How Do You Make Lavender And Patchouli Body Soap?
Making your own soap can be an enjoyable and useful activity, especially if you have sensitive skin that requires you to avoid the commercial soaps and their preservatives or simply want to avoid the high prices that they demand. Herbal soaps are luxurious and, depending on the herbs you choose, can incite different moods. Lavender and patchouli, for example, inspire relaxation and have calming properties. For a soothing bath time, create lavender and patchouli herbal body soap yourself. In a medium glass saucepan, bring 1/4 cup of plain water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tbsp. of ground lavender and 1 tbsp. of ground patchouli. Leave the herbs to soak for 15 minutes. In a double boiler, combine the glycerin and the herb water. Melt these together over low heat, stirring occasionally with a plastic spoon. Add two to three drops of natural food coloring, if desired. Apply a thin coating of vegetable oil to your soap mold. Pour the melted solution into the prepared mold and allow it to harde
