Comments on: Homemade liquid hand soap: 2 easy, toxic-free, and frugal recipes

By: Sara Dotson

Sara Dotson — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:42:41 +0000

Thanks! Glad to know I can still use it.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:09:51 +0000

I made this from another blog site, with Kirk’s castille bar soap. Mine came out thin and remained thin for a couple weeks and now suddenly is gelatinous and slimey. I did use distilled water. I am thinking it will need more water when I’m ready to use it, and will blend it with the immersion blender. Glad to see this is “normal.”

By: Robin Konie

Robin Konie — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:51:32 +0000

Someone else had that problem… may be a brand issue. The soap will still be fine, and if you get a foaming dispenser it will work great!

By: Sara Dotson

Sara Dotson — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:53 +0000

I made the grated soap recipe yesterday but used Kirks Castile soap instead. It didn’t thicken really at all. I added another bar of soap to it this morning and reheated it but it still is like water. Is this just a brand difference? Kirks is so much cheaper than dr. Bonners but I thought was pretty much the same.

By: Robin Konie

Robin Konie — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:03:52 +0000

No stupid questions at all.

For really young babies, generally all you need is water. They just don’t get that dirty. If they need more, I use Castile soap (diluted… just like this handsoap recipe.) Just be sure to get the “Baby Mild” kind and not one with essential oils. Coconut oil is my favorite baby lotion. I still remember when my little girl (when she was about 7 months old) grabbed a handful of it and shoved it in her mouth. The best kind of lotions are the ones that are good for you to eat, too.

I also love using redmond clay for diaper rashes. Like this: http://amzn.to/11W3JmD

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:56 +0000

Hi!

I have a baby related question and didn’t know on what post to ask.

I am 8 months pregnant with my first child, and I would like to use all natural soaps and lotions on my sweet baby girl when she arrives. I have already been doing this for myself and have reaped the benefits tremendously!

What are your recommendations for soaps for baby? I love using coconut oil as a lotion for myself. I use pure castile soap on my body, and oil cleansing method (with coconut oil) for my face. Is this OK for babies as well? These may be stupid questions, I don’t know, but its better safe than sorry!

Are there any other natural alternatives that are great for diaper rash and such? Powders? Natural cream recipes?

Thanks!

By: robin

robin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:59 +0000

Good, natural soaps are often made from oils that can create that scum. But for me I’d rather have that in my sink that have to use a soap full of harsh detergents on my skin. I’ve found that sprinkling a little borax in the skin works great at easily getting it off.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:12:29 +0000

Hi! I used the bar recipe and we like it pretty well. However, it leaves a yucky film like soap scum in the sink after just a few days. It is a white sink and I noticed it isn’t shiny like it used to stay previously. I don’t clean our sinks daily. A few days ago I tried a special cleanser on the sink that is supposed to form a barrier to repel the soap scum/film we are getting, but it’s back. Any ideas?

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:01 +0000

Wonderful, thank you! I did end up using ‘filtered drinking water’ and next time will try distilled. Maybe that had something to do with it. We are still using it and absolutely love it!

By: robin

robin — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:53:45 +0000

Seems that the thickness and “snotty” level can change from person to person… not sure if it’s a water thing or just the difference between bars of soap. Either way, it’s fine to use. You can also dilute it a bit more with water or use a foaming dispenser.