Not quite ready to tackle making soap: Here are some intermediate steps to get you started.
If you havent tried making soap yet, maybe youre looking for a few intermediate steps that can help you along the way.
Many people are afraid to take that first step into soap making because of the big cautionary notes about using lye. After all, it is a caustic chemical that can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. What most fail to realize is that using lye is no more dangerous than using liquid drano to open a clogged drain. The same cautions apply.
Always wear rubber gloves
Use protective eyewear such as goggles
Avoid directly inhaling the fumes
Make certain to add the lye to the water, not the other way around.
Pitchers, spoons etc. should be used exclusively for soap making and never re-used for any other purpose because of possible contamination.
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