My Soapmaking Adventure

I recently started making my own soap to remedy my dry skin and as a hobby.  This has been rewarding so far, I am able to save money and create soap which I can customize to my preferred scent, color, and bar size.  I use the melt and pour method, which uses soap bases made of unscented glycerin and different oils such as olive and Shea, some bases contain other additives such as oatmeal and hemp; then I melt them down in the microwave by cutting the base into small pieces.  Afterwards, I add herbs such as turmeric, and other additives such as spirulina which adds a green color as well. 

Here are pictures of soap I made:

This soap was made using an oatmeal base layered with a clear case, I scented it using ylang ylang and peppermint essential oils.

This soap was made using a hemp base, I used turmeric and spirulina which gave it its color.  I scented this one using bergamot essential oil.

I am planning to incorporate CSA items into soap, fennel fronds can be used as a decoration on top of the soap, or I can add honey or milk.  Fresh fruits and vegetables should not be used in soap, it can have an adverse reaction, however, you can use other items such as fragrance oils, essential oils, lab-created micas or other items to personalize the soap.  Embeds are decorations you can make to resemble fruit or vegetable if you want to make a certain type like citrus or berry type of soap, colors can enhance the look.

I am just learning about the various possibilities of soaps I can make, it is like a new world I am discovering for myself.  I am reading books and getting inspired by YouTubers such as Brambleberry’s Ann Marie and Katie Carson on the Royalty Soaps channel, I watch they then make my own creations from herbal ingredients.

Written by Patrice Hall