Lazyday
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I was wanting to make a body wash similar to an Olay moisturizing one. I'm brand new at this so forgive me if I sound like an idiot
I'm thinking of using Dr. Bronners liquid Castile as the soap and adding in my butters/oils/fragrance. I would need an emulsifier, but not a preservative, correct?
What if I added some aloe? Would I need preservative to cover that?
Finally, what if I used grated soap and water? I'm assuming I would the need a preservative?
I'm trying to avoid preservatives in the lotions I want to make by ticking to solids, but this body wash idea has me flummoxed, particularly because google is telling me that nobody makes body wash. Is there a reason for this? I've not used homemade soap before, but I've always found Castile soap to be too drying in the high desert, but I would really like to start avoiding the purchased stuff.
Thanks!
I'm thinking of using Dr. Bronners liquid Castile as the soap and adding in my butters/oils/fragrance. I would need an emulsifier, but not a preservative, correct?
What if I added some aloe? Would I need preservative to cover that?
Finally, what if I used grated soap and water? I'm assuming I would the need a preservative?
I'm trying to avoid preservatives in the lotions I want to make by ticking to solids, but this body wash idea has me flummoxed, particularly because google is telling me that nobody makes body wash. Is there a reason for this? I've not used homemade soap before, but I've always found Castile soap to be too drying in the high desert, but I would really like to start avoiding the purchased stuff.
Thanks!