How to Make Liquid Soap and Body Wash from Bar Soap.. DIY for Cheap!

How to make Liquid Soap or Body Wash from Bar Soap..DIY for Cheap!
How to make your own liquid soap, or body wash for cheap!
This easy recipe and process saves Big Money!
At least 10's of Dollars!
This is something we've done off and on over the years.
Really simple, works great, and it's worth the time.
For every 8 ounces of soap, use 1 gallon of water. 4 ounces = 1/2 gallon of water etc.
Adjust water and soap mixture as needed.
Here's the Steps.
1. Pick your favorite soap bar.
2. Grate the soap into a bowl or container.
3. Add hot water to the soap and stir until all the pieces have dissolved.
4. Allow soap mix to set for 8-24 hours. Soap should set, to a gelatinous consistency.
5. Mix the soap with a mixer or blender, add to your container.
6. Wash yourself. Repeat as needed.
That's really it, I don't add glycerin or anything else.
I haven't needed to and we use the soap daily.
Works very well..
Comments, suggestions, questions, or advice is welcomed.
Just leave a comment or message, I do answer. :)
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[@djmmeade2094]

I blend mine when.its still warm turns out lovely n creamy . I use deionised water best for making beauty products

[@xsamitt]

Dr Bronners cost over 7 dollars a bar here in newfoundland

[@CheapGeek]

No Spam

[@velvetgrrl2774]

For those asking about the slime: yes, slime happens. It takes longer with more water, but there is a simple solution. If your soap has become the consistency of snot, simply blend it again. This is from my own experience. I suspect it has to do with bonds. Once you blend it again it will continue to have that nice consistency for a while (until it doesn't and then repeat). Also, distilled water is the best option as your results may vary if you use tap or even boiled water, due to the mineral content of your water. This is especially true if you have hard water, as hard water reduces the effectiveness of soap. Great video!

[@ShellyK]

this is probably the easiest tutorial i have watched on how to make soap and i understood all of it! Thank you! I cant wait to try.

[@CheapGeek]

Shelly K thanks for the comment! let me know how it goes... :)

[@AuroraHenderson]

OMG! You could even use unscentef bar soap and add all kinds of essential oils to it.

[@hairrus7278]

Thank you, thank you. Great job. You're quick and to the point. No long drawn out video taking too much.

[@DDFJ1230]

Leonarda LOVED this video! Raunchy

[@fatimasiddiqui7846]

channel?

[@issaobrien4770]

"I like peanut butter" 😂❤️

[@ilinaeternity]

Fantastic and entertaining video. I liked that you actually reduced the water content, as many of the commenters I had seen in various original recipe pages had trouble with the mixture being too watery and diluted. The final result looks fantastic. Will try it for sure.

[@CNH320TD]

Thanks so much for this video! I kept finding recipes that called for glycerin and I was getting frustrated that I couldn't find one with out it. This was very informative.Thanks again!

[@CheapGeek]

Daisy D You're Welcome!

[@karinphua9415]

I just buy pears glycerin soap for this. Melts faster, no need to cut.

[@danahorton1202]

I use two 3.5 oz soap bars with a gallon of water using the $1 "Dollar General" brand soap and it works great. Melting the bars in a half gallon of water letting it set then blending with the other half gallon of water. Their version of "Dial" and "Irish Spring" do the trick. I have made 3 batches using this method and am satisfied with how it works. I am now trying "Ivory" soap to see if it works the same, The setup time i have noticed is around two hours. I use a "Imusa" hot burner to cook the soap as it does not let the water boil. So far one gallon of body was for one dollar wins.!!!

[@MaeganCcreates]

I did aprox. six oz. of soap (Yardely+dial basic) with 10 cups of distilled water, and followed your method, it turned out perfect! Thanks for sharing this video!

[@mcwooley]

I did this and had 3 months of plastic waste free bodywash. Thank you so much for showing us how this is done! I just did this again 2 days ago but this time I used an electric tea kettle. I then poured the water into a pump dispenser and used its straw to stir the soap. Maybe next time I'll shred the soap with a pepper mill. "I like peanut butter" is very clever btw :)

[@Kendratree]

thanks so much for posting this! I knew there was a way to use soaps when they shrink down to almost nothing! I'm going to make some now!

[@MarybelTapia_GatabellaJ7325]

I am taking matters on my own hands. Money is really hard to make. I thank you so much for your recipe. I have just made my 1 Gallon batch of body wash with Ivory Aloe bar soap and a Gallon of distilled water. It will be ready to bottle it up by 7:00am. Thanks a million!!!

[@CheapGeek]

Good Luck! Saving Money is required these days.... :)

[@user-we9pt4xg4j]

Leonarda would have loved this

[@-lavender-8406]

L wow..nice one dude xD

[@ivydene2107]

I saw that one vid 🤢

[@flankerman1]

Thanks im going to use this at my daughters spa/slumber party. I love the simplicity of the recipe.

[@dalefuqua6897]

Great video, the simplest and clearest on YT. I made it first day just with Ivory, and used regular egg beaters to break up the congealed batch. I agree you don't need glycerin, the boiling seems to release a natural slipperiness from the pressed and dried bars.

[@Oonagh72]

I do this with African Black Soap. You just take a chunk and dissolve it in water. It is amazing how far it stretches. Interestingly with the African Black Soap hot water doesn’t work well. Room temp dissolves it much better.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Probably bc of the oils

[@MordecaiAliVanAllenOShea]

Leonarda ❤️s this video!

[@anitaboneshow]

Fun, fun, fun! I love cheating corporate America.

[@CheapGeek]

The soap fares very well, it stays "fresh" for lack of a better word. It doesn't separate. It may thicken slightly. A quick shake of the bottle and it's back to whatever liquid state it was in. It works very well.

[@guyincorner1]

Hi again, I finally got to try this out, nice to see you still making replies here and there to the vid. I grated fine and added the boiling water to the bowl. As I blended the soap and broke up the bigger goopy pieces, the soap foamed up like a dog on rabies. Now I have a bowl of foam. It has only been an hour, still warm and just as watery and bubbly. I made sure to use just about a half gallon for one 3.7 oz bar... The soap uses oils and is an expensive organic bar. No lard it seems o__o

[@chris5957]

I use the exact same soap that I get from the organic market. I use grandpa's pine tar soap for my beard. Few weeks ago I had an idea of trying to make it a liquid soap. Now I know how thanks to this video..you rock!

[@brookevcookie]

Leonarda thinks you are KILLING it on this video!!!

[@limitedbears3255]

Leonarda approves this video.

[@DDFJ1230]

Yasss

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice! Thanks for the comment! Always working on ideas.. You're Welcome!

[@victoriathompson3255]

Oh my god, I love you lol. Every time I mention one of my diy "beauty" projects to my husband he rolls his eyes... until I mention the saved money and the fact that he'll never have to walk into a Bath & Body Works again. 99% of the videos/blogs I've seen about this sort of thing are all hippie and girly (not even one mention about the horsepower of the tools being used) and your video is so refreshing. I'll have to show him this just to prove that making your own body wash can be manly. :)

[@dianeberti6645]

Very good to the point. Easy video to watch. Your voice......love it. Going to try this recipe tomorrow. Will let you know how it turned out...Thank you.

[@dooneydaze]

Great vid! Thanks! One question: what is the shelf life? Specifically, how long does the EXTRA soap (the leftover from the gallon) last while it's sitting on the shelf waiting to be used?

[@sugarcookiecube]

Very Cool. Tip: I also throw those little end pieces of bar soap into a large container rather than throwing them away. In time I follow your method, plus adding a little scented oil to make hand soap.

[@guyincorner1]

The nice thing about these instructions is it isn't suggesting using any other products, like you mentioning glycerin. I am hesitant to add anything to the soap for fear of diminishing its quality in some small way. Just a silly thing. Nice to see I can just grind, boil and blend.

[@lonelyheart899]

WOW.. when he said, "Yeah" at the very begining.. I was sold.. and instantly in love.. not sure which.. mmmmm :)

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks for the comment and the compliments! Very Nice! Glad you ration is working for you.

[@miggysnowboom]

HELLO AGAIN...I TRIED A LOCAL BAR SOAP, PLANTEX GREEN SOAP (made in the Philippines), THE LABEL SAYS IT'S ORGANIC, AND FINALLY I FOUND THAT ELUSIVE GEL I SOUGHT!! IM SO HAPPY THAT EVEN IN MY SLEEP I STILL THINK ABOUT THE SUCCESS.. LOL! SO EXCITED...HAHAHA

[@tonyathongs564]

Very entertaining to watch. Love your personality. Thank you!

[@lornastubbs63]

I plan on trying this myself, but with leftover soap bar scraps instead. You know, the pieces that become too small to hold on to, and are always falling out of your hand when you try to use them. I'm going to start putting the scraps aside, and then when I have enough to make a batch I'll try it out.

[@brokeksmallengine]

I tried to make it...and love it! OMG, look at me saving money without couponing OR harming my family or enviroment! Everyone wins. Thank you so much for sharing...you made a difference in my budget! You video is fun and informative as well. Nice done! (I like Jelly....Grape Jelly....I like Jelly.....Grape Jelly :)

[@kristenbusby866]

the dad vibes this video gives off are immaculate

[@Kay2be2mr]

Word of advice, you shouldn't wait that long to put it into the bottle. The thickness will make it difficult to transfer into the bottle. I usually wait an hour until the mixture is cool and then transfer it to the bottle while it's still liquid, it's continues thickening up while in the bottle as the hours go by.

[@Clover_Stone]

Great video, super easy instructions, very economical and of course love the thrift store suggestion too for separate items. Trying this tonight, thank you very much. 👌

[@MNMMOMMA2]

AWESOME, thank you! I'm just learning how to make my own all natural bar soaps, laundry soap, bath and beauty care products, etc. and was actually a little nervous to make the liquid soap, until now after watching your video! I had no idea that it was seriously this easy! I had bought several books on making soap, recipes, etc., etc., but of course those instructions weren't nearly as easy as yours. Well, it looks like I'll be grating up some soap tonight and boiling some water to make my teenage girls some all natural body wash, as well as showing them to make it themselves when they live on their own : )

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice! :)

[@ellec3747]

Perfect! My boyfriend gets mighty picky about detergents in soaps, so with this I can turn one of those pricey, delicious smelling handmade soaps in our bathroom into something that will last more than a few days in the shower. And he can't complain! Thanks! It's also a refreshing change listening to a guy do one of these videos. XD

[@d.elainem664]

LOL, you had so much fun after the soap congealed. That was cute. Thank you for the measurements.

[@CheapGeek]

It will start to harden over time. It won't be as hard as bar soap. After about a month you might need to shake, stir, or mix it again. Depends on the soap. I usually just need to shake it again. If you store a gallon or two for long term, you'll just need to mix it again. It'll still retain it's potency though. Thanks for commenting!

[@CheapGeek]

Yep.. Soaps like Dove or Oil of Olay or soaps that are heavy on moisturizers in them don't work as well. Regular soap works best. :)

[@CheapGeek]

I think it's just a little milder. It's still pretty potent. I use more than I would normally, to make a really thick, good lather. The recipe makes soo much, it's not a worry.. I didn't do that before.

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment and the compliment! Very Nice..

[@michellehamlin3191]

Just got my ingredients and going to make my body wash tonight! That you for your videos, even my husband watches them now.

[@CheapGeek]

Ha! Very Cool, I'm glad you guys are watching! I appreciate it! :)

[@CheapGeek]

If it sits for a couple of months it might. If it does, shake the bottle and it remixes. I typically use it before that happens. Thanks for commenting!

[@CheapGeek]

ha! Thanks for comment! I appreciate it.

[@xaviervlawrence7941]

A great way to save cash! Thanks for the hack! 👍🏼

[@nlr11276]

I love your vids! I've started making soap at home and wasn't too sure of what to do with the scraps I had left over after cutting them....NOW I DO....Thanks for the great VID!

[@calligraphyqueen]

Manliest. Soap. Video. Ever! Thanks!

[@CheapGeek]

Good luck, I think it'll be good! Danny McBride is funny, Very nice compliment. Thanks for commenting! Let me know how it turns out...:)

[@Maryamlovesanimals]

Lol I just got to the part where he was going to grate the soap and I had to go shopping then I looked around and saw the exact same soap! It smells yummy :)

[@lindadechow3703]

This was fun to watch and I enjoyed the entertainment, so funny thanks. Yep, I am definitely making this for my family. Great video - we subscribed for more DIY goodness.

[@vortexa9856]

Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I just finished mixing mine about 10 minutes ago and waiting over night to see the end product :) so excited!!!

[@vortexa9856]

It seems i woke up to a water soap mess lol . i used 2 bars of 4oz dove moisturizing soap, and 1 gal of water. So i ran to the store today and picked up some glycerin to try and thicken it up. Hope it works >.

[@CheapGeek]

Ladie Vortexa Did it work? Normally, Dove has too much moisturizer in it.

[@vortexa9856]

yeah i just found that out the hard way haha ended having to add way less water to the dove to make it work :)

[@d.elainem664]

I like that you had fun with your "stand test" LOL.

[@davenportdynasty]

I use Dove bar. Use 3 bars to 6 cups of water. Then let cool enough to add to your favorite containers. I prefer to add the grated Dove bar to the pot and use a whisk to dissolve and blend. Bring water to boil then reduce to low and add grated Dove bar. Do not let boil and stir until dissolved. It's just like the Dove body wash. Enjoy

[@tribefenatic]

ive tried this with the dove soap made my room smell a lot nicer when i left the grated dove soap in a container of hot water.

[@knz9701]

This is awesome... Thanks sooo much for your 1411 video, thus will definitely save me some money especially living in hawaii...

[@simplycolossal5140]

Cool I have three bars of dr bronners pure castile soap and Im definitely doing this thanks!!

[@lummylife]

haha ohhh yea! i didn't know peppermint smelled like laptop! wow, i feel so honored that you replied to my comment. it's like i can hear your magical voice narrating my life (although nothing quite like morgan freeman's)

[@amante7777]

Ok first I love your voice, second your frugality!

[@guyincorner1]

One thing I did learn from this soap is...it is great and the liquid soap works well but is not one that lathers up a lot. It did during the liquidation process. However this soap seems to work better when applied to skin directly as a liquid. Not like on a loofa thing I use with naturally liquidated soaps. So bar soaps definitely work as liquid but depending on what you use, there may be differing quality in the lathering of soaps I suppose.

[@JoyLynn1973]

(cont.) 2nd time, heated this concoction slowly on back burner while heated another 2 cups distilled water to a boil, lowered heat, put in another bar or so of grated soap, allowed to melt & think (hard to remember now--been working on this for couple weeks now--keep pouring back in bottles after cool, then dumping back in pot to work some more) I added this to the big pot of original and stirred over medium heat for 4 more min, let set for at least 8 hours. Still watery...

[@dollartreereviews9747]

you can add coconut oil or avocado oil for moisture as well. You can also get the Yardley soap at dollar tree for a dollar

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice! Thanks for the comment!

[@vdubb2012]

Your tutorial is the best one of I've seen. You're amazing! Thanks.

[@Pigearvet]

My wife is away and I'll will play.. I'm gonna do it tonight ;-)

[@CheapGeek]

It seems that Olay and Dove don't really act like soap. They act more like a moisturizing detergent. They don't want to thicken or congeal as good. You might have better luck with doubling the amount of soap. That almost defeats the purpose though. But you're right, you still save some money. Better than nothing. :) Thanks for commenting.

[@CheapGeek]

I've never had it mold. We use it before that happens. We stored some for 6 months and had no mold or mildew. It was just as good as when we made it. Using distilled water helps.

[@lindarosec]

Super Cool!!! I'm going home and trying it for the first time ever!!! Thx =)

[@CheapGeek]

Castille soap, is basically all natural soap. It's usually made from plants as in no meat. Vegetable extract, may be what to look for. All natural or organic soap maybe yield better results than castille, the next time you go looking for it.

[@CheapGeek]

You sure can... I would add the perfume when you add the hot water to the soap. That way, it'll become part of the mixture. Let us know how it turns out. Thanks for the comment!

[@jjk2one]

Great job! Really, because I've watched a lot of these DIY soap videos.

[@JoyLynn1973]

(cont) Was up to about 2 bars or little more so far. 3rd time, used last 2 cups of distilled water from gallon jug to melt 2 more as above, adding to larger pot heating on back burner, may have added another 1/2 tsp glycerin & 1/2 tsp honey I think after removing from heat. I think each time I boiled new water, reduced heat, melted new soap in it, added this to large pot 7 stirred additional 4 min. over medium heat, don't think I let sit as long, gave up after 5-6 hours & put back in bottles...

[@CheapGeek]

That's possible, you'd have to add more than a few drops. I make a smaller batch and it gets used before it congeals. Sometimes, I may add a little bit of water if it congeals to quickly. :)

[@atheytnt]

Great video , great voice and thanks for soap water ratio tidbit. My 1 bar per gallon of soap turned out crappy. 1/2 bar per 1/2 gallon works so much better

[@carmenbarrios1686]

thank u so much. I am on a tight budget right now n u just help me so much god bless!

[@CheapGeek]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your comment!

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks for the comment! I've been asked a couple of times to make some. I'm thinking about it. :)

[@CheapGeek]

I haven't had to thin it. I just had to shake it and it was good. It doesn't get hard as a rock. It does develop a skin..

[@hanknell]

Guess what. I found that after about 6 to 8 hours if I put the bowl of shampoo mix in the fridge for about an hour, it all gels and comes together! Maybe you can experiment with it a little!

[@littlegmod]

Very informative and I like your peanut butter theme song. Everytime I open my You Tube App, I start singing your theme song. :-)

[@CheapGeek]

You're very welcome! Everybody budgets are even tighter now.. Bless you too...

[@johnritter7069]

Thank you bro, sounds like a plan! I prefer body wash but like bar soap better and now I can take them bars and make them into body wash, right on dude thanks again!

[@sarahleecrochetandfabric]

it turned out awesome..just like u said Thanks a bunch love when you tube videos work..

[@JoyLynn1973]

I didn't let actual soap boil. First time, I heated about 12 cups distilled water to boiling, then reduced heat and added grated soap (about 5 oz) and 2 TBS glycerin, stirred constantly for 4 minutes (per some other instructions I saw on KZbin), removed from heat, added 2 TBS honey & 2 TBS coconut oil w/ vitamin E & essential oils mixed in, let sit a good 12 hours. Was still watery...

[@CarlyBC]

This has been working a treat for me! Thank you...

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks for the comment and compliment! I do plan on doing many more! Thanks.

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks for the comment! The scent stays, its just a little less pronounced. I like the Peppermint scent too.

[@kathrynhasbrouck9007]

Yardley at Walmart to but also Dollar Tree has it. Dr Bronner and KIRKS is at Walmart :-)

[@Bercola1]

I don't think you know how dang gone funny you are I love this video and I feel as if I've save a grip of money and haven't even went to the store yet thanks again...

[@CheapGeek]

Yay! Success! Very Nice! Very Nice Indeed. Really glad you got it!

[@CheapGeek]

No Problem! Thanks for commenting!

[@gregwhite7938]

I tried this using my homemade castile soap. It never changed consistency. I took the same gallon and added more soap for a total of 13.5 oz. Still nothing. I saw some added vegetable glycerin so I added 4 tablespoons. Nothing seems to thicken my soap! Any advice is welcome and encouraged. Chances are, I will use it at this viscosity anyway.

[@CheapGeek]

Sounds like you may need to add a little bit of water and remix it. Some soaps like Ivory can get pretty thick when they sit for a while. It'll be a little slimy and a little thicker than liquid hand soap. Works the same though. :)

[@4H00LIGANS]

great vid and I for one appreciated the banter lol