The Beginner’s Special Homemade Neem & Basil soap is our loving effort to welcome all the new soap makers to our blog. In this recipe, we have chosen to use all kitchen tools and equipment to encourage budding soap makers. You will see that making soap at home is fun, easy and cost effective.
This three – ingredient homemade Neem & Basil Soap recipe is natural, anti-bacterial and has anti-fungal propeperties.
One may use any Paraben & SLS free soap base to make this homemade Neem & Basil soap. However, here I have chosen to use Sulfate free Goat milk soap base to get the best results.
Chiefly known as the queen of herbs, neem infused goat milk soap can work on all kinds of skin irritations. A fantastic healer, it comforts acne, eczema and flaky skin. This soap will offer your skin abundant nourishment of Vitamin A and Lactic acid. Additionally, its anti- inflammatory and anti-microbial properties make this soap your go to for complete skin care.
Furthermore, this beginner’s special handmade neem & basil soap is rich in antioxidants and rejuvenates your skin. Also, with its gentle exfoliation it repairs damaged skin.
Above all, its ability to fight free radicals, makes its an excellent anti-aging solution for your daily skin care.
Many people today are opting for a fragrance free soap! However any fragrance or essential oil of your choice can complete this recipe. Here, I have used Basil Essential oil to make this an exotic herbal spa experience.
Making your own herbal soap ensures you can use the best quality ingredients. Besides you get the opportunity to enjoy personalized skin care.
Come, lets together start our soap making journey with this Beginner’s Special Homemade Neem & Basil Soap. At the start of this new year lets explore the wonderful world of Soapmaking.
Ingredients
- Sulfate Free Goat milk soap base, 400 grams
- Neem powder, 5 grams
- Basil Essential oil, 8 grams
- Rectangular soap mold
Recipe
Time needed: 40 minutes.
- Cut the base
Firstly, weigh and cut out 400 grams of Sulfate free Goat milk soap base and put in a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt the base
Secondly, place the bowl in a microwave oven and heat at high intensity for 60 seconds interval. If not melted fully, place it back for another 60 seconds till it melts fully.
- Add the herbs
Thirdly, add 5 grams of Neem powder to the base and mix it well till its incorporated fully.
- Add the Essential oil
Fourthly, add 8 grams of Basil essential oil and mix it well
- Pour the mixture
Subsequently, pour the mixture in a soap mold and let it set for 40 seconds.
- De mold
Finally, once set, pop the soap out and your soap is ready to use.
Most important, always wrap your soap in cling film for future use and to help it avoid sweating.
Besides, you may like to purchase all your soap making supplies from www.soapytwist.com.
Additionally, you may like to visit the following blogs,
- Himlayan Crystal Salt Soap Recipe
- Homemade Sulfate free Oats Face wash
- Handmade Hibiscus & Argan Oil Shampoo Recipe
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Frequently asked questions
Ans. 1 As I have shown above, here is a recipe of Neem soap using three basic ingredients. You can make Neem soap at home by using a good melt and pour soap base, neem powder or extract and a fragrance / essential oil of your choice.
Ans 2. To clarify, neem leaves as they are should not be added to your soap, you may however make a thick puree using filtered water, boil the puree to kill all the bacteria and add upto 3% of that puree in your melted soap. Although, this will reduce your soap’s shelf life to three months.
Ans. 3 Certainly not. Your soap will set completely at room temperature, no need to refrigerate it.
And 4. Basically, this soap contains Glycerin, which is a natural humectant. As a result, it draws moisture from the enviroment and gives to your skin. When left unwraped in cling film, your soap interacts with environment and dew drops of moisture may surface on the soap, especially in humid climates. In order to avoid this, we wrap the soap in cling film.
Ans 5. Ofcourse you may. Make sure that your total herb content should not exceed 1 to 2% of your total output.