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ROLLER BOTTLE DILUTION CHART

This chart is based on using a 10mL roller bottle.
Newborn-6 months: 1-2 drops
6 months- 2 years: 1-3 drops
2 -5 years: 2-5 drops
5-12 years: 5-10 drops
13 and up: 15-20 drops

Ingredients for Soap Making without Lye

The major raw material required to make your soap without lye is the soap base. This raw material comes in a block and there are different types of blocks that you can get. Some of these blocks contain aloe vera, olive oil and some have goat’s milk. These soap bases are designed to suit different types of skin so you might need to consider this factor. When you acquire your soap base, there are other supplies that are required in making your soap which include the following.

Large Pyrex Bowl

Moulds – If you use a bread mould pan, then you will also need a parchment paper to prevent the soap from sticking to the surfaces of the pan.

Herbs and Essential Oils

There are different types of herbs and essential oils and these help to give your soap different fragrances and qualities. The following are oil combinations that can work well for you and you must consider them in making soap since they substitute lye.

Liquid

On top of any of these ingredients, you will also need some liquid that will help to prevent the soap from burning when you are melting it. Water can work well but the following liquids which include kombucha, coffee, green tea, coconut milk infused herbs and floral hydrosol can do better. When you have gathered all the ingredients, then you are ready to begin the soap making process.

How to Make Soap without Lye

The process of making soap is easy since there are few steps that you should follow. You must begin by grating eight ounces of soap or equivalence of two regular bars. You can use either a cheese grater, food processor or a salad shooter to create smaller particles that are manageable when heating them.

After grating the soap, you then pour the liquid on top of it and start heating it at low temperature. To avoid burning, you must constantly stir the contents and the cooking process can take between 15 minutes and one hour. This will also help to prevent the soap from becoming lumpy.

After adding the ingredients that do not include lye, heat the contents to the desired level. You then pour the liquid soap into a mould and allow it to cool and dry at the same time. Drying the soap can take up to several days and when it is dry, you can then cut it into different shapes.

If you use more liquid, the soap is likely to take a longer period to dry. The other thing is that you must keep your soap dry to extend its lifespan. After using the soap, make sure you dry it so that you can use it for a long time.

Substitutes to Avoid

Many people may be interested in experimenting with other ingredients when making soap at home but there are certain substitutions that do not work as expected. For instance, alcohol does not work in soap making so do not be tempted by the sweet smell it produces.

Alcohol causes your soap to seize or become just an unmanageable lump and there is nothing much you can do. In the same vein, milk does not work as a substitute for soap making. No matter what type of milk you choose, it does not work so try natural ingredients.

Conclusion

Lye is a basic ingredient that is used in making soap but it is possible to do away with it. It is easier to make soap without lye as long as you obtain the soap base first. This is the major raw material that you will require for making your soap. There different types of substitutes for lye and these come in the form of various combinations of natural ingredients.

The major advantage of natural ingredients is that they are eco-friendly and they do not pose any harm to your skin. With the right ingredients, you can make different types of soap at home and the process is simple.