Aromatherapy skin care: Natural handmade skin care bases, glycerin soap base, castile soap

Learning how to make your own as natural as possible skincare bases for aromatherapy applications is not difficult. We provide below information and links to other sites, where you can find all you need for your own natural handmade skin care.

Bath, body & massage oil bases

Bath oil bases can incorporate a chemical dispersant or use turkey red oil as the majority ingredient. In both cases, they are not completely and perfectly water-soluble and must therefore be used sparingly.
The main difference between body oils and massage oils is that body oils are meant for being absorbed quickly, whereas slower penetrating oils are preferrable as massage lubricants.
You can refer below for further information on bath oils, body oils and massage oils.

Bath bombs & bath salts bases

Bath bombs are made by pressing into shape a blend of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), citric acid and optional colour and scent. They have little value for your health, however they can be fun and easy enough for children to make.
Bath salts, which often include Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) and/or washing soda crystals (sodium carbonate), can enhance the relaxing, soothing and pain-relieving action of a warm water bath. You can refer below for further information on bath bombs & bath salts.

Natural cream & lotion bases

Creams and lotions are emulsions of oils and water (or other water-based liquids, such as aloe vera juice, herbal teas etc.)
Because oil and water do not "naturally" mix, creams and lotions always require special ingredients, such as an emulsifier, a thickener and a stabilizer, or a specially formulated emulsifying compound. In addition, because the co-existence of water and oil promotes the growth of undesirable bacteria and moulds, creams and lotions might require cosmetic grade preservatives and antioxidants.
You can refer below for further information on healthy, skin-friendly, sustainable creams and lotions.

Natural glycerine soap bases, including Castile soap bases

Natural handmade soap is a fantastic product for everybody's skin and for the environment.
You can refer below for further information on natural glycerin soap and Castile (Castille) soap bars.

Liquid soap & shampoo bases, including Castile soap bases

Making your own as natural as possible liquid soap and shampoo is not difficult, and you can also start from a pre-made, concentrated base if you prefer.
You can refer below for further information on handmade liquid Castile soap and shampoo.

Skin care essential oil blends

Combining essential oils allows to take advantage of their synergic effects.
You can refer to the individual essential oil descriptions on this Website for further information on essential oil blends that are good for your skin.

The following sites offer reliable background information on how you can make your own natural skin care:

Soap Naturally - Ingredients. methods and recipes for natural handmade soap is the book that teaches all you need to know to make your own, as natural as possible soap and skin care products. With wholesome ingredients and simple tools, your kitchen can become a fantastic laboratory for your own custom creations!
Soap Naturally: Natural Skincare Handbooks - Learn how you can rely on genuine, easily available ingredients to make your own healthy skin care applications: creams, lotions, ointments, lip balms, hair conditioners and facial sera (sometimes spelled serums).
Learn how to make sustainable and skin-friendly soap with the experts at the Handmade Soap Masters' Blog. You can post your own comments, ask questions, and subscribe to the RSS feed if you wish to be kept informed of any new articles.
AquaSapone Soap Recipe Corner - Soap making methods and basic soap recipes, as well as aromatherapy suggestions.
Aromatics & More - Extensive formulary section and cosmetic ingredient descriptions from a NZ supplier, which also offers unfragranced soap and skin care bases and can deliver worldwide.

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last updated 16 mar 2007