Homemade liquid soap using old soap bar remnants Don't throw away those bars of soap remnants! Making the most out of those piddly soap bar remnants can help you save money. This liquid soap recipe is rather simple to make and the two main ingredients are bars of soap remnants (leftover soap ends) and water. You may add glycerin to the recipe if you'd like. Glycerin will help if you need to add a moisturizer to your liquid soap. However, leave the glycerin out if you're wanting longer shelf stability. I add citrus essential oil as a natural preservative. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of bar soap remnants, chopped into small pieces 3 cups of water ½ teaspoon of citrus essential oil Optional ingredients: 1-½ teaspoons of glycerin You'll need to add the glycerin in after you take the soap off from the burner. (I didn't add glycerin to my liquid soap.) Instructions: Add three cups of water into a pan that's specifically used for making soap in. Transfer the pan to a burner, ...
Olden Oasis holds a special place in my heart, as it was built by my grandparents' own hands many years ago. Back then, life moved at a slower pace, allowing them to create a cozy and functional home with a welcoming ambiance. They didn't have power tools, so they built the house one room at a time, focusing on simplicity and practicality. As I carry on their homesteading tradition, join me as I share this part of my heritage with you on my blog, Olden Oasis.