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Homemade Natural Remedies
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Table of content:
Book 1
Essential Oils: 20+ Recipes For Your Body And Soul.
Look Relaxed And Well-Groomed
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Rose Geranium Oil
Chapter 2 – Lavender Oil
Chapter 3 – Lemon Oil
Chapter 4 – Rosemary Oil
Chapter 5 – Anise Oil
Chapter 6 – Chamomile Oil
Chapter 7 – Cardamom Oil
Chapter 8 – Catnip Oil
Chapter 9 – Cinnamon Oil
Chapter 10 – Clove Oil
Chapter 11 – Eucalyptus Oil
Chapter 12 – Rose Oil
Chapter 13 – Sage Oil
Chapter 14 – Jasmine Oil
Chapter 15 – Grapefruit Oil
Chapter 16 – Pine Oil
Chapter 17 – Peppermint Oil
Chapter 18 – Orange Oil
Chapter 19 – Nutmeg Oil
Chapter 20 – Lime Oil
Chapter 21 – Vanilla Oil
Chapter 22 – Sandalwood Oil
Chapter 23 – Fennel Oil
Conclusion
Book 2
Essential Oils. 45 Wonderful Summer Diffuser Blends
Chapter 1 – Fresh & Clean
Chapter 2 – Let ’ s Focus
Chapter 3 – Eliminate Those Odors
Chapter 4 – Citrus Explosion
Chapter 5 – Take A Deep Breath
Chapter 6 – Flower Garden
Chapter 7 – Man-Cave Blend
Chapter 8 – Bug Repellent Blend
Chapter 9 – Spicy Citrus
Chapter 10 – Bye-Bye Stress
Chapter 11 – Count To Ten & Relax
Chapter 12 – Anxiety Relief
Chapter 13 – Flu-Symptom Relief
Chapter 14 – Summer Sunshine
Chapter 15 – Must Concentrate
Chapter 16 – Sinus Headache Relief
Chapter 17 – Go On Vacation
Chapter 18 – Relaxing Spa
Chapter 19 – Anger Management
Chapter 20 – Citrus Forest
Chapter 21 – Morning Clarity
Chapter 22 – Soothing Blend
Chapter 23 – Remember Winter
Chapter 24 – Autumn-Infused Air
Chapter 25 – Common Cold Relief
Chapter 26 – Fresh Air
Chapter 27 – Headache Relief
Chapter 28 – It ’ s Time To Sleep
Chapter 29 – Stay Healthy
Chapter 30 – Immune Booster
Chapter 31 – Relax
Chapter 32 – Take It Easy
Chapter 33 – Night Blossom
Chapter 34 – Be Happy
Chapter 35 – Calm Down
Chapter 36 – Stress Away
Chapter 37 – Say Goodbye To Headaches
Chapter 38 – Allergy Relief
Chapter 39 – It ’ s Summertime
Chapter 40 – Immune System Booster
Chapter 41 – Good Morning
Chapter 42 – Boost Your Energy
Chapter 43 – Sunset
Chapter 44 – Candy Store
Chapter 45 – Sleep Well
Conclusion
Book 3
Soap Making
Essential Guide For Absolute Beginners 20 Homemade Organic Recipes
Introduction
Chapter 1 – A Word On Soap making
Chapter 2 – Cleansing Coconut Oil Soap
Chapter 3 – Lemon Soap
Chapter 4 – Olive Oil Soap
Chapter 5 – Activated Charcoal Soap
Chapter 6 – Silky Lime and Ginger Shampoo Soap
Chapter 7 – Soothing Tea Tree Soap
Chapter 8 – Tender Apple Cider Soap
Chapter 9 – Energizing Mint Soap
Chapter 10 – Coconut Lime Soap
Chapter 11 – Fragrant Coffee Soap
Chapter 12 – Dandelion & Honey Soap
Chapter 13 – Tender Lavender Soap
Chapter 14 – Honey Soap
Chapter 15 – Pumpkin Soap
Chapter 16 – Calendula Soap
Chapter 17 – Oatmeal Soap
Chapter 18 – Cucumber Soap
Chapter 19 – Orange Soap
Chapter 20 – Anise Soap
Chapter 21 – Aloe Vera Soap
Conclusion
Essential Oils: 20+ Recipes For Your Body And
Soul.
Look Relaxed And Well-Groomed
Introduction
Maybe it looks like there ’ s some really serious scientific stuff going on, but making essential oils
actually requires minimal resources and effort but a great amount of patience (not all of us can wait
for weeks for the process of infusion to be over).
As you will see from the recipes in the book, you will mostly need only two ingredients – the oil
which serves as the so-called carrier oil and the plant whose essential oil you want to extract. When
choosing the carrier oil, keep in mind that this should be some light oil with a mild scent.
This is really important because, otherwise, the carrier oil will overpower the fragrance of the plant
whose essential oil you want to have. When it comes to the other main ingredient in the recipes, you
can use not only flowers but also spices and fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges. As you can
see, there is a wide array of things which you can use to make essential oils.
Now, let ’ s talk about quantities. As you go through the book, you ’ ll notice that there are no set
quantities for some recipes. That is because quantities are not that important in extracting essential
oils as they may be important in soap making, for instance, where you need to closely follow the
quantities recipes call for if you want to get them right.
Here, you can either follow the given quantities or choose the ones you want. In any case, you should
remember this – the larger the difference between the quantities of carrier oil and flowers or spices,
the less potent the oil will be. Some general rule is to use just enough oil to submerge the other
ingredient you are using.
Besides the main ingredients, you ’ ll also need some basic equipment that I ’ m sure you already
have in your kitchen. You will surely need a sieve or cheesecloth for straining the oil, but you should
also get dark glass bottles or jars for storing your essential oils. These storage bottles will prevent
the light to reach the oil and thus will prolong the shelf-life of essential oils. The oils prepared in this
way are usually potent for about 6 months unless specified differently.
I think you are now ready to get on this adventure. Try out these essential oils, check how they would
match, and then you can even make your own unique blend.
Chapter 1 – Rose Geranium Oil
Things you'll need:
Geranium flowers, stems, and leaves
Almond, jojoba or light olive oil
How to make the oil?
Step 1: Cut the geranium flowers, stems, and leaves and fill the jar so that it is half or one-third full.
Leaves contain the most oil, so you should include lots of these.
Step 2:Use a wooden spoon to gently stir the geranium flowers, leaves, and stems. This serves to
release the oils. Make sure that you don ’ t press and crush the contents of the jar.
Step 3: Pour the unscented jojoba oil over the geraniums. You will need as much oil as to cover the
geraniums completely.
Step 4: Close the jar and make sure to seal it tightly so as to prevent the air from getting in.
Step 5: Place the jar somewhere outdoors in the sun and leave it there for at least 48 hours. You
should give the jar a gentle shake every few hours.
Step 6: Set a funnel over a glass or cup. Place fine cheesecloth over the funnel and pour the oil
through it.
Step 7: If you want the oil to be stronger, do not discard the flowers, stems, and leaves but put them
back to the strained oil and keep for additional 2 days.
Step 8: When you strain your oil, you should pay attention that there is no any geranium matter in the
oil. Otherwise, this matter may decompose and ruin the oil. So, strain the oil several times.
Step 9: Store the oil in a tinted glass bottle. Use a tight-fitting stopper to close the bottle.
Step 10: Place a label on the bottle and write the ingredients as well as the date you made the oil.
This is important because the shelf-life of this oil is 6 months.
Chapter 2 – Lavender Oil
Things you ’ ll need:
2-4 cups fresh lavender flowers
Carrier oil (any oil that has a pale color and mild scent. This is important because this oil should not
overpower the lavender.)
Step 1: Cut the lavender into 1-inch long pieces.
Step 2: Add the lavender flowers to a glass jar. Pour enough carrier oil to cover the flowers and fill
the jar leaving about 2 inches from the top.
Step 3: Seal the jar well to prevent air from getting in and keep it in a warm place for at least 48
hours. During this process of brewing, you should mix the contents occasionally.
Step 4: Place a strainer over a glass bowl and strain the oil. Discard the flowers making sure that no
plant material remains in the oil. If you want the oil to be stronger, add the flowers to the jar and
repeat the same process 2 or more times.
Step 5: Store the oil in a dark glass bottle, seal it well and keep it in a cool place.
The shelf-life of the oil is a year.

Chapter 3 – Lemon Oil
1 cup oil, almond, grape seed, coconut oil
5 lemons, try to find organic
Step 1:If you can ’ t find organic lemons, first scrub the peels well to make sure that you remove any
impurities.
Step 2: Peel the lemons paying attention that there is as little white pith as possible. The oil comes
from the yellow part.
Step 3: Pour enough water in your double boiler to cover the bottom.
Step 4: When it begins to simmer, set to the lowest heat. The temperature needs to be really low.
Otherwise, the oil may turn rancid as the peels will be scalded.
Step 5: Set your double boiler, add the lemon peels and pour in the oil to cover the peels completely.
Step 6: Keep on low for three hours. Make sure to check the water level and the temperature of the
oil.
Step 7: After three hours, place a piece of fine cheesecloth over a glass bowl and strain the oil
squeezing the cheesecloth.
Step 8: Store in a dark glass bottle, place a label and keep in a dark and cool place.
Chapter 4 – Rosemary Oil
2 cups oil
1 cup rosemary
Step 1: Separate the leaves from their stems. You will need a cup of leaves for this recipe.
Step 2: Add the rosemary leaves in a glass jar and pour in the oil. Safflower and sunflower oil are
the best options for this recipe because they have a mild scent.
Step 3: Give the jar a gentle shake to make sure that the leaves are submerged completely.
Step 4: Place the jar in a sunny spot and leave to steep for at least one week.
Step 5: place a few layers of cheesecloth over a glass bowl and pour the oil through it.
Step 6: Strain the oil and discard the leaves.

Step 7: Store in a dark glass bottle, make a label and keep in a dark and cool place.
Chapter 5 – Anise Oil
2 ounces anise pods
1 cup neutral-flavored oil
Step 1: Preheat a stainless-steel pan over medium heat. Once it is hot enough, add the anise pods.
Step 2: Toast the pods for about 5 minutes or until fragrant. Stir the pods frequently.
Step 3: Use a spice grinder to grind the anise pods. Return the ground pods to the saucepan.
Step 4: Pour in a cup of neutral oil and heat for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
Step 5: Remove the pan and leave to cool.
Step 6: Pour this mixture into a glass container. Keep in the fridge for two weeks. During this period,
the oil will infuse, and then you can strain it.
Step 7: To strain the oil, use a sieve lined with a few layers of fine cheesecloth.
Step 8: Store the oil in a sterilized glass jar or bottle. Seal the bottle tightly and keep in the fridge.
Step 9: Make a label and use the oil within a month.

Chapter 6 – Chamomile Oil
1/2 cup chamomile flowers, completely dried and cleaned from any dirt
¼ cup virgin olive oil
1/4 tablespoon rosemary oil extract
1 tablespoon vitamin E
Step 1: First, sterilize a small glass bottle. To do this, prepare boiling water and soak the bottle.
Leave it for a few minutes and then leave to dry.
Step 2:Pour in enough olive oil until the bottle is ¾ full.
Step 3: Add the flowers and stir gently so as to soak them completely in the oil. Seal the bottle
tightly.
Step 4: Place the bottle in a spot where it will receive direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. You
should gently take off the lid every day and remove any moisture with a paper towel. Seal the bottle
again and shake it well. Repeat this procedure for two weeks.
Step 5: Use fine cheesecloth to strain the oil into another sterilized glass bottle. Discard the flowers.
Step 6: Add the vitamin E and rosemary oil extract and mix well.
Step 7: Make a label and store the oil in a cool and dark place.
Chapter 7 – Cardamom Oil
1/2 cup cardamom seeds
Distilled water
Step 1: Grind the cardamom seeds until you get fine dust.
Step 2: Place the cardamom powder on a piece of cheesecloth and tie it into a small sachet.
Step 3: Fill your saucepan with distilled water and heat it over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Add the cardamom sachet to the saucepan and leave to simmer for at least 24 hours. The
water should be reduced by half.
Step 5: Cover the saucepan with a few layers of cheesecloth and place it in dry daylight. This will
help the water get evaporated.
Step 6: Pour this liquid into a glass jar and seal it tightly.
Step 7: Make a label and your cardamom oil is ready.

Chapter 8 – Catnip Oil
1 cup olive oil
4 ounces dried catnip
Step 1: First, dry the catnip. To do this, secure several cuttings with twine and hang them upside
down.
Step 2: Add the dried catnip to a sterilized jar and pour in the olive oil. Secure the lid.
Step 3: Place the jar in a sunny place and leave for a few weeks. Occasionally, give the jar a gentle
stir.
Step 4: Place a few layers of cheesecloth over a glass bowl and pour the oil. Strain and discard the
catnip. If you want the oil to be stronger, return the flowers to the oil and wait for a few more weeks.
Step 5: Store the oil in a glass bottle, make a label and keep in a cool and dark place.
Chapter 9 – Cinnamon Oil
1/2 cup ground cinnamon
2/3 cup olive oil
Step 1: Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Pour the olive oil, add the cinnamon and stir well.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to the boil and leave to cook for a few minutes.
Step 4: Prepare a strainer lined with a piece of fine cheesecloth, and pour the oil cinnamon mixture
through the cheesecloth into a glass bottle.
Step 5: Push down the remaining cinnamon with the spatula to allow the juices to come out. Squeeze
the cheesecloth with your hands.
Step 6: Seal the bottle, make a label and store in a cool and dark place.
Chapter 10 – Clove Oil
Fresh whole cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
Step 1: Grind the cloves in a coffee grinder or mortar. You can tell cloves are fresh by their strong
and sharp fresh smell. Use whole cloves instead of buying ground ones because ground cloves
deteriorate quickly.
Step 2: Cut a circle in a center of a large coffee filter. The filter should be about 3 inches wide.
Step 3: Cut a piece of cotton string. It should be long enough to tie a knot.
Step 4: Scoop the cloves in the center of the coffee filter. Pinch the sides to make a little sachet and
tie the ends with a piece of string.
Step 5: Pour the olive oil into a small jar.

Step 6: Add the sachet with ground cloves to the oil. Shake the jar lightly to make sure that the sachet
is completely submerged.
Step 7: Tear a small piece of aluminum foil to form a lid on top of the jar. Also, push the foil a bit
inside the jar. This will prevent the oil or steam to escape when you heat it.
Step 8: Heat water in a double boiler.
Step 9: Place the jar into the top section of the double boiler. Let the jar sit and heat in the double
boiler for about 45 minutes. The steam will allow the cloves to release their properties into the oil.
Step 10: Take the jar out of the double boiler and place it in a safe place.
Step 11: Allow the bag with the cloves to sit in the oil for one week. The longer you leave them to
sit, the stronger the oil will be.
Step 12: Store the oil in a cool and dark place.

Chapter 11 – Eucalyptus Oil
2 ounces eucalyptus leaves
Olive oil, for every ¼ ounces of eucalyptus leaves, you will need 1 cup of oil.
Step 1: Crush fresh eucalyptus leaves and place them in a crock pot.
Step 2: Add the olive oil.
Step 3: Place the lid on and set the crock pot on low. Allow the mixture to steep for 6 hours.
Step 4: Use a sieve lined with cheesecloth to strain the oil in a dark glass jar.
Step 5: Make a label and seal and store in a cool and dark place.
Step 6: Use within 6 months.

Chapter 12 – Rose Oil
4 cups water
1 cup olive oil or jojoba oil
8 cups rose petals
Step 1: Pour the water in a saucepan, and when it begins to boil, remove it from the heat.
Step 2: Pour the oil in a glass jar and place the jar in the pan with the warm water.
Step 3: Place the rose petals in a glass bowl and crush them.
Step 4: Add the crushed petals to the jar with the oil. Leave the jar in the warm water.
Step 5: When the water cools, move the jar to a sunny and warm place.
Step 6: Leave to steep for 24 hours.
Step 7: Use a sieve or fine cheesecloth to strain the oil. Discard the rose petals and store the oil in a
dark bottle or jar.
Step 8: Add a new batch of crushed rose petals and go through the same process for at least a week.
Step 9: Store the finished product in a dark bottle or jar and keep in a dark and cool place.
Chapter 13 – Sage Oil
1 cup fresh sage plant
1/2 cup olive oil
Step 1: Place the sage into a freezer bag. Make sure to squeeze out the air, seal the bag and use a
rubber mallet to pound the bag to crush the sage.
Step 2: Transfer the crushed sage into a jar and fill it with the olive oil. Put the lid on and place the
jar in a warm spot.
Step 3: Leave the jar undisturbed for 48 hours.
Step 4: Strain the oil using a sieve or a piece of fine cheesecloth. Discard the sage leaves and store
the oil in a dark glass bottle. If you want to create more potent sage oil, just add a new batch of
crushed sage leaves and repeat the process.
Step 5: Make a label and keep the oil in a dark and cool place.
The shelf-life of this sage oil is a year.

Chapter 14 – Jasmine Oil
Things you will need:
Jasmine flowers, dried
Light olive oil*
Use the same amount of the ingredients
Step 1: To dry jasmine, you will need to pick the flowers, lay them on a white sheet in full sunlight or
and leave them until dried.
Step 2: Fill the jar with the dried flowers.
Step 3: Pour the same amount of oil in the jar so that the flowers are well covered with the oil.
Step 4: Place the lid on and put the jar in a sunny place for about three weeks.
Step 5: Pour the oil through a sieve into a glass bowl.
Step 6: Transfer the oil to a dark jar.
Step 7: Put the lid on and make a label with the date. Store in a cool place.
Chapter 15 – Grapefruit Oil
Grapefruits
Carrier oil*
Choose the quantities on your own depending on how much oil you want to make
Step 1: To choose the grapefruits for making your essential oil, select those that have a moderately
thick rind. Wash the grapefruits thoroughly using warm water and mild detergent. Then, rinse the
grapefruits in vinegar.
Step 2: With a zester, remove the rind paying attention not to include the white pith.
Step 3: Layer the rind on a tray and place in a dry and warm place. It will take a few days until the
rind dries.
Step 4: Add the dried rind in a crock pot and pour in the carrier oil so that the rind is just submerged.
Cover the crock pot, set it on low and leave for at least 8 hours. Another way is to add the grapefruit
rind to a Mason jar, seal it and then keep it in a warm and sunny place for at least two weeks.
Step 5: Place a few layers of cheesecloth over a glass bowl.

Step 6: Pour the oil through the cheesecloth and strain squeezing the cheesecloth to get out every
drop.
Step 7: Store the oil in a dark glass bottle, seal it well and keep in a cool place.
The shelf-life of grapefruit oil is 3 months.

Chapter 16 – Pine Oil
1/ 2 cup sweet almond oil
2 to 3 cups pine tree needles
Step 1: Collect fresh pine leaves. Make sure that you use only fresh pine needles from trees. If you
use those that have fallen off, you should know that these may spoil your essential oil, as they may
cause molds.
Step 2: To prepare the pine needles, wash them thoroughly with warm water. You can even use mild
detergent soap. This will remove any impurities. Finally, rinse the needles well.
Step 3: Use clean paper towels to dry the needles.
Step 4: Place the needles in your mortar and pestle and bruise them gently.
Step 5: Add the almond oil to a jar and submerge the needles. Give the jar a good shake.
Step 6: Keep the jar in a warm room for a week. Do not expose the mixture to direct sunlight. You
should shake the jar once per day.
Step 7: The next step is to move the jar to a dark place and leave for at least two weeks to ferment. It
is important to leave the jar undisturbed during this period.
Step 8: Use a piece of cheesecloth to strain the oil.
Step 9: Store in a dark bottle, seal tightly, make a label and keep in a cool place.
The shelf-life of pine essential oil is about 10 months to a year.

Chapter 17 – Peppermint Oil
Fresh peppermint leaves
Olive oil*
Choose the quantities based on what amount of oil you need
Step 1: Begin by preparing the peppermint leaves. Wash them thoroughly, and chop or crush them.
Step 2: Add the peppermint leaves in a jar and fill it with the olive oil. It is important that the leaves
are completely submerged.
Step 3: Seal the jar and keep it in a sunny spot for 24 hours.
Step 4: Strain the oil through fine cheesecloth and submerge a new batch of crushed peppermint
leaves.
Step 5: Seal the jar again and leave in a sunny post for another 24 hours.
Step 6: Repeat these steps for 5 days.
Step 7: After this period, strain the oil into another glass container. Discard the leaves and store the
oil in a dark glass bottle.
Step 8: Keep in a dark and cool place.

Chapter 18 – Orange Oil
Orange peels
Grain alcohol or vodka
Step 1: Scatter the orange peels on your cookie sheet and place somewhere to air dry. It may take you
a week to get your peels dry and hard.
Step 2:To chop the dried orange peels, you can use a chopper or food processor. Make sure that you
don ’ t over process the peels because they will lose their oil and turn mushy. You just have to chop
them into small bits.
Step 3: Transfer the chopped orange peels to a jar and pour in the vodka or grain alcohol.
Step 4: Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and leave to sit in a sunny spot for several days. You
should also shake the jar a few times a day. You can leave the mixture for even longer, which will
lead to extracting more oil.
Step 5: Strain the mixture into another jar using a coffee filter.
Step 6: Place another clean coffee filter on top of this jar and leave for about a week or until the
alcohol evaporates. You can strain this oil again if you wish.
Step 7: Store in a dark glass bottle or jar and keep in a cool and dark place.
Chapter 19 – Nutmeg Oil
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
3/4 cup whole nutmegs
Step 1: Add the nutmeg to the mortar and pestle and crush the nutmegs until they release their
fragrance.
Step 2:You should have ½ cup of these crushed nutmegs. Add them to a jar.
Step 3: Pour the oil over the nutmegs in the jar so that they are submerged.
Step 4: Seal the jar well and give it a good shake.
Step 5: Place the jar in a place with direct sunlight and leave it there for at least 48 hours. You
should shake the jar every 12 hours.
Step 6: Use a strainer or cheesecloth to strain the oil in a jar or glass bowl. Discard the crushed
nutmeg.
Step 7: Pour the strained oil back to the jar and add another batch of nutmegs.
Step 8: Leave the jar in a warm place again for 48 hours. Strain the oil and if you want the oil to be
stronger, repeat these steps again.
Step 9: Store the strained oil in a dark bottle. Seal it well and place in a dark and cool place.
If stored properly, the oil can be used within 6 months to a year.

Chapter 20 – Lime Oil
Things you will need:
2 cups olive oil
4 limes
2 Kaffir lime leaves
Step 1: Pour the olive oil in a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
Step 2:To prepare the limes, first wash them thoroughly. With a zester or paring knife, remove the
lime zest cutting it into strips. Make sure that you don ’ t cut into the pith.
Step 3: Add the Kaffir leaves and lime zest to the oil in the saucepan. Leave the mixture to simmer
over medium heat.
Step 4: After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan and leave it to sit covered and steep for 2 and a half
hours.
Step 5: Strain the oil with a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container.
Step 6: Store the essential oil in a dark and cool place.
Use this oil within two weeks.

Chapter 21 – Vanilla Oil
Whole vanilla pods
8 ounces carrier oil (jojoba, apricot, almond)
Step 1: First, prepare the vanilla pods. Chop them and remove the seeds.
Step 2: Pour the carrier oil in a glass jar. Add the chopped vanilla pods and stir to submerge them.
Step 3: Leave to sit in a warm place for a week to infuse. If you want your vanilla oil to be stronger,
leave it to infuse longer.
Step 4: Use a strainer or fine cheesecloth to strain the oil in a dark glass jar or bottle.
Step 5: Seal the container and store in a cool and dark place.
Note: If you wish, you can leave the pods, but in that case, you should use an airtight container to
prevent oxidation. Also, make sure that the pods are completely immersed in the oil.
Chapter 22 – Sandalwood Oil
Things you'll need:
1 cup carrier oil (olive or jojoba)
1/4 ounce sandalwood powder
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 200F.
Step 2: Add the oil to a saucepan and mix in the sandalwood powder.
Step 3: Place the lid on the pan and put the saucepan in the preheated oven.
Step 4: Leave the oil and sandalwood mixture to cook for about 2 to 4 hours.
Step 5: To prevent the oil from burning, stir the mixture frequently.
Step 6: Place a few layers of cheesecloth over a jar and pour the mixture through it. Squeeze the
cheesecloth to strain the oil.
Step 7: Make a label and store in a cool and dark place.
Use this oil within 6 months.

Chapter 23 – Fennel Oil
2 cups olive oil
2 fennel bulbs
Step 1: Begin by cleaning the fennel bulbs. Wash them thoroughly under cool water.
Step 2: Since you will use only the bulbs, trim the stems and leaves. Then, chop the bulbs into small
cubes.
Step 3: Pour the olive oil in a saucepan and add the fennel cubes.
Step 4: Place the saucepan over high heat and when the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat and
leave to simmer for an hour.
Step 5: Use a sieve to strain the oil. Press the fennel solids with your flexible spatula to squeeze out
the oil.
Step 6: Store the oil in a dark bottle, seal and keep in your fridge.
Conclusion
No, your essential oil adventure is not over! Now, you know the basics of how to make essential oils
at home in a few easy steps. The recipes covered in the book give you a good foundation to continue
exploring various essential oil blends. This process of extracting essential oils requires minimal
effort but is really rewarding, as it gives you not only products that you can use in your diffuser to
freshen up your home, but they also have numerous health and beauty benefits. After the recipe you
can find here, I bet you feel inspired to make your own unique blend of essential oils?
Essential Oils
45 Wonderful Summer Diffuser Blends
Introduction
It appears that nowadays we have forgotten to stop for a moment and listen to our bodies and what
our senses are telling us. Scent appears to be the sense to which we do not pay enough attention. So,
we often forget what a strong impact it can have on the body, soul, and mind. One very simple way of
reconnecting these three elements is diffusing essential oils.
The term diffusion refers to the tendency of molecules to spread out and occupy an available space.
Molecules in liquids typically diffuse from an environment with a high concentration to the one where
there is less concentration.
Overheating essential oils may produce a stronger aroma, but this is actually not a good way of
diffusing oils. Instead, this actually makes the oils less beneficial. Two great and effective methods of
diffusing essential oils are the candle and ultrasonic diffusing. Let’s take a look.
Candle & Ultrasonic Diffusers
Candle diffusers are typically metal or ceramic and consist of a bowl or dish for essential oils and an
opening where a candle can be inserted. These diffusers can be found in various shapes, from simple
ones to those that can have a decorative purpose as well since they look really beautiful as the candle
gently flickers away. Candle diffusers utilize the heat that the candle produces to gently warm the
mixture of water and essential.
This vaporizes the essential oil(s) and supports the diffusion process. Candle diffusers are not that
pricey and do not require batteries or electricity. However, it is advised not to leave the candle lit
overnight or unattended.
Ultrasonic diffusers combine the best of air purifiers, humidifiers, atomizers, and aromatherapy
diffusers into one device. They work so as to break an essential oil into millions of particles and then
disperse them into the air. The moment these oil droplets leave the diffuser, the mist turns into a vapor
that spreads evenly across the room.
They can also be found in various shapes and colors, and some even feature colored lights. Since
these diffusers do not use heat but ultrasonic vibrations, they can also add moisture into the air.
Ultrasonic diffusers are safer to use because they can work all day and night since there is no naked
flame.
Essential Oils
Besides their intoxicating fragrance, essential oils can also improve concentration, uplift mood, relax,
and boost energy. Moreover, certain oils can have other benefits as well, such as relieving the
symptoms of insomnia, headaches, and asthma. Also, some oils, such as lemon and rosemary essential
oils, can improve your immune system and relieve stress. Many essential oils have also proven to
relieve depression and anxiety.
There’s a whole variety of essential oils that you can use – eucalyptus, basil, rose, geranium, white
fir, lemon, thyme, lavender, rosemary, chamomile, lime, spearmint, etc. Moreover, you can experiment
and make various oil blends and get a unique fragrance with amazing health benefits. Since essential
oils are very concentrated and powerful, you will need just a few drops, and it will go a long way.
Once you get your oil diffuser, you just have to choose essential oils, and you are ready to go.
Chapter 1 – Fresh & Clean
Ingredients:
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
2 drops Lemon essential oil
2 drops Lavender essential oil
Instructions for ultrasonic diffusers:
1. Pour enough lukewarm water to fill the diffuser dish half the fill-line or up to the fill-line
depending on how strong you want the fragrance to be.
2. Add the rosemary, lemon, and lavender essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
power button to turn the diffuser on.
Instructions for candle diffusers:
1. Pour a few tablespoons of lukewarm water into the dish.
2. Add the essential oils and light the candle.

Chapter 2 – Let’s Focus
Ingredients:
2 drops Peppermint essential oil
2 drops Wild Orange essential oil
2. Add the peppermint and wild orange essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
2. Add the peppermint and wild orange essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 3 – Eliminate Those Odors
Ingredients:
1 drop Lime essential oil
1 drop Tea Tree essential oil
1 drop Cilantro essential oil
2. Add the lime, tea tree, lemon, and cilantro essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the lime, tea tree, lemon, and cilantro essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 4 – Citrus Explosion
Ingredients:
1 drop Grapefruit essential oil
1 drop Lemon essential oil
2. Add the grapefruit, wild orange, lemon, and lime essential oils and put the lid back on.
Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the grapefruit, wild orange, lemon, and lime essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 5 – Take A Deep Breath
Ingredients:
1 drop Patchouli essential oil
1 drop Bergamot essential oil
1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil
2. Add the patchouli, bergamot, and ylang ylang essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the patchouli, bergamot, and ylang ylang essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 6 – Flower Garden
Ingredients:
1 drop Geranium essential oil
2 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
2. Add the lavender, geranium, and roman chamomile essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the lavender, geranium, and roman chamomile essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 7 – Man-Cave Blend
Ingredients:
2 drops Cypress essential oil
2 drops White Fir essential oil
2 drops Wintergreen essential oil
2. Add the cypress, white fir, and wintergreen essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the cypress, white fir, and wintergreen essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 8 – Bug Repellent Blend
Ingredients:
1 drop Eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop Thyme essential oil
1 drop Lemongrass essential oil
1 drop Basil essential oil
2. Add the eucalyptus, thyme, lemongrass, and basil essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the eucalyptus, thyme, lemongrass, and basil essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 9 – Spicy Citrus
Ingredients:
2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
1 drop Clove essential oil
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and clove essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and clove essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 10 – Bye-Bye Stress
Ingredients:
2 drops Bergamot essential oil
2 drops Frankincense essential oil
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and clove essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and clove essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 11 – Count To Ten & Relax
Ingredients:
1 drop Roman Chamomile essential oil
2 drops Orange essential oil
2. Add the bergamot, roman chamomile, and orange essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the bergamot, roman chamomile, and orange essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 12 – Anxiety Relief
Ingredients:
2 drops Mandarin essential oil
1 drop Lavender essential oil
1 drop Rose essential oil
1 drop Vetiver essential oil
2. Add the mandarin, lavender, rose, and vetiver essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the mandarin, lavender, rose, and vetiver essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 13 – Flu-Symptom Relief
Ingredients:
3 drops Ravintsara essential oil
5 drops Siberian Fir essential oil
2. Add the ravintsara, Siberian fir, and lemon essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the ravintsara, Siberian fir, and lemon essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 14 – Summer Sunshine
Ingredients:
3 drops Grapefruit essential oil
2. Add the lemon, grapefruit, orange, and bergamot essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the lemon, grapefruit, orange, and bergamot essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 15 – Must Concentrate
Ingredients:
2. Add the lemon, rosemary, and peppermint essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the lemon, rosemary, and peppermint essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 16 – Sinus Headache Relief
Ingredients:
2 drops Eucalyptus Blue essential oil
4 drops Geranium essential oil
5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
2. Add the eucalyptus blue, geranium, tea tree, rosemary, peppermint, and lavender
essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the eucalyptus blue, geranium, tea tree, rosemary, peppermint, and lavender
essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 17 – Go On Vacation
Ingredients:
3 drops Stressaway essential oil
1 drop Sandalwood essential oil
2. Add the orange, stressaway, and sandalwood essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the orange, stressaway, and sandalwood essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 18 – Relaxing Spa
Ingredients:
3 drops Citrus Fresh essential oil
2. Add the citrus fresh and lavender essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the power
button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the citrus fresh and lavender essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 19 – Anger Management
Ingredients:
4 drops Citrus Fresh essential oil
4 drops Release essential oil
4 drops Peace and Calming essential oil
2. Add the citrus fresh, release, and peace and calming essential oils and put the lid back
on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the citrus fresh, release, and peace and calming essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 20 – Citrus Forest
Ingredients:
2 drops Lime essential oil
1 drop Orange essential oil
1 drop White Fir essential oil
2. Add the bergamot, lemon, lime, orange, and white fir essential oils and put the lid back
on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the bergamot, lemon, lime, orange, and white fir essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 21 – Morning Clarity
Ingredients:
2 drops Spearmint essential oil
1 drop Wintergreen essential oil
2. Add the spearmint, peppermint, and wintergreen essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the spearmint, peppermint, and wintergreen essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 22 – Soothing Blend
Ingredients:
2 drops Sandalwood essential oils
4 drops Ginger essential oil
2. Add the grapefruit, lime, bergamot, sandalwood, and ginger essential oils and put the lid
back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the grapefruit, lime, bergamot, sandalwood, and ginger essential oils and light the
candle.
Chapter 23 – Remember Winter
Ingredients:
3 drops Wild Orange essential oils
3 drops White Fir essential oils
2 drop Wintergreen essential oils
2. Add the wild orange, white fir, and wintergreen essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the wild orange, white fir, and wintergreen essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 24 – Autumn-Infused Air
Ingredients:
3 drops Cinnamon essential oil
3 drops Ginger essential oil
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and ginger essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the cinnamon, wild orange, and ginger essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 25 – Common Cold Relief
Ingredients:
3 drops Cypress essential oil
4 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
2. Add the cypress, eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and lemon essential oils and put the
lid back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the cypress, eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and lemon essential oils and light
the candle.
Chapter 26 – Fresh Air
Ingredients:
3 drops Tea Tree essential oil
2. Add the lemon, tea tree, and lime essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the power
button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the lemon, tea tree, and lime essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 27 – Headache Relief
Ingredients:
2 drops Myrrh essential oil
2. Add the eucalyptus, peppermint, and myrrh essential oils and put the lid back on. Press
2. Add the eucalyptus, peppermint, and myrrh essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 28 – It’s Time To Sleep
Ingredients:
1 drop Orange essential oil
2 drops Marjoram essential oil
1 drop Roman Chamomile essential oil
2. Add the orange, marjoram, lavender, and roman chamomile essential oils and put the lid
2. Add the orange, marjoram, lavender, and roman chamomile essential oils and light the
candle.
Chapter 29 – Stay Healthy
Ingredients:
2 drop Cinnamon essential oil
2 drop Rosemary essential oil
2 drop Wild Orange essential oil
2. Add the cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, and wild orange essential oils and put
the lid back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, and wild orange essential oils and light
the candle.
Chapter 30 – Immune Booster
Ingredients:
2. Add the eucalyptus, peppermint, lime, lemon, rosemary, and clove essential oils and put
the lid back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the eucalyptus, peppermint, lime, lemon, rosemary, and clove essential oils and
light the candle.
Chapter 31 – Relax
Ingredients:
3 drops Elevation essential oil
2. Add the frankincense, bergamot, and elevation essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the frankincense, bergamot, and elevation essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 32 – Take It Easy
Ingredients:
1 drop Clary Sage essential oil
2 drops Vetiver essential oil
1 drop Lemon essential oil
2. Add the clary sage, vetiver, lavender, and lemon essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the clary sage, vetiver, lavender, and lemon essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 33 – Night Blossom
Ingredients:
3 drops Jasmine essential oil
1 drop Lemon Myrtle essential oil
1 drop Patchouli essential oil
2. Add the jasmine, lemon myrtle, and patchouli essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the jasmine, lemon myrtle, and patchouli essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 34 – Be Happy
Ingredients:
2. Add the wild orange, peppermint, frankincense, and lime essential oils and put the lid
2. Add the wild orange, peppermint, frankincense, and lime essential oils and light the
candle.
Chapter 35 – Calm Down
Ingredients:
2 drops Clary Sage essential oil
3 drops Geranium essential oil
2 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
2. Add the clary sage, geranium, lavender, roman chamomile, and ylang ylang essential oils
and put the lid back on. Press the power button to turn the diffuser on.
2. Add the clary sage, geranium, lavender, roman chamomile, and ylang ylang essential oils
and light the candle.
Chapter 36 – Stress Away
Ingredients:
3 drops Clary Sage essential oil
1 drop Marjoram essential oil
2. Add the ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, and marjoram essential oils and put the lid
2. Add the ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, and marjoram essential oils and light the
candle.
Chapter 37 – Say Goodbye To Headaches
Ingredients:
2 drops Thyme essential oil
2 drops Marjoram essential oil
2. Add the thyme, peppermint, marjoram, rosemary, and lavender essential oils and put the
2. Add the thyme, peppermint, marjoram, rosemary, and lavender essential oils and light
the candle.
Chapter 38 – Allergy Relief
Ingredients:
2. Add the lavender, peppermint, and lemon essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
2. Add the lavender, peppermint, and lemon essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 39 – It’s Summertime
Ingredients:
2 drops Spearmint essential oil
2. Add the lemon, lavender, grapefruit, and spearmint essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the lemon, lavender, grapefruit, and spearmint essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 40 – Immune System Booster
Ingredients:
1 drop Cinnamon Bark essential oil
1 drop Wild Orange essential oil
2. Add the cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, wild orange essential oils and put the
2. Add the cinnamon, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, wild orange essential oils and light the
candle.
Chapter 41 – Good Morning
Ingredients:
2. Add the peppermint and wild orange essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
2. Add the peppermint and wild orange essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 42 – Boost Your Energy
Ingredients:
2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2. Add the frankincense, wild orange, cinnamon essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the frankincense, wild orange, cinnamon essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 43 – Sunset
Ingredients:
2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
1 drop Jasmine essential oil
2. Add the ylang ylang, cedarwood, and jasmine essential oils and put the lid back on.
2. Add the ylang ylang, cedarwood, and jasmine essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 44 – Candy Store
Ingredients:
2 drop Wintergreen essential oil
2. Add the wintergreen and wild orange essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
2. Add the wintergreen and wild orange essential oils and light the candle.
Chapter 45 – Sleep Well
Ingredients:
2 drops Chamomile essential oil
2 drops Vetiver essential oil
2. Add the chamomile, lavender, vetiver essential oils and put the lid back on. Press the
2. Add the chamomile, lavender, vetiver essential oils and light the candle.
Conclusion
Diffusing essential oils is an easy and effective way to make use of all those incredible healing
properties which these oils posses. In this book, you have read about two methods of diffusing
essential oils – candle oil and ultrasonic diffusers. Moreover, the book gives you a whole variety of
blends that you can try out and fill your home with heavenly fragrances. Hope you will find how
beneficial these essential oil blends can be. Enjoy!
Soap Making: Essential Guide For Absolute
Beginners
20 Homemade Organic Recipes
Introduction
I love making my own soaps because I know for sure that they are 100% natural and won ’ t dry out
my skin but instead keep it moisturized and healthy. Also, I love surprising people dear to me with
some simple gifts, and handmade soaps are always a nice way to say someone you care for them. You
can even write a short message on the soaps you make! Plus, when you get used to the basic process
of soap making, you can get creative and make your own fragrance combinations.
When you start making your own soaps, the key thing to keep in mind is to follow the measurements
and instructions closely. For instance, you will see that the steps you need to follow to make the soaps
presented in this book are almost identical. That is because when you combine water and lye, for
instance, certain chemical reactions happen which eventually turn a gel-like mixture into soap. That is
why lye and water are the basic ingredients used in these recipes.
The other ingredients used here are a number of oils, such as coconut, rosehip, jojoba, almond oil,
etc. There are also butters, such as mango and cocoa butter. These oils are used to give your soaps
that silky and smooth texture that your skin will fall in love with. However, this is not the only reason
why we use them. All these oils are rich in a number of nutrients that keep your skin healthy and may
even treat some skin conditions, such as acne. You may notice that in most recipes _several oils are
used. These oils are blended in order to balance several properties essential for soaps – moisturizing,
cleansing, and lathering. Since vegetable oils can go rancid over time, they are typically not used in
making soaps.
The last thing I would like to draw your attention to is your protection. As you read through the basics
of soap making, you will see that the lye, used in the recipes here, can get really hot when combined
with water. Because of that, it is of great importance to wear protective equipment, such as glasses
and gloves. You can also wear a mask to avoid inhaling the vapors which the lye starts producing
when it gets in touch with water.
Now, you can go on to learn how to impress your loved ones with your new soapmaking skills.
Chapter 1 – A Word On Soap making
Soap making can be either very complicated or very simple. It depends only on your approach and
whether or not you follow instructions closely. What makes soap making so attractive is that you use
the ingredients and fragrances you like. It is really important to keep in mind that the measurements
are really carefully chosen, and you should follow these instructions to get good results.
Basic ingredients
You will notice that one ingredient that is used in almost all the recipes is lye. For your soaps, always
make sure to use lye in crystal form or 100% sodium hydroxide. There is also liquid lye, but it may
contain bits of metal and cause inaccurate measurements.
Another thing to know about lye is that it is caustic. What does this mean? Well, it can damage fabric,
or even worse, if you are not careful, it can cause burns on your skin. Because of that, I strongly
advise you to use goggles and a mask and wear long sleeves and rubber gloves when working with
lye.
Another reason why I said that lye is caustic is because when combined with water, it begins to heat
up and fume. This lasts for up to a minute. If you don ’ t make sure that you protect yourself from the
vapor it produces, you may feel a choking sensation in the throat. This is nothing to be worried about
because it disappears after a few minutes.
When combining lye and water, it is also important to stir continually until this fuming stops because
if you leave the mixture undisturbed, it may clump on the bottom where it will heat all at once and
cause an explosion. Also, you should always add lye to water, not the other way around.
Now you may think that it is better not to use lye when it can be that dangerous. Don ’ t worry! When
it reacts with the oil you use in your soap, and this is known as the process of saponification, there
will be no traces of the lye in the finished product.
Equipment
It is true that you don ’ t need any special equipment for making soaps, as you can use those that you
already have in your kitchen, but it is better to use equipment that you will not use later for cooking.
Since it is very important to carefully measure the ingredients, you will need a digital
scale.
You will also need mixing bowls, and these should be tempered glass, stainless steel, or
enamel. You should not use aluminum or copper because they react with _lye. Also,
don ’ t use plastic bowls because some may melt.
The next thing you will need are spoons for stirring. The spoons should have long
handles because you will use them for stirring water and lye, and they should also be
made of silicone or styrene plastic.
You will also need a stainless steel thermometer that reads between 90 and 200F.
For blending the mixtures, you will need a stick blender.
When you make a soap mixture, you will need to pour it somewhere and give it a shape.
With molds, you can get creative. So, you can recycle some wax-based milk containers
and then cut the soap into bars. Then, you can also buy some soap molds in your local
craft shop, or you can use silicone baking pans. Silicone pans are a good choice because
they come in various shapes and are cheap. Also, they are easy to clean, you just need to
peel the mold off and pop up your soaps.
Before pouring the soap mixture into your molds, you will need to line them with
parchment paper.
Since working with lye can be dangerous if you don ’ t follow the instructions, you
should wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt.
Additives
What we call additives are basically things that you can add to your soaps and give them a fantastic
new dimension. The basic types of additives that we use are herbs, colors, and essential oils.
Herbs that are used in soap making are mostly dried, but some recipes call for fresh
herbs as well. Most popular are certainly lavender, lemongrass, chamomile, and mint.
Essential oils come from plants, from their flowers, stems, roots, or seeds. There are
also fragrance oils, but these can be either made artificially or by blending essential oils.
We use essential oils both for their fragrance and nutrients they contain.
To make your soaps colorful, I advise you to use natural colorsinstead of food colors
because they don ’ t hold up well in soaps. So, if you want the yellow color, you can use
turmeric, for brown use cinnamon, and for orange you can use beetroot.
Some other items may also be used such as oatmeal, cornmeal, activated charcoal, clays,
salt, and ground coffee.
Now that we ’ ve cleared everything up, are you ready to get started?
Chapter 2 – Cleansing Coconut Oil Soap
Ingredients
12.54 ounces water
4.83 ounces lye
33 ounces coconut oil
0.5-1 ounce essential oils (optional)
Step 1: Prepare the water/lye mixture
Add the water to a ceramic or glass bowl of medium size. Take the bowl outside (and bring the lye as
well). This way, you will reduce the chances of inhaling the vapors.
Then, slowly add the lye to the water and mix gently. You should be careful here because it will get
hot.
Leave the mixture to clear out before you bring it inside. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Melt the coconut oil
In a saucepan, add the coconut oil and heat to 120F. When checking the temperature, pay attention that
your thermometer does not touch the bottom of the saucepan.
Step 3: Combine the oil and lye mixture
Transfer the coconut oil to a crockpot and set it to low. Carefully add the lye and give it a few gentle
stirs.
Step 4: Blend
Combine the mixture with a stick blender. The texture and thickness you want to achieve are that of a
light pudding.
Step 5: Cook
Cover the crockpot and leave to cook on low. While it is cooking, you will notice how the oils rise
up the sides of the crockpot resembling waves and then fold back.
This process of cooking usually takes from 45 minutes to an hour. If it appears that the mixture may
flow over the sides, just quickly stir it, and it will reduce in volume.
Step 6: Checking if the soap is ready
You will know that the soap is ready when there are no oil puddles in the middle of the mixture, and it
is semi-translucent and looks like vaseline.
If you don ’ t have much experience in soap making, you can rely on two other ways to test if your
soap is ready.
The first way is to use a PH test strip. Simply dip it into the soap mixture and leave for a few minutes
until it fully changes its color. The test strip should read between 7 and 10. The soap is not done if the
test strip reads higher than 10.
Another way is to rub a little of this soap mixture between your fingers. You should feel how it is a
bit waxy, and if you touch it to your tongue, and it ‘ zaps ’ you, it is not done.
It is really important that the lye you use for your soap is converted because if otherwise is the case,
the soap may burn.
Step 7 (optional): Adding the essential oils
This is an optional step where you can add some essential oils. If you choose to do so, you should
wait for the mixture to cool a bit because if you add them earlier, the essential oils can lose their
fragrance.
Step 8: Molding
Prepare the molds you have and spoon the mixture carefully into the molds. Leave to cool. If you
can ’ t wait, you can keep the soaps in the fridge.
Step 9: Cut the soap into bars
Since coconut bars can be really hard to cut when they are left to dry for too long, you should cut them
into bars as soon as the soap firms.
Step 10: Leave the bars to cure
Place the bars on a rack and keep in an area with good air flow. Although they will harden after a few
days, it is better to let the bars sit for about 2 to 3 weeks because the conditioning properties will
fully develop during this time.
Chapter 3 – Lemon Soap
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shea butter or goat milk soap base
Dried lemon zest of 3-4 lemons
4-6 drops lemon essential oil
Step 1: Melt the soap base
Slice the soap into cubes and melt it in the microwave at 30-second intervals. It will take you about a
minute or so to melt it.
Step 2: Add the lemon
When the soap has melted, stir in the lemon zest and just a few drops of the lemon essential oil.
Step 3: Pour into molds
Pour this mixture into your soap molds and leave for about an hour until the soap hardens.
Step 4: Unmold the soaps
When the soaps have completely set, you can easily pop them up. Since you used the soap base
instead of lye, you can use the soaps immediately.
Chapter 4 – Olive Oil Soap
Ingredients
16 ounces distilled water
6.9 ounces lye
40 ounces olive oil
Step 1: Combine the water and lye
Add the lye to the water, mixing slowly. Then, set the mixture outside to cool.
Step 2: Warm the oils
Combine the olive and coconut oil and heat over medium heat. The temperature should be about 120F.
Step 3: Combine the mixtures
Check the temperatures of the two mixtures. The temperature of the lye water and oils should be 10
degrees apart at most before combined.
When the lye water mixture is clear and is about 120 degrees, take a stick blender and combine the
water and oil mixtures. Mix till you reach trace.
Step 4: Molding
When you reach trace, the mixture should be more solid than liquid. Now, it can go into your molds.
You can use milk containers or soap molds if you have them. You should make sure that the mixture is
not too hot because it can ruin the molds.
Pour into the containers. If you use milk containers, pat the sides to make sure that the soap is free of
air bubbles.
Then, wrap the containers with some plastic wrap and blankets and set them in some dry and cool
place. Wait for a couple of days before cutting the soap into bars.
Step 5: Cutting and curing
Cut into bars. Place on the rack and leave in a place with good airflow to cure for 3-4 weeks.
Chapter 5 – Activated Charcoal Soap
Ingredients
3.45 ounces lye
5 ounces cocoa butter
10 ounces olive oil
10 ounces grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon activated charcoal powder
3 vitamin E capsules
70 drops of fragrance oil (optional)

Add the distilled water in a ceramic or glass cup that is microwave safe. Slowly add in the lye,
mixing gently. Mix with a metal utensil and set aside.
Step 2: Melt the butter and add the oils
Melt the cocoa butter over very low heat until it turns to liquid. Transfer the melted butter to a large
ceramic or glass bowl. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil and grapeseed oil. Mix gently.
Step 3: Blend
Use a stick blender to combine the oils and the lye water mixture. Gradually pour the lye water
mixture to the oils and blend until the mixture reaches trace. This means that the texture of the mixture
should be like that of pudding or yogurt.
Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients
Add the activated charcoal, vitamin E capsules as well as the fragrance oil. Blend again until all the
ingredients are incorporated well.
The mixture can be poured into the molds or containers. You can use milk cartons that are wax-based.
Wrap them with saran wrap and a blanket and leave to sit for 2-3 days. This will help the soap
insulate.
Step 6: Cut into bars
Then, you can cut the soap into bars, but if you used individual molds, then you can immediately store
the bars after removing from the mold.
Chapter 6 – Silky Lime and Ginger Shampoo Soap
Ingredients
9.5 ounces lye
23.7 ounces distilled water
2.88 ounces rosehip (seed) oil
10.8 ounces pomace olive oil
7.2 ounces clear jojoba oil
3.6 ounces sweet almond oil
11.52 ounces refined 76F melt point coconut oil
10.8 ounces babassu oil
7.2 ounces argan oil
7.2 ounces apricot kernel oil
3.6 ounces refined and deodorized shea butter

7.2 ounces refined and deodorized cocoa butter
3 tablespoons French green clay
2 ounces silk amino acids powder
4.5 ounces Fresh Ginger Lime fragrance oil
Step 1: Water/lye mixture
Add the lye to the distilled water and stir all the time until dissolved. Set the mixture aside to cool.
Step 2: Combine the oils and butters
Combine the oils in a separate bowl and mix in the butters. Melt over medium heat.
Step 3: Blend
Then, add the lye and water mixture to the oils and use a stick blender to combine. When it reaches a
light trace, add the silk, fragrance oil, clay, and amino acids powder. Again, mix well to combine the
ingredients
Step 4: Molding and cutting into bars
Pour the soap mixture into the molds. Cover the molds and leave for 24 hours to harden. Then, you
can remove the soap from the molds, and if you used large containers, you can cut the soap into bars.
Step 5: Leave to cure
Leave the soap bars for about 4 to 6 weeks to cure, and then you can use them.
Chapter 7 – Soothing Tea Tree Soap
Ingredients
2.27 ounces lye
6.08 ounces water
1.92 ounces avocado oil
2.08 ounces sweet almond oil
4.8 ounces coconut oil
7.2 ounces olive oil
0.7 ounces tea tree essential oil*

*Note: You can add as much of the tea tree essential oil as you like it. Generally, you should follow
this rule – 0.5 to 1 ounce per pound of oils. If you don ’ t really like the smell of this oil, you can
combine it with other essential oils. Some oils that match nicely with tea tree oil are pine, clove,
basil, geranium, rosemary, cinnamon, and chamomile.
Step 1: Mix the water and lye
Add the lye to the water, stirring continually until the lye has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Melt the oils
Mix the oils in a stainless steel bowl and melt over medium heat.
Step 3: Combine the mixtures
First check the temperatures of the two mixtures. When the thermometer reads 95F, add the water
mixture to the melted oils.
Step 4: Blend
Using a stick blender, mix the concoction until you reach a light trace. Add the tea tree oil (and other
oils if using) and blend until everything is well incorporated.
Step 5: Molding
Pour the mixture into the molds and leave to insulate for 24 to 48 hours.
Step 6: Cutting into bars
Once the soap has hardened, you can unmold it and cut into bars. Leave the bars to cure for 4 to 6
weeks in a well-ventilated area.
Chapter 8 – Tender Apple Cider Soap
Ingredients
9 ounces pure cold apple cider
4.16 ounces lye, 6% super fat
3 ounces avocado oil
2 ounces mango butter
2 ounces castor oil
15 ounces olive oil
1/2 cinnamon leaf essential oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger essential oil

Step 1: Mix the water and lye
In a stainless steel bowl, combine the water and lye by adding the lye and stirring well until the
mixture clears out. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Mix the oils
In another stainless steel bowl, combine the oils and mango butter. Heat over medium heat until
melted.
Step 3: Blending
When the temperature of both mixtures reaches about 95F, add the water mixture to the melted oils.
Mix with a stick blender until you reach a light trace. Mix in the essential oils and blend until you
incorporate them in the soap mixture.
Step 4: Molding
Pour the mixture into the molds and leave to harden.
After a day or two, you can cut the soap into bars and keep them in a place with a good flow of air.
Leave the soap bars to cure for 3 to 5 weeks.
Chapter 9 – Energizing Mint Soap
Ingredients
19 ounces mint tea (cooled mint-infused water)
9 ounces lye
2 ounces mango butter
4 ounces castor oil
28 ounces olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons peppermint essential oil
1 1/2 tablespoons French green clay, mixed with 3 tablespoons water
Step 1: Prepare the mint tea

Fill a jar with handfuls of fresh mint leaves and fill it with hot water. Keep the jar in the fridge and
leave to steep for a while. Note that if the tea gets too dark in color, it will also affect the color of the
soap.
Step 2: Make the tea/lye mixture
Add the lye to the tea, stirring continuously. Set aside to cool.
Combine the oils and butter in a stainless steel bowl and heat over medium heat.
Step 4: Blend
When the temperature of the mixtures gets to 90F, add the tea mixture to the oils and blend with a stick
blender. When you reach a light trace, add the peppermint essential oil and green clay.
Fill the molds with this soap mixture and leave to harden.
After a day or two, you can cut the soap into bars and leave them to cure for about 3 to 5 weeks.
Chapter 10 – Coconut Lime Soap
Ingredients
6.25 ounces lye
14 ounces coconut milk
6 ounces safflower oil
8 ounces sunflower oil
15 ounces olive oil
2 ounces coconut-lime fragrance oil
Step 1: Prepare the milk
First, you need to freeze the milk so that it gets to a slushy state. This is very important because,
otherwise, when you combine it with lye, it will curdle or burn.
Step 2: Add the lye
Slowly add the lye to the milk, stirring continuously and leave to cool.
Combine the oils in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until the mixture turns into a
liquid.
Step 4: Blend
Check the temperature of both mixtures. When the thermometer reads 90F, add the milk mixture to the
oils. Blend with a stick blender. Once you reach trace, mix in the fragrance oil.
Step 5: Molding
Pour the soap mixture into your molds and leave for a day or two to harden.
Step 6: Finishing
Unmold the soap and cut into bars. Keep in a place with a good airflow to cure for 4 to 6 weeks.
Chapter 11 – Fragrant Coffee Soap
Ingredients
19 ounces double strength coffee, room temperature
8 ounces lye
21 ounces olive oil
9 ounces palm kernel oil
3 ounces castor oil
6 ounces jojoba oil
9 ounces macadamia nut oil
Step 1: Add the lye to the coffee
Instead of water, for this soap, you ’ ll use double strength coffee. Carefully add the lye, stirring
continuously. Set the mixture aside to cool.
Combine all the oils in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Heat in a microwave until the temperature
reaches 90F.
Step 3: Blend
When the temperature of the coffee mixture is also 90F, pour it into the bowl with the oils. Use a stick
blender to combine the mixtures.
Step 4: Molding
Once you reach trace, pour the mixture into molds and leave to harden. This will take a day or two.
Unmold the soap and cut it into bars. Leave to cure for 4 to 6 weeks. The best option is to keep the
bars in a well-ventilated area.
Chapter 12 – Dandelion & Honey Soap
Ingredients
10 ounces dandelion tea
4.07 ounces lye
14 ounces olive oil
1.5 ounces tamanu oil
1.5 ounces jojoba oil
2 ounces shea butter
1/2 ounce raw honey
Step 1: Prepare the dandelion tea
Gather fresh dandelion flowers, rinse them and place in a heat-proof jar. A pint jar should be about
half way full with the flowers. Fill the jar with steaming hot water and seal it. Leave to infuse at least
for an hour, but I recommend leaving it overnight. Strain the tea and reserve about 10 ounces for the
soap.
Step 2: Mix with the lye
Combine the dandelion tea and lye, stirring continually. Leave to cool and set aside.
In another pot, mix together the oils and butters and heat over medium heat.
Step 4: Blend
Once the oils are melted, carefully add the dandelion and lye mixture. Use a stick mixer to combine
the ingredients. When you reach a light trace, mix in the honey.
Step 5: Molding
Once well blended, you can pour the soap mixture into the molds. Since the honey makes soap heat up
more, there is no need to insulate the soap.
When the soap has hardened, cut it into bars and leave to cure for 3 to 5 weeks.
Chapter 13 – Tender Lavender Soap
Ingredients
65 ml distilled water
30 grams caustic soda
210 ml olive oil
20-30 drops lavender essential oil
Step 1: Prepare the base mixtures
Place the caustic soda in a glass bowl. Pour in the distilled water. Allow the mixture to set until it
cools.
Add the oil in a separate pot and heat over medium heat.
Step 2: Blend
Once the oil has reached the temperature of 40C, remove it from the heat and slowly add the caustic
soda. Mix it with a hand blender.
When the mixture has become gel-like and thick, mix in the lavender essential oil.
Step 3: Molding
Pour the soap mixture into the molds. Cover the molds with a towel or blanket. This will keep the
heat until the mixture turns into soap. Leave the soap to cool undisturbed. This will take about 12 to
24 hours.
Step 4: Unmold and leave to cure
Unmold and keep in a dry and fresh place until it matures. It will take between 20 to 60 days.
Chapter 14 – Honey Soap
Ingredients
1 pound honey melt base
2-3 drops vanilla white color stabilizer
5-6 drops baby bee buttermilk fragrance oil
2-3 drops stained glass citrus orange colorant
Step 1: Prepare the base
Cut the soap base into small cubes. Place the cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat it at 30-
second intervals. Make sure that you don ’ t warm it more than necessary. The soap base should only
melt so that you can move on to the next step.
Step 2: Mixing the ingredients
Gently stir in the color, fragrance, and stabilizer.

Step 3: Molding
Pour the mixture into the mold and leave to sit undisturbed overnight.
The soap will unmold easily. Cut it into bars and leave to cure for about 2 weeks.
Chapter 15 – Pumpkin Soap
Ingredients
4.19 ounces lye
3 ounces cocoa butter
8 ounces olive oil
2 ounces canned pumpkin
40-60 drops clove essential oil
2 teaspoons vanilla absolute

Step 1: Prepare the mixtures
Combine the lye and the water and leave to cool.
Mix the oils in a large stainless steel bowl. Heat over medium heat until all the oils have melted.
Remove from the stove and leave aside to cool.
Step 2: Blend
Check the temperature and when the thermometer reads from 95 to 100F for both the water and oil
mixture, add the water and lye to the oils.
Use a stick blender to combine the two mixtures. Once you reach a light trace, blend in the pumpkin.
Step 3: Molding
Pour about 1/3 of the mixture into the prepared mold. Add half of the clove essential oil and vanilla,
blend and then pour another 1/3 of the soap mixture over it. Blend in the remaining clove essential oil
and vanilla and top with the remaining soap mixture.
Cover the molds and leave them for about three days until the soap dries.
Unmold the soap and leave in the air for a few days. Cut the soap into bars and leave to cure for 3 to
4 weeks.
Chapter 16 – Calendula Soap
Ingredients
1 teaspoon dried Calendula petals
4.23 ounces boiling water
2.25 ounces lye
0.67 ounces shea butter
2.75 ounces sunflower oil
2.9 ounces palm oil
6 drops Vitamin E oil
Step 1: Infuse the flowers
Combine the calendula flowers with the boiling water in a jar. Seal the jar and leave to infuse until
cooled at room temperature.
Step 2: Add the lye
Transfer the flowers and water to a stainless steel bowl. Add the lye and stir continuously. Set aside
to cool.
Combine the oils and butter and melt over medium heat.
Step 4: Blend
Once the temperature of both mixtures is 90F, add the water and lye to the oils. Use a stick blender to
combine.
Step 5: Molding
Once you reach trace, pour the soap mixture into your molds and leave to harden.
Unmold, cut into bars and leave to cure for 3 to 5 weeks.

Chapter 17 – Oatmeal Soap
Ingredients
228 grams distilled water
86 grams lye
90 grams sunflower oil
150 grams coconut oil
150 grams palm oil
½ cup ground oatmeal.
Add the lye to the distilled water and stir continuously. Set it aside to cool.
In a separate pot, combine the oils and melt over medium heat.
Step 2: Blend
When the temperature of both mixtures is 90F, blend them using a stick blender. When you reach trace,
add the ground oatmeal.
Step 3: Molding
Pour the soap mixture into the prepared molds and leave to harden. You can sprinkle the soap with
some oatmeal.
Unmold, cut into bars and leave to cure for 3 to 5 weeks.

Chapter 18 – Cucumber Soap
Ingredients
1/4 cucumber, unpeeled
9 ounces chilled water
3.83 ounces lye
2 ounces avocado butter
4 ounces rice bran oil
12 ounces olive oil
1/2 tablespoon French green clay, diluted in 1 to 2 tablespoons water
Step 1: Puree the cucumber
Use about 2 ounces of chilled water to puree the cucumber. Strain and transfer the juice into a
stainless steel container. Pour in the chilled water so that it weighs 9 ounces.
Step 2: Add the lye
Carefully add the lye, stirring continuously. Leave the mixture to cool to around 90 to 100F.
Step 3: Prepare the oils
Combine the almond butter and coconut oil and melt over low heat. Mix the other oils in another pot.
Once melted, add in the coconut oil and almond butter. Leave to cool to 90 to 100F.
Step 4: Blend
Combine the two mixtures with a stick blender. When you reach a light trace, add the diluted clay.
Step 5: Molding
Pour the soap mixture into your molds. Cover with wax paper and a piece of cardboard. Insulate and
leave for a day or two in the mold
Unmold and cut the soap into bars. Leave to cure for 3-4 weeks.
Chapter 19 – Orange Soap
Ingredients
3 pounds organic white soap base
2 ounces almond oil
2 tablespoons annatto seeds
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1.4 ounces peppermint essential oil
1 ounce orange essential oil
Step 1: Prepare the seeds
Warm the almond oil in the microwave. Add the annatto seeds and leave to soak overnight. Strain the
seeds and reserve the oil, as you will use it to color the soap.
Cut the base into cubes and melt in the microwave. Stir in a few tablespoons of the oil colorant.
Don ’ t add too much, as it can decrease the lather. Leave to cool to about 120F. If a skin forms on top
of the soap base, stir it in or remove it.
Step 3: Prepare the oils
Combine the essential oils, and when the soap base has cooled, add the oils and blend.
Step 4: Molding
Pour the soap into your molds reserving 1-2 ounces. Leave the soap for about an hour. Sprinkle the
soap with half of the poppy seeds. Warm the reserved soap base and pour it over the poppy seeds.
You can scatter the remaining poppy seeds over this top layer.
When the top layer has cooled, you can add a few drops of the essential oils. With a small knife, make
small lines into the soap to help the layers stick together. Leave for a day or two in the mold.
Slice the soap into bars and leave to cure for 3-5 weeks.
Chapter 20 – Anise Soap
Ingredients
3/4 cup tallow
1/4 cup lard
1/4 cup anise seeds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lye
1/2 cup cold soft water
Step 1: Prepare the anise
Melt the lard and add the anise seed. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Let stand overnight and then melt
it again so that you can strain the seeds.
Melt the tallow and add it to the anise mixture so that there is 3/4 cup. Mix in the vegetable oil and
leave to cool.
Stir the lye into the water and leave to cool.
Step 3: Blend
When both the mixtures are lukewarm and their temperatures are almost the same, combine them
stirring continuously until the mixture gets thick.
Step 4: Molding
Pour the mixture into your molds and leave for a day or two. Once you unmold the soap, cut it into
bars and leave to cure for about 2 weeks.
Chapter 21 – Aloe Vera Soap
Ingredients
9.6 ounces aloe water puree*
9.9 ounces water
6.7 ounces lye
2.5 ounces shea butter
10.5 ounces lard
*Puree the aloe you have with some water and then add enough water to measure 9.6 ounces total
Combine the lye and water and leave to cool.
Mix the oils and butter and melt over medium heat.
Step 2: Blend
When both the mixtures reach the same temperature, blend them with a stick blender. Once you reach
a light trace, mix in the aloe gel.
Step 3: Molding
Pour the soap into your molds and leave undisturbed for a day or two.
Step 4: Curing
Unmold, cut into bars and leave the soap to cure for 4 weeks.
Conclusion
As you could see, making your own soaps is a piece of cake. Once you make your first batch and go
through this basic process of soap making once, you will make another one in a matter of minutes. The
key thing you have learned is to add lye to distilled or herb-infused water. Then, you can add the oils
of your choice, which add not only a number of fragrances to your soaps but also a variety of nutrients
and healing benefits. The most difficult part of soap making comes after pouring your soap mixture
into molds. That ’ s waiting for your soaps to cure so that you can either use them by yourself or give
them as gifts to your loved ones.

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Geranium flowers, stems, and leaves

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