Easy Homemade Soap

[@annietomsik3717]

Becky, I want you to know that I always wanted to make my own soap. I was afraid to until I saw your soap videos. I got the courage to make my first batch (with my husband on stand by). Friends and neighbors wanted to try it, and after a short while I did start a small home business. I love to educate people about natural soap. Thank you Becky, for showing these videos. Annie

[@annoupale2sante210]

Do you have a KZbin channel so we can learn from

[@rnawireman9847]

2 safety points: Wear gloves & keep vinegar nearby as a neutralizing agent if you do get lye or uncured mixture anywhere it shouldn't be.

[@melodycarrillo2461]

I use Becky's Olive Oil bar soap as shampoo. It leaves my long hair manageable, light and shiny.

[@dannendor5888]

Masha and the baer

[@trudyparman3861]

I'm ready to try making soap, I was always afraid to try it, but you made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of homesteading, I'm a homesteader at heart.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Good, give it a try. You will love it!! ☀️❤️☀️

[@hellenicsunshine7032]

After watching this for years I finally got the guts to attempt it and I DID IT!!! Thank you Becky for your videos and how you explained the steps so very nicely😘

[@melodieduperron1252]

This is the 1st soap recipe I made love ❤️ it when my children run out of soap I know I will get a visit they love it as well

[@brightpurpleviking]

Thanks, Becky! I've got a recipe I love, but the ingredients are difficult to find, not to mention expensive. I'm going to try your recipe next time. I really like your relaxed approach. It takes the terror out of soap making which other videos portray. Yes, you can get burned, but women have been making soap for centuries. It's not nuclear science :-). It's fun!

[@dorapolicy8909]

I've been using this recipe with coconut oil since 2017 and I'm so thankful I found your video!! We love the soap and have since stopped buying any other soaps from stores! And yes goggles and gloves are a necessity when making this! Even a mask helps and outdoors if possible!

[@ProfessorGilligan1]

These (vegetable) oils are typically 3 fatty acids attached to a 3 carbon backbone of glycerin known as a triglyceride. The lye is typical a very strong base: sodium or potassium hydroxide, which in part is the same thing in crystals of the older versions of Drano (also, poisonous). This is why you always want to do as Becky warns to wear personal protective equipment (goggles and mask). I would add wearing latex or nitrile gloves for protection. This is very similar to making biodiesel fuel. This can be a lot of fun and a lot of properties may be added to these soaps. Some people add an abrasive material like coarse to fine salt, minerals, and even sugar to impart an exfoliating property. Exfoliation is a wonderful healthy concept that I learned from watching a lot of commercials growing up, believing this to be a girly thing. Exfoliation gets rid of dead skins cells that bacteria on the skin consider a smorgasbord. Bacteria waste production is one of the sources of BO (body odor). Commercial soaps have consumer protection built in to them to some degree. Read and follow all directions before handling any chemical. Olive oil is a chemical as much as lye and water. Why do you think there are so many waters being sold for 1000s times what water used to cost (turning the tap faucet on)? Chemicals have no feelings. Living things have feelings, expressions, and style. That is why I love Becky's outgoing, confident personality and gentle voice. Note: the dust or beads will immediately damage skin/hair/eyes (burn) on contact and ("eat holes" thru) clothing after washing even if you immediately brush off the dust or beads from hands or clothing. Notify a close friend immediately or call 911 if burning starts to occur and you are unsure of what to do. If your hands feel slippery immediately after handling the lye or lye dissolved in water. Always protect your eyes, mouth, and lungs when handling chemicals and cleaning. Sorry for the long comment...just the scientist in me coming out. I love your channel, Becky. I am way passed tired of the rat race, too.

[@podunkbetty]

Becky, you did a great service to share how easy soapmaking is to do at home. I, too, make my own soap at home as many thousands of women over the centuries who did not have goggles and gloves did. Don't let the OSHA-lovers bring you down girl--makin' soap is fun and easy if done with care and consideration of what you are working with.

[@SamusAran1818]

That's awesome! I'm having one of those, "universe is sending me a message" moments right now LOL No joke, I was at my grocery store last week, and I saw this magazine about how to build your own house mortgage free, setting up solar panels, and growing your own food. That magazine still has me thinking about building my own home because I'm sick of the rat race as well! LOL I've started to make my own deodorant, and I want to learn how to make soaps and shampoos. Thank you for this video!!!

[@Megz207]

People are still stumbling across your page years later. I'm so glad I did! Following!

[@dannygarcia-dx4vl]

Becky, I made your soap recipe last night and it turned out so beautiful and it was so easy, I just followed your directions. I can't believe I have never done this before. Last week I made your detergent and it turned out great. Thanks for all of your info. and this is also economical. Thank you, Shawnna

[@edhen2214]

Hi.. did you follow the exact measurements please? How did this soap turn out? Did it lather well please? Kindly let me know your response on this soap please? I want to try it.

[@tinkerbell2939]

Thank you so much for your videos! I've been wanting to make soap since I was a teen. Tonight I made my first bath after watching several videos these past few days. You make it look so easy and I was so nervous! I love how you read us the list of ingredients and let us write them down.

[@anerioone]

Hi, Becky, I am enjoying your shows. I used to be a museum curator and demonstrated lots of things that colonials did, how they lived and coped with life before the industrial revolution. Cooking on the hearth etc. Your shows remind me of so many of those old skills. lots of fun. I started a blog called: prepping without monsters under the bed. .. my spouse died recently so I have not gotten back to the blogs for a while, but you are stirring my interest again.

[@Anamericanhomestead]

Awesome! We make our own soap. We do it so we can control what chemicals we use.

[@JourneyOnLife]

For about twenty years now I been makin my own soap. Im a man and men usually don't care but I just really couldn't stand the junk they sell in the local grocery store like Dove and all that, they just dry up and get all crusty and a bunch of other reasons. Plus it us nice not to depend on some big company to make my soap with their cheep junk they use to mske it. They myst think we r stupid. And my soap is still inexpensive except for my time spent. But then that's what life us sbout.

[@jckro3]

FarOutFarSpace

[@claygirl6133]

You’re a great teacher, very detailed, especially explaining trace! Most videos assume the viewer knows the terminology and what trace is. Bravo! I love olive oil and eucalyptus. Unto your coconut oil soap, so happy, I feel more confident in doing my first soaps!!!

[@bobbybalajiii]

Thank u so.. much Becky.... u r my inspiration I'm from India... learnt how to make soap from u and now I make variety of soaps with carrots,Papayas ,Avocados, calendulas......ooh......just enjoying my pure luxurious soaps.... with lovely fragrances....😀😀

[@atashadejesus4392]

I love this because she is telling you what other ways you can do if you don't have all the equipments she's using. Godbless ma'am.: -)

[@funnyfarmgal]

Thanks for sharing a simple recipe for soap.. I will give this a try when I have some free time..

[@melissah170]

Believe it or not, I actually found this homemade soap video of yours on Amazon Prime Video last year or the year before. I didn't realize that you had a KZbin channel, I wasn't very knowledgeable of KZbin. So glad I found you here so now I can watch all of your videos. Thank you!!!

[@CRRBennett]

good video. I like the flower mold too. good grief to all those who are so critical. I never wear gloves when I make my soap either. yes, safety is important and she does mention that. I have to disagree with the person who said it takes 6-8 months to cure. Curing just hardens the soap. Once the chemical reaction has taken place the lye is no longer lye. 3-4 weeks is plenty of time. Thanks for the video.

[@AppleSlicesUnite]

yesss i agreed with her unitl she said 6-8 months even up to a year is best.

[@WendyPowellClarinet]

ramona hurley 100% Olive oil soap improves with age - so if you can let it sit on the shelf curing for a longer period, the soap will harden up nicely...

[@irismorio110]

Hi Becky just happen to stumble on your video making soap with olive oil and lye. I just love your personality you have a gentleness when you talk, I think that's the rain Becky. One day I am going to try to make the soap. I use to make laundry soap with Fels-Naptha soap and borax and some soda warsh. My daughter and I used it all the time and our top load washer. I don't know why I stopped it went great now that I have a front loader and you have to use h e soap I didn't use it in it I find a 5 gallon bucket downstairs. Afraid to use it being they cost almost $1,200 for a front loader I don't know if it's safe to use or not.

[@lonniekeelan94]

Hello Becky, I absolutely love the way you gave up the rat race, and I liked watching you video on your home made soap. The process you used is called Cold Process, or CP, and the kind of soap you made is called Castile, because it is pure olive oil. What I was wondering, is if you figured the lye for all of your olive oil soap, or if you reserved some of it for what we call Super fat. For example: if you use 50 oz of olive oil. You could figure in 95% of the olive oil as your base oils, to be turned into soap, and your lye amount, would be figured on that 95% of the olive oil. The other 5 % of your olive oil to be used as a Super Fat. This is an extra bit of olive oil, that is sure to stay on you skin to give you richness and a creamy feel. I am a soap maker myself, and this would be a suggestion I would have for you to do it this way. Your soaps all looked beautiful! I love the way that you did them.

[@sheilahdang11]

I am so impressed that you made your own cabin. I'll be sure to watch your other videos. Thank you for sharing your soap making video

[@charwatts5687]

Having made soap in the past which was really hard to do compared to your method. Excellent instructional video!!! Excellent!!!

[@jerajigaliano8846]

I have been watching lots of homestead stuff over youtube but this is z best and easy to learn keep it up z way it's ....love from African ppl !

[@tricia3071]

Thank you Becky I love your videos, I made these soaps using your recipe and they turned out great. My family loves the bars. Thanks again:-)

[@catherinerothbletz6496]

Is that food colour that she used

[@LarrysLeatherWork]

Wife and I made your soap and have it drying in our spare room. Smells great. We will keep you posted. We watch all your videos so keep them coming. Thanks

[@houseofcreativity1]

I am going to try this. I like the properties of them olive oil for moisture for your skin and eucalyptus is great if you have sinus issues or not feeling well it will help relieve the pressure I think to.

[@jamiecoleman2729]

We homeschool our children, and this is our next project. We may even make these as gifts for Christmas. Thank you for always having such wonderful ideas to share!

[@Blessed4service8]

Very nice video, Becky. Make sure everyone knows that safety is of the essence. Goggles, mask, ventilation and gloves. Castile Soap (100% olive oil) is so gentle for all skin types. The longer it cures, the longer it lasts. Who wouldn't love it? Have you rendered your own lard for soap making?

[@MattieBJ]

Becky: I'm gonna LUV making my own soap! Your recipe is SO, SO easy!!!!Lots of comments from several years ago when the video was made so I'm *bumping* this video! I just finished making my FIRST batch!!!! It's all covered up with towels & blankets and tomorrow at 9p EST can't get here soon enough so that I can see how they turned out. I learned a few things with this: Practice colors! Swirling looked so easy until I tried it. I think I'll stick with layered colors for the time being ~~ It took almost 20 minutes for the lye solution to cool to 110F. Be patient, Grasshopper ~~ The mixture residue left on the blender was slathered on my feet and on my eczema spot ~~ A fresh manicure may cause a burning feeling if the mixture gets around the cuticle ~~ Use a deeper bowl. My bowl was too shallow for blending. That's it!

[@chefdebbie]

Becky, you should wear your goggles the entire time you are mixing the lye into the oils; the lye is still caustic and can splash into your eyes!

[@littgaia2939]

I've searched, but haven't found Becky making pine tar soap. What I like best about her videos, is that she stays simple. Look up other soap recipes and you see as many as 6 oils listed, with sundry other ingredients. Seldom do they tell you that if you add in one quadrant, you delete in another.Like, just dumping in a fragrance, may not be wise: soap could come out soft and stay that way for weeks after the cure stage. So, the question is, where do you reduce, water or oils to compensate for 2 to 3 ounces of fragrance or essential oils?

[@recyclingmom]

I make soap for a living and for personal use and I know for a fact that 100% olive oil (Castile) soap does not trace in a few or even 20 minutes. You also have to be precise with the amount of fragrance oil use even more so if you use essential oil. Not all fragrance oils are created equal.

[@helencruz789]

Hello! Just wanted you to know that you are the reason that I decide to take the leap of faith and get past my lye fears and get into the fun of soapmaking. I'm having a ball. My first recipe as your lard soap and I have made about 5 batches with variateons. Thanks so much for the easy way that you teach us. I'll be making this recipe next!!

[@marinawilkinson5840]

I Just just found you and I’m so impressed with the soaps. I must try this. Thank you 🌹❤️🌸🌟🌹❤️🌸🌟💙🌹❤️🌸🌟💙🌹❤️🌸🌟💙

[@Trinsmommy04]

I definitely will be trying this soon!!! I make my own homemade laundry soap for about 3 years now and love it. I am always trying to find ways to do things cheaper and more homestead efficient. I love all of your videos!! They are very helpful!!

[@jewellm61]

Jamie, I make my own laundry soap also. I just love it. I like Becky's video on making homemade laundry. If I had not been using a different recipe and bought a bunch of a different laundry soap, I would have used Becky's recipe because it is so simple.

[@Trinsmommy04]

I just find it more satisfying to make things from scratch, and it help teach my kids the meaning of a little hard work and money saved. I wish I had the money to be able to buy some land and build my own home like Becky did!!!

[@lindakrause8793]

Get her land book! If you really want to do it, you will find a way. Don't be like me - I'm 68 and wish so much I had done it! I wish I had raised my sons on a homestead! And even if they were already grown, if they were "coming home to Momma's house" they would still be in a position to learn!!! Go for your dreams and reach for the stars! If you really want it like Becky did, you will do it.

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Hi Becky, just want to tell you that I love your channel, thank you for sharing. I'm a new at soap making. I've tried melt and pour soap before, but I watched your video and decided to make soap from scratch. The only problem that I found was that when I add the lye water to the oil it immediately get very thick, so I could not use the blender I just stir it a little and pour it on the mold. Can you or someone reading this note send me a comment as to why this happened, thank you so much!

[@cecejohnson1132]

I really enjoyed the process and I want get more tapes because I want to teach the girls in my organization a skill. Thanks

[@mandyphillips2960]

Just came across your channel and Oh my heck - YOU ARE MY HERO !!

[@angiejenkins520]

I get all my molds and stick blenders from thrift stores for next to nothing. Great resource. 💕 also a quick spray of alcohol on top will even up the surface tension and get rid of any bubbles.

[@jewishroyalty3270]

OH MY GOD your intro alone, you're AMAZING, love it I'm subscribed!🌹

[@junky802]

Oi vey

[@Maz3324]

Thank you Becky I have been making cold process soap for six months now some good some no so :-) I like watching your tips. I also would love to move into the countryside get away from the city. look forward to looking at new video's.

[@benchkey]

Good video but a matter of caution. The mask you had on won't protect you from those lye fumes, you need a much better mask with disposable filters. Harbor Freight carries one. P-95 for $16.00. Also keep windows/doors open if using the lye indoors, just because the lye isn't fuming anymore doesn't mean the vapors in the room won't hurt you. If you don' have an exhaust hood, then mix the lye/water outside and bring it inside when ready to pour. The other caution is wear plastic gloves.

[@wandalazure2217]

I'm making my third batch of soap and always mix my lye/water outside on the deck. It is the safest way. In most houses, we don't have the ventilation features that you need to keep from inhaling the fumes.

[@pearlydeer4555]

Made my first batch of olive oil soap yesterday and cut it today. Worked out great. Your tutorial was very helpful, thanks!

[@sarabarbosa1816]

Very simple method and good explanation! Thank you!

[@The_Midnight_Wanderer]

Your story of moving to the country and having a more simple life is exactly what I want to do. So admirable!

[@dougalexander7204]

Like much your channel and thank you for sharing. I’m a guy.... I dry then crush tangerine peels and mix with wood ash soap. Scrubs the bejesus off my grimy hands after working in the blacksmith shop.

[@ghettocountry8678]

I wanted to thank you so much, my mom hasn't had face issues since I've been making soap through your teachings, we've been using this recipe but tweaked it a bit but I'm so glad I learned to do soap and learning how to make it my own...On the other hand, I find that using medium water in soap making helps it to not melt in your shower after use.

[@Jomama02]

What is medium water? Does this soap leave a residue on your skin and in the shower and is it hard to clean? Also could you use like Skin So Soft bath oil to make this soap or must it be olive oil? I'd appreciate any help you could give me and fragrance does it have to be a oil?

[@ghettocountry8678]

@@Jomama02 Medium water is what I questioned about the amount of water to use in that recipe, i use medium water to make my soaps and i was just wondering.

[@FeurnSagewind]

-And this video is what made me HAVE to subscribe to you... Thanks for sharing everything!

[@robertahubert9155]

I have watched so many videos on soap making and I have to tell you your video is the best. Easy to follow. Simple and what nice results. I am so glad i found your channel. Consider me your new best friend ( subscribed ) to your channel. Going to spend the rest of the day watching

[@sarahelizabeth856]

Thanks for making this video! You're my favorite!

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

WOW!! I didn’t realize how easy it is to make soap!! Thank You for your Wonderful Tutorial!!☺️🙌👍

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

After reading All these comments about the “Lye”..(it’s Scary)!! Can you make it without the lye.. or use another less caustic Ingredient?????😵😱😳🥺

[@jumpoffa5011]

Be sure NOT to use any metal when using Lye. Lye will react violently with any metal objects, that is including metal bowls.

[@melissalaponis1418]

Good to know, thank you

[@jumpoffa5011]

Melissa Laponis you're welcome. :-)

[@dannielleforsyth1369]

what scare me is that you would use this stuff on your body

[@OfficialLadyDarkSky]

@@dannielleforsyth1369 what scares you? its the same as the store bought but without the other added fragrances ect. all soap has lye in it, lye does not stay in the bar. so i don't understand why it scares you? shampoo has lye, hand soap, dish soap, bar soap all from the stores. what's scaring you about it?

[@forgetit2916]

Tried it and love it. Soap making is fun! Used the molds to.

[@AjPrepper]

wow.. I was afraid to try soap.. seemed technical..lol... I took notes.. you made it look so easy!! Give doodles a kiss for me!! Aj

[@dianacassinelli9467]

Aj Prepper iii

[@benjaminsanchez1962]

hey i see that you like soap, my mother has a channel here on youtube and needs a audience. she doesnt have much experience. please consider checking it out. here is a link. kzbin.info/door/TYgZpJirNpklovoUYo_5_A

[@MatirManush-wu9cc]

Thank you MAM, you are so nice. I never knew that making soap is so simple. I didn't make my soap yet now but I am very confident that I will be able to make it. I will do it tomorrow.

[@aurorapeck4747]

WOW BECKY THIS IS SO INSPIRING HOW I WISH I COULD DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE THIS IS MY IDEAL KIND OF LIFE, WOW WHAT A BLESSING.

[@mariangies]

mines too.

[@aurorapeck4747]

seems like a great life doesn't it. I would be in paradise but I am such a chicken.

[@mariangies]

Aurorapeck, what are you afraid of?

[@kathrynkenyon785]

WOW BECKY! That was an awesome video: easy to follow your directions, safety conscious although not sure why you weren't wearing gloves, fun to watch, and I enjoyed your excitement. Will that lye in the bottle burn you if it gets on your skin or wet skin? THANKS FOR POSTING!

[@tizianacallari7446]

you are living the life I dream! well done Becky xxx all the best for new year 2016

[@mayaportland8805]

I wish you were my mother, I could learn so much from you and you are very nurturing

[@jenymunoz3710]

You are so natural and adorable! my respects sweet lady keep the hard working is the only way to enjoy life!.

[@florenceparker9698]

Becky I want to thank you for showing me a recipe that so bluntly simple, I have been trying to follow this soap making book called soap crafting which is absolutely crazy and you waste so much money buying some ingredients you don’t need but your recipe is absolutely wonderful and I love it. I just wish you could explain why some essential oils accelerate the recipe.

[@whitewaterfrog]

Your intro is great, i love people like you. Keep it up. I am going to do that too one time, i just have to figure a way to pay rent for the property i will get from my parents.

[@lindakrause8793]

You do whatever it takes (well, within the law and ethics, lol)! Don't give up! I'm 68 and wish I had lived my dreams, and I could have easily; I just didn't!

[@4nikkimay]

Thank you for an easier recipe. I’m starting with this one. Much appreciated. 💕

[@vidyasingh9334]

wowwwwww 😍😍😍😍 I love homemade products.. I always wanted to do it by myself... u r too cool.. tq for d videos.. ur channel s really interesting Becky 😍😍

[@carolyncorbett5999]

Hey Becky, I'm sooooo excited about soaping.Thanks for sharing

[@Nancytoday]

Oh Becky, I just love you! You have such a nice personality. Did you build your house all by yourself?

[@benjaminsanchez1962]

hey i see that you like soap, my mother has a channel here on youtube and needs a audience. she doesnt have much experience. please consider checking it out. here is a link. kzbin.info/door/TYgZpJirNpklovoUYo_5_A

[@Laura-jm4ng]

Thank you very much for sharing. You make everything so much simpler and easier to follow. I would love to see you make a homemade shampoo bar and share with us a video on that!

[@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319]

Very informative Becky. I am going to try making this recipe. The coloring you are using for your soap, is it just food coloring?

[@BarefootInAK]

Wow Becky I found you again! I started watching you right after you moved and started! Much ❤️ dear lady!

[@kittypride6343]

Im tired of the city , im ready for simple country living lol

[@dacracking5768]

Lmao same, literally thought of opening my farm and everything 🧍🏼‍♂️😂😂

[@djwhytashofficial6502]

Just made a batch with this recipe but I add different colors (green and yellow and black) I hope they turn out awesome like yours 😁😊🥰

[@ShannonMoody]

Going to try this recipe!! but with gloves! ! please people wear protective gloves.

[@jimmccarley3191]

I have been making soap for about 20 years and I never used olive oil. Now I have to use it at least once. What you did not tell people is, once you make your own soap and start using it you will never want to use store bought soap again. I take my own soap if I travel. Now I am a man and I only add coconut oil to help it lather and a fragrance. My favorite is oatmeal, milk and honey, how it got that name I have no idea. As you know there are thousands of fragrances. I was checking some out at Starrville Soap Supply Co. once and they had one called dirt. Very strange and yes it smelled like ....dirt. not for me. I have to go try that olive oil recipe. Loved your video!

[@sapphireblue222]

Becky, you're not wearing any gloves! :)

[@sapphireblue222]

The gloves are for skin protection. A lye burn can be bad. (I'm a Soaper)

[@ChileExpatFamily]

sapphireblue222 Yes, I always wear gloves too and I would wear goggles when using the stick blender because it can splatter. I also keep vinegar around to neutralize the lye if it splatters on my skin. Good idea on the silicone molds. Great job, Becky! I really enjoy these videos and I applaud you for jumping ship and leaving the rat race!

[@skayc1]

She's not wearing the goggles either when she is starting to stir the lye into the oil.

[@BeautyandScience]

It is very important to use: gloes, goggles and wear long sleeves. You can check my Olive Oil DIY Soap video for more safety recommendations!

[@benchkey]

Also wear closed toe shoes. If any of it falls to the floor your shoe will protect your foot.

[@namratavardhan1517]

Everything explained so well taking time, I love it :) Now I believe I can make these at home for my family as well ! Thank you 🤗

[@Thatguy-of5re]

Leonarda loved this video.

[@puckuk1984]

Does this soap leave you skin feeling dry? and if so is there a natural moisturiser you can add? I love this channel btw!

[@Parisobserver]

I love all of your videos. Thank you :-)

[@verawoods1316]

Omg! This is my first time watching a soap video and I love Becky’s ideas but most of all I can’t wait to get started. Thanks for everything! 💕

[@auddem]

This is the best tutorial that I've seen. :)

[@helenellsworth9556]

I used this recipe, thank goodness I invested in a mulit weight digital scales, as an Aussie we do stuff in grams 😊

[@peypeyneekin]

it didnt turn out blue because you mixed the yellow with it.

[@tamekaweinert7497]

hi becky!!!! i loved this video. U are awesome. Very good video and i think ur soap making video is better than what i have seen on youtube.

[@TRuth.T]

Becky, where is your gloves??

[@ghostmain3382]

T. Ruth T lol right. Like she had a mask and goggles but no gloves???

[@jimmccarley3191]

I suppose you should use gloves. I never have. The mask to me is most important, you dont want to breathe those fumes. For me it is very difficult to use gloves and I know how hot the water and lard are going to get and I also know what that mixture will do to my skin. I am very careful and in 20 years never had an unpleasant experience. BUT, you really should wear goggles, a mask and gloves. Most important is be Careful! Be real Careful!

[@regenerativegraceranch]

What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you for the simple steps and for taking the time to make this video! ❤

[@missysorganics1258]

haha you rick. I watched 15 stupid soap making videos... made a batch with my loofahs, it went wrong .. so wrong. then poof. I see you have one and I'm hoping the video tells me something new... who knew the measurements had to be weighed!? not me! no one said anything... so, I dub you queen of soap videos. These video people forget... details. it's all about details! Good job soap queen. I'm in. Oh, my batch looks amazing! I was so happy that I did it twice! *blows a kiss* thanks!

[@noneurbusiness6137]

becky, i made ur soap lard and olive it came out so nice

[@csds7679]

I noticed that the Lye bottle said "poison".....I would love to make homemade soap but that part worries me. Can you explain the poison part and the risks?

[@BeckysHomestead]

When you mix the lye with the water, then put that into the oil, it has a reaction that turns it into soap. That reaction turns the lye from something dangerous into something safe and useful.

[@csds7679]

Ah, Ok, Thank you so much :)

[@angelaangell8523]

csds7679 It's called saponification.

[@Marialla.]

Lye is dangerous in its raw state, and can cause serious chemical burns if not handled correctly. However, simple standard precautions are easy to manage, like never letting it touch your skin before saponification, and always adding lye to water, NEVER adding water to lye. I know it sounds scary at first, but once you understand it it isn't really any more dangerous than dealing with a hot stove. Just know the dangers and don't be stupid about it and try to skip safety steps. Also, keep a bottle of vinegar around just in case. Vinegar neutralizes lye, and if (god forbid) there should be any spill, pouring vinegar all over the spill will fix things as fast as possible.

[@csds7679]

Thank you ladies :)

[@littlezencrone]

Becky - Do you keep all of your soap making tools separate? Spoons, mixer, bowls etc?

[@sandraspadafora3882]

After watching your video about a little over a year ago I decided to start making homemade soaps and lotions. Thank you so much

[@sacredsiren]

Wow, who wears safety goggles and a face mask, but no gloves! Lye burns are no joke, one really needs to wear gloves while doing this...

[@palomahealing5073]

sacredsiren Yep..you got that right!! Omg

[@stevelux9854]

Not only that, but that NIOSH N95 face mask shown is rated for particulates, not for fumes.

[@makeit2649]

Besides not wearing gloves at all, she didn’t wear the goggles when she poured the lye water into the oil, or when blending. Didn’t see her put the lye bucket right into a vinegar bath, either. These are basic safety precautions!

[@lian7217]

u jst have to be careful. esp when its nt too mch of a big batch of soap..

[@janneykchapstick5300]

You're an awesome teacher! Thankyou. I cant wait to make my own soap.

[@yesiownfrodo]

GLOVES!! Why aren't you wearing gloves, my friend?

[@Alexkj912]

She wants to wash her had as she us doing it

[@theRebelRP]

Alex K-J lye burns your skin, thats why she should wear gloves. and if done incorrectly, adding water to lye can cause it to explode. thats why she should wear gloves, and remember to add the lye slowly to the water to prevent exploding.

[@Jesusiscomingback100]

looking forward to making soap for my family. Thanks for the tutorial

[@cedeno001]

you need Glove to protect you from the Lye and Vinegar Just in Case You do get some on your body !!

[@cedeno001]

the Lye Burns Your skin