Herbal Soap Making: A Complete Homemade Soap Guide for Beginners, Including Dozens of Easy Soap Making Recipes

By Isabel Jones

The process of making herbal soap is something not many people know about. It is more of an art and creativity rather than just putting effort in producing something useful for you. People are many times skeptical on making homemade herbal soaps but once they start making them, they fall in love with this art. There is a lot of creativity that you can put into this process. Making many types and flavors can be something worth exploring. In this E-book today I will take you through different processes and ingredients that you can use to make variety of soaps at home. It is not a difficult process as thought by many people. It just needs good preparation and planning to make it possible.

This art of making soap is not a new one. It has been in place for very a very long time. If you are curious about herbal soap making and want to give it a try, this is the right book that you are reading. My aim is not only to give you the process of herbal soap making at home but to involve you in the process in a way that you enjoy it the first time you do it and carry on doing this wonderful and creative task.

• Language: English
• Publisher: justhappyforever.com
• Release date: Dec 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386663751

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Introduction

The process of making herbal soap is something not many people know about. It is more of an art and creativity rather than just putting effort in producing something useful for you. People are many times skeptical on making homemade herbal soaps but once they start making them, they fall in love with this art. There is a lot of creativity that you can put into this process. Making many types and flavors can be something worth exploring. In this E-book today I will take you through different processes and ingredients that you can use to make variety of soaps at home. It is not a difficult process as thought by many people. It just needs good preparation and planning to make it possible. This art of making soap is not a new one. It has been in place for very a very long time. If you are curious about herbal soap making and want to give it a try, this is the right book that you are reading. My aim is not only to give you the process of herbal soap making at home but to involve you in the process in a way that you enjoy it the first time you do it and carry on doing this wonderful and creative task.

I will not only explain the step by step the process of soap making but also, I will also let you know the benefits of this activity so that you know what you can achieve with this. People make herbal soaps at home for various reasons. Some do it as a hobby; some do it for their health and others for the sake of an art. Many people these days also use it as a source of income by making these soaps at home and selling them. There are many online shops as well as in the markets around you which sell these soaps and earn huge profits. But why buy it from there at higher rates when you can make them on your own.

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Suitable soap-alternatives made of medicinal herbs is just like in food; Mother Nature has provided a treasure trove of herbs and organic and natural materials that can help keep the skin healthy and looking good. Image from Flickr by Henry Karlson

Chapter 1: The Skinny on Skin

Skin issues

The human is made up of 15% skin making it the largest organ of the body. Your skin is a living, breathing, and care-needing part of the body. It is one of the most important organs because it is made up of millions of cells and is responsible for some of the most vital functions. The skin’s functions include shielding the internal organs from ultraviolet rays, preventing invasion by harmful foreign matters and bacteria, holding all the other organs together, eliminating waste and regulating temperature through perspiration, serving as a sensory receiver in times of danger or pleasure, and even communicating a person’s feelings through blushing when embarrassed and paling when in fear. The skin also appears to brighten up when a person is relaxed and happy. On the other hand, it appears haggard and ashen when you feel down and sad.

Ways to improve your Skin

It could be in the genes or the environment loaded with irritants and pollutants or the foods you eat. But besides proper diet and exercise, your skin also needs help from the outside. After all, the skin has three layers: epidermis, dermis, and fatty layer; each having its own function. The epidermis, however, is the layer that is constantly exposed to irritants, pollutants, and harmful foreign bodies. The epidermis is also where old skin cells are sloughed off and where new skin cells are formed every 28 to 30 days.

With the appropriate preventive and corrective attention, a distressed epidermis can be stimulated, rejuvenated, and virtually reborn. Preventive care includes minimizing and evading exposure to harsh weather, extreme temperatures, and harmful UV rays. Corrective care, on the other hand, involves repairing skin issues such as acne, blemishes, breakouts, shedding, and dry skin through proper cleansing; reversing aging, correcting damage resulting from wounds, and many more. Proper skincare will result to skin functions efficiently and looks great which reflects the beauty within. This is where healing soaps do their thing; their magic, if you will.

Reasons in using soaps

Let's take a look at the reasons we use soap. People use soap to cleanse the skin and get rid of dirt and grime; and to feel fresh and fragrant. People also use soaps to treat skin infections and correct skin issues. However, the reality is that modern soaps give people a clean feeling by putting the emphasis

Reviews for Herbal Soap Making

[marycnweke · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

fantastic book. The book is filled with all the information you need. it has all you need to start making soap. Thank you so so much.