Bath & Beauty — February 26, 2024

Organic Castile Hand Soap

Bath & Beauty — February 26, 2024

Organic Castile Hand Soap

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Keep Hands Soft With Organic Castile Hand Soap

The older I get, the more conscious I am about making my home chemical-free. One of the ways I do this is by choosing soaps, shampoos and cleaners that use all natural ingredients. One of the wonderful things about castile soap is that it is made from 100% plant oils, no animal fat and no chemicals. It’s a true soap, not a chemical detergent, making castile soap completely biodegradable and very earth-friendly. This means it is also friendly to your skin and to your inner being. Another brilliant thing about this soap is that you can use it as a base for so many other natural cleaners, so of course I buy it in bulk.

Today I refilled three of my soap dispenser bottles. I made lavender for the bathroom sink and shower and grapefruit for the kitchen. Not only does the kitchen soap work great on hands, but is makes a wonderful chemical-free wash for fruits and veggies. The castile soap is not thick and viscous like chemical soaps so adding water will make it even more of a liquid. I may look into how to add a natural thickener to this recipe only because it helps keep it in place longer to lather. For the bath soap my ratio was 1 cup of water to 2 ounces of castile soap for an extra strength soap.

I added fragrance to my soaps with good quality essential oils. I love how the oils add just a touch of color to the soaps. They look so pretty in these glass bottles. Below you will find my tutorial and “recipe” and at the end of the post you can download and print these labels for the lavender and pink grapefruit fragrances. You can either print there on weatherproof labels or have the one side laminated in a matte finish. This will help preserve the labels. Check out my other DIY Beauty Products here. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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241 Comments

Lindsey September 20, 2020 at 11:18am

Hello! I used this recipe with a regular and foaming dispensers, and both ways when I use the soap, it is very sticky and difficult to rub together. Any advice?

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1. Lia September 21, 2020 at 8:36am
  
  @Lindsey
  
  Hmm I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Maybe try a different brand of soap base? I like Dr. Bronners best.
  
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Jennifer March 30, 2019 at 1:45am

How long does this soap last and stay fresh?

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1. Lia April 1, 2019 at 10:19am
  
  @Jennifer
  
  A couple months, but I usually use it up faster than that 🙂
  
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Diem November 18, 2018 at 8:57am

Hello, is it possible for me to only purchase the template from you instead of signing up for a full membership – is it editable so that I can type in my own ingredient? I’m looking for a template in which I can write: dish soap, hand soap, hand lotion.

Thank you!

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1. Lia November 18, 2018 at 2:41pm
  
  @Diem
  
  Hi there, unfortunately we aren’t able to sell single downloads. But this PDF isn’t editable so it doesn’t sound like it would be a good fit for your project.
  
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Lakota January 6, 2018 at 1:35pm

Does this mixture have to be shaken each time you use it? I’ve read that in other tutorials. Like the soap will separate from the water. I have an automatic soap dispenser in the kitchen, so I’m curious how well this would work. Thanks!

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1. Lia January 7, 2018 at 2:51pm
  
  @Lakota
  
  I don’t have to shake it each time, but I do notice some separating and settling once in awhile.
  
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Susan September 2, 2017 at 9:47am

I’m having problems logging in. I’m getting an error when I put in my username and password. When I reset my password it won’t recognize the new password that has been resent to me either. Does this mean that my subscription has expired? I’m still getting your emails. Help! don’t want to miss anything.

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1. Lia September 3, 2017 at 8:57pm
  
  @Susan
  
  So sorry Susan! The email subscription is different than having a membership– send an email to hello@liagriffith.com and Virginia will be able to help you!!
  
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Geraldine September 1, 2017 at 7:35pm

Can you share where you get your essential oils and what brand? This would be a good housewarming and Christmas gifts. Thanks.

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1. Lia September 5, 2017 at 3:23pm
  
  @Geraldine
  
  I personally don’t have a favorite place to buy oils– I’ve picked them up at my local Whole Foods and New Seasons, and also ordered online. One of my team members loves doTERRA.
  
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Janice September 1, 2017 at 6:38pm

You can also put them in foamer pumps and that takes care of the runny-ness!
WiseWoman Aromatherapy of the Desert Southwest, LLC.

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1. Lia September 4, 2017 at 2:28pm
  
  @Janice
  
  Great idea!
  
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Catherine September 1, 2017 at 6:32pm

Hi Lia,
What brand of Castile soap do you buy?

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1. Lia September 5, 2017 at 3:22pm
  
  @Catherine
  
  I love Dr. Bronner’s!
  
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Judy September 1, 2017 at 7:40am

I put my soap in “foaming” soap bottles. I used left over ones from retail soap that I used to purchase, but you can get those bottles at Amazon. It makes perfect foaming soap so you don;t have to worry about it being too thin. My recipe is 2 T castille soap, essential oil to liking. (10 Drops) 1 Tsp of liquid coconut oil and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Even my husband loves this soap. This is not original to me. It is all over the web.

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1. Lia September 1, 2017 at 8:41am
  
  @Judy
  
  Thanks for sharing the recipe here!
  
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Sjaneen March 3, 2017 at 10:04am

Im hoping you can help me.
Today I tried to make a liquid handsoap using:

Half cup distilled water
Half cup castille
1 tbspoon sweet almond oil
Tea tree essential oils to scent

The batch was VERY runny so I looked online to find that adding a salt solution can thicken the soap base. So I added about 20ml of distilled water with dissolved salt to the solution.

This did the trick and I was so happy! But when I went to use it again I saw that it had separated. The thicker solution had gone to the top leaving a thin watery solution at the bottom. Any ideas why this happened or what I did wrong?

Please help.

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1. Lia March 4, 2017 at 9:17pm
  
  @Sjaneen
  
  Hi! As you’ll see in my recipe, my ratio is 1 cup water to 1-2 ounces of soap. If you have enough ingredients to try it again, use my ratio and see how it turns out!
  
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sienna January 12, 2017 at 9:26am

Am I able to incorporate beeswax or honey into this recipe?

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1. Lia January 16, 2017 at 12:07pm
  
  @sienna
  
  I haven’t tried that– I would worry it would become too sticky!
  
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Phaedra January 6, 2017 at 8:49am

Question, have you ever used fresh herbs in your soap? I have a huge rosemary plant…and was going to put in a few snippings.

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1. Lia January 9, 2017 at 3:08pm
  
  @Phaedra
  
  Hi! No I haven’t experimented with that, I worry about it molding faster than the dried herbs. If you do try it out, please report back how it goes!
  
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Ainsley$August April 2, 2016 at 9:20am

Turning into organic soap makes a big difference in your lifestyle and health. If you are thinking of going to chemical-free soap, this product is a must-try.

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Paige March 25, 2016 at 4:37pm

I have been using another homemade soap recipe similar to this one but I wasn’t a fan of it, so I tried this one and added some almond oil and a few drops of neem oil for some added moisturizing and used lavender and lemon essential oil and so far I am liking much better than the other recipe I had tried!!

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1. Lia March 31, 2016 at 9:45am
  
  @Paige
  
  Wonderful!! That is such a great idea! I have never thought to use almond oil, so clever. Enjoy!
  
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jennifer July 23, 2015 at 4:16pm

Has anyone found a good thickening agent for this soap?

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1. Pamela August 17, 2015 at 6:04pm
  
  @jennifer
  
  I read somewhere that guar gum can be used a thickener, but I haven’t yet tried it myself.
  
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  1. Lia August 19, 2015 at 9:45am
    
    @Pamela
    
    I have heard that too but not tried it myself. Let us know what you think!
    
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    1. Emma September 7, 2015 at 2:12pm
      
      @Lia
      
      I personally use Xanthan gum (1% of total weight) and it is working pretty well. Give it a good shake to make sure everything gets dissolved!
      
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    2. Joy January 24, 2016 at 6:50am
      
      @Lia
      
      Guar gum works really well. I have used it and it thickens beautifully, but you need to mix it with a little oil first and then add to the soap to avoid lumps. It is oil soluble rather than water soluble. See bodyunburdened.com for full details of the soap recipe I tried, but I did reduce the amount of carrier oil as I found it a bit closer to a moisturiser than a soap than I liked.
      
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      1. Lia January 25, 2016 at 4:53pm
        
        @Joy
        
        Great suggestion!
2. Christina December 8, 2015 at 7:04pm
  
  @jennifer
  
  I put it into a foaming soap dispenser as is. Works great!!
  
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  1. Lia December 9, 2015 at 11:56am
    
    @Christina
    
    Awesome!
    
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3. Holly January 13, 2016 at 6:46pm
  
  @jennifer
  
  I made mine with a foaming dispenser. It works great. It took me a while to find nice glass ones. I finally found two at my local home goods store.
  
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  1. Lia January 14, 2016 at 11:59am
    
    @Holly
    
    Awesome!
    
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    1. Jamilu February 1, 2016 at 1:24pm
      
      @Lia
      
      What is the main aims of the soap
      
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      1. Lia February 1, 2016 at 2:44pm
        
        @Jamilu
        
        This is mostly just supposed to be a great, easy DIY hand soap!
Becky April 2, 2015 at 8:57pm

Hi! Can you tell me where you purchased your soap bottles from? I’ve looked online & haven’t been able to find them. They’re so pretty… I just love them.

Thank You!

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1. Lia April 7, 2015 at 10:00am
  
  @Becky
  
  You are the second one that asked:) I got mine from Bed, Bath and Beyond, I don’t know if they still carry them.
  
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  1. Matilde January 26, 2016 at 1:33pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Do you know what brand they are? and the pumps… I love the pumps too!!!
    
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    1. Lia January 28, 2016 at 10:38am
      
      @Matilde
      
      It was so long ago but I think I got the pump bottles either at Bed, Bath, and Beyond or Target!
      
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Chow March 12, 2015 at 3:22am

Hi Lia! I want to know where I can fined the brown paper background you used on your lables.

Thanks

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1. Lia March 13, 2015 at 10:32am
  
  @Chow
  
  It will print with the label, it is the design:-)
  
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Kristen February 4, 2015 at 1:27pm

Going to try. I saw a comment about Young Living oils. I LOvE them. 100% pure EO. Here is my site if you want more information: young living.com/kristenkneeland or FB @ medusa:solved and a wealth of oils. I’m ready to change up my chemical life

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krys January 19, 2015 at 7:29am

The new soap bottles are beautiful and look very fancy! I love the idea, I’m just curious if its okay. So you are just adding oils and rebottling someone elses soap? Maybe to give away as gifts, but is it legal to sell?

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1. Lia January 19, 2015 at 10:04am
  
  @krys
  
  I am no lawyer:) I do not sell mine or promote that people sell it. Mine are for personal use only.
  
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Vicki January 6, 2015 at 1:11pm

Lia,
I LOVE this, been making it over a year! I now add that tsp. almond oil~perfection.
This is a link to the original bottles you had it in, I have them and with your labels and my friends all go ‘oooooh.’ Gorgeousness.
http://www.target.com/p/threshold-oil-can-bath-coordinates/-/A-15386661

Vicki

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1. Lia January 7, 2015 at 10:01am
  
  @Vicki
  
  Adding almond oil sounds brilliant! Great idea, I will definately try it!
  
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Mindy January 1, 2015 at 8:14am

I made this soap but it is very drying on my hands. Any recommendations on what I could use to solve that, other than putting lotion on afterwards?

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1. Lia January 1, 2015 at 12:29pm
  
  @Mindy
  
  I guess that is why the store bought version appeals to people. I will take the dry over the chemicals and yes, I use lotion.
  😉
  
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2. Dani October 6, 2015 at 3:54am
  
  @Mindy
  
  I found that when I added 2tbsp of coconut oil it made it so silky and moisturizing 🙂 I also used Dr. Bronner’s Lavender in the bathroom and the Almond in the kitchen we use Eucalyptus in the shower and the kids use the Pepermint 🙂 I’ve always used Dr. Bronner’s since I was little we buy the Pepermint by the gal. It makes mouth wash shampoo and so much more I just add a little bit to my bottles with water and oil and ta da! All kinds of wonderful soap 🙂 and my laundry smells wonderful …but that is a different recipe this is the same recipe we have used for more then 35 yrs. 🙂
  
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  1. Brittany November 1, 2015 at 4:10pm
    
    @Dani
    
    I’m not trying to sound silly, but is the coconut oil you use the edible kind or one that you would find in the beauty section? Thank you!
    
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    1. Lia November 3, 2015 at 12:06pm
      
      @Brittany
      
      I use the same jar I cook with.
      
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      1. Ania December 13, 2015 at 8:18am
        
        @Lia
        
        My coconut oil is currently in solid form (since it is December). How can I use it in the soap, and if I do, will it solidify and float to the top if it gets cold enough (which I’m sure it will)?
      2. Lia December 30, 2015 at 3:20pm
        
        @Ania
        
        Coconut oil does solidify but it is easy to melt it because it has a pretty low melting point! I would say to put the jar in a saucepan with warm water and heat it on the stove (at a medium-low temp). Even putting some heat from your blow dryer should work! I’ve never tried adding coconut oil to my soaps so I’m not so sure about that. But I would assume that if it gets too cold, it will solidify and float to the top.
    2. Tammy January 21, 2016 at 8:56am
      
      @Brittany
      
      You could use Fractionated Coconut Oil. It will stay in a liquid state. I think I will try this recipe using some foam pump bottles. Thx for sharing.
      
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      1. Lia January 21, 2016 at 3:28pm
        
        @Tammy
        
        Good suggestion!
      2. Sharon December 26, 2016 at 3:07pm
        
        @Tammy
        
        I just made these for christmas gifts. I heated sweet almond oil and coconut oil in my tiny crock pot and added dried chamomile, lavender flowers on low for about four hours, strained the oil, added the guar gum and essential oils (chamomile and lavender) and mixed with the soap and water mixture. Came out great!
      3. Lia December 27, 2016 at 7:42am
        
        @Sharon
        
        Oh that sounds like a perfect combination!
Castile October 23, 2014 at 9:30am

Hi Lia,

I hope all is well – wanted to ask you: why did you select the liquid form instead of the bar?

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1. Lia October 27, 2014 at 10:03am
  
  @Castile
  
  I just prefer liquid soap over bar soap, no other reason:)
  
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Courtney September 20, 2014 at 2:04pm

Love this blog! You have a beautiful website! Thanks a lot for taking hours and hours of my time with your blogs and DIY projects! Haha This is my new favorite blog for sure!! So glad I found it!

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1. Lia September 20, 2014 at 3:46pm
  
  @Courtney
  
  Ha Ha! I am glad you found me too! Thank you for your sweet words!
  
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Michelle August 27, 2014 at 12:21pm

Can you then sell these products as your own even if using Dr. Bronner’s products as your base?

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1. Lia August 27, 2014 at 7:57pm
  
  @Michelle
  
  I have not sold it so I am not sure. I think if you are selling at a Farmer’s Market or on Etsy it should be okay.
  
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Allison July 6, 2014 at 12:57pm

Can you get the labels laminated at any store that does lamination?

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1. Lia July 6, 2014 at 12:59pm
  
  @Allison
  
  Sure. I use FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos)
  
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Allison July 5, 2014 at 6:08pm

Do you know where I can get the labels laminated on one side in a matte finish? Love this tutorial, by the way.

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1. Lia July 6, 2014 at 10:34am
  
  @Allison
  
  Thanks! I would print the labels then go have them laminated on one side before you pull the sticky off. You may want to trim them first though since the punch may not print through the plastic.
  
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NicoleMc June 10, 2014 at 3:17pm

Hi Lia! How did you make your labels? I love them and would love to make some of my own!

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1. Lia June 11, 2014 at 2:39pm
  
  @NicoleMc
  
  I am a graphic designer so I design them in Adobe illustrator and print them onto label paper. You can use my templates that I share here in the article following this post.
  
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Fiona May 20, 2014 at 11:06pm

Hi Lia!
Is this recipe a foaming hand soup? Where did you get these beautiful glass pump?

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1. Lia May 22, 2014 at 5:34pm
  
  @Fiona
  
  We have determined that this works best with a foaming pump otherwise it is too thin. The pumps in the photo are not foaming, however I did just buy glass and metals pumps from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I will do a post with them soon. Here is the link for those. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/foaming-soap-dispenser-in-frost-glass/1017982826?Keyword=soap+pump
  
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Best May 1, 2014 at 4:41am

Ohh lovely…. Thanks for sharing Lia.. I use print on regular paper to tape around bare bars of soap. Defiantly going to try this one… I am going to pin those beautiful images..

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1. Lia May 1, 2014 at 9:24am
  
  @Best
  
  Thanks! I am loving all the natural bath and body things I am learning about.
  
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Becky April 25, 2014 at 9:48am

So has there been any resolution to the thickening question? Did you get the glass foaming pump from BBB? Did that work? Thanks for the help!

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1. Lia April 25, 2014 at 10:06am
  
  @Becky
  
  No resolution to the thickness, but I did buy the foaming pumps and LOVE THEM!!
  
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2. Karli September 22, 2015 at 9:14am
  
  @Becky
  
  Someone above posted about xanthum gum recently. In case you get email updates for replies, I thought you’d want to know.
  
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Robin March 29, 2014 at 2:35pm

Can I use something other than distilled water? I have everything else on hand so I thought I’d check before going to the store. Thanks. 🙂

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1. Lia March 31, 2014 at 4:12pm
  
  @Robin
  
  You can just boil your water.
  
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Jaime March 26, 2014 at 7:50pm

I was wondering if you offer blank labels in event we try a different scent of essential oils. Thanks and can’t wait to try this for bridal shower favors!

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1. Lia March 27, 2014 at 1:17pm
  
  @Jaime
  
  Send me a note through my Etsy shop and we can get those for you.
  
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Paula March 1, 2014 at 6:46pm

Lisa,
My 9 year old granddaughter is coming for a weekend and she and I are going to make your hand-soap.can you tell me where to buy the glass bottles and essential oils please?.
Thank you,
Paula Gilbert

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1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 6:00pm
  
  @Paula
  
  These bottles came from Ikea but I don’t think they have them anymore. I just bought foaming pumps that fit on mason jars to test and I got those on Etsy. That solves the too runny problem. As far as the essential oils, I get mine from a local garden shop that carries them in bulk, but you can find them in a health food store or even on Amazon.
  
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Kelly March 1, 2014 at 11:53am

When using xanthan gum to thicken your soap you must use a hand mixer and mix the gum with the water for your soap for 5 minutes. Then add it immediately to your soap and essential oil mixture. I used 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum to 1 cup of distilled water and I got a great result! I only did this today so I’m unsure of how it will keep but so far so good!!!

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1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 6:03pm
  
  @Kelly
  
  Give me an update when you can! This sounds like it could be good. I use xanthan gum for my gluten free baking all the time.
  
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  1. Kelly March 12, 2014 at 5:03am
    
    @Lia
    
    Here is my update!
    
    It has been a week and a half, and the soap has held it’s consistency with the xanthan gum. The only negative thing I notice is that there is a smell to it. I used jasmine essential oil to scent the soap and the smell is almost as if the jasmine has “gone off”. I’m not sure why this has happened! It smelled great for the first week.
    
    I do intend on making it again, probably today, but this time I’m going to use lavender. I have seen other ideas where grating a bar of soap is recommended and the results are apparently quite nice! I expect I will be trying that in the near future as well.
    
    Love your blog!
    
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    1. Lia March 12, 2014 at 10:02am
      
      @Kelly
      
      Thanks for your update Kelly! Let us know how the lavender turns out. I think Jasmine… though it smells so good… is a bit of a fragile fragrance.
      
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      1. Kelly March 15, 2014 at 10:56am
        
        @Lia
        
        I didn’t know that about Jasmine! Good to know! Thanks.
      2. Kelly March 18, 2014 at 5:03am
        
        @Lia
        
        Hi again,
        
        Do you think the soap may have gone off since I put it in a ceramic-type container? Thanks.
      3. Lia March 18, 2014 at 9:04am
        
        @Kelly
        
        I am not sure about that one. The ingredients in the soap itself should not go bad since it will not produce bacteria.
Nelleke March 1, 2014 at 6:08am

Sorry for my English, but I am Dutch. I will try it. I made the liquid handsoap. At first it was good. But after a few ours the soap was slimy. What can I do, or what did I wrong?

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1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 6:05pm
  
  @Nelleke
  
  Hum. I think soap is a little slimy by nature. I would suggest using a foaming pump so that you do not feel that texture at all.
  
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  1. Nelleke March 5, 2014 at 10:45am
    
    @Lia
    
    I uses a foaming pump. I made the liquid handsoap by myself.
    
    1 gallon of water
    100 gram ( I don’t know the size in English) soap and 1 soupspoon of glycerin.
    
    Last week i’ve try it again, without glycerin. It’s better now, but it’s still a little slimy. I don’t know why it is.
    
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    1. Lia March 6, 2014 at 8:41pm
      
      @Nelleke
      
      The glycerin will make is slimy for sure. I tried that too and ended up tossing that batch. Now I use the recipe I originally posted with a foaming pump and it is perfect.
      
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      1. Nelleke March 9, 2014 at 12:50pm
        
        @Lia
        
        It’s not so slimy now, but I have bubbles in the liquid soap. When I fill the dispenser, after a few days the dispenser is just half filled. What do I wrong??
        
        Sorry, I hope you can read my English..
        Thanks.
      2. Lia March 11, 2014 at 8:48am
        
        @Nelleke
        
        Oh good! Glad that helped. It sounds like you may be mixing it in a way that adds air bubbles into your soap. Maybe carefully pour the ingredients together and mix slowly with a large spoon. That may help.
Agha February 18, 2014 at 2:10pm

My Sister Need this can you help me which one is the Best for my sis !!

Majestic Mountain Sage
Brambleberry

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:52pm
  
  @Agha
  
  I am not sure I understand your question. Are you asking which of those two fragrances?
  
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Marie February 18, 2014 at 5:57am

If you use a spraybottle instead of a soapdispenser, then the very liquid consistens insn’t a problem

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 11:56am
  
  @Marie
  
  That is an idea.
  
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Margret February 17, 2014 at 10:42am

I buy foaming hand soap at the dollar stores and empty them and then use my home made liquid soaps in them and it works well. Also use my more liquid body wash in them too. Should work and the bottles are only $1.00.

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 12:03pm
  
  @Margret
  
  Great idea Margret! Do they have glass bottles or are they only in plastic?
  
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  1. Margret February 18, 2014 at 3:03pm
    
    @Lia
    
    I have only seen them in plastic but I never checked to see if they will fit on any of my glass bottles.
    
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    1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:50pm
      
      @Margret
      
      I just ordered some foaming lids on Etsy today. They are for canning jars. I will do a tutorial on those when I do get them.
      
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      1. Margret February 18, 2014 at 6:09pm
        
        @Lia
        
        Okay, I will be looking forward to your post.
      2. Lori March 18, 2014 at 3:03pm
        
        @Lia
        
        Can you provide the link? I can only find the ones that come with jars.
      3. Lia March 18, 2014 at 8:37pm
        
        @Lori
        
        Hi Lori. Sorry. . . can you clarify which link you are looking for?
Lukas January 20, 2014 at 5:09am

I still believe that it is better to buy already liquid soap than to turn into it from a bar of soap. It is even more expensive than to buy really good liquid soap. For example I always buy mine, here- skysti muilai , just because it is ecologic, relatively cheap and high quality. Try 🙂

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Rachel January 19, 2014 at 10:18am

Thanks for the recipe! I just made some and I added a little vitamine E oil for extra softness….the lavender smells great for the bathroom 😉

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1. Lia January 25, 2014 at 8:26am
  
  @Rachel
  
  Love vit E oil! Great idea.
  
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Penny January 12, 2014 at 7:46pm

Is it really liquid and splashes out if you push the pump too hard? or is thick enough, like a gel? 🙂

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1. Lia January 15, 2014 at 7:11pm
  
  @Penny
  
  It is quite liquid. I wish I could find a way to thicken but no luck yet.
  
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  1. Katie January 26, 2014 at 7:23pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Vegetable glycerin?
    
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    1. Lia January 29, 2014 at 12:50pm
      
      @Katie
      
      I did try that but it did not hold.
      
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      1. Jeanette January 31, 2014 at 7:26am
        
        @Lia
        
        Lia,
        Did you try any of the following to thicken your soap: Salt, Baking soda, xanthangum, Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Gel, Cream of Tartar or Borax? I have made your soap and it really is too “liquidy”!
      2. Lia February 3, 2014 at 10:25pm
        
        @Jeanette
        
        Yes, as I noted it is very liquid. I have yet to find a good natural thickener but will keep trying. 🙂
      3. Miss.Fanny February 11, 2014 at 6:13pm
        
        @Lia
        
        Xanthan Gum will for sure work to make your soap thick! ive made a similar soap and the xanthan gum worked very well to make it less runny ! 🙂
      4. Lia February 12, 2014 at 10:08am
        
        @Miss.Fanny
        
        I will give that a try. Have some since I cook gluten free.
Sam January 5, 2014 at 8:28am

Is there a way to use these same ingredients in a body wash?

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1. Lia January 7, 2014 at 5:07pm
  
  @Sam
  
  I actually use this soap in my shower dispenser as well.
  
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Claudia December 24, 2013 at 10:40am

I just bought Dr. Bonner’s pure castile soap and was looking for a soap making recipe and found yours. Thanks so much.

I’m going to add my Young Living essential oils – lavender for bath and lemon for kitchen.

Great website Lia! 🙂

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1. Lia December 24, 2013 at 2:48pm
  
  @Claudia
  
  Those are the best oils! I love the citrus in the kitchen too.
  
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Danielle December 8, 2013 at 1:26pm

Can you tell me where you bought your labels? Also where do you get distilled water or do you just boil water?
Thanks!

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1. Lia December 11, 2013 at 8:32am
  
  @Danielle
  
  You can get blank labels at any office store and then use my printable for the design. Distilled water can be bought at any grocery store.
  
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Kim December 7, 2013 at 9:29pm

I’m very new to all of the DIY product making. I’m all for getting rid of bad chemicals, but I need some help with being convinced that this formula of oils is really going to kill germs and keep my family healthy. Dr Bronners is all just oils as well. It just seems too easy. Please help! I’m all ears!

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1. Lia December 9, 2013 at 3:57pm
  
  @Kim
  
  Well, I am not a chemist so maybe that is something the folks at Dr Bronners are better at answering. I know for myself I would rather not have the nasty chemicals and prefer the old fashioned way. I do know that many essential oils are a natural anti-bacterial as well as coconut oil. I use coconut oil for everything.
  
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  1. Kim December 10, 2013 at 2:52pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Thank you for your response. I am all for no nasty chemicals, but when I think of washing my hands after handling raw meat or changing in game dirty diaper, I want to know I’m truly disinfecting everything. I love this recipe and want to make my own batch. The bottles are adorable too! I enjoy your website 🙂
    
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  2. liz953 December 24, 2013 at 2:17pm
    
    @Lia
    
    I too am no expert, but as a sous chef safe food handling is essential to my trade.
    
    Obviously, antibacterial soap contains chemicals that claim to kill 99% of the bacteria on your hands at that moment, so you are unlikely to transfer it to the next thing you touch, like the refrigerator door handle. But once you touch that handle you will pick up other germs. The antibacterial soap has no lasting effects.
    
    The best way to avoid the chemicals and make sure your hands are clean is to wash them with a mild soap properly and often. And since all that handwashing uses a lot of soap, making your own makes a lot of sense.
    
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    1. Lia December 24, 2013 at 2:46pm
      
      @liz953
      
      Brilliantly said. I am nervous about anything antibacterial since not all bacteria is bad. I like your thoughts.
      
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2. BWB December 30, 2013 at 5:09pm
  
  @Kim
  
  Why do you feel you need to KILL germs? That’s the brainwashing kicking in! All you need to do is get them off your hands and that simply requires water and friction. A little soap is nice, too, but there is no need for germ killing. Antibacterial soaps do more harm than good!
  
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  1. Lia December 31, 2013 at 3:23pm
    
    @BWB
    
    Thanks for your input. I am on the same page here.
    
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Nichol November 20, 2013 at 3:25pm

I use cream of tartar for a natural thickener.

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1. Lia November 21, 2013 at 8:50am
  
  @Nichol
  
  Interesting! I will look into that.
  
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Lisa November 18, 2013 at 6:32pm

Great website. Love your design work and fantastic tutorials. Can you please tell me where you you can find these cute glass pump bottles. I haven’t found anything like them.

Thank you!

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1. Lia November 19, 2013 at 9:53am
  
  @Lisa
  
  Sadly they don’t carry them anymore, but I got them at Ikea. Maybe they will bring them back.
  
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Melissa November 3, 2013 at 4:34pm

I love Dr. Bronner’s Pure ~ I buy mine here:
http://amzn.to/1cyxZc0
It’s $54.99 a gallon ~free shipping if you’ve got Amazon Prime.

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1. Lia November 4, 2013 at 8:07am
  
  @Melissa
  
  Great resource. I buy a lot on my prime and will put this one on the list for sure.
  
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rash October 21, 2013 at 7:33pm

I have been making foaming soap for a few years now with Dr. Bronners castile soap, aloe vera gel, and essential oils. Lately the best price I have found for Dr. Bronners castile soap is through Vitacost. Their prices are cheaper than health food stores and even amazon. If you sign up you also get $10 off $30 coupon and free shipping above $25 on selected brands including Dr. Bronners.

https://www.vitacostrewards.com/AcCUvq2

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1. Lia October 21, 2013 at 9:22pm
  
  @rash
  
  Thanks for the great info!
  
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Margaret October 20, 2013 at 10:05pm

I say a lady on YouTube ” Aromahead Institute “making foaming liquid soap. She added Aloe Vera to the mix and some essential oils. Shuck it up and made a foaming soap. I am going to make it.

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1. Lia October 21, 2013 at 10:08am
  
  @Margaret
  
  Good idea. I still need to order foaming pumps so I can give it a go.
  
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Michelle October 7, 2013 at 1:51pm

Hi! I’m new to “soap making” and Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soaps. I’ve learned that I’m allergic to basically any product containing sulfates, as evidence can be seen on my fingers. I’ve been slowly trying to phase out products containing sulfates. I have made a mix of Dr. Bronner’s Lavender castile soap (liquid) with water and drops of tea tree oil (for anti-bacterial properties), but find that it’s a bit harsh and drying. I have the soap and want to use it, so I’m wondering if there is anything you would recommend adding to make it a “moisturizing” soap. Maybe coconut, jojoba, or grapeseed oil? I’m not sure and I don’t want to ruin the mix, so just wondering if anyone with more soap additive knowledge would know what and how much I could add to make it more beneficial to me. It’s also way too liquidy for my liking, so I’m hoping adding the moisturizing properties will help thicken it up 🙂

Thanks!

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1. Lia October 18, 2013 at 9:31am
  
  @Michelle
  
  I have yet to try adding an oil but I am a HUGE fan of coconut oil. It also has an antibacterial property. I think the tea tree adds to the drying effect, though I love that one too. Maybe try a small batch adding in the coconut? It may not make it thicker unless it is cooler though. Coconut has a low melt point.
  
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  1. DIANAC October 21, 2013 at 6:42pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Hi Lisa thanks so much for the visual recipe makes it easy to follow. How much coconut oil do you recommend to add?
    
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    1. Lia October 21, 2013 at 9:22pm
      
      @DIANAC
      
      I have yet to try adding coconut oil so I am not able to recommend. Maybe try a small sample?
      
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2. Mindy October 24, 2013 at 9:02am
  
  @Michelle
  
  Try adding grapeseed oil and/or raw honey. I use castile soap,honey, grapeseed oil, and essential oils. Tea tree can be drying to some people’s skin. If nothing else, try just adding in more soap and water to lower the ratio of the tea tree oil.
  
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  1. Lia October 24, 2013 at 10:47am
    
    @Mindy
    
    Wonderful tips! Thanks Mindy!
    
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3. Alicia December 10, 2013 at 7:47pm
  
  @Michelle
  
  You can add 1 tsp of any carrier oil – almond, jojoba, and avocado are a few of my favorites and are very nourishing! (Olive oil tends to be very drying for some skin types). Just make sure the carrier oils are unrefined and organic (to avoid chemicals and possible GMOs).
  
  Loving–Green.blogspot.com
  
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  1. Lia December 11, 2013 at 8:34am
    
    @Alicia
    
    Wonderful info Alicia!
    
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4. Alysa February 16, 2014 at 5:45am
  
  @Michelle
  
  I added Glycerin to mine in order to initally make it thicker I hoped. It actually had the effect that it seems to make it less drying and have the more sticky effect that soap normally gives you. It did not make it thicker though, unfortunately. I tried salt which also didn’t seem to work. I also tried a batch w/ Guar Gum which actually seemed to work but thickened only a small portion of the soap at the bottom and it was then too thickened. I am still experimenting. It seems like the foaming dispensers are the way to go since my homemade ends up the same consistency as the foaming commercially made products look. I like the Dr. Bronner’s over chopping up a bar soap and mixing with water in a blender.
  
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  1. Lia February 16, 2014 at 12:35pm
    
    @Alysa
    
    I have yet to find a solution and think a pretty foaming pump is the answer. Now to find one that is not plastic. 🙂
    
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Karen September 26, 2013 at 9:59am

I just found your website and love it! I also love the idea of being able to make my own hand soap. I’m hoping you will find a way to thicken the soap…. I will be following you now!

I wish I could find those bottles you used. The IKEA links offered in the comments just take you to a main page. I searched but was unable to find them. I did find this bottle which is similar (but I like yours better):

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10074175/

A really good source of quality pure essential oils at really reasonable prices is Sparks Naturals. You should have a look:

http://www.sparknaturals.com/

I follow two really great websites (you definitely should check them out!) that both offer 10% off to their customers at Spark Naturals. The codes are “Jillee” and “CampWander”.

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/
http://campwander.blogspot.com/

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1. Lia September 27, 2013 at 9:44am
  
  @Karen
  
  I will let you all know when I find a good solution. I know it is out there! I have a a sad feeling that Ikea no longer sells that pump. Maybe they will bring it back at some point because it is one of the best out there.
  
  Thanks for all of the FAB links Karen! I LOVE Jillee’s blog too and always look for more good ones. I will check out Spark.
  
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Tracy September 25, 2013 at 3:39pm

Hi Lia. This is my first time to your site and I love it! I’m wondering if adding almond oil would help with moisturizing. Also, have you had any luck thickening, yet? Have you tried the salt? Although I think that suggestion was just for sudsing…thank you anyway for putting this out there. Plenty of recipes for foaming soap, but not many for a natural hand soap.

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1. Lia September 26, 2013 at 9:26am
  
  @Tracy
  
  Thanks! It might help. I don’t find it so drying. I have tried a few of the suggestions and it seems to go back to a thin liquid eventually, but I have yet to try the salt. I will put that on top of the trial list. 🙂
  
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Narineh September 23, 2013 at 9:23pm

Hello,

What is the link to your etsy shop? I need labels for different things.

Also for the essential oils, have you heard about doTTERA? They are a great company and have high quality oils. Here is their website to check them out. If you need a consultant please let me know and I know an expert in their oils that can contact you and give you more info.

thank you

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1. Lia September 24, 2013 at 8:54am
  
  @Narineh
  
  Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiaGriffith
  
  Thanks for the info for this great company!
  
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Suyin September 16, 2013 at 11:38am

Recently when i travelled with my husband and 4 kids, instead of taking loofas, body wash, face wash etc, I decided to just use the Made from Earth bars of soap for our trip. It was a good option and I thought it would last and work for all of us.
It lasted us well but I was quiet happy that it did not leave my skin so dry. In fact it felt quiet smooth and nice. It almost looks natural and clean to me. I felt very nice at making the choice of picking this up for our trip.

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1. Lia September 16, 2013 at 4:38pm
  
  @Suyin
  
  Thanks for sharing!
  
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Fina September 10, 2013 at 10:08pm

Adding a pinch of sea salt will cause more suds, and I’ve seen natural soaps use xanthan gum before. Which is a natural thickening agent. You only need a tiny amount though. I don’t know if it would work well with your soap. Worth a try.

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1. Lia September 11, 2013 at 2:56pm
  
  @Fina
  
  I will give both a try. I use xanthan gum for by gluten free baking. Thanks!
  
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Gina August 27, 2013 at 7:59pm

Last post today I promise, I just keep remembering things. This company is supposed to be excellent for Castile soap also

http://shop.vermontsoap.com/Castile-Liquid-Soaps_p_8.html#.Uh1nPsu9KSM

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1. Lia August 28, 2013 at 7:57am
  
  @Gina
  
  I love supporting smaller companies. This looks like a good one.
  
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2. Alicia December 10, 2013 at 7:53pm
  
  @Gina
  
  Gina Marie- I love Vermont Soap Company! I’ve been ordering from them and they have always been extremely wonderful with high quality products. I prefer their Castile soap to Dr Broners. And it’s a small, locally owned company.
  
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Gina August 27, 2013 at 7:56pm

Forgot the link

Sorry

http://www.mrsmeyers.com/product/Glass-Hand-Soap-Bottle/155794.uts

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1. Lia August 28, 2013 at 7:55am
  
  @Gina
  
  Thanks.
  
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Gina August 27, 2013 at 7:55pm

Thought you might be interested in this, but hopefully her label can come off with some goo gone

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1. Lia August 28, 2013 at 7:55am
  
  @Gina
  
  Mrs Meyers right? That is a beautiful bottle. Love the vintage looking pump. http://www.mrsmeyers.com/product/Glass-Hand-Soap-Bottle/155794.uts
  
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Tisha August 22, 2013 at 9:54am

Thank you so much Lia. I am new to this site. We have tried your laundry detergent and like it. I am a homeschooling mom of 5 and trying to be a good steward of God’s blessings while keeping things natural! I plan to return the liquid soap I just bought from Target and invest the $$$ into this project! I am so excited! You are a blessing! Keep up the good work and experimenting. Thank you.

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1. Lia August 23, 2013 at 1:20pm
  
  @Tisha
  
  Thanks Tisha! I do love having natural things in my home and did so when my daughter was young as well.
  
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Ariel August 18, 2013 at 8:35pm

Lovely recipe (and amazing site!) Question: Did you find a good natural thickener? I’ve been reading about salt as well as borax. Borax sounds too intense. Salt sounds OK but I haven’t figured out the ratios at all yet. Your advice would be delightful!

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1. Lia August 19, 2013 at 9:09pm
  
  @Ariel
  
  I have not found one. I did try glycerine but is seems to thin out again. I am looking for the perfect foaming pump as another option. I still love the soap thin, but just have to make sure it says in place long enough for me to later. I will look into the salt option too. Keep me posted if you find any other ideas. 🙂
  
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2. missleahbeah August 23, 2013 at 2:52pm
  
  @Ariel
  
  try baking soda or washing soda. just a little bit will do
  
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  1. Lia August 23, 2013 at 4:38pm
    
    @missleahbeah
    
    I will give that a try!
    
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Pallavi August 18, 2013 at 3:34pm

Hi I just want to know how long will the soap stay fresh. I mean if the soap is not used up quick enough will it go off since it doesn’t have any chemicals?

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1. Lia August 23, 2013 at 1:17pm
  
  @Pallavi
  
  It seems to be pretty stable. Once you add water, you should use it in a few months.
  
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Jean August 15, 2013 at 1:02pm

Thank you so much for this! I just did a google search for “make your own liquid hand soap” and found this wonderful site! I have very dry skin so for myself prefer handmade bar soaps but for my daycare children I am required to use liquid hand soap. It gets expensive even buying the cheap stuff and that horrible stuff dries out their poor little hands. This will be perfect for them! My sincere gratitude!

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1. Lia August 15, 2013 at 6:20pm
  
  @Jean
  
  Yes! Try this with a foaming pump for the kids too. I have been looking for a non-plasic version for my home, but for the kids I think it is perfect.
  
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Crissy August 15, 2013 at 4:45am

I thought you had to use a foaming pump dispenser when making hand soap with Dr. Bronner’s soaps, or else they will clog the pump and spoil? In fact, I remember reading that on Lisa Bronner ‘s website. Have you ever had that problem?

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1. Lia August 15, 2013 at 6:23pm
  
  @Crissy
  
  I would love to find a great non-plastic foaming pump and have been looking for one. Let me know if you find one. I use my soap daily so I have yet to have a clog. I read her site too and must have missed that article. Hum. Again, love foaming pumps and looking for a good one.
  
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  1. Rachel September 28, 2013 at 10:43pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Bath and Body has a glass one
    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/Foaming-Soap-Dispenser-in-Frost-Glass/1017982826?Keyword=foaming+hand+soap
    
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    1. Lia September 29, 2013 at 10:48am
      
      @Rachel
      
      Nice! I am ordering it! So hard to find pretty foaming pumps.
      
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Rosie August 3, 2013 at 3:35pm

Where can I buy the bottles for this hand soap

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1. Lia August 5, 2013 at 8:33am
  
  @Rosie
  
  These were purchased in a set with other items at Ikea.
  
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Kelly July 29, 2013 at 9:08am

I wonder if a sprig of lavendar or a couple of curls of grapefruit peel would hold up in the bottles to add some visual interest.

Thanks for the great ideas!

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1. Lia July 29, 2013 at 9:10am
  
  @Kelly
  
  You can try. Just keep them large enough so they don’t get stuck in the pump. 🙂
  
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Sue July 28, 2013 at 10:17am

I was wondering if adding a bit of glycerin might help it suds

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1. Lia July 28, 2013 at 8:17pm
  
  @Sue
  
  Yes, I think it will. I will give that a try. I just ordered some on Amazon along with the Kirk’s Castile suggested by Erica.
  
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  1. Sarah August 1, 2013 at 1:22pm
    
    @Lia
    
    I can’t wait to try this! What brand of glycerin did you buy?
    
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    1. Lia August 5, 2013 at 8:51am
      
      @Sarah
      
      Hi Sarah! I just ordered Essential Depot vegetable based. I have not tried it yet but will let you know how it works.
      
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      1. Sarah August 6, 2013 at 9:42am
        
        @Lia
        
        Thanks! I found some at Whole Foods, but will buy more on Amazon once I run out. I gave it a try and I’m really happy with the results. I shared it on my blog today. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
        
        http://sarahhearts.com/2013-08-06/diy-hand-soap
      2. Lia August 6, 2013 at 10:02pm
        
        @Sarah
        
        I like your additions. I will try the glycerine too.
Erica July 28, 2013 at 6:38am

It is possible to take any non-detergent bar soap with some water and glycerine to make liquid soap. A cheaper alternative to Dr. Bronner’s would be Kirk’s Castile which is made with 100% coconut oils and produces TONS of lather. Bring 1 cup of water to boil* on the stove. Add 1 cup of soap shreds reducing the heat to low. Keep stirring until the soap is completely dissolved. Once cool mix in 1 teaspoon of glycerine and 10-20 drops of essential oil. Pour into the soap dispenser. *The microwave can be used, heat in 30 second increments as needed to melt the soap shreds.

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1. Lia July 28, 2013 at 8:14pm
  
  @Erica
  
  I love this recipe and will try the Kirk’s. Coconut oil is my all time favorite for everything. Thanks Erica!
  
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Aaron July 25, 2013 at 12:53pm

Those would make such a great gift, Thanks for sharing!

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1. Lia July 26, 2013 at 9:01am
  
  @Aaron
  
  I think they would too. 🙂
  
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Marta July 25, 2013 at 5:16am

Great idea!
Which kind of paper did you use for the labels (waterproof?) and how do you apply them? Thanks for your answer!

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1. Lia July 25, 2013 at 8:10am
  
  @Marta
  
  Hi Marta, I just updated the post to tell you that I have the labels laminated on the front side to keep the water from damaging them. A laser printer will give you a more permanent finish than an ink jet but I wanted to keep mine looking fresh. I then just trimmed the shapes with scissors and applied the label surface to the bottles.
  
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jasmin July 24, 2013 at 9:41pm

Is this for foaming or regular hand soap? I’m looking to make regular hand soap
….also, I’ve heard castile soap can be drying…is this true? How can I make it more moisturizing?

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1. Lia July 25, 2013 at 8:17am
  
  @jasmin
  
  I use it as regular hand soap though it is quite liquid and would also work for foaming soap. I am looking for a natural thickening agent to add to this recipe. I have very dry skin and don’t have trouble with this soap drying so much. I guess I would rather use natural soap and follow up with a moisture cream (or coconut oil in my case) than put chemicals on my skin.
  
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Kayla July 24, 2013 at 12:20pm

Can I ask what size bottles these are?
They look super beautiful.

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1. Lia July 24, 2013 at 1:30pm
  
  @Kayla
  
  Here is a link to the bottle. They don’t have the ounce size but give the dimensions. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90081389/
  
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2. Erica July 28, 2013 at 6:42am
  
  @Kayla
  
  Depending on how thick the glass is my best guess by the dimensions is 10 to 12 fluid ounces.
  
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  1. Lia July 28, 2013 at 8:14pm
    
    @Erica
    
    That is a good guess. I think it is 12.
    
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Dianna July 22, 2013 at 7:40am

These are gorgeous and I would love to do these for Christmas gifts. Would you be willing to make the label editable? I am partial to lemon …. 🙂

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1. Lia July 22, 2013 at 6:45pm
  
  @Dianna
  
  Hi Dianna. I do custom over an my etsy shop. Send me a note there, and I can give you the cost.
  
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Linda July 21, 2013 at 7:16am

These are very pretty….

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1. Lia July 22, 2013 at 6:52pm
  
  @Linda
  
  Thanks Linda!
  
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~amy~ July 19, 2013 at 6:40pm

This is fabulous…what awesome gift ideas!

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1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 7:17pm
  
  @~amy~
  
  Yes, they would make great gift too!
  
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Jamie July 19, 2013 at 5:41pm

Thanks for amazing ideas, Lia! I love waking up in the mornings to your posts – they’re inspiring, truly. Looking forward to your next amazing post.

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1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 5:54pm
  
  @Jamie
  
  Thanks Jamie! You are so sweet!
  
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Amy July 19, 2013 at 5:39pm

Love them!!!

Here’s another link for similar glass dispensers that are reasonably priced. http://m.crateandbarrel.com/glass-soap-pump/s192344

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1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 5:56pm
  
  @Amy
  
  Yes, this one is great too. Good find!
  
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Lisa July 19, 2013 at 3:07pm

Okay, you know I’m not going to be the only person to ask this…where did you get the beautiful bottles?

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1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 3:35pm
  
  @Lisa
  
  Yes, and I am very sad to not have a better answer. I bought them at Ikea and I am not seeing that they carry them any longer. I really hope they bring them back because after a long search for great pump bottles, these are by far the best I have found.
  
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  1. Jessica July 19, 2013 at 4:50pm
    
    @Lia
    
    It looks like Ikea still sells a similar bottle, unfortunately it is part of a set. The set is only $12.99, and looks kind of cool.
    
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90081389/
    
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    1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 4:54pm
      
      @Jessica
      
      Fantastic! I am glad you found it. These are the exact ones I bought and the set with them. I found good uses for other pieces. It was interesting to me that the price of the set was about the same as most single dispensers out there.
      
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Meg July 19, 2013 at 10:29am

Organic soap is such a great idea, and your containers look so spa! 🙂 Do you know of any websites with good quality essential oils that aren’t too expensive?

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1. Lia July 19, 2013 at 11:55am
  
  @Meg
  
  I purchased mine at a local shop and am wishing they could do online orders. Maybe I will ask them. My second suggestion would be Kis Oils. You can get a starter kit on Amazon for a good price. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VW1BOS?psc=1
  
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  1. Gina August 27, 2013 at 7:43pm
    
    @Lia
    
    Hi. Love your site. I definitely need to try to make this. I worked in a spa for ten Years and brought in an essential oil line I really liked, after researching lots of other not so healthy companies. http://Www.elizabethvanburen.com if yo are interested. They put a lot number on every batch of oils they test and are known as beyond organic. Their price points were super reasonable too. I don’t use young living anymore. I heard do terra was good too. Anyway,thanks again for your informative site.
    
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    1. Gina August 27, 2013 at 7:44pm
      
      @Gina
      
      Also, mountain rose herbs are great quality oils, Shea butter and beeswax if you are interested.
      
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      1. Lia August 28, 2013 at 7:53am
        
        @Gina
        
        Love it! I buy all of those things.
    2. Lia August 28, 2013 at 7:53am
      
      @Gina
      
      Great information Gina! I have not found a line I am exclusive with but high quality is a must for sure. I will check her out!
      
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2. Erica July 28, 2013 at 6:49am
  
  @Meg
  
  There are two companies that come to mind who cater to people in the bath and body product industry:
  Majestic Mountain Sage http://www.the-sage.com
  Brambleberry http://www.brambleberry.com
  The only connection I have to these companies is I am a very happy customer.
  
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  1. Lia July 28, 2013 at 8:14pm
    
    @Erica
    
    Love it! Thanks for these links!!
    
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