When it comes to skincare, there are thousands of products on the market, and countless brands of soaps and liquid cleansers, many of which claim to be moisturizers. However, people often complain that their skin becomes dry after using soap and face wash. There are some soaps that people use to whiten the complexion, but these can be harmful for your skin. You can make such soap at home which will not only keep your skin soft but will also help in protecting from many skin problems.
You can make a mild soap at home that will be gentle on your skin, and it is also economical because you can make several at once. You can also choose natural ingredients and fragrance of your choice. So, let’s see how you can make soap at home.
Note down the things required for making soap:
You need 2 to 3 tablespoons almond or coconut oil, 1 teaspoon glycerin, 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel, half teaspoon turmeric powder, 8 to 10 neem leaves, rose petals (about a handful), and you can use essential oil for fragrance. You can choose tea tree oil or lavender, or any other scent you like. The most important thing is soap base, about 250 grams.
How to make soap?
First of all, you have to grind neem leaves and extract the juice through a thin cloth. You can also use neem leaves powder.
Similarly, grind rose petals and extract their juice, or make powder of dry petals. Now, put a pan of water on the gas to boil and cut the soap base into small pieces. Then, using the double boiler method, heat the soap base until it melts. Now add rose petal juice or powder to the melted soap base, add neem leaves juice or powder, and mix well.
Next, you have to add aloe vera gel, almond or coconut oil, glycerine and turmeric to this mixture and mix well so that nothing gets clumped.
Lastly, add essential oils to the soap base, which will give your soap a natural scent and is also beneficial for the skin.
Pour the prepared mixture into the silicone soap mold and leave it for a few hours so that the soap sets properly.
When your soap is well set, remove it from the mold, and it is ready to use.
This soap offers many benefits:
Oils like almond and coconut have been used in this soap, which nourish the skin. Aloe vera hydrates the skin, and glycerin also helps keep the skin soft. Turmeric helps in brightening the complexion, and Neem prevents fungal infections. Rose makes your skin feel fresh. In this way, this soap will help in making your skin naturally glowing and soft.