How to make eucalyptus soap

Eucalyptus is a plant that has many useful properties for the skin. In particular, its main virtues help us take care of the skin and treat dermatological problems such as granites, blemishes or boils. In itself, the eucalyptus has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as anticatarrales thanks to the smell that comes off.

For all this, eucalyptus is an aromatic and medicinal herb perfect to use in the day to day, both for the care that provides us and for the hygiene that brings us. For all of this, in this article, we talk about how to make homemade eucalyptus soap. A product that will help you to refresh, relax and clean your skin while it aromatizes. A marvel!

Instructions:

1. Eucalyptus leaves have multiple properties. It is a powerful natural disinfectant that also has a pleasant essential odor that is commonly used in aromatherapy treatments. There are various healing properties of eucalyptus that benefit your body like antiseptics, anti-inflammatory, healing or antibacterial. Not to mention its pleasant aroma that is able to refresh and clean the skin and the environment.

2. The Eucalyptus essential oil is commonly used on the skin to take care of her, because it is very effective in treating scratches, cuts or wounds. Its disinfecting and healing power make it a favoring product for good skin condition. Also, having antirheumatic properties is effective to calm and alleviate muscle pain. For all this, eucalyptus is one of the most present essences in many cosmetics (soaps, lotions...). Do you still hesitate to use it in your daily hygiene?

3. Now that you know the properties of eucalyptus, you are sure to want to introduce it to your routine of beauty and daily hygiene to benefit your skin, your body and your mind, as it is able to relax and refresh you deeply. The best way to benefit from this essence is to prepare eucalyptus soap , for which you will need:

• Essence of eucalyptus (4 or 5 drops)
• A bar of glycerin soap
• Optionally, you can add some eucalyptus leaves that besides decorating the bar of soap will contribute to increase its essence, its aroma and its properties.

4. To start preparing the eucalyptus soap you must break the glycerine bar into pieces. Then, grate the pieces and place the chips in a saucepan that you must put to the fire so that the soap is undone to the water bath. When grated we will get them to melt more easily and quickly. Remove the pot from the fire once the glycerin has become fully liquid.

5. When the glycerin soap is liquid and you have removed it from the fire, it is time to add the essence of eucalyptus. With a few drops will suffice to soak the soap of the properties and the aroma of this medicinal plant. It should be to the taste, so add the essence until you notice that the smell of eucalyptus is predominant. At this time, if you feel like it, you can also place some eucalyptus leaves that will integrate with the soap and give it an extra decorative touch.

6. When you already have the mixture done and the ingredients well integrated, it will be time to pour the liquid soap into molds, so that the soap will gain shape and consistency while it cools. When it has completely solidified, you can unmold it. And ready! You'll already have your homemade eucalyptus soap ready to use. A quick and simple formula to prepare your own homemade soap based on eucalyptus.

7. The most common uses that are given to this soap and for what will be more useful, are the following:

1. Calming and desinflamar the skin
2. Thoroughly clean and disinfect
3. Treat acne
4. Refresh and relax
5. Calm muscle aches