Haha don’t worry. I can confidently now say that it will pass. I am on my second baby now and it does get easier! But there are still those days when they just need you 🥰 blessings to you.
Because I make my own soaps and might be a "soap snob," fyi traditionally, castile soap is actually just olive oil and the saponification agent. Bastille soap is made with other natural oils ( like dr br's ) . Thank you for the recipe. I made it and it works wonderfully!
hi just a tip to keep the chemicals out of your shampoo you should be using distilled water and not tap water also you should add a preservative. Because you put water in the formula within 24 to 48 hours microscopic bacteria and mold can start to grow you wont see it but believe me its there. there are many natural preservatives you can use. just food for thought.
Thanks for this. You’re right distilled water would be ideal. But we’ve had our water tested and it’s pretty clean to begin with. I also thought that water needed some kind of nutrient in order to grow mold, and that the soap would kill mold if it did grow?
No if you have water in a formula you need a preservative. You dont need a preservative in hot or cold processed bar soap because you use lye. Otherwise where there is water you need a preservative. Hope this helps
Just a word on palm oil. The oil palm tree only grows in warm areas and is the major reason for deforestation of the rain forests. Perhaps look for a substitute oil like shea, jojoba, or coconut to name a few. I do appreciate that you are making your own products. Thanks!
The glycerin is used as a foaming agent, and also provides good moisture to the skin and hair. I really like it. However you do not have to have it, but the shampoo may not be as foamy!
I have never heard this. It is incredibly pure and heavily diluted so that wouldn’t make sense to me. I used it on our baby, still do today, and she’s never had even a diaper rash.
@@TheDuvallHomestead yes I’ve seen it everywhere..I guess cause our ph levels and hair is between 4-5 and Castile soap is 11 which is high for our skin and hair..I know it has to be diluted but it doesn’t change the ph levels in the soap..over time it can dry out our skin and hair
@@violasmith8936 hmmm, well good to know! There is a Dr bronners brand of Castile soap especially for babies that I’ve used before and it is a mix of many different things, not just 100% Castile, so I wonder if that one would be better!
@@violasmith8936 another thought is maybe the other ingredients like the aloe Vera help balance out the ph? I’ve never noticed dry skin on myself or her so something we’re doing is helping that. I also use coconut oil after bathing.
@@TheDuvallHomestead only thing that can change the ph is citric acid…it’s in Castile soap but it doesn’t lower it low enough for skin use…a lot of ppl use it and feel like it doesn’t bother them but over time it will strip your skin..I found a Dr bronners sugar unscented sugar soap made for babies at target…and on the bottle it’s say mild and lower ph levels…it’s used for face, hair, and body only…
No. However, the soap amount is quite small, and droplets will not sting. I’ve only had it happen once where a whole bunch got in my baby’s face and it stung a little.
It’s so encouraging to hear that I’m not alone with my baby boy not allowing me to do anything else.
Haha don’t worry. I can confidently now say that it will pass. I am on my second baby now and it does get easier! But there are still those days when they just need you 🥰 blessings to you.
Because I make my own soaps and might be a "soap snob," fyi traditionally, castile soap is actually just olive oil and the saponification agent. Bastille soap is made with other natural oils ( like dr br's ) . Thank you for the recipe. I made it and it works wonderfully!
@@momofmanyjewels7 thank you for sharing!! Enjoy 😊
hi just a tip to keep the chemicals out of your shampoo you should be using distilled water and not tap water also you should add a preservative. Because you put water in the formula within 24 to 48 hours microscopic bacteria and mold can start to grow you wont see it but believe me its there. there are many natural preservatives you can use. just food for thought.
Thanks for this. You’re right distilled water would be ideal. But we’ve had our water tested and it’s pretty clean to begin with. I also thought that water needed some kind of nutrient in order to grow mold, and that the soap would kill mold if it did grow?
No if you have water in a formula you need a preservative. You dont need a preservative in hot or cold processed bar soap because you use lye. Otherwise where there is water you need a preservative. Hope this helps
Yes this true! I'm studying natural cosmetics and number 1 mistake is a lot DIY recipes need a preservative(natural ones can last between 1-3 months).
What natural preservatives would you recommend? If there was 1 or 2 you’d get behind….
Just a word on palm oil. The oil palm tree only grows in warm areas and is the major reason for deforestation of the rain forests. Perhaps look for a substitute oil like shea, jojoba, or coconut to name a few. I do appreciate that you are making your own products. Thanks!
Thanks Lorre! I am not using any palm oil in the recipe.. what are you referring to?
@@TheDuvallHomestead sorry, I thought it was in the castile soap. Watched again and it isn’t. 😊
Thank you ❤
Enjoy!! 😊
Thanks for this important information
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Thankyou for sharing this information, do you have to use the glycerin, or can this be made without?
The glycerin is used as a foaming agent, and also provides good moisture to the skin and hair. I really like it. However you do not have to have it, but the shampoo may not be as foamy!
Will the aloe Vera gel mix well with this or can we use aloe Vera juice
I use the gel and it mixes fine! I’m sure the juice would be fine too.
I thought Castile soap ph levels were to harsh for infants and toddlers
I have never heard this. It is incredibly pure and heavily diluted so that wouldn’t make sense to me. I used it on our baby, still do today, and she’s never had even a diaper rash.
@@TheDuvallHomestead yes I’ve seen it everywhere..I guess cause our ph levels and hair is between 4-5 and Castile soap is 11 which is high for our skin and hair..I know it has to be diluted but it doesn’t change the ph levels in the soap..over time it can dry out our skin and hair
@@violasmith8936 hmmm, well good to know! There is a Dr bronners brand of Castile soap especially for babies that I’ve used before and it is a mix of many different things, not just 100% Castile, so I wonder if that one would be better!
@@violasmith8936 another thought is maybe the other ingredients like the aloe Vera help balance out the ph? I’ve never noticed dry skin on myself or her so something we’re doing is helping that. I also use coconut oil after bathing.
@@TheDuvallHomestead only thing that can change the ph is citric acid…it’s in Castile soap but it doesn’t lower it low enough for skin use…a lot of ppl use it and feel like it doesn’t bother them but over time it will strip your skin..I found a Dr bronners sugar unscented sugar soap made for babies at target…and on the bottle it’s say mild and lower ph levels…it’s used for face, hair, and body only…
Is this tear-free?
No. There is so tear free product that contains soap. I just use my hand on the top of her hairline to block it from running down her forehead!
Is this tear free
No. However, the soap amount is quite small, and droplets will not sting. I’ve only had it happen once where a whole bunch got in my baby’s face and it stung a little.