Christmas Soap Basket

[carolincanada]

I was wondering if any of you had some suggestions (soap recipes) for a variety of soaps to make for Christmas gifts.

 

[Vintageliving]

I don't know if these appeal to you:

I'm planning to give some of the lard-kerosene bars for stain removal, with boxes of baking soda, Borax, and a bottle of vinegar, to a couple of people.

For others with sensitive skin: olive/castor bars

No-SF, lard bars for making laundry soap go to the friends who have children and pets, and don't dare use lye at home.

If I get to it, I'll make jars of salve for the ones with sensitive skin, too. Castor, jojoba, sweet almond oil, olive oil, Vitamin E, beeswax.

 

[jennikate]

I am gonna try beer soap for my dad. Long story. Also gonna try a mild soap for stepbrother and wife.Whipped floating soap for his daugther.

 

[artisan soaps]

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[carolincanada]

Thanks for the replies. What is beer soap? Do you have a recipe to share.

 

[jennikate]

Its soap using flat beer instead of water for liquid. I have to find the recipe again. Sorry not more help.

 

[artisan soaps]

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[carolincanada]

Thanks, I'll give it a try. Is it used as a bath bar and does the beer smell remain?

 

[alwaysme07]

The soap does not smell like beer :cry:. I made some for dh and he really likes it - go figure.


And mine traced fast, so just keep an eye out for that. Almost had to spoon it in to molds.

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