How to Make Organic Oatmeal Bars of Soap
Oatmeal soap is a gentle soap suitable for every type of skin. The oatmeal used in the soap also helps exfoliate the skin to remove dry flakes and give skin a healthy glow. You can purchase oatmeal soaps in stores, or you can whip up your own organic oatmeal soap at home. Making your own organic oatmeal soap ensures that you are using chemical-free, healthy ingredients that you select yourself. Plus, you can make up enough of your organic oatmeal soap to share with friends and family.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup organic oatmeal
- Coffee grinder or food processor
- Organic soap base
- Handheld grater
- Microwave-safe mixing bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Spoon
- Soap mold
- Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle
- Airtight container
Instructions
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Place the organic oatmeal into a coffee grinder (or food processor) and process until finely milled. Set aside.
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Break up the soap base into small pieces (this can be done by hand) and place the pieces into the mixing bowl.
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Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap, and place the bowl into a microwave.
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Heat the soap base on high for 1 minute.
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Remove the bowl from the microwave and remove and discard the plastic wrap.
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Add the ground oatmeal to the mixing bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
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Carefully pour the soap mixture into a soap mold and spray any exposed soap with rubbing alcohol to prevent air bubbles from forming.
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Allow the soap to harden in the mold for 2 hours, up to 1 day.
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Remove the soap from the mold when it's completely hardened and store it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap when not in use.
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Tips & Warnings
Specialty soap making items such as soap base and soap molds can be purchased in soap making supply stores, craft stores or online.
Be cautious when working with hot soap base. It can burn your skin.
References
- Photo Credit bars of soap image by Jale Evsen Duran from Fotolia.com
