Review of the main components for homemade soap.

For the production of household soap, in addition to the soap base, you will need special additives that not only improve the quality of the finished product, but also give it a unique smell and appearance. Such additives include:

- Basic fatty oils;
- Essential oils;
- Natural ingredients: herbal extracts, vitamins, moisturizers, scrubs, dried flowers and herbs;
- Perfume compositions (fragrances);
- Dyes.

Basic Fatty Oils

These are products extracted from oil-bearing raw materials and consist mainly of 95-97% of organic compounds, esters of glycerol and fatty acids. The composition of fatty oils includes waxes, free fatty acids, tocopherols, vitamins and other substances that impart oils to color, taste and smell.

To fatty vegetable oils are: apricot, grape, castor, cedar, hemp, flax, macadam nut, almond, olive, palm, peach, sunflower, red, shea butter, pumpkin and many others.

The main biological value of vegetable oil is its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and other substances.

Apricot
Has a moisturizing, regenerating, rejuvenating, tonic effect. Useful for all skin types, especially for dry, sensitive, irritated, fading, as well as for daily skin care for the eyelids, neck and whole body. Helps restore skin elasticity, smooth wrinkles, gives the skin a beautiful and healthy color. It is recommended for cellulite.

Avocado
Moisturizing, sunscreen, regenerating, rejuvenating. Has a protective effect for the skin and hair. Avocado oil is traditionally considered a "beauty oil". Stimulates metabolic processes in the skin. It promotes the oxygenation of skin tissues and active regeneration of cells, thereby smoothing the network of fine wrinkles.

Grape seed
Has anti-inflammatory, regenerating, softening effect. It is recommended for all skin types, especially for oily and problematic skin. Supports the balance of fats and moisture in the skin. Beneficial effect on inert, sluggish, fatigued under the influence of unfavorable skin factors, gives a tonic and refreshing effect. When using grape oil, the skin becomes shiny, supple and soft.

Jojoba
Has anti-inflammatory, regenerating, normalizing, softening, rejuvenating action. Nourishes and moisturizes the skin, gives it silky, stimulates skin regeneration, softening and making it healthy and beautiful. It contributes to the preservation of moisture even in very dry weather. The wax contained in it enfolds, nourishes and renews brittle hair, gives them shine.

Almond
It is recommended for dry, sensitive, coarse, flaky skin and with acne, for daily cleaning of any skin type. The oil stimulates the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes, it is used to prevent the delamination of nail plates. It is used to remove make-up (including waterproof).

Peach
Used as an ingredient in ointments, cosmetic creams and masks, baby oils, oil balms, for cleaning sensitive, dry, withering face skin in the form of masks, to nourish dry and fragile hair, to care for eyebrows and eyelashes, to remove makeup (including Number of water resistant).

Burdock
Helps improve the structure and strengthening of hair, destroys dandruff, prevents hair loss.

Essential oils

These are fragrant, easily volatile substances contained in various parts of plants, mainly in flowers, leaves, fruits, roots. The content of essential oils in plants depends on a number of factors (place of growth, weather conditions, time of collection of raw materials, etc.) and ranges from 0.1% to 4%.

The chemical composition of different essential oils is not uniform, but summing up it is possible to speak about the presence of:

- vitamins (K, A, E, F, C, PP, P, B, D ...),
- macro- and microelements (phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper ...),
- acids (ascorbic, gallic, stearic, palmitic ...),
- enzymes,
- proteins,
- alkaloids ...

Of the pharmacological properties, the presence of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral activity is most characteristic for essential oils. In addition, some essential oils have a pronounced effect on the activity of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, immune systems, the central nervous system, have tranquilizing and soothing properties. They stimulate the nervous system, relieve nervous tension, help with stressful conditions. They reduce irritability, reduce emotional excitability, normalize sleep, eliminate obsessive conditions, increase efficiency.

Some essential oils contain hundreds of substances that, individually, are often not fully understood. Oils act synergistically - their healing properties are based on a certain combination of components in them - and it is this or that complex that is important.

Anise
Has a bactericidal, antiseptic, deodorizing effect. Reduces the number of germs on the skin.

Aniseed oil gives the skin firmness, normalizes the water-fat balance of the epidermis. A great tool for stimulating the body, increasing resistance to infections. Effectively the use of anise oil in combination with oils of lavender, patchouli, cloves and citrus oils.

The orange
Has antiseptic, antitoxic, deodorizing, antidepressant properties. It is soothing and refreshing. Regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism, has a powerful anti-cellulite action, stimulates skin regeneration. Rich in vitamins A, B, C. Efficient use of orange oil in combination with oils of geranium, clary sage, lavender, ylang-ylang and citrus.

Basilic
Has antibacterial, softening, stimulating effect. It is recommended for the care of any type of skin. An excellent tonic and refreshing.

Bergamot
Has a powerful soothing, antidepressant, antiseptic, tonic and refreshing effect. Normalizes the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands in fatty areas of the skin, brightens and narrows the pores. Effective use of bergamot oil in combination with oils of lemon, lavender, juniper, geranium, citrus oils.

Clove
Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic effect. Baths with the addition of clove oil contribute to the recovery of the forces after a nervous and physical overwork; Have a beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing it. Effective use of clove oil in combination with oils of lavender, clary sage, bergamot, ylang-ylang.

Grapefruit
It has a cleansing, tonic, refreshing, antiseptic properties. Effective against cellulite. Brightens and whitens oily skin, narrows the pores. Restores the natural secretion of the sebaceous glands.

Ylang Ylang
It helps to slow down the aging process of the skin, stimulates the growth of new cells, gives the skin firmness, velvety and soft. It is used to care for dry, coarse, flaky skin, cleans pores, removing toxic substances. Baths with the addition of ylang-ylang oil are recommended to stimulate the immune system. Effective use of ylang-ylang oil in combination with rosewood oils, bergamot.

Lavender
It has antiseptic, deodorizing, anti-inflammatory properties. It is invaluable for skin care thanks to rejuvenating power. It is used for skin care of any type, to prevent distension of the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, upper chest. Effective application of lavender oil in combination with oils of cloves, geranium, patchouli, clary sage, rosemary, citrus.

Lemon
Has antiseptic, antimicrobial, deodorizing effect. A perfect remedy for wrinkles. Effective for oily skin and hair. Has a whitening effect, softens the horny areas of the skin, brightens the nail plates. It is also recommended for the care of hands, the skin after epilation, will help soften, eliminate irritation, redness and peeling of the skin. Effective use of lemon oil in combination with oils of bergamot, lavender, geranium, orange.

Juniper
Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic properties. Clears and refreshes the acne, fatty skin, promotes its regeneration, strengthens blood circulation, prevents the appearance of vascular "stars". Effective against itching and irritation from insect bite.

Mint
Has antiseptic, stimulating effect. Refreshes, "awakens" the skin, erases from the face traces of fatigue, inadequate sleep. Increases the protective functions of the epidermis, gives the skin firmness, velvety and tenderness. Baths with the addition of mint oil restore strength, eliminate nervousness, provoked by fatigue and a lack of sleep. It is effective to use mint oil in combination with lavender, bergamot, eucalyptus, citrus oils.

Neroli
Has a soothing, antiseptic effect. Rejuvenates, revitalizes tired, mature skin, smoothing wrinkles. Eliminates skin irritation, stress spots. Eliminates small vascular pattern. Promotes skin regeneration. Strengthens hair, increases their elasticity.

Patchouli
Has antiseptic, antitoxic, stimulating, deodorizing properties. Nourishes, smooths and renews dry, tired skin, "pushes" the appearance of wrinkles, promotes rapid regeneration and epithelization. The bath with patchouli oil has a general strengthening effect, increases the body's resistance to infections. Effective use of patchouli oil in combination with oils of cloves, bergamot, clary sage.

Pettitrenevoe
Has antiseptic, regenerating, soothing properties. It is recommended for the care of dry, mature and sensitive skin. Smoothes wrinkles, increases the elasticity of the skin. Rejuvenates, smooths the skin, restores its elasticity.

Rosemary
Possesses deodorizing, toning properties. Reduces the secretion of oily skin, smooths the skin's relief, restores the tenderness and elasticity of the epidermis, prevents the appearance of vascular "stars" on the skin. It is used to care for oily, acne prone skin. Stimulates the body's defenses. Effective application of rosemary oil in combination with oils of geranium, lavender, clary sage.

Sandalwood
It has bactericidal, soothing, toning properties. Rejuvenates, revitalizes, brightens, tones up the skin, eliminates flabbiness. Effective for dry, cracked and fat-free skin. Has an anti-cellulite effect.

Tea tree
Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. Used for pustular lesions of the skin, acne, to relieve fatigue in the legs, to eliminate the unpleasant odor of the feet, has a regenerating and rehabilitating effect on the skin. Baths with the addition of tea tree oil help restore the strength after nervous and physical overwork; Beneficially affect the skin, cleaning it, thanks to high antibacterial activity.

Clary sage
Has antiseptic, deodorizing, toning up action. It is used for skin care of any type, returning life to fading skin. Effective application of clary sage oil in combination with geranium, lavender, citrus oil.

Fir
Contains more than 35 biologically active substances, stimulates immunity. Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. Baths with the addition of fir oil contribute to the recovery of the forces after a nervous and physical overwork; Beneficial effect on the skin, pulling and cleaning it, thanks to high antibacterial activity.

It is widely used in saunas and Russian baths for the prevention of viral infections. Perfect fragrance, eliminating unpleasant odors in domestic premises, car parlors. Effective use of fir oil in combination with oils of rosemary, lemon, clary sage.

Eucalyptus
Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Baths with the addition of eucalyptus oil contribute to the recovery of forces after a nervous and physical overwork; Beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing it, due to high antibacterial and antiviral activity.

ATTENTION! When working with natural essential oils, care must be taken because too much concentration of these oils in the finished product can lead to allergic reactions and skin irritation.

Natural ingredients

Each component attaches its own unique properties to your products. Many of them form interesting colors and structural changes in the soap.

For example, as exfoliating particles, you can use ground oat flakes or rice, crushed petals of flowers, poppies, bones of berries. To give a unique sensation, you can add crushed spices: cinnamon, cloves, ginger. But do not use fresh fruits and vegetables when making soap. Any material that is not dried will lead to mold.

Perfume compositions (fragrances)

To impart soap to sweet fruit or fantasy-floral fragrances, perfume compositions used for making cosmetics are used. To impart soap to sweet fruit or fantasy-floral fragrances, perfume compositions used for making cosmetics are used.

The choice of fragrance depends only on your imagination, since the list of perfumes is virtually unlimited.

ATTENTION! Flavors can not be used when you add a mixture of essential oils to the soap.

Dyes

To give the desired color to your home-made soap, food colorings or special pigments used for making decorative cosmetics are used. To obtain unusual visual effects, you can add sequins or pearls.

If you want to get a natural soap without chemical additives, you can do with extracts or infusions of herbs and fatty oils that will give a touch of soap, for example, sea-buckthorn oil, dogrose or St. John's wort.