How to Make Olive and Mango Body Soap

Liquid body soap in pump bottle.

Olive and mango body soap is a simple, homemade alternative to the liquid body soaps that line retail store shelves, many of which are much more expensive. Olive and mango body soap is all-natural, relying on the power of liquid castile soap, the purest of all soap forms. The inclusion of mango will help to add essential nutrients back to the skin, while the pure olive oil will provide much needed moisture. This soap is especially useful during the dry, cold winter months for those with typically dry skin.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup dried mango pieces, chopped
• 2 clean glass jars with tight fitting lids
• 2 cups spring water
• Fine-mesh sieve
• 4 tbsp. liquid castile soap
• 2 tbsp. apricot kernel oil
• 1/2 tsp. pure olive oil

Instructions

1. Place the dried mango pieces in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

2. Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the boiling water over the dried mango pieces and cover with the lid. Let the mango steep for one hour.

3. Strain the mango and water mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid in the second clean jar.

4. Add the liquid castile soap to the mango mixture. Stir the mixture for 20 to 30 seconds and add the apricot kernel oil. Cover and shake gently for 20 to 30 seconds to thoroughly combine.

5. Add the pure olive oil and shake gently before first use.

Tips & Warnings

• Transfer the mixture to a plastic squeeze bottle if you intend to keep in the shower or near the bathtub.

References

• "The Green Beauty Guide"; Julie Gabriel; 2008

Resources

• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Recipes
• Planet Green: Homemade Beauty Products