Homemade Hand Soap

Submitted by SaphiraRose

"It saves on money, and it is great for the hands. It is also really good for those with allergies to soap."

 

• Ready In: 168hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 5-8

ingredients

• 3 cups lye
• 2 1⁄2 pints distilled water
• 6 lbs white lard
• 1 cup lotion, of your choice (optional)

directions

1. Stir it up until blended, then pour into flat box with sides about 3 inches high. Line box with waxed paper and pour in soap.
2. Let harden a week or more.

Reviews

[kgbtinker]

This recipe should include a caution on using lye. Lye is extremely caustic and the fumes are also harmful. So before you try this you should make yourself familar with the proper use of lye.

 

[dogsandwoods]

Using lard only when making soap doesn't give the best cleansing properties. Please go to soapcalc.net to calculate a recipe for the ingredients that you have on hand. Remember to add a little coconut oil for hardness and lather, but don't overdo it.