Discover the Moisturizing Benefits of Homemade Honey Soap Making

Honey soap making is a popular activity among homesteaders and those who prefer natural skincare products. To learn more about this craft, we spoke with Mary Johnson, a seasoned soap maker and owner of a small farm in rural Kentucky.

Mary has been making honey soap for over five years now. She started out by experimenting with different recipes until she found the perfect combination of ingredients that produced high-quality bars of soap. Her recipe includes olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, lye, distilled water, and of course – honey.

One thing that sets honey soap apart from other types of homemade soaps is its moisturizing properties. Honey acts as a natural humectant which means it helps to retain moisture on the skin. This makes it especially beneficial for people with dry or sensitive skin.

When asked about the process of making honey soap, Mary explained that it’s not much different from making any other type of cold process soap. The only difference is that you need to add the honey at just the right time to ensure that it doesn’t get too hot and lose its benefits.

To make her honey soap, Mary starts by melting the oils together in a large pot over low heat. Then she mixes lye into distilled water (never use tap water!) until it dissolves completely before adding this mixture to the melted oils.

Once everything is combined thoroughly using an immersion blender (wear gloves!), Mary adds in her raw honey at around 100°F while continuing to blend everything together until trace forms – when you can see your mixture starting to thicken slightly – and then pours it into molds where they will sit for several days before being cut into bars.

Finally, after curing for 4-6 weeks depending on environmental factors such as temperature/humidity levels etc., your homemade bars should be ready!

Overall, making homemade honey soap can be both rewarding and therapeutic! It’s also an excellent way to ensure you know exactly what’s in your skincare products. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourself, Mary suggests starting with a simple recipe and working up to more complicated ones as you gain experience.