What else but gentle soap can lift your spirits and relieve stress while taking a hot bath? Everyone chooses for themselves best option soaps, with or without scent, with microgranules or, conversely, gentle on the skin.

Three decades ago, housewives, for some unknown reason, made laundry soap themselves, although it cost a penny in the store. Nowadays, soap making is a whole type of creativity that is becoming increasingly popular in the most different countries, and not only for women. Because soap making is not just an interesting process, but also a special magic that you perform on individual ingredients, resulting in completely different products. And which ones - it all depends on your ingenuity, desire and capabilities. After all, buying ready-made soap is easier, even cheaper, but making it yourself is much more pleasant, especially since you will accurately select the composition of your soap and will not worry about the fact that someone in your family will be allergic to it. And it’s much more pleasant to look at a piece of soap in a soap dish, which has a nice shape and color that you gave it. Several pieces of homemade soap can be beautifully decorated and presented as a gift for some holiday to friends or family. At the same time, you can be one hundred percent sure that they will be satisfied with the gift. And for new mothers, soap making at home is a way to make baby's bath time relaxing and fun with an interesting bar of soap. Animals or fruits will distract your child from the thought that his eyes will be pinched and will help him accustom him to joyfully taking water treatments.

You can make your own soap in two different ways, each of which is good and profitable in its own way.

1 Method:

You will need:

–Baby soap without smell , which can be bought very cheaply and can be bought at any pharmacy.

– Oils, which you will use as a basis. An important requirement for them is the absence of a clearly present and cloying odor (for example, sea buckthorn, almond, chamomile). You can actually find them in all pharmacies.

– Essential oils . Which ones exactly, it’s up to you to decide, since they are now a large number of available for sale

- Drinking water or herbal infusions.

– Filler , of course, if you want to make unusual soap (dried flower petals, coffee grounds, dried leaves, zest, etc.).

– Steam bath utensils .

– Soap molds (do not take glass ones). They are sold in a wide variety of shapes and materials. You can use for these purposes children's molds, soap dishes, boxes, in general, anything that has an interesting shape or surface.

Baby soap should first be placed in a warm place to protect yourself from soap dust, which causes constant sneezing. Then, the soap is grated on a regular grater and combined with a teaspoon of glycerin and 2-3 tablespoons of base oils, which have been slightly heated. This entire mixture is heated in a steam bath, stirring gently and adding a small amount of heated water or herbal decoction - this will melt the soap faster. When the thickness becomes like a thick dough, add 10-12 drops of essential oil, but not more! Since the smell that seems weak at the beginning, after the soap hardens, can become pungent and cloying. Many people are afraid to make soap from baby shavings, as there may be an unexpected odor result, but if you buy unscented baby soap, you don’t have to worry about wasting your time and money. After adding the oil, you can add food coloring, honey, a small amount of milk, just don’t get carried away.

If you decide to make soap with a peeling effect, then now is the time to add filler (oatmeal, coffee, clay, berry seeds, whatever you want, after which the whole mixture is thoroughly mixed and poured into molds prepared in advance. And , all you have to do is wait a few hours and pack it in regular cling film... And then enjoy it to your health!

Second way The only difference is that instead of grated baby soap, a ready-made soap base is used, which can be bought in special markets. It can have color or be transparent, of various manufacturers and volumes, the most important thing is that the base should not have its own catchy smell. The soap base, according to its characteristics, is no more dangerous than baby soap and it will not cause damage to health, but there will be much less trouble with it, and there will be several hundred, or even thousands of times more variations in the colors and appearance of the soap. Such a base will cost more than baby soap, but its advantages when used in soap making are worth the cost. So, gradually, again and again trying yourself in this entertaining craft, you will learn how to make original soap with which you will surprise both your family and friends. Hand-made soap is currently especially valued because of its environmental friendliness and the fact that you can order or make soap that will not only help you maintain personal hygiene, but also please the eye. Because of this, most soap makers, whose art and professionalism have gone far beyond the limits of an interesting pastime in their leisure time, have developed their hobby into a permanent source of income, as a result of which the process of making soap has become more complicated. Experts make soap from scratch, that is, without using semi-finished products in the form of a ready-made base or soap shavings, but by crushing the original masses of fats, caustic and soda ash. Beginners should not engage in such a complex method of preparation, and soda ash will cause serious damage to the skin or mucous membranes if you overdo it with the dosage of this substance. Therefore, you should refrain from such experiments, and it is better to be guided by the principle - what is simpler is better. Believe me, the results will pleasantly surprise even you!

Interesting shapes in the form of berries, animals, flowers and even cakes, soft colors, unique smells and unforgettable sensations - this is what will make the life of your loved ones more pleasant and unusual. And this is happiness for any woman.

Russian counters abound with the most different types baby soap: solid, liquid, antibacterial. How to choose what is actually safe and healthy? Roskachestvo experts advise focusing on the child’s age and carefully reading the label.

Select by age

✔︎ Up to a year. It is not recommended to use soap for bathing infants. Only special foams and gels for this age - with a minimum of detergent components, without fragrances, dyes and other allergens.

✔︎ From one to three years. A cream soap with a large number of caring ingredients, oils and herbal extracts is suitable. It should have a neutral Ph (from 7 to 10) and contain almost no fragrances or dyes.

✔︎ From three years and older. You can use soap with safe dyes, in bright packaging, in the form of toys - this helps teach your child about hygiene. But it is better to buy it in pharmacies or branded stores.

Checking

✔︎ Packaging. It is important that it is clean, unfaded, and free of greasy stains. Be sure to check the expiration date, this is important.

✔︎ Smell. It should be neutral, “soapy”, or smell like the fragrance indicated on the label - chamomile, calendula, etc. A rancid smell is unacceptable.

✔︎ Structure. Good soap- hard to the touch, homogeneous in structure, without cracks, oily stains and sticky deposits.

✔︎ Stamp. The manufacturer's seal is clearly visible on a piece of high-quality soap.

How to wash your hands correctly

Rospotrebnadzor specialists advise in public places learn to wash your hands the way professional bacteriologists do, in three stages. First you need to soap your hands and rinse off the foam with water. Then soap your hands again and, if the faucet is not touch sensitive, soap the valves or mixer handle. Rinse off the soap with water. Then lather your hands for the third time, rinse off the foam and close the now clean tap.

Soap does not kill bacteria!

We bathe the baby without soap

You can and should alternate “soap” baths with healing herbal ones.

1 When choosing herbs for a bath, you should consult your pediatrician. Also, consider the medicinal properties of herbs. For example, plantain perfectly heals minor scratches, chamomile relieves skin irritation, aloe has anti-inflammatory properties, lavender will help the baby calm down and fall asleep faster, and a series helps with allergies. It is better to use ready-made herbal mixtures purchased at the pharmacy.

2 Before bathing your child, test the infusion for allergies. Soak a cotton swab in it and wipe a small area of ​​your baby's skin in the elbow area. If during the day, then this decoction is not suitable for bathing.

3 You need to brew the herb at least an hour before swimming. The decoction should brew. Be sure to check the recommended proportions on the herb packaging. Typically, water infusions are prepared in a ratio of 1:10. For the first bath, it is better to brew one herb, then after a couple of days add a second one, etc. But it is not recommended to use more than four herbs at once.

4 When bathing, be careful not to let drops of water get into your child's mouth. You need to start swimming for 5–7 minutes, gradually increasing to 15–20 minutes at a water temperature of 35–37 degrees. After bathing, do not rinse your baby with water, but simply blot the skin with a diaper, keeping in mind that some herbs can leave stubborn stains on the fabric.

5 To wash your hair, use special herbs that strengthen your hair. For example, burdock. Its root is especially beneficial for hair. This decoction makes hair thick, gives it shine, strengthens curls and ringlets. You need to brew 20 g of crushed burdock root in a glass of boiling water. Leave for 30 minutes, cool and strain.

TOP 4: best baby soap according to Roskachestvo

The highest quality and hypoallergenic Russian baby soap: “Nevskaya Cosmetics”, “Recipes for Cleanliness”, “Umka”, “Dixie”.

Among the many types of soap, the simplest in composition is usually baby soap, which, as the name suggests, is intended for children. Therefore, it should contain a minimum amount of additives, potential allergens and irritating components, gently cleanse and not dry the skin. Given these qualities of soap, adult owners of sensitive skin try to use just such a cleanser.

Composition of baby soap

Any solid soap obtained by hydrolysis (saponification) of complex fats with alkalis. Thus, lye is used in the making of any soap and, no matter how gentle it is, it will still dry out the skin if used too often. Mink oil, glycerin, which helps retain moisture on the skin, and herbal extracts that have an anti-inflammatory effect are usually added to baby soap to soften the skin. It is desirable that baby soap be white (without dyes) and odorless or with a specific soapy smell (without fragrances). Due to its gentle composition, baby soap is also suitable for adults, especially those with sensitive skin.

Which baby soap is best?

Let's look at the composition of some of the most popular brands of baby soap.

Baby soap from trademark Nevskaya cosmetics

The composition of classic soap includes sodium salts of fatty acids, including palm and coconut oils, water, glycerin, titanium dioxide, lemon acid, mink oil, triethanolamine, PEG-9, disodium EDTA, benzoic acid, sodium chloride.

Other types of baby soap from this manufacturer (cream soap with chamomile, with) in addition to the above components additionally contain vegetable oils and herbal extracts. True, they also contain perfume compositions that give the soap a scent, since plant extracts are introduced into the soap in small quantities, insufficient for aromatization.

Baby soap from OJSC Svoboda

It produces a whole line of children's soap, including just baby soap, Tic-Tac soap with almond milk, and Alice with yarrow extract. This brand also has soap with extracts of chamomile, string, plantain, and celandine. The main detergent composition and list of excipients are standard and include sodium salts of fatty acids, glycerin, etc. Only the plant extracts included in the composition and, accordingly, perfume compositions differ. Although the content of the latter is low, since most buyers characterize the smell of this company's baby soap as neutral, regardless of additives.

Johnson's Baby Soap

Another popular brand of hygiene products for children. The composition includes sodium tallowate (sodium salts of fatty acids), sodium palm kernelate, water, liquid paraffin, sodium chloride, disodium phosphate, tetrasodium etidronate, fragrance, dye. Depending on which soap you choose, the composition may contain vegetable oils or proteins (soap with milk). As you can see, the composition of this baby soap is not very different from other brands, but it contains dyes that are undesirable in baby soap.

Homemade baby soap

In addition to direct use, you can find many recipes homemade soap, which is made from baby soap. As a base, baby soap is usually used by beginning soap makers, as a test of strength, as well as by those who want to get a fairly gentle product for personal use, with the additives they need.

Making your own original soap from baby soap is quite simple:

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I only use soap for my hands! I don’t wash my face with it, I don’t wash my body. There are other, specially designed means for this. Although this can also be done, depending on the type of soap.

Soap made from baby soap has a shelf life of slightly More than a month. If you add milk when cooking, then boil it previously need to! Otherwise the soap will become moldy. The soap must be dried well and packaged in cling film. It is better not to store in the bathroom due to humidity.
If you add oatmeal, coffee, clay and other additives, then it is better to add no more than 1 teaspoon, I add half. Otherwise, the soap will not foam well.
I only buy Agu soap for “soap making”, because the soap from Nevskaya Cosmetics doesn’t foam well, doesn’t lather well, and it still has a smell.
Everything that you will use when making soap (pots, spoons, grater, etc.) should be exclusively for this purpose. Honestly, I don’t understand people who first cook soap and then soup, or grate carrots on this grater.
All proportions are based on 100 grams of soap.
Preparation :
Grate the soap onto the finest grater.

On water bath Place a small saucepan and pour soap shavings into it.

Add
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. base oil (linseed, coconut, olive; or butter - cocoa, shi- you just need to melt it first). You don't need to add a lot of oils, more is not better!
- 1 tsp. castor oil - it adds “soapiness”;
- 120 ml of hot water, milk powder diluted with water, boiled milk, herbal decoction. I put the water in the microwave and heat it up there.
Pour the liquid into the main mixture little by little, stirring constantly. The fire should be small. The mass should not boil or bubble.
- 1 tsp. any baby cream.
- filler (coffee, oatmeal, herbs) 0.5 tsp.
- essential oils 5 drops
- vitamin E liquid 5 drops.
At the end, you should get a “dough” like pancakes. If it is too thick, add a little vodka. If you add water or a decoction of herbs, the soap will take longer to dry.
The alcohol will evaporate and no trace will remain.
It takes 20 to 30 minutes for the soap to melt.
Next you need to pour the mixture into the molds. I almost always use silicone molds; they don’t need to be greased and the soap is easy to get out. If you want to use plastic molds, then you need to sprinkle a clean mold with alcohol and anoint it a little vegetable oil, and then pour in the soap.

After the soap is poured in (everything needs to be done VERY quickly, the mass hardens quickly), air bubbles appear on the surface. You need to sprinkle with alcohol again to make them disappear. The finished soap should be refrigerated for 3-4 hours.

I never put it in the freezer. I leave the soap to dry for a week, sometimes a week and a half.
After that, I wrap it in cling film.
If a week or two has passed and the soap has NOT dried, you need to wait, otherwise it will mold.

It is good to use and store, do not get wet, there will be soap only if it lies neatly in the soap dish, and water does not constantly drip on top/side of it (if the soap is lying on the bathroom, for example, without soap without a soap dish). In this case, not only will it delaminate and fall apart, it will be unhygienic, sloppy and disgusting.

My daughter and I use one bar of soap for about three weeks. And this takes into account that we wash our hands very often. It is quietly washed off, and a small piece remains.

If you want a completely waste-free production, then you can cook from the remaining soap liquid soap.
If something doesn’t work out when cooking the soap, then the base and the finished soap can be overcooked.
What not to do:
* add beet juice. The soap will look dirty;
* sprinkle a lot of fillers and pour a lot of base oils;
* mix essential oils;
* if you add coffee, it is better to choose finely ground coffee without additional flavorings;
- do not replace water/milk/herbal decoction with brewed coffee infusion;
There are recipes on the Internet great amount, so if you have time, then make your own soap.