If you are a newbie in soap making, it will be best to start with a glycerin soap recipe. Glycerine soaps are least intimidating because they do not involve the use of lye and fats.

Aside from being easy to make, glycerin soaps make good quality soaps. A glycerine soap is a naturally gentle skin moisturizing soap which does not contain harsh ingredients.

Materials Needed for Glycerin Soap Making

Glycerin soaps are generally made via the melt and pour method. To make handcrafted glycerin soap, you simply need a pure glycerin soap base, fragrance, colorants and other additives for a good formulation.

You will also need a microwave oven or a double boiler (temperature not exceeding 60C or 140F). You will also need a soap mold, some metal spoons, measuring spoons, a food scale, and a thermometer. To remove bubbles, a small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol will come handy.

How to Make Glycerin Soap

Here is a step by step guide to making melt and pour glycerin soap:
1. Prepare a pound of glycerin soap base on a pot or in a microwaveable container. Heat the base to around 55C or 155F then remove from the heat.
2. Add in coloring into the melted base and mix well. Be wary about bubbles forming and spray with rubbing alcohol.
3. Add in fragrance and other desired additives and mix thoroughly.
4. Once everything is mixed well and no bubbles are formed, pour in the mixture into your soap mold.
5. If bubbles form, allow it to get to the top then spray with alcohol to make them disappear.
6. Set the soap aside for thirty minutes to an hour then put in a freezer for about thirty minutes.
7. Allow to sit for a few minutes then unmold.

As you can see with these simple instructions, glycerine soap making is one of the easiest ways to make your own soap. You can make one in as short as an hour.

You can vary your glycerin soap formulation by varying the ingredients used. You can add essential oils such as vanilla, rosemary, lavender, orange or chamomile for a sweet smelling soap. You can also put in vitamins and minerals for a healthier, nourishing soap.

The key to proper glycerin soap making is to keep the heat as low as possible. A murky or beaded appearance may result if you heat the glycerin loaf soap base. It is also best if you tightly wrap with a good plastic after unmolding to prevent attracting moisture.

You can come up with your very own glycerin soap recipe to fit your preferences. Whichever ingredients you choose to add in, glycerin soap making will surely provide you the most convenient and enjoyable soap making experience.