Earth and Jojoba are well known natural body care ingredients, used in various packs and cosmetics. When added to soaps, they make excellent cleansers and provide nourishment to lifeless and tired skin. Earth Jojoba clay soap makes great natural body soap and when used regularly, helps in removing blemishes, sun tan and acne. Given below is an easy to make Earth Jojoba Clay Soap recipe that makes use of affordable ingredients.
What you Need
- Earth Clay or Fullers Earth
- Jojoba Oil
- Cinnamon Essential Oil
- Large bar of Glycerin Soap (transparent and unscented)
- Water
- Yellow or Brown food coloring
- Olive Oil
- Soap Mold
How to Prepare & Apply
- Cut the glycerin soap into pieces or shred it; Brush the inside of the soap mold with olive oil and keep aside.
- In a bowl take 1 -2 tablespoons of earth clay or fullers earth and pour in a little less than half a cup of water. Stir well to form a smooth paste.
- In a saucepan, place the shredded soap or cut pieces and melt it over low heat until liquefied. Now pour 2 teaspoons of olive oil and stir.
- In the soap and oil mixture, add the earth clay paste and whisk well to blend the ingredients well.
- Remove from the heat and add 10-15 drops of essential oil, 2-3 tablespoons of jojoba oil and 1-2 drops of coloring and stir very well. Ensure that no lumps are formed.
- Now, pour the mixture in the mold, wrap in plastic sheet to avoid absorption of water and set aside for 3-4 weeks, till the soap hardens.
- Use everyday during bath and keep the used soap in a dry place.
Benefits of Earth Jojoba Clay Soap
Earth Clay has wonderful natural cleansing and toning properties that leave the skin looking fresh and free of blemishes. Jojoba Oil has medicinal properties that help heal sores and wounds and unclog pores that are blocked. These two combine in the Earth Jojoba Clay Soap enabling it to seal the moisture in the skin and nourish the skin too, leaving it smooth and supple.
Tips:
The essential oil, fragrances and coloring can be replaced as per your choice. Experiment with different fragrances and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of each of them.
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