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If you're looking for information about vegan soap and how it's made, it's no wonder. There are few feelings better than that warm glow you get after a cozy shower that leaves you with freshly washed skin, fragrant and soft to the touch. Imagine how more exhilarating that feeling is when your soap is made from ingredients that are pure, natural and enhance your skin and health
Vegan soaps are made from all-natural, safe ingredients that enhance your well-being, avoiding chemicals like parabens, sodium laureth sulphate (SLES) and SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) that are found in regular soaps.
Like all things vegan, vegan soap is cruelty-free and is made using ingredients like fat and oils that come from vegetables and plants instead of those that come from animal fat derivatives. This seems to surprise many people, but it's true. Traditional soap is primarily made from animal fats. In order to understand why that is, it makes sense to get a brief history of traditional bar soap.
It wasn't until the 18th century that soap became associated with hygiene and safety in the western world. Once manufacturers got involved, their goal was to mass-produce as much soap as possible to make more money. The best way to make something cheaply and quickly is to use the least expensive ingredients possible. In this case, this included soap made from cleansing agents and animal fat since they were cheap and easy to obtain.
Although there have been advances in soap manufacturing methods since that time, the source ingredients have generally remained the same. Vegan soap doesn't contain any of the above. Vegan soap makers go out of their way to make sure that their soaps work in harmony with the body. They prefer to use pure and natural plant-based ingredients that have beautifying and restorative properties.
At Nezza Naturals, our bar soap is made using organic coconut oil, hemp oil, castor oil, shea butter, and rice bran wax. We add in quality 100% organic essential oils. Some bars have flower petals, oatmeal or even walnut shell powder (for that extra scrubby feel). Only natural colourings are used such as spirulina for green, annatto seed for orange, carob powder for that chocolatey look.
For the most part, vegan soap is made by mixing lye into a solution of different oils and distilled water. That solution is heated up until it's about 37 degrees Celsius. Once it reaches that temperature, people add in their special fragrances and essential oils. After that, the soap is poured into moulds and left to dry. After about twenty-four hours, the soap is taken out of the mould and allowed to cure for about a month.
Anyone who is interested in making their own vegan soap should study the basics of soap making just so that they understand the process before beginning the process. It can help you avoid some serious hiccups.
There are quite a few amazing benefits to using vegan soap. You're protecting your body from the harsh chemicals and toxins that can irritate your skin, making it feel dry, itchy and covered with rashes The products that you use are all natural, bringing with them benefits that affect you internally and externally You're engaging in an ethical and cruelty-free lifestyle You can use ingredients that are perfectly tailored to you.
For instance, you can find vegan soaps made from plant-based ingredients and oils for dry skin like olive oil and shea butter. Also, you can use vegan soaps with natural herbs like calendula and hemp that help with certain skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis
It's always fun to talk about vegan soaps, but it's so much more fun to make them. The following is an easy handmade vegan natural bar soap recipe that’s perfect for beginners and anyone else who wants to start living a healthier, natural lifestyle.
For a beginning soap maker, the easiest recipes work best. They allow you to get comfortable with learning how to make soap and cure it.
Once you become comfortable with making your own soaps, you can then graduate to making more complex versions and putting your own spin on them.
Ingredients:
100g coconut oil
10g lavender essential oil
500g extra virgin olive oil
80g lye (sodium hydroxide)
195g distilled water
Before you begin, make sure you have your safety equipment ready. Safety glasses and long gloves for protection! For more info on handling lye see the bottom of this article
WORKING WITH LYE (SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE )
Safety Precautions for Lye (both Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH, and Potassium Hydroxide, KOH):
Lye a very caustic chemical that will create burns on contact with skin. Always use extreme caution when working with it.
* * Lye should not be used by minors without adult supervision. * *
Although lye is dangerous, it can be worked with safely. By taking appropriate precautions, you can safely enjoy making “true soap” with lye.
ALWAYS wear goggles, gloves, and protective clothing when handling lye.
NO short sleeved shirts, shorts, or sandals.
ALWAYS work with lye in a well ventilated area.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately
Clean up spills immediately
EYE CONTACT – Flush with lukewarm, gently running water while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take the person to the hospital.
SKIN CONTACT – Flush with lukewarm, gently running water and take the person to the hospital.
INGESTION – Administer large quantities of water followed by milk and take the person to the hospital.
INHALATION – Remove the person afflicted to fresh air and take the person to the hospital.
Please view the Material Safety Data Sheet for Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) for more safety precautions and product information.
Vegan soap is an excellent product for people who want to create a more natural, pure and holistic lifestyle with cruelty-free products. Visit our website www.nezzanaturals.com. If you’d like to learn more, like us on Facebook and Instagram, or contact us with any comments or questions that you may have, we would be happy to help! :)
Send your thoughts to info@nezzanaturals.com or visit our site for more essential oil information and DIY recipes.
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