How Do You Make Homemade Soap Bars?
Making homemade soap was necessary back in the days when people made their own candles and churned their own butter. Making your own soap may be necessary because your skin is sensitive or because you choose to live a green lifestyle. Soap making is a wonderful craft project that allows you to share your creation as gifts for friends and relatives. Since you’re making it yourself, you can also be sure that your soap is chemical free and healthy for your family. Put on your protective face mask and gloves. Pour the partially frozen goat milk into a large bowl and slowly add in the lye. Stir the mixture with a spoon until it is a smooth consistency and lump free. Melt together the coconut oil, olive oil and the shortening in a large saucepan on your stove top. Heat until the ingredients reach a temperature of 115 degrees, according to the Martha Stewart website. Add the heated oil mixture to the bowl containing the lye and milk. Combine the two by using a hand blender. You will need to b
