Some people think that  purchased soaps can dry out and irritate their skin. In this article, we will teach you how to make a moisturizing aloe vera soap.

That’s why it’s a great alternative to making your own homemade soap with aloe vera and olive oil to  help preserve your skin’s natural moisture while keeping it free of impurities.

In today’s article we will find out how to make a moisturizing aloe vera soap for your face, hands and body.

What can aloe vera soap do for you?

Aloe vera  is a plant whose leaves contain a jelly-like flesh with many healthy benefits, whether you ingest it or use it on the skin.

Thanks to the emollient, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties of aloe vera,  countless cosmetic products also contain gels from this plant.

Aloe vera helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture without using too much oil, making it ideal for combination and oily skin types, as well as those who have  acne problems.

Aloe vera is also a favorite ingredient for gels and shampoos.

Many people already have an aloe vera plant in their garden or on the patio as it does not require a lot of care and provides a quick and effective remedy for burns, wounds and more.

The benefits of homemade aloe vera soap

More and more people are making their own hygiene and cosmetic products at home because they can choose and customize the ingredients that are included in them. They are also able to try different recipes to see what is best suited for their skin types.

In addition, the manufacture of these products at home allows you to  omit some of the less beneficial ingredients for your skin and health, such as synthetic perfumes, sulfates, parabens and others.

Aloe vera soap is great for people with all skin types so the whole family can use it. You can explore a variety of types by adding essential oils.

What ingredients do you need?

• 220 g of olive oil or  coconut oil
• 3 tbsp. sodium hydroxide (30 g)
• 66 ml cup of distilled water
• 3 tbsp. aloe vera gel (45 g)
• 15 drops of essential oil (of your choice)

What ingredients do you need?

• A mold for soap, or the bottom of a plastic bottle

• Eye protection when handling sodium hydroxide
• A hand mixer
• A pot
• A glass container
• A wooden spoon

How to make this homemade aloe vera soap?

• Put on safety goggles and carefully place the glass container in the sink.
• First add sodium hydroxide and then distilled water.
• Be sure to avoid any splashes.
• When the mixture starts to steam, let it cool.
• Be sure to have a fan or air out in the room you are working in.
• Now put olive oil and coconut oil in a pan over low heat, and when it reaches about 45 ° C (fairly hot), remove it from the heat and mix in sodium hydroxide and and water with a hand mixer.

• Start at low speed to avoid splashing, gradually raising it until it has the consistency of a gel.
• Add aloe vera and essential oils without waiting for it to cool and mix well.
• Pour this mixture into the mold and cover it with a towel to keep the heat inside.
• Leave it until it is cold, between 12 and 24 hours.
• When it is cold, you can remove your soap from the mold.
• Store it in a cool, dry place to harden and mature, usually for a month to two and a half months.

Cautious

Handle sodium hydroxide very carefully and make sure to keep children and animals away from your work area.

Always use eye and hand protection because it is a very corrosive material.

If any of it stays on the skin, apply some vinegar to the area immediately.

Glycerin soap with aloe vera

An easier solution for making soap with aloe vera is to buy a piece of glycerin soap, heat it in a water bath and mix in aloe vera gel.

Then you can pour this mixture into your bowl and you will soon have a piece of glycerin aloe vera soap.