Homemade Baby Soap
Anyone can make homemade baby soap with a pre-made soap base. Baby's skin is so sensitive that it is essential to use the most natural ingredients possible for soap. Organic soap base is already made with the least amount of chemicals and harsh ingredients. It is typically made with coconut and palm oils which are mild to a baby's skin. A variety of natural and organic soap bases can be found online. Soap base is designed for the melt and pour soap making method.
Things You'll Need
- 5- or 10-pound block of organic soap base
- Lavender essential oil
- Cardboard shoe box
- Plastic wrap
- Sharp knife
- Large stock pot
- Long handled spoon
Instructions
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Making Soap
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Cut the block of soap into small cubes and put them in the stock pot over medium low heat.
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Allow them to melt until completely smooth. Stir occasionally to break up chunks and speed the melting process. Don't let it boil as that will create a foul smell and cause finished soap to crack.
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Line the shoe box with plastic wrap so that the soap can be lifted out of the mold easily.
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Add 1/4 ounce of lavender essential oil for each pound of soap and stir when soap is melted completely. Then pour soap into the shoe box mold and allow it to cool. This can take a few hours.
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Lift the soap out of the box and remove the plastic wrap. Cut into preferred size pieces using a sharp knife.
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Tips & Warnings
Wrap finished soap in recycled paper and tie with twine to create an eco-friendly baby shower gift.
Some essential oils are too harsh for baby's skin. If you want a different scent, be sure to find out if your oil is safe for a baby.
