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    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Enhancing homemade soap with neem oil
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    Enhancing homemade soap with neem oil

    By Anujj Trehaan
    Nov 05, 2024
    07:46 am

    What's the story

    Neem oil, derived from the seeds of the neem tree, is a game-changer with its unique properties.

    Incorporating neem oil into your homemade soap dramatically enhances both the quality and effectiveness of your final product.

    This article guides you on how to supercharge your homemade soap with neem oil.

    It discusses the multitude of benefits and provides tips on how to use it to its full potential.

    Benefits

    The benefits of neem oil in soap

    Neem oil is packed with beneficial fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that nourish and protect the skin.

    Its antimicrobial properties fight off bacteria and fungi, making it perfect for acne-prone or sensitive skin.

    By adding just 5% to 10% neem oil to your soap recipe, you can greatly boost its skin-loving benefits.

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    Measurement

    Calculating the right amount

    Finding the correct amount of neem oil to incorporate into your soap mixture is key to harnessing its beneficial properties without negatively impacting the texture or lather of the soap.

    As a rule of thumb, experts suggest not exceeding 10% of your total oils in the recipe.

    So, if you are using 500 grams of total oils, don't use more than 50 grams of neem oil.

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    Mixing

    Incorporating neem oil into your recipe

    To effectively infuse neem oil into your homemade soap, you should add it at trace - this is when oils and lye water have been combined but have not yet begun to saponify (transform into soap).

    This way, its beneficial properties are preserved during the curing process.

    Make sure it's well-blended by thoroughly stirring it into your batch.

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    Handling

    Tips for working with neem oil

    Not everyone finds the strong odor of neem oil pleasant.

    To combat this, you can add essential oils like lavender or peppermint to your homemade soap.

    These oils will help mask the smell of neem oil without reducing its effectiveness.

    Keeping neem oil in a cool, dark place will also preserve its potency over time, ensuring that your soap continues to benefit from its healing properties.

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    Customization

    Customizing your soap with additional ingredients

    You can get super creative with your homemade soap, and not just by adding neem oil.

    For example, adding oatmeal provides gentle exfoliation, and honey is great for extra moisturization.

    These ingredients make your soap extra special and work well with neem oil's natural benefits.

    This way, you can create a soap bar that's perfect for your skin care needs and preferences. Each batch will be uniquely yours!

    Done!
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