So I have discovered the wondrous world of Castile Soap and I don't ever want to go back! For those who are unfamiliar, this is Castile Soap-
It can also be purchased as a bar, but that doesn't suit my purposes this time.
So Castile soap has a multitude of uses, if it needs to be cleaned, there's a good chance that Castile will get the job done. Just having a conversation with my mother about it (and showing off the amazing smell), she read off just a few things you can do with this liquid goodness. You can make body products, fruit cleaner, laundry soap, hand soap, dog shampoo...etc I think you get the picture. PLUS it's made with organic oils and is certified fair trade if you purchase the Dr. Bronner's brand. This makes my heart happy.
The first recipe I tried was for a basic cleansing sugar scrub recipe I got from Native Glow and it turned out more like what I'm used to getting at my favorite bath and body store- liquid based sugar scrub lol. This one separated on me creating a foamy layer on top, a liquid layer in the middle and the sugar layer in the bottom that actually looks pretty cool!
Don't get me wrong, it works wonderfully and is incredibly versatile, you just have to mix it up a little to use it! You can add any oils or butters you want and really play with it. I stuck with jojoba oil this time for the sake of keeping it simple.
Another scent I've fallen in love with is the mix of almond and peppermint. Have I mentioned that Dr. Bronner's has a bunch of different scents? OMG I'm in soap heaven for real lol. Take a look around at your local pharmacy or even a big box store and most of them sell it in bottles from travel size 2 ouncers on up to 32oz and you can mix and match scents or buy it unscented and add your own fragrances.
Gallons are available, but that seems to be something you find more readily online.
My second scrub attempt was quite a bit more solid, I found this recipe from www.wholehealthdana.com, but I didn't have quite the same ingredients as the recipe called for, so I got creative! (I had to nix the rosehip seed oil though, I'm just not there yet) I was nearly out of Shea butter, but I did have some mango butter on hand, so I tried that instead and added some vanilla for a vanilla almond scent. I swear I sent myself straight to the pearly gates y'all.
So, as you can see, this one definitely did not separate lol, the mango butter is a bit more firm, so it held together just fine, but that foam layer is still there. No worries! I used organic sugar in this which is a bigger grain so when you scoop this out of the jar it's like a very thick paste. The moment you add water to it though, the magic starts...you'll definitely want to experience this for yourself.
So get out there and start making some! Wash & exfoliate yourself at the same time and enjoy the heavenly scent while you're at it!!! *Mind Blown*
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