Because it has a pH very similar to that of our skin, glycerin soap can be used both on an oily and acne-prone complexion as well as on a delicate one.
Would you like to learn how to make glycerin-based soaps at home? If so, pay attention to the following article, where we will teach you a step by step of how to make them, with fun and original designs for you and your loved ones. You can add scents and colors that suit your tastes or preferences.
First of all, we will tell you about the importance of using a soap that suits our skin type.
Glycerin soap contains a pH very similar to ours, so it leaves it very clean and removes impurities without damaging it, and it is also not harmful.
It is a very versatile soap, so it can be used on oily or acne-suffering skin, as well as on fine and delicate skin.
Dare to do them in the comfort of your home, making sure that they will not have detergents or other components that could be toxic.
What ingredients do you need?
In addition to being so beneficial for our body, glycerin soap contains elements that we can easily obtain. Such as:
- 1 tablet of glycerin (glycerin base). You can buy it in a natural products store or in pharmacies.
- Olive oil.
- Medicinal herbs.
- Natural dyes.
- Aromatic essences.
Utensils
- A pan.
- 1 hard plastic container (resistant to water bath).
- Heat resistant silicone molds (you can vary their shapes and sizes).
- Kitchen paper.
Manufacture of glycerin soap
- You must cut the glycerin into small pieces.
- Place the saucepan with water on the fire.
- Place the pieces of glycerin in a plastic container and this on the saucepan with water.
- They should be removed with the help of a toothpick until it dissolves.
- We recommend smearing the silicone molds with olive oil so that the soaps can be removed more easily once they are cold.
- Another trick would be that after pouring the mixture into the molds, spray them with alcohol. After your first experience, you will notice which alternative works best for you.
- Once the glycerin is liquid, you must place it in each mold, without reaching the top.
- You can add natural colors and flavorings to your liking and stir them for a moment.
And voila, now wait for them to cool down! You should leave them at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, but if you have little patience and do not want to wait long, you can take the molds to the refrigerator to cool faster.
Once they are cold you can proceed to remove them from the silicone molds. If the edges have irregularities, you can remove them with the help of a knife to make them look more aesthetic.
Now get ready to enjoy a delicious bath with a supernatural soap that is beneficial for your skin, and most importantly made with your own hands.
If you want to vary the sizes and shapes of your soaps, you already know that you should only look for silicone molds with different shapes and sizes.
The most fun is that you can add the scents you want, as well as the colors. Don’t you find it very practical and even relaxing to make your own soaps?
Important…
An interesting option to make glycerin soap harder and not dissolve very easily on contact with water is to add table salt to the mixture.
A tablespoon of salt dissolved in a little water can be added to the soap, even when hot, to make it easier to dilute. In this way, your homemade glycerin soap will have greater strength and duration.