How to make vanilla soap

vanilla soap

Learn how to make your own homemade vanilla soap ! More and more people are betting on a homemade cosmetics made with natural products that care and protect our skin without the use of chemicals. One of the most precious aromas within feminine cosmetics is vanilla, because it provides a sweet and enveloping essence that is perfect for any time of the year, for this reason, in this article on how to make homemade vanilla soap from a Easy, fast and, above all, with an impeccable aroma! Discover here the step by step to make this homemade soap, you will love it!

You will need to:

•  200 grams of milk (previously frozen)
•  85 gr of caustic soda
•  630 grams of extra virgin olive oil
•  50 grams of coconut oil
•  Vanilla powder
•  Vanilla Essential Oil
•  Almonds oil
•  Sesame oil
•  Soap mold

Instructions:

1. Before we get down to work and start making our vanilla soap let's talk a little about the ingredients we have listed to understand why we are using them and the properties that will contribute to our skin. One of the basic products of our soap is the milk that must be previously frozen, why? The reason is simple: to avoid that it burns when we mix it with the soda.

In addition to the vanilla, which is the basis of our soap, in the ingredients we find other cosmetic products such as almond oil and sesame oil. We use them for the following reasons:

Almond oil : manages to prevent the appearance of stretch marks by deeply hydrating the dermis; It also delays the aging of the skin and reduces wrinkles thanks to the deep hydration and skin repair. It also reduces irritations and softens the skin, so you get a much smoother and silky body. In a way, we discovered all the benefits of almond oil .

Sesame oil : it is a firming that brings us interesting nutrients such as Omega 6, zinc and vitamin E, one of the best to care for and protect our skin. With this type of oil we will repair the skin and reduce sagging. In a How we discovered the properties of sesame oil .

2. We started the explanation on how to make vanilla soap . The first step is with which we must go carefully to avoid that we can burn and damage ourselves. What we have to do is to heat the soda and, when it is ready, we will add the frozen milk little by little, so that it does not splash and we burn, and we will mix both products with a wooden spoon.

When the soda is well dissolved, we must reserve this mixture.

3. Now we will go to the essential oils and mix them in a bowl; The most recommended is that we warm these oils slightly before mixing them so that they are warm and their properties merge perfectly. We must mix properly so that all the oils are melted and then we will put them in a glass of blender together with the caustic soda and milk that we prepared in the first step.

What we have to do next is to beat the mix . The duration of this step will depend on several factors, so the best indicator you can get is that which is fixed in the consistency of vanilla soap: when you see that the texture is creamy, similar to that of a custard, it is already ready.

When you have it, you must incorporate the vanilla powder, add a dash of essential oil of vanilla and almonds to enhance the good smell of our handmade soap. If you want to make your own oil, we recommend you read our article on How to Make Vanilla Essential Oil .

4. As soon as we have all the ingredients mixed and with the texture that we were looking for, then it is time to pour it in a soap mold (you can buy it in any specialized store or supermarket). Once overturned, you will simply cover it with film and rags and remove it in a cool, dry place for 48 hours.

After this time you can check if the vanilla soap is solid or if you still need a little more time. If you are ready, it is time to remove the mold and cut it in the way you prefer.

5. Once the mold is removed, it is not yet ready for use. You should store it in a cool, dry place for a month or a month and a half before you can use it. After this time you can make use of your homemade vanilla soap!

6. At the first point we have discovered the properties of the essential oils that we included in the mixture but then we will discover the benefits that vanilla brings to our skin so you understand why it becomes a perfect ally for the care of Our dermis:

Rich in antioxidants : vanilla provides us with a lot of antioxidants, that is, components that reduce the aggression of free radicals, the main causes of the premature aging of our body. In addition, they also help prevent skin diseases and infections.

Calms the irritation : the vanilla has sedative properties that manage to relieve any pain or skin irritation, in addition to reducing redness caused by conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.

Aphrodisiac : other benefits related to the aroma of vanilla we emphasize that it acts as an aphrodisiac since, its smell, stimulates the production of hormones like estrogen or testosterone.

Relaxing : within the benefits related to aromatherapy, vanilla acts as a natural tranquilizer that will help us to fall asleep by calming the anxiety and relax our nerves.