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    Homemade Soap Recipes: Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More
    Homemade Soap Recipes: Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More
    Homemade Soap Recipes: Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More
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    Homemade Soap Recipes: Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More

    By Martha B. McKay

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    If you want to stop buying commercial soap bars which are usually less healthy than promoted, the best idea is to embrace soapmaking. Soapmaking is gaining in popularity as people are becoming more aware of the fact that commercial soaps often include unhealthy ingredients and chemicals which may be good in the short-term, but eventually, damage the skin in the long-term. 

    Besides this, people are also becoming aware of the fact that soapmaking can turn from an interesting hobby to a prospective business. Whether you want to save some bucks with soapmaking, have your own business or simply enjoy this hobby, the book covers all soapmaking basics you should familiarize yourself with so that you know what to expect.

    Soapmaking has many benefits and depending on your preferences; it can help you save some money, have some fun, invest your free time into something good and productive, and much more. However, the biggest advantage of soapmaking is making your own soap bars customized to your preferences. You modify the soap recipes down to the last ingredient, and there are infinite numbers of techniques to explore colors, fragrances, oils, and herbs to use. 

    The vast majority of what you need, you already have somewhere in your kitchen, such as herbs and essential oils. Once you become aware of the fact that commercial soaps are loaded with chemicals, soapmaking becomes the next logical step to take in personal hygiene if you want to save your skin from soap bars loaded with chemicals which are toxic in other circumstances. 

    Making your own natural, soap bars in the coziness of your home is the best way towards creating a healthier, more natural environment for yourself as well as for your family. 

    When you make your own, fully customized soap bar to suit your preferences and your skin, you can avoid using undesirable ingredients; you can be proud of your accomplishment, you can even make gift soap bars for your family, friends and your loved ones. With so many different benefits and opportunities with soapmaking, making your homemade soaps becomes a huge joy, especially if you prefer frugal living. 

    The book can help you kick-start your soapmaking journey towards becoming a soapmaking professional as inside you will discover:

    • All soapmaking basics you should familiarize yourself with 
    • The history of soap and where it was used first
    • How soap bars were made in the past and how they are made today
    • Four different soapmaking methods and how they work
    • Pros and cons of each method and how they work
    • What is the process of saponification and how it works
    • Which ingredients, equipment, and tools you need on this journey
    • Amazing, fabulous melt and pour soap recipes
    • Cold-processed soap recipes using different essential oils and herbs
    • Hot-processed soap recipes including honey oatmeal, and apple soap bars
    • And much much more…

    With so many soapmaking benefits and with so many opportunities, wait no more and start your soapmaking journey right away with the book by your side to guide you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMartha B. McKay
    Release dateOct 5, 2019
    ISBN9781393889861
    Homemade Soap Recipes: Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More

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      Homemade Soap Recipes - Martha B. McKay

      Homemade Soap Recipes

      Learn Simple DIY Soap Recipes Step By Step Using All-Natural Ingredients, Essential Oils, Herbs And Much More

      By Martha B. McKay

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter One: Soap Making Basics

      The Origin of Soap

      How Are Soaps Made?

      Melt And Pour Method

      Rebatching/Milling Method

      Hot-Processed Method

      Cold-Processed Method

      The Pros & Cons Of Basic Soap Making Methods

      The Saponification Process

      Soap Making Equipment And Ingredients

      Soap Making Safety Precautions

      Chapter Two: Melt And Pour Soap Recipes

      Nurturing Orange Soap

      Creamy Coffee Soap

      Bee Pollen Soap

      Goat Milk And Alfalfa Soap

      Mini Lemon With Poppy Seeds Soap

      Rose Quartz Soap

      Gardener Soap

      Midnight Plum Sparkle Soap

      Chapter Three: Cold Process Soap Recipes

      Castile Olive Oil Soap

      Rich Coffee Soap

      Fun Rose Soap

      Super Simple Gentle Soap

      Refreshing Menthol Soap

      Pumpkin Soap

      Chamomile Soap

      Oatmeal Banana Soap

      Chapter Four: Hot Process Soap Recipes

      Oatmeal Honey Soap

      Mud And Salt Spa Soap

      Honey And Dandelion Soap

      Apple Cider Soap

      Last Words

      Copyright © 2019 by Martha B. Mckay - All rights reserved.

      This document is geared towards providing exact and reliable information in regards to the topic and issue covered. The publication is sold with the idea that the publisher is not required to render accounting, officially permitted, or otherwise, qualified services. If advice is necessary, legal or professional, a practiced individual in the profession should be ordered.

      From a Declaration of Principles which was accepted and approved equally by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations.

      In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document by either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited, and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved.

      The information provided herein is stated to be truthful and consistent, in that any liability, in terms of inattention or otherwise, by any usage or abuse of any policies, processes, or directions contained within is the solitary and utter responsibility of the recipient reader. Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly.

      Respective authors own all copyrights not held by the publisher.

      The information herein is offered for informational purposes solely and is universal as so. The presentation of the information is without contract or any type of guarantee assurance.

      The trademarks that are used are without any consent, and the publication of the trademark is without permission or backing by the trademark owner. All trademarks and brands within this book are for clarifying purposes only and are owned by the owners themselves, not affiliated with this document.

      Introduction

      As you have probably already noticed, some of the basic items you have in your home can easily bust your budget. However, today, you are going to learn something new that can stop soaps from being one of those items.

      You wonder how? Well, you can make all kinds of soap bars from all-natural ingredients in your home for the smallest fraction of the cost.

      What is even more exciting is that you can truly enjoy the process. You might find that your soap making hobby can turn into a business at some point.

      Preparing natural, homemade soap recipes are an amazing DIY craft that you can prepare from the coziness of your home.

      Before we delve deeper into the soap recipes and the instructions on how to make the bars, there are several important things that should be mentioned. These are regarding the process of making soaps such as supplies and equipment you will need and. of course. some safety tips and tricks to help avoid any potentially dangerous situations.

      Chapter One: Soap Making Basics

      Before you get started, you should invest some time into familiarizing yourself with the most commonly used methods of homemade soap making.

      It should be pointed out that some of these methods are easier, and therefore, more suitable for beginners when compared to other methods generally used.

      No matter which method you choose, you must read all the instructions listed for each recipe as well as take all necessary safety precautions.

      This is extremely important when making soap recipes which use lye that can burn your skin or irritate your eyes when handled improperly.

      Nonetheless, making your own soap from the ease of your home is pure fun; an extremely fulfilling activity which lets you explore your creative side.

      As a matter of fact, there are so many different satisfying things about using your own soap bar, one of which is you know for sure it will be gentle to your skin.

      Whether you are looking for more natural alternatives to soaps you can buy at local stores or you are looking forward to exploring your creative side, soap making is always fun and never too challenging as long as you read the instructions carefully and stick to them.

      As you explore your innovative side, you get to create something unique, a character which commercial soaps lack.

      Homemade soaps are also charming; they feel good, they smell good, and they nurture your body in a truly comforting

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