Making foaming soap at home is one of the quickest and most useful DIY recipes: Prepares in minutesIt performs much more than regular liquid soap, and above all, you know what’s in it. He wears Castile soap As a rule it is an advantage because It’s soft, vegan and good for handsAnd even to clean some sensitive surfaces.
Another reason for the popularity of this recipe is the price. Commercial foaming soap is convenient but expensive: most of the product is actually water. If you have a good soap base, some glycerin, and a can of mustard, You can create your own version without spending almost anything. Plus, you can smell it however you want.
The only thing that You have to respect the ratio: Too much Castile soap and the mixture will be thick; Too much water and no foam. also It is recommended to use filtered or boiled water And cold so that the product lasts longer and does not become cloudy. If you add a natural preservative or vitamin E, even better.
Before you start, make sure Have a foam dispenser (those with a special pump), a funnel, liquid castile soap, water, oil or glycerin and your desired extracts. Once you put it together the first time, it takes a couple of minutes to repeat.
The idea is simple: We dilute the Castile soap in water, add a little oil or glycerin and perfume to it, and fill it in the foam dispenser as shown. The art of dealing with employees.
1) Prepare the container: Use a foaming bowl or pump bottle. Wash it well and rinse off all traces of previous soap. If you reuse it, let it dry upside down.
2) Choose a basic soap: You need liquid castile soap. It can be neutral or lightly scented. It is important that it is liquid so that it mixes well.
3) Basic ratio measurement: The easy formula is 1 part Castile soap to 4 parts water (for example, 50 ml of soap plus 200 ml of water). If you want more foam, use 1 x 3.
4) Add water: First, put already cold filtered or boiled water into the bowl. This prevents the soap from foaming too much while mixing.
5) Add Castile soap: Using a funnel, add the Castile soap to the water. Gently stir the bottle (do not shake it vigorously) until combined.
6) Enriching the recipe: Add a teaspoon of vegetable glycerin or half a teaspoon of almond, jojoba, or olive oil. This helps the soap not dry out your hands.
7) Perfumes: Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil (lavender, lemon, tea tree, peppermint). If you are going to use it for boys, choose light scents that are safe for the skin.
8) Closing and mixing: Place the cap on the pump, close it tightly and mix in circular motions. Test the pump: If it foams very lightly, add more soap; If it comes out thick, add a little water.
9) Keep: Store the soap out of the sun and use it within 3 to 4 weeks. If you notice a change in smell or appearance, make a new batch.
10)Customize: You can make a mild antibacterial version by adding 5 drops of tea tree essential oil; Citrus version with lemon and orange. Or soothing with lavender and chamomile.
Using this base, you can refill the dispenser as many times as you want. Simply repeat the formula and change the scent and you will always get a foaming soap Homemade, economical and made to your liking.