I am not 100% on that part. I have seen recipes using pine tar though.

Nice! Sodium hydroxide is lye though, and is necessary for making a true soap. There is also potassium hydroxide, and that type of lye is for liquid soaps. The only other way (that I am aware of at least)

Soap nuts are a great idea too! I currently make my own laundry soap, but have been wanting to try the soap nuts to save some time.

Cool! I like your scientific route! Back in the old days they'd just burn plants and use those ashes. So, depending on the plant used, the lye could provide different benefits too. I thought I had a genius

Needed this. Thank you!

Hey there! I'd gladly share. It was not my recipe to begin with, and can be found in a book at your local library, most likely, because that's where I found it. It's honey soap. (Honey, water, sodium

Well, funny you ask, because I totally forgot to add the wee bit of beeswax necessary to harden it up😅 It looks like fudge, and feels soft and smooth like peanut butter, NOT what I was going for. If it

Ooh yes!! I absolutely love goat's milk soap and body cream. It is easy to make soap, and you might even discover you love doing it once you give it a try, just like I did.😊

Thank you for the words of encouragement! I truly appreciate you taking time out to respond. Have a great weekend, my friend.😊🙏💚

Soap anarchy! I like that! Would be a good brand name maybe.🤔 I am still deciding on a name. But yes, you are correct actually, this soap is completely made with olive oil. I was so excited to have my

Oh wow this looks delicious. You made my mouth water, and my tummy rumble! Time to make dinner. I gotta print this out, thanks for sharing.😊🙏💚

Ah good point, I'm not fond of swallowing pills/capsules.😊

Energy medicine, exactly! Plants are the key to proving homeopathy is not a placebo, though our minds are extremely powerful, no doubt.💜

Pulling it out of the cabinet this very second! Do you prefer the tincture over the capsules? Good to see an article of yours BTW. Love we can stay connected, one of the positive benefits of technology.💜

Thank you! My oldest was still sleeping, but he can be pretty sweet too.🤣

I love these colors.😍

Great article! I've had a jar full of encapsulated ashwagandha for awhile now, and you've finally convinced me to check it out. I'm glad you have found some relief, and I wonder what other benefits you

Great and extensive article!! I too am studying under Joette. Homeopathy absolutely blew my mind. A firm believer since day 1. I can't wait to try some on my plants too. 💚

Awesome post! Someday I will have a garden as plentiful as you!😍😍😍 I also use nettle in my hair. Thanks for the tidbits.💚

I am a big fan. Just cleaning the soapmaking tools made my skin feel good. Thanks!❤