Soap Making
Soap making is a wonderful hobby that can actually be turned into a very lucrative business if done right. There is nothing more wonderful then being able to make your own soap and bath products. You can have the best of the best for a fraction of the cost it would be if you went to the store and bought them.
There is a variety of different kinds of soaps you can make. The first step in soap making is to figure out which kind of soap you would like to make. Here is a list of the different types of soaps you can make and from there you can better decide which types of soap you are interested in making.
1. Herbal Soap – Herbal soap making is great for having wonderfully scented soap that makes an impact on how you are feeling. Depending on the herbs you use to make your soap, you can experience a sense of relaxation, calmness, or even alertness. Herbal soaps make a great gift for anyone who could use their spirits lifted and a little pampering.
2. Natural Soap - Making your own natural soap is great if you are concerned about the different chemicals that are normally found in commercial soaps.
3. Organic Soap – Organic soap (not to be confused with natural soap) is soap that is made with only organic ingredients.
4. Cold Process Soap – Cold process soap making is the method you think of when you think about a grandma making soap. It is the traditional method of making soap.
5. Hot Process Soap – Using the hot process soap method is when you add heat to the soap making process to speed up the process of completion. The benefits of using hot process soap making is that the soap will cure anywhere from one day to three weeks. This method is a bit trickier then using the cold process soap making method.
6. Milk Soap – Milk soap is a great soap to make if you are looking to make a soap that is creamy, has a natural exfoliation ability, and will make your skin super soft.
7. Goat Soap – Using goat’s milk in soap instead of regular milk provides your skin with 3 times the hydrating power. It takes a bit more effort to make goat soap but if your looking to make a super hydrating soap then this is the one for you.
8. Glycerin Soap – Glycerin soap is the soap most people are thinking of when they think of clear soap. It is very mild so it is good for people with delicate skin.
9. Transparent Soap – Transparent soap is perfect for adding little details, like flowers, etc to really make the soap stand out as unique and beautiful. There are a million ways to add interest to transparent soap. The only limit is your imagination. Making true transparent soap is quite a process and very tricky to do.
10. Olive Oil Soap – Olive oil soap is not only mild (suitable for sensitive skin) but it can help relieve many skin conditions. It is also been said to help with keeping your skin looking youthful.
