How to Make Almond Soap



Almond soap is a soothing soap, especially useful for those sensitive to normal soaps. This is a good soap for soothing sore skin, such as following sunburn or for use on a rash.


[edit] Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp / 25 ml almonds, finely ground
  • 2 tbsp / 25 ml kaolin
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp / 2 - 5 ml borax
  • Almond oil (small quantity)

[edit] Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients well in a ceramic or glass bowl.
  2. Add as much almond oil as needed to bind the ingredients together.
  3. Smooth the soap on to the skin in the same method as a face pack. Leave for a few minutes, then wash off with water.


[edit] Tips

  • Add rosewater to the recipe if you wish to lightly scent it.


[edit] Things You'll Need

  • Ceramic or glass bowl
  • Wooden mixing spoon
  • Water


[edit] Sources and Citations

  • Adapted from a recipe by Margaret Roberts, Herbs for Health and Beauty, (1986), ISBN 0-947042-09-1, p 60

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