How Do You Make Handmade Soap To Give As A Christmas Gift?
Nothing is more luxurious than old-fashioned handmade soap. These all-natural soaps (also known as cold-process soaps) take some time to make and cure, but if you have a soap lover on your Christmas list, they will be thrilled to receive these as presents. Read the instructions thoroughly and double-check that you have all the necessary ingredients. You will be working with a product called lye, which is extremely caustic on its own and can cause severe burns if it comes in contact with your skin. This does not mean that your soaps will be harsh. In fact, natural handmade soaps are gentle on the skin, but only after they have properly cured. Be prepared to take all the safety precautions recommended or severe injury could result. Put aside three hours in which you can uninterruptedly devote yourself to the creation of handmade soaps. Do not attempt to make soaps when young children are around. Prepare a clutter-free workspace such as a well-ventilated kitchen. Place several layers of n
