Comments on: How to Make Liquid Soap from a Solid Soap Bar, Take 2

By: Project Pura Vida · How to make liquid soap out of bar soap without using heat. - Project Pura Vida

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:32:12 +0000

[...] adapted my method from Beth at MyPlasticFreeLife’s method, which involves boiling the water. I’ve been hyper-conscious of my energy usage lately: gas [...]

By: Falleaves

Falleaves — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:55:08 +0000

The fact that we buy one-time use plastics all the time, when there are easy to find glass or paper alternatives, IS the point. Her reasoning is that she will have to discard some things, and since plastic takes decades to degrade, she buys what degrades faster, and/or healthier. Also, plastic hasn’t been around long enough to perfect it, better plastics are still being made, there are even “Bio” plastics out now. It may not change the world overnight, but still she has changed her world, and a persons actions do influence others.

By: Deonsdreaming

Deonsdreaming — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:54:22 +0000

Yeah plastic free life is fine, but how much energy went into doing all that?
You can’t really live now days plastic free. The dish rack.. it’s coated in plastic.
The refrigerator’s innards… plastic. Lots of plastic in you vehicle, got carpet in the house? The TV, radio, flash light, trash bags, and oh that computer…lots of plastic!

Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to rain on your lifestyle, I’m just observing the missed points.

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:56:46 +0000

Yay Lisa. I’m glad to know this worked out for you! I’ve included the recipe in my book, and it’s good to know that other people have had success with it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:02:42 +0000

Hey beth!
The soap was a success! I first tried making it and not using a hand mixer and it was too thick and gooey. And very slimey aswell. However i used a handmixer and really mixed it until it was entirely bubbly and had “stiff peaks” I then let it sit for some time until the bubbles started disappearing and then transfered it into my olive oil dispenser i use for dishsoap. It really works wonders, and i am really happy with the results! I will never go back to liquid dish soap again.. So just a tip for all you readers, if the soap is too gooey really mix it properly and make it very frothy and it will then have a better consistency.

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:40:10 +0000

Hi Desiree. I did see that recipe a while back and forgot to mention it, so thanks for the link. I didn’t add glycerin because the soap I used, Sappo Hill, already has extra glycerin added to it. But I think if you use a soap without added glycerin, it might be nice to add. The only thing about glycerin is that it’s not always easy to find it in glass. All the regular stores around here sell it in plastic bottles. I did find one local herb shop that sells vegetable glycerin in glass, but it took quite a bit of searching.

By: Desiree Spenst

Desiree Spenst — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:09:28 +0000

I just found this recipe for liquid soap via Pinterest – has anyone tried adding glycerine?

http://www.savvyhousekeeping.com/how-to-turn-a-bar-of-soap-into-liquid-hand-soap/

By: Ms. Adventuress

Ms. Adventuress — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:37:36 +0000

I would love to know how to make a liquid soap that does not cause castile/soap reside to remain behind on the hand. Maybe it’s my hard water…but I do have water filters…though I’m not sure if they help much with the hardness. GREAT post!

Also, mason jars (Ball/Kerr) now sell some of their jars as “freezer safe” in grocery stores. Very affordable. And while it’s better to find them second hand to avoid any plastic packaging, I wonder how we can “tell” which second hand jars are also freezer safe? Certain sizes? Certain batches? Certain years? I love the 16oz wide-mouthed size for just about everything–drinking glass, refrigerator storage, easy cleaning, easy stacking, etc.

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:18:02 +0000

Don’t get me wrong… buying in bulk is always better than buying individual bottles, and it is true that Dr. Bronner’s bottles are made from recycled plastic. That’s all great. I just wish there were a way to send back those gallon jugs to be refilled. The last time I checked, they didn’t take them back.

By: Sarah in Indiana

Sarah in Indiana — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:06:44 +0000

At my local store the bulk soap is in 5-gallon dispensers. According to the Dr Bronner’s website they are made of 100% post-consumer plastic, but I’ll have to ask what they do with them when they’re empty. It’s definitely a better option than tons of tiny virgin plastic bottles, but thanks for giving me another aspect to think about.