{"id":1402,"date":"2021-09-17T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T14:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosyowl.com\/guides\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:33:00","slug":"a-guide-to-creating-your-own-soap-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/a-guide-to-creating-your-own-soap-products","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Creating Your Own Soap Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Self-care.<\/strong> We all need it right? But where do we start?<br \/><br \/>More than ever before, we are all looking for ways to consciously make more time for self-care moments in everyday life, especially at home! Finding out what makes us feel centered is the first step towards understanding what makes us feel <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/scent-and-relaxation\">calm<\/a> and good. <br \/><br \/>We know from putting our hands to work and creating exciting self-care products that you get a direct wellbeing boost from creating something yourself of which you are proud of&#8230; and you can use as part of a self-care routine. <br \/><br \/>Have you ever created a beauty or <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">crafts product<\/a> you can actually use on yourself? Something which can give your body a break, whilst giving your mind the satisfaction of knowing what <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/all-fragrances\/honey-fragrance-oil\">natural<\/a> ingredients are included in the product you have created?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We are about to share with you a series of recipes to help you create your very own bathroom self-care soap products for the perfect routine. As experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/soap-making-supplies\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">soap making supplies<\/a>, we understand what it takes to whisk up your very own soap products and the following 5 soap based products are ones you can make at home:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand Cream\/ Body Butter Recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>150ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/body-care-supplies\/base-oils\/organic-unrefined-shea-butter\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Unrefined Shea Butter<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>100ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/lip-balm-making\/lip-balm-base\/refined-coconut-carrier-oil\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Coconut Oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>50ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/soap-making-supplies\/body-butters\/refined-jojoba-carrier-oil\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Jojoba Oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>50ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/soap-making-supplies\/body-butters\/castor-oil\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Castor Oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>50ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">Fragrance Oil<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Start-Your-Day-2-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"905\" height=\"723\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>Make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-body-butter-hand-cream\">hand cream<\/a> at home!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Add 150ml unrefined shea butter, 50ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/craft-supplies\/body-care-supplies\/base-oils-and-butters-for-body-care\/refined-jojoba-carrier-oil\">jojoba oil<\/a>, 100ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/fragrance-oils\/coconut\">coconut<\/a> oil and 50ml castor oil to your bain marie and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once thoroughly combined, add 5 \u2013 6 droplets of water and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Add 50ml <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/fragrance-oils-for-candle-making\/premium-fragrance-oils\/cosy-owl-premium-1-million-type-fragrance-oil\">fragrance oil<\/a> and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pour into a heat safe container and place in the refrigerator until the mixture to <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/candle-making-supplies\/glitters\/lake-blue-biodegradable\">cool<\/a> and solidified. Take out and whisk thoroughly every 10 minutes.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once thickened, it is ready to put into its container. Either pour into your container or, pour your mixture into a piping bag and pipe the cream mixture into your container to create a pattern on the top.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hair Treatment Recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>150ml Coconut Oil<\/li>\r\n<li>50ml Jojoba Oil<\/li>\r\n<li>50ml Castor Oil<\/li>\r\n<li>50ml Fragrance Oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Pour 150ml coconut oil, 50ml jojoba oil and 50ml castor oil into your bain marie on a very gentle heat.<\/li>\r\n<li>Add your 50ml fragrance oil; mix thoroughly and turn off the heat.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once cooled, pour into your container and store in the refrigerator.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Start-Your-Day-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"744\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>Steps to making your own hair treatment!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shampoo Bar Recipe<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>1kg<a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/soap-making-supplies\/melt-pour-soap\/stephenson-melt-pour-solid-shampoo-base-1kg\/?wmc-currency=EUR\"> Shampoo Base<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>50ml Fragrance Oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Cut your soap base in half (you can use the other half another time).<\/li>\r\n<li>Cut your base into small pieces and put in a heat-proof jug or bowl.<\/li>\r\n<li>Place in the microwave and heat until liquid.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once liquid, add 50ml fragrance oil and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pour into your <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/clearance\/containers-moulds\/unique-pattern-silicone-mould-x50\">silicone mould<\/a> and place into the fridge to harden.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Start-Your-Day-2-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"928\" height=\"744\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>Steps to making your own <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/guides\/how-to-make-shampoo-bars-at-home\">shampoo bars<\/a>!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Body Soap<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>750 mg soap base <a href=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/en_ie\/soap-making-supplies\/melt-pour-soap\/stephenson-melt-pour-certified-organic-soap-base-1kg\/?wmc-currency=EUR\">soap base<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>50ml fragrance oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Cut your soap base into small pieces, and place in a heat-proof jug or bowl.<\/li>\r\n<li>Place in the microwave and heat until liquid.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once liquid, add 50ml fragrance oil and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>(Optional) Add your mica powder and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pour into your silicone mould and place into the fridge to harden.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand Soap<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>250g soap base<\/li>\r\n<li>100ml fragrance oil<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Cut your soap base into small pieces, and place in a heat-proof jug or bowl.<\/li>\r\n<li>Place in the microwave and heat until liquid.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once liquid, add 50ml fragrance oil and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>(Optional) Add your mica powder and mix thoroughly.<\/li>\r\n<li>Pour into your silicone mould and place into the fridge to harden.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Top tip <\/strong>&#8211; if you want to get rid of the bubbles on the top of the soap, you can spray some rubbing alcohol on it!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1434\" src=\"https:\/\/cosyowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Start-Your-Day-2-2-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1004\" height=\"803\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>Step by step to making your own hand soap and body soap!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-care. We all need it right? But where do we start? More than ever before, we are all looking for ways to consciously make more time for self-care moments in everyday life, especially at home! Finding out what makes us feel centered is the first step towards understanding what makes us feel calm and good. 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