How to Make Herbal Soap

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the additional ingredients you plan to add to your herbal soap.

   Grind the dried herbs or flowers with a mortar and pestle.
   
   Boil 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 80 ml) water, take it off the heat and let 2 to 4 tbsp. (30 to 60 ml) of the dried herbs and flowers of your choice steep for 15 minutes.
   
   This step is optional in how to make herbal soap.
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   Step 2: Cut the glycerin soap into cubes or slivers for easy melting.

   You can also grate it. , Use a double boiler to melt your soap.
   
   Stir gently.
   
   Melt the soap in the microwave.
   
   Start with 30 seconds on high.
   
   If it has not melted, microwave for another 30 seconds.
   
   Repeat this until the soap has melted. ,,,, You do not need to use the freezer but this speeds the process for making herbal soaps. , This should take about 2 days.
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   Step 3: Melt the glycerin soap

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   Step 4: enough for one bar.

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   Step 5: Add your additional ingredients and stir.

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   Step 6: Pour the soap mixture into a soap mold.

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   Step 7: Let the soap harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until the surface of the soap becomes slightly firm.

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   Step 8: Put the soap molds in the freezer for about 20 minutes so it is firm and cool.

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   Step 9: Carefully remove the soap from the mold and leave it on a towel to complete the drying process.

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