryDetergentII

Materials

• 1CgratedwhiteCastilesoap• ½Cwashingsoda• ½Cborax• 2tbspglycerin• 2gallonswater

Directions

In a 5-gallon container, mix grated soap, washing soda, and borax. Add thewaterandglycerinandstirtomix.Touse,add½Cofdetergenttowashloads.

October31

PowderedLaundryDetergent

Materials

• 1CgratedNapthasoap• ½Cwashingsoda• ½Cborax

Directions

Combineallingredientsandstoreinacoveredcontainer.Touse,add1tbsptolightlaundryloadsand2tbspforheavyloads.

MakeYourOwnSoap–SuppliesYouwillNeedBeforeyoustartmakingany

typeofsoap,itisimportanttogatherupallofthesuppliesyouwillneed.Therearevarioussoap-makingprocesses,andtherearedifferenttoolsandingredientsusedineachtype.Thefollowingarethetoolsyouwillneedforthedifferentsoap-making

processes.

ColdProcessSoap-MakingSupplies• Doubleboilerorcrockpot• Stickblender• Woodenspoon•

Safetygear(apron,facemask,goggles,rubbergloves)• Soapingredients• Molds

HotProcessSoap-MakingSupplies• Doubleboiler• Woodenspoon• Apron• Safetygear• Soapingredients• Molds

MeltandPourSoap-MakingSupplies• Meltandpoursoapbase• Additivesandotheringredients• Apron• Woodenspoon• Molds

LiquidandFoamingSoap-MakingSupplies• Glassbowl• Woodenspoon• Apron• Puredistilledwater• Additivesandotheringredients• Pumpor

squeezebottles

OtherToolsYouwillNeed

Inadditiontotheabove-listedtools,thereareafewotherthingsyoumayneed.If you are using bread molds, line them with parchment paper so the soapdoesn’tstick.Youmayalsoneedglass jarsorothercontainers,and labelsandmarkerstolabelyourproductswiththedatestheyaremade.

November

ThismonthcelebratesThanksgiving,andthereareloadsofgreatsmellingsoaprecipes in this e-book to commemorate the holiday. Enjoy pumpkin scentedsoaps,aswellasliquidhandsoapsthathaveadeliciouscranberryscent.Besureto try out the recipes for scented laundry and dish soaps, as well as someawesomeshampoos.

November1

PumpkinSoap

Materials

• 1Cpalmoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Csunfloweroil• 2ouncessheabutter

• 1canpumpkin• 2ouncespuredistilledwater• 2ouncescastoroil• 5ounceslye• 2tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 2dropscloveessentialoil• 4drops

nutmegessentialoil• 2dropspumpkinspiceessentialoil

Directions


November2

AppleCiderSoap

Materials

• 4ounceslye• 1Cpureapplecider• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil•

¼Ccastoroil• ¼Cmangobutter• ⅓Cavocadooil• 2-3dropsappleessentialoil• 1dropcinnamonessentialoil

Directions


November3

MudSoap

Materials

• 1¼Cgrapeseedoil• 1Cpalmkernelflakes• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Chazelnutoil• ¼Csheabutter• 5ounceslye

• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• ¼Cseaclay

Directions


November4

NeemOilLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• 2tbsporganicneemoil• 2tbspcocoabutter

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthecocoabutter.Removefromheatandaddtheneemoilandcastilesoap.Transfermixturetoapumpbottle

November5

EasyLiquidSoap

Materials

• 1Cofflakesfromyourfavoritebarsoap• 1Cpuredistilledwater•1tbspglycerin

Directions

In a microwave safe container, melt the soap flakes in the microwave in 30-second increments. Add the glycerin and water, allow mixture to cool, andtransfertoapumpbottle.

November6

FoamingSoap

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Crawhoney• ½CliquidCastilesoap• 1tbspvanillaextract

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stirwell tomix, and transfermixturetoapumpbottle.

November7

RoseBodyWash

Materials

• ½CliquidCastilesoap• ¼Cliquidaloevera• 1ouncerosehydrosol• ¼ounceeveningprimroseoil• 20dropsroseessentialoil

Directions

Combineallingredientstogetherinaglassbowl.Stirwelltomix,andtransfertoasqueezebottleorapumpbottle.

November8

CitrusAll-PurposeCleaner

Materials

• Peelfromonelargeorange• 3Cdistilledwhitevinegar

Directions

Inaquartsizedglassjar,combineorangepeelandvinegar.Allowmixturetositinadarkareaforatleasttwoweeks.Strainandremovetheorangepeel.Storeinacoveredcontainer.Touse,mixonepartcleanertothreepartswaterinaspraybottle.

November9

FurniturePolish

Materials

• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ⅓Cdistilledwhitevinegar

Directions

Combineingredientstogetherinaspraybottle.Touse,spraymixtureontoasoftclothandrubonwoodfurniture.

November10

FurniturePolishII

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Clemonjuice

Directions

Combineingredientstogetherinaspraybottle.Touse,spraymixtureontoasoftclothandrubonwoodfurniture.

November11

SimpleSprayCleaner

Materials

• 1Cdistilledwhitevinegar• 1Cwater

Directions

Combineingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Youmayaddyourfavoriteessentialoilsforanevenfresherscent.

November12

FloorCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwhitevinegar• 6-8dropsteatreeoil• ¼Cbakingsoda• ½Cammonia• 1gallonhotwater

Directions

Combineingredientsinascrubbucketandwashfloorsasusual.

November13

TubandShowerCleaner

Materials

• 1½Cwhitevinegar• 1¼Cdishliquid

Directions

Combineingredientstogetherinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

November14

CranberryGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspsheabutter• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropscranberry

essentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine soap base, coconut oil, sheabutter, and aloe vera. When ingredients have melted and blended together,remove fromheat andaddcranberry essential oil andcolorant.Pour into soapmoldsandallowtoset.

November15

CornucopiaSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 1tbspsheabutter• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 4-5dropspumpkinspice

fragranceoil• 3-4dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine soap base, coconut oil, sheabutter, and aloe vera. When ingredients have melted and blended together,removefromheatandaddpumpkinspicefragranceoilandcolorant.Pour intocornucopiashapedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.

November16

GraniteCleaner

Materials

• ½Crubbingalcohol• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 8-10dropsdishliquid• 4-5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Combineallingredientstogetherinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

November17

BeerShampoo

Materials

• 1Cofyourfavoriteshampoo• 1Cbeer

Directions

Boil beer in a saucepan overmedium heat until it is reduced to¼C.Add toshampoo,mixwell,andtransfertoacleanshampoobottle.Useasnormal,andrinsewell.

November18

EasyShampoo

Materials

• ¼CliquidCastilesoap• ¼Cpuredistilledwater

Directions

Combineingredientstogetherinacleanshampoobottle.Useasyouwouldyournormalshampoo.

November19

HerbalShampoo

Materials

• ½Cpuredistilledwater• 2tbspdriedlavender• ½CEasyShampoo(November18)• 2tbspglycerin

Directions

Steeptheherbsinhotwatertocreateatea.Steepfor20minutes,andstrain.AddherbalteatoEasyShampooandglycerin,pourintoacleanshampoobottle,andallowmixturetositovernighttothicken.

November20

GreenAppleSoap

Materials

• 1poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• Greenapplefragranceoil• 5-6dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthegreenapplefragranceoilandcolorant.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

November21

SeashellSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.When ingredients have melted and blended together, remove from heat, pourintoseashellsoapmolds,andallowtoset.

November22

EmuOilSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1½Ccoconutoil• 1Cpalmoil• 1Cemuoil• ½Ccastoroil• ⅓Cavocadooil• ¼Ccocoabutter• ¼Cshea

butter• 1ouncejojobaoil• 1ouncericebranoil• 3Cpuredistilledwater• 8ounceslye

• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


November23

InkSpotRemover

Materials

• 1tspcreamoftartar• 1tbsplemonjuice• Water

Directions

Applycreamoftartartothestain.Putthelemonjuiceontop,rubintothestain,andallowmixturetositfor2minutes.Brushawayandrinsewithwater.

November24

CreamyHouseholdCleanser

Materials

• 1Cbakingsoda• ½CliquidCastilesoap• 1tbspdistilledwhitevinegar• 8dropsteatreeoil

Directions


November25

CarWashSoap

Materials

• ½CliquidCastilesoap• ½Cbakingsoda• 1gallonwarmwater

Directions

Combineallingredientstogetherinalargebucket,stirringtomix.Applytocarwithasponge,wipe,andrinsewithclearwater.

November26

MildewCleaner

Materials

• 1½Cwarmwater• ⅓Cchlorinebleach• 1tbspborax

Directions


November27

AlmondOilSoap

Materials

• ½Csweetalmondoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil

• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 4.5ounceslye• 2tspalmondextract

Directions


November28

LemonGoat’sMilkSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 6-8dropslemonessentialoil• 4-5drops

yellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat, combine the soapbase, coconutoil, andaloe vera.When ingredients have melted and blended together, remove fromheat and add the lemon essential oil and colorant. Pour into soap molds andallowtoset.

November29

VegetableSoap

Materials

• 4Ccoconutoil• 3¾Cextravirginoliveoil• 4¼Cvegetableshortening• 12ounceslye

• 4Cpuredistilledwater• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


November30

MintFootSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1¼Cricebranoil• 1¼Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Cpalmoil

• ¼Csheabutter• 5ounceslye• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 1ouncepeppermintessentialoil• 1tbsp

finegroundpumicepowder

Directions


MakeYourOwnSoap–UsingEssentialOilsWhenitcomestomakingyourownsoap,nothingpersonalizeditmorethan

whenyoumakeitwithyourownsignaturescents.Inmostcases,youaregoingtobeusingessentialoilsforthesescents,aswellassomefragranceoils.Youwillevenbeusingdriedherbsandflowerstohelp

enhancethescents.Notonlywillessentialoilshelptogiveyouthescentsyoulove,

theyalsohaveanumberofhealingpropertiesthatmakethemidealforsoap-

making.

HealingOils

Ifyouarelookingforessentialoilstoaddtoyoursoaps,lookfortheonesthatwill help dry skin, skin conditions, scalp problems, etc. You can also findessentialoilsthataregreatforoilyskinandhair.Someofthemainessentialoilsthat have numerous healing properties, and that are used in soap-making,include:• Chamomile• Lavender• Rose

• Mint• Lemon• Orange• Sage• Grapefruit• Myrr• Frankincense• Eucalyptus• Ylangylang• Teatreeoil

ALittleGoesaLongWay

Becarefulwhenyouareusingessentialoils.Youonlyneedafewdropstogiveawholebatchofsoapafairlystrongscent.Startoutbyusingacoupleofdrops,andincreasingtheamountuntilthescentreachesthedesiredintensity.

December

SantaClausiscoming,andyoucanhelphimoutbymakingalotofgiftstogivetofamilyandfriends.Everyonelovesspecialtysoaps,andyoucanmakeyoursinholidayscents,oranyotherscent thatyou think therecipientswouldenjoy.Hand-madegiftsarealwaysthemostappreciated,andthismonth,youwillfindsomegreatrecipesforspecialtysoapsthatareperfecttouseasgifts.

December1

PineFloorCleaner

Materials

• 6dropspineessentialoil• 3dropscypressessentialoil• 1gallonwarmwater

Directions

Stiressentialoilsintothewarmwater.Useonfloorsimmediately.

December2

GingerbreadManMiniSoap

Materials

• 2-3ouncessolidglycerinsoapbase• 1tbspliquidaloevera• 1dropyellowfoodgradecoloring• 1droporangefoodgradecoloring

• 2dropsgingerbreadscent• 1dropgingeressentialoil

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,melttheglycerinwiththeliquidaloevera.When ingredientshavemelted together, remove fromheat andadd foodgradecoloring, gingerbread scent, and essential oil. Pour into gingerbread manchocolatemolds,andletsetforanhourorso.Wrapinwaxedpaper,orpokeaholeinthetopoftheheadsandstringredribbonthroughsothesoapscanalsobehungasscentedornaments.

December3

MintyFreshFloorCleaner

Materials

• 1gallonhotwater• 10dropspeppermintessentialoil• 10dropseucalyptusessentialoil• 10dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

Pourthewater intoabucket,andaddtheessentialoils.Stir tomix,andusetoscrubyourfloorsandleaveaclean,freshscentthroughoutyourhome.

December4

LumpofCoalSoap

Materials

• 4ounceswhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 4ouncesclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tspactivatedcharcoalpowder• 1tspgoldfoodgradeglitter

• 5-6dropslicoricefragranceoil• Blackfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine thewhite soapbasewith 1 tspcharcoalpowderand½tspglitter.Inanotherdoubleboiler,dothesamewiththeclear soap base. Remove both from heat and add licorice fragrance oil andcolorant.Pourmixturesalternatelyintocubeshapedsoapmolds,andstirwithasticktocombine.Allowtoset.

December5

OrangeCranberryStripedSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 4dropscranberryessentialoil• 4dropssweetorangeessentialoil•

Redandorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat.Divideinto two pots. In one pot, add cranberry essential oil and red colorant. In theother pot, add sweet orange essential oil and orange colorant. Pour 1 inch oforangemixture ina loafpanandallow to set.Next,pourona1 inch layerofcranberrymixture.Continueuntilallofthemixturesareused.Youwillneedtore-meltmixturesthroughouttheprocess.

December6

CandyCaneSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 5-6dropspeppermintessentialoil• 4-5dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthepeppermintessentialoil.Dividemixtureinhalf,andaddcoloranttoonehalf.Pourintomoldsinlayerstocreateastripedpatternandallowtoset.

December7

OrangeCloveGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 5-6dropsorangeessentialoil• 3-4dropscloveessentialoil• 3-4

dropsorangefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddtheessentialoilsandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

December8

ChristmasTreeSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 4-5dropspineessentialoil• 3-4dropsgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthepineessentialoilandcolorant.PourintoChristmastreemoldsandallowtoset.

December9

MenorahSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil• 4-5dropsfrankincenseessentialoil• 3-4dropsyellowfoodgrade

colorantorsoapdye• 1tbspfoodgradegoldglitter

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheatandaddthefrankincenseessentialoil,glitter,andcolorant.Pourintomenorahmoldsandallowtoset.

December10

SantaClauseSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil•4-5dropspeppermintessentialoil• 4-5dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmediumheat, combine the soap base and coconut oil.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat,addthepeppermintessentialoil,andseparatemixtureinto2bowls.Addthecoloranttoonebowl.PourwhitemixtureintothebeardsectionsoftheSantaClausemold,andthencarefullypourtheredmixtureontop.Allowtoset.

December11

HolidayDishLiquid

Materials

• 2Cunscenteddishliquid• 3-4dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 2dropscloveessentialoil

Directions

Combineingredientsinaglassbowlandstirwelltomix.Transfermixturetoanemptydishliquidbottle.

December12

LemonGuestSoaps

Materials

• 1poundsheameltandpoursoapbase• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 8-10dropslemonessentialoil

• 6-7dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler overmedium heat, combine the soap bases.Whenmelted,removefromheatandaddthelemonessentialoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

December13

RedCandySoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼Ccoconutoil•5-6dropscandyapplefragranceoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinesoapbaseandcoconutoil.Wheningredients havemelted and blended together, remove from heat and add thecandyapplefragranceoilandcolorant.Pourintomoldsandallowtoset.

December14

SnowmanSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 2-3dropsblackfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In amicrowave safe bowl,melt the soap base in themicrowave in 30-secondincrements.Remove¼Cofthemixtureandaddblackcolorant.Fillinthefacialfeatures,buttons,hat,etc.insnowmanmoldswithblackmixture,andfilltherestofthewaywithwhitesoap.Allowtoset.

December15

HeavyDutyHouseholdCleanser

Materials

• ½Cborax• ½lemon

Directions

Cut the lemon in half and dip into the borax. Scrub glass, tiles, etc. with theborax-coatedlemonandrinsewithclearwater.

December16

StovetopGreaseRemover

Materials

• ½Cammonia• 1gallonhotwater• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Stirtheammoniauntilitissudsy,andaddthewaterandlemonessentialoil.Touse,dipaspongeorclothintothemixtureandrubontothestovetop.

December17

StainRemoverforWhites

Materials

• 2Cpowdereddishwasherdetergent• 2Cliquidchlorinebleach• 2gallonshotwater

Directions

Combineingredientsinalargebasin.Placeclothinginthemixture,andletsoakfor20minutestoremovestains.

December18

3-in-1Cleaner

Materials

• 1Cdistilledwhitevinegar• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 1tbspliquiddishsoap• 10dropslemonessentialoil• 10dropspineessentialoil

Directions

Combineall ingredients together inaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.This can be used as an all-purpose cleaner, a window cleaner, and a roomdeodorizer.

December19

UpholsteryCleaner

Materials

• ½Cliquiddishdetergent• ½Chotwater

Directions

Combine ingredients in a glass bowl and whip with beaters or a whisk untilmixtureisfluffy.Useaspongeoraragtoapplytostains,andrinsewithclearwater.

December20

CarpetCleaner

Materials

• ¼Csalt• ¼Cborax• ¼Cwhitedistilledvinegar• 4-5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

Inaglassbowl,mixingredientstogethertoformapaste.Applypastetostainsonthecarpet,letitsitforafewhours,andthencleanwithasteamcleaner.

December21

YogaMatSprayCleaner

Materials

• ¼Cwarmwater• ¾Cwhitedistilledvinegar• 2dropspeppermintessentialoil• 2dropschamomileessentialoil• 3dropsteatreeoil

Directions

Combineallingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

December22

AntifungalCleaningSpray

Materials

• ¼Cwarmwater• ¾Cwhitedistilledvinegar• 10dropslemongrassessentialoil• 2dropsteatreeoil

Directions

Combineallingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.

December23

CharcoalSoap

Materials

• 2½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1¼Ccoconutoil• 1¼Cpalmoil•1Cavocadooil• ¼Ccastoroil• 2tbspactivatedcharcoalpowder• 8-10dropsaniseessentialoil• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• 7ounceslye

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HotProcess”sectionofthise-book.Makeablackandawhitebatch,andpouroneontopoftheotherinthemolds,andswirlwithastirstick.

December24

SheaButterSoap

Materials

• 2Ccoconutoil• 2¼Cextravirginoliveoil• 2Cpalmoil• ½Csheabutter• 2Ctallow

• 10ounceslye• 3Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


December25

HoneybeeSoap

Materials

• 4Cextravirginoliveoil• 2Cpalmoil• 3Ctallow• 9ounceslye• 1tbsprawhoney• 3Cpuredistilledwater•

Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


December26

SimpleColdProcessSoap

Materials

• 2Ccanolaoil• 2Ccoconutoil• 2Cpalmoil• 7ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater

Directions


December27

CinnamonSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 3tbspliquidaloevera• 2vitaminEcapsules

• 5-6dropscinnamonessentialoil• 3-4dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base, aloe vera, andliquid from vitamin E capsules. When ingredients have melted and blendedtogether, remove from heat and add the cinnamon essential oil and colorant.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

December28

OrangeCinnamonSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpalmoil• 5ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 8-10dropsorangeessentialoil• 5-6drops

cinnamonessentialoil• Redfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions


December29

LemonGingerSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpalmoil• 5ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 15dropslemongrassessentialoil• 5drops

gingeressentialoil

Directions


December30

RosemarySpearmintSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cpalmoil• 5ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 10dropsspearmintessentialoil• 10drops

rosemaryessentialoil

Directions


December31

AppleSpiceSoap

Materials

• 2¼Ccanolaoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2¼Cextravirginoliveoil• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 6ounces

lye• 1tbspapplepiespice• 4-5dropsappleessentialoil

Directions


BonusSoapRecipesMiniE-Book

TableofContents

Introduction1)UnscentedGlycerinSoap2)CitrusGlycerinSoap3)DrySkinSoap4)SnowGlobeSoap5)EasterChickadeeSoap6)PeppermintFootSoap7)Kids’LetterSoap8)TomatoBasilSoap9)pHBalancedNon-LatheringShampoo10)ShampooforNormalHair11)DandruffShampoo12)ShampooforDamagedHair13)HairLossShampoo14)Home-Made“Oxy”Cleaner15)FloorSweeperSolution16)FloorSweeperSolutionII17)Home-MadeFloorSweeperPads18)Copycat“409”Cleaner19)Super-SimpleColdProcessSoap20)CucumberSoap21)MoisturizingSoap22)BasicColdProcessSoap23)LaundryPowder24)LaundryPowderII25)LaundryPowderIII26)FabricSoftener27)DryerSheets28)WatermelonShampooBar29)MangoSoap

30)HoneyOatmealHotProcessSoap31)OrangeSoap32)AloeandJojobaShampooBar33)VanillaFigSoap34)SummerRainSoap35)ChocolateTruffleSoap36)TubandShowerCleaner37)ToiletBowlCleaner38)ToiletBowlCleanerII39)Copycat“GooGone”40)Copycat“Clorox”Spray41)ColdProcessGoat’sMilkSoap42)KitchenHandSoap43)SeaweedSoap44)Home-MadeCastileSoap45)HoneycombSoap

Conclusion

Introduction

Becauseyoulovedthe“365SoapRecipesfor365Days”e-book,wehavemoregreat recipes for you to try.Here are an additional 45 bonus soap recipes foreverything from facial care to soap to bath products and even householdcleaners.

UnscentedGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ½Ccoconutoil• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 2vitaminEcapsules

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combine thesoapbase,coconutoil,aloevera,andtheliquidfromthevitaminEcapsules.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat,pourintosoapmolds,andallowtoset.

CitrusGlycerinSoap

Materials

• 1poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ⅓Ccoconutoil• 2tbspsheabutter• 2tbspliquidaloevera• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil• 2dropspink

grapefruitessentialoil• 3dropssweetorangeessentialoil• 3-4dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,combinethesoapbase,coconutoil,sheabutter, and aloe vera. When ingredients have melted and blended together,removefromheatandaddessentialoilsandcolorant.Pourintosoapmoldsandallowtoset.

DrySkinSoap

Materials

• ½Ccocoabutter• ½Csheabutter• 1Cpalmoil• 2Ccoconutoil• 2½Csoybeanoil• 1Cavocadooil• 2Cextra

virginoliveoil• ½Cgrapeseedoil• 4Cpuredistilledwater• 13ounceslye

• 2ouncesofessentialoilsofchoice• Colorantsofchoice

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–ColdProcess”sectionofthe“365SoapRecipesfor365Days”e-book.

SnowGlobeSoap

Materials

• 1poundplus¼poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• ¼poundwhiteglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera

• 2-3dropsgingerbreadfragranceoil• 2-3dropsbrownfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• 5-6dropsredfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Gingerbreadmancandymold• Siliconecakepopsmold

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedtogether,place1Cofthemixtureintoaseparatecontainer.Addthegingerbreadfragranceoilandcoloranttothesmalleramount,fillthegingerbreadmantraysandallowtoset.Re-melttheothermixtureifithasset. Fill the cake popmolds½ inchwith clearmixture and allow to set for acoupleofminutes.Place thegingerbreadmenon top,andfillmolds to½inchfromthetop.Inaseparatedoubleboiler,meltthewhitesoapbaseandaddtheredcolorant.Fillmoldstherestofthewaywiththeredmixture.

EasterChickadeeSoap

Materials

• ½poundwhitemeltandpoursoapbase• 2-3dropslemonessentialoil• 3-4dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandadd lemon essential oil and colorant. Pour into chickadee “peeps” molds andallowtoset.Ifyoulike,reserveatinybitofthesoapmixture,coloritblack,anddotonsomeeyes.

Kids’LettersSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearglycerinmeltandpoursoapbase• 2tbspliquidaloevera• Variouscolorsoffoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

In a double boiler over medium heat, combine the soap base and aloe vera.Wheningredientshavemeltedandblendedtogether,removefromheat.Separateinto small glass containers, and add the various colorants. Pourmixtures intolettercandymoldsandallowtoset.

TomatoBasilSoap

Materials

• 2ouncescocoabutter• 2ouncessheabutter• 1Cpalmoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• 5ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 1tbsppowderedbasil• 5-6dropsbasil

essentialoil• 1Cripepureedtomatoes• 1tbspwalnutshellpowder

Directions


PeppermintFootSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1Cricebranoil• 1Cextravirginoliveoil• ½Cpalmoil

• ¼Csheabutter• 5ounceslye• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 1ouncesweetalmondoil• 1ounce

peppermintoil• ½ounceteatreeoil• 1tbspwalnutshellpowder• 1tbspfinelygroundpumicepowder• 1tsptitaniumdioxide

Directions


pHBalancedNon-LatheringShampoo

Materials

• 1½Ccoconutmilk• 1¾Caloeveragel• 2-3dropsorangeessentialoil

Directions

In aglassbowl,mix the coconutmilk, aloeveragel, andorange essential oil.Transfermixture to ice cube trays and freeze.To use, thawout one cube andwashhairasnormal.Remember,thisshampoowillnotgiveyoualather.

ShampooforNormalHair

Materials

• 1CliquidCastilesoap• ½Ccoconutmilk• ½Crawhoney• 4tbspcoconutoil• Liquidfrom4vitaminEcapsules• 60drops

orangeessentialoil• 30dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

In a glass bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir gently tomixwithoutcreating bubbles. Transfer to a clean shampoo bottle. Shakewell before eachuse.

DandruffShampoo

Materials


lemonessentialoil• 20dropslavenderessentialoil• 20dropsteatreeoil• 20dropsrosemaryessentialoil

Directions


ShampooforDamagedHair

Materials


clarysageessentialoil• 30dropslavenderessentialoil• 30dropswildorangeessentialoil

Directions


HairLossShampoo

Materials


rosemaryessentialoil• 20dropspeppermintessentialoil• 20dropscedarwoodessentialoil• 20dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


Home-Made“Oxy”Cleaner

Materials

• 3Chydrogenperoxide• 3Cbakingsoda• 6Cwater

Directions

Combineallingredientsinacontainerandletsitovernightbeforeusing.Touse,addabout1Cofthemixturetoeachlaundryload.

FloorSweeperSolution

Materials

• 4Chotwater• 1Clemonjuice• 3Cwhitedistilledvinegar

Directions

Combineall ingredients intoanemptycontainer.Coverand shakewellbeforeeachuse.

FloorSweeperSolutionII

Materials

• 2quartswater• 2tbspMurphy’sOilsoap

Directions

Combineingredientsintoanemptycontainer.Coverandshakewellbeforeeachuse.

Home-MadeFloorSweeperPads

Materials

• 1yardmicrofiberoranoldbathtowel• Scissors

Directions

Cutfabricintorectanglesthatwillfitoveryoursweeperhead,makingsurethatthere is at least an inch overlapping all theway around for tucking it into thesweeper.

Copycat“409”Cleaner

Materials

• 2tbspwhitedistilledvinegar• 1tspborax• ⅛Cdishliquid• 1Chotwater• 5-6dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


Super-SimpleColdProcessSoap

Materials

• 5Cextravirginoliveoil• 5ounceslye• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 6-8dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions


CucumberSoap

Materials

• 2Ccanolaoil• 4Ccoconutoil• 3½Cextravirginoliveoil• 2½Cpalmoil• ½Csheabutter• 2Cpureedcucumber(includingpeels)• 2½Cpuredistilledwater• 1½Clye

Directions


MoisturizingSoap

Materials

• ½Cavocadooil• 2Ccoconutoil• 1½Cpalmoil• ¼Csheabutter• 1Csoybeanoil• ½Csunfloweroil• 7ounceslye

• 2Cpuredistilledwater• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


BasicColdProcessSoap

Materials

• ¼Ccastoroil• ½Ccocoabutter• ½Ccoconutoil• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Cpalmoil

• 4ounceslye• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions


LaundryPowder

Materials

• ¼Cwhiteclaypowder• 12Cborax• 10Cbakingsoda• 3½Csodiumlaurylsulfate• 1-2tbsplemon

essentialoil

Directions

Combineclaypowderandessentialoil.Addtherestoftheingredients,mixwell,andstoreinacoveredcontainer.Touse,add1Cofpowderperlaundryload.

LaundryPowderII

Materials

• 1barwhiteCastilesoap• 1Cborax• 1Cwashingsoda

Directions

FinelygratetheCastilesoap.Addboraxandwashingsoda,andmixwell.Storeinacoveredcontainer.Touse,add2-3tbspperlaundryload.

LaundryPowderIII

Materials

• 1barwhiteCastilesoap• 1Cbakingsoda• 1Cwashingsoda

Directions

FinelygratetheCastilesoap.Addboraxandwashingsoda,andmixwell.Storeinacoveredcontainer.Touse,add2-3tbspperlaundryload.

FabricSoftener

Materials

• 1Chairconditioner(anykind)• 3Chotwater

Directions

Pourconditionerandwaterinacleanfabricsoftenerordetergentjug.Coverandshakewellbeforeeachuse.

DryerSheets

Materials

• Fabricsoftener(fromaboverecipe)• Sponge

Directions

Soak a sponge in the home made fabric softener (or fabric softener of yourchoice)andplaceitinthedryerwithyourlaundry.

WatermelonShampooBar

Materials

• 1½Ccoconutoil• 2½Cextravirginoliveoil• 1½Ccastoroil• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 6ounceslye

• 1ouncewatermelonfragranceoil

Directions


MangoSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• ½Csheabutter• ¼Csweetalmondoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3ounceslye

• ½ouncemangofragranceoil

Directions


HoneyOatmealHotProcessSoap

Materials

• 2Cextravirginoliveoil• 1Ccoconutoil• 2ouncessweetalmondoil• 1ouncemeadowfoamoil• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 4ounceslye

• 1tbspfinelygroundoatmeal• 1tbsprawhoney• Essentialoilsofchoice

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HotProcess”sectionofthe“365SoapRecipesfor365Days”e-book.

OrangeSoap

Materials

• 1Cbabassuoil• 1Ccoconutoil• ¼Csheabutter• ¼Ccocoabutter• 1¼Cextravirginoliveoil• ¼Csweetalmondoil• ⅔Capricot

kerneloil• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 5ounceslye• 1ounceorangefragranceoil• ½tspyellowironoxidepigmentpowder

• ¼tspredironoxidepigmentpowder

Directions


AloeandJojobaShampooBar

Materials

• ½Ccoconutoil• ½Cpalmoil• ½Cillipebutter• ½Csheabutter• ½Cjojobaoil• ½Cricebran

oil• 1½Csoybeanoil• 5ounceslye• 1Cpuredistilledwater• 3ouncesliquidaloevera• Essentialoilsof

choice

Directions


VanillaFigSoap

Materials

• 1½Cextravirginoliveoil• ¾Cpalmoil• 1½Ccoconutoil• ¼Cricebranoil• ¼Csheabutter• 1ounce

lanolin• 5ounceslye• 1½Cpuredistilledwater• 2ouncesvanillafragranceoil

Directions


SummerRainSoap

Materials

• 1poundclearmeltandpoursoapbase• 3ouncesOceanRainfragranceoil

• 3-5dropslightbluefoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• 2dropslightgreenfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandaddthefragranceoilandcolorants.Stirtomixcolorants,pourintosoapmolds,andallowtoset.

ChocolateTruffleSoap

Materials

• 1poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 5-6dropschocolatefragranceoil• Brownfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Trufflemolds

Directions

Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandaddthefragranceoilandcolorants.Stirtomixcolorants,pourintosoapmolds,andallowtoset.

TubandShowerCleaner

Materials

• 1Cwater• ½Chydrogenperoxide• ½Cwhitedistilledvinegar• 1tspliquidCastilesoap• 10-15dropslemonessentialoil

Directions


ToiletBowlCleaner

Materials

• ¾Cbakingsoda• 1-2tbspliquidCastilesoap• 5dropsteatreeoil• 5dropslemonessentialoil

Directions

CombinebakingsodaandCastilesoaptocreateapaste.Addtheessentialoilsandusemixturetocleantheinsideofyourtoiletbowl.

ToiletBowlCleanerII

Materials

• 1Cbakingsoda• 1Cwhitedistilledvinegar• 15dropsteatreeoil• 5dropslavenderessentialoil

Directions

Combinebakingsodaandessentialoilstocreateathickpaste.Addvinegarandpourintotoilet.Cleanasnormal.

Copycat“GooGone”

Materials

• 1Cvegetableoil• 2Cbakingsoda

Directions

Inaglassbowl,combine ingredients tocreateapaste.Transfermixture intoacoveredjar.Touse,applytostickyspotswithfingersorasponge,rubitintothespot,andrinsewithclear,warmwater.

CopycatCloroxSpray

Materials

• 2½Cwater• ½tbsp.chlorinebleach

Directions

Combineingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewelltouse.

ColdProcessGoat’sMilkSoap

Materials

• 5Cextravirginoliveoil• 4Ccoconutoil• 2¼Cpalmoil• 12ounceslye• 4Cgoat’smilk• 1Cfinelygroundoatmeal• 4tbsprawhoney

Directions


KitchenHandSoap

Materials

• 4Cextravirginoliveoil• 2Cpalmoil• 2Ccoconutoil• ½Ccocoabutter• 4Cstrongcoffee,chilled• 9

ounceslye• 1ouncecoffeefragranceoil

Directions


SeaweedSoap

Materials

• 1Ccoconutoil• 1ouncegrapeseedoil• 4Cextravirginoliveoil• 2Cpuredistilledwater• 5.5ounceslye

• 2soakedsheetsofnori

Directions


Home-MadeCastileSoap

Materials

• 6Cextravirginoliveoil• 6ounceslye• 1¾Cpuredistilledwater

Directions

Followtheinstructionsinthe“MakeYourOwnSoap–HotProcess”sectionofthe“365SoapRecipesfor365Days”e-book.

HoneycombSoap

Materials

• ½poundgoat’smilkmeltandpoursoapbase• 1ounceessentialoilsofchoice• ½tspbeepollenpowder• 2tbsprawhoney• 4-5dropsyellowfoodgradecolorantorsoapdye• Bubblewrap

Directions

Lineroundsoapmoldswithbubblewrapsothebubblesarefacingupwards.Inadoubleboilerovermediumheat,meltthesoapbase.Removefromheatandstirinbeepollenpowder,honey,essentialoils,andcolorant.Pourintopreparedsoapmoldsandallowtoset.Whensoapshaveset,peelawaythebubblewrapforahoneycombappearance.

Conclusion

Wehopeyouhaveenjoyedtheseadditional45soaprecipes.Onceyougetusedtomakingyourownsoaps,feelfreetochangeupanyoftheserecipestomakeyourownspecialblendsforskinandhaircare,andhousecleaning.

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