how to make natural deodorant at home

The Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup shea butter, cocoa
butter or mango butter (or a
mix of all three equal to 1 part)
1/2 cup + 1 tsp beeswax
Optional: Vitamin E oil to
preserve. I added 1 tsp vitamin
E oil for this recipe)
3 tablespoons baking soda
(Omit this if you have sensitive
skin and just use extra
arrowroot)
1/2 cup organic arrowroot
powder
2-3 capsules of high quality
probiotics that don’t need to be
refrigerated (I love Bio Kult
brand)
Optional: Essential oils of
choice – I used about 20 drops
of lavender essential oil
This recipe can be adjusted to make
any quantity that you’d like by
increasing the amount of ingredients
used. This batch made enough
deodorant for my husband and I for
about 2-3 months. You could also cut
the recipe in half if you want to
make a smaller amount.
How to Make:
Combine coconut oil, shea (or other)
butter, and beeswax in a double
boiler, or a glass bowl over a smaller
saucepan with 1 inch of water in
it. UPDATE: Combine in a quart size
glass mason jar with a lid instead
and place this in a small saucepan of
water until melted. This will save
your bowl and you can
just designate this jar for these type
of projects and not even need to
wash it out…
Turn the burner on and bring water
to a boil. Stir ingredients constantly
until they are melted and smooth:
Remove from heat and add the
vitamin E oil, baking soda, arrowroot
powder, probiotics, and essential
oils. Make sure the mixture is not hot
to the touch (warm is ok) so that the
heat doesn’t kill the probiotics.
Gently stir by hand until all
ingredients are incorporated.
If you will be making these into bars,
pour into muffin tins or other molds
while still liquid. If you will be
putting into an old deodorant
container to use like stick deodorant,
let the mixture harden for about
15-20 minutes at room temperature
to harden and when it is about the
consistency of peanut butter, use a
spoon to scoop into the deodorant
tube and pack down to fill. Then,
leave the cap off overnight to
completely harden before using.

7 different ways of making facial cleansers for all types of skin

1. Take 1/2 cup of chickpea powder and add to
this, 1/2 cup of raw milk and 1 tea spoon of
turmeric .Blend all ingredients well .Apply this
mask on face ,neck and chin .And wash off after
2 minutes .This homemade cleanser is the best
for combination and oily skin.
2. Apply the juice of cucumber mixed with 3-4
spoons of curd on your face ,neck ,chin. .This
natural cleanser works effectively in lightning
pigmentation marks and black spots of your face.
You can mix oatmeal in this mixture to exfoliate
your face.
3. Apply 1/2 cup of curd with 1/2 cup of
honey .Apply on your face ,neck and wash off
with cold water after few minutes.
4. Grind 5-8 almonds to fine paste. To this, mix 1
egg yolk and 1 tea spoon of honey .Rub your face
with this mixture. Wash off with lukewarm water.
This natural facial cleanser is the best for dry
skin.
5. Apply the pulp or juice of pineapple on your
face. Afterwards, wash off the face with lukewarm
water. Pineapple works well in controlling the
damage done by free radicals .Pineapple works
like a magic in warding off aging .Try this recipe
for retaining youthful glow for long .
6. Blend 1 spoon of cream and few drops of rose
essential oil together .You can try carrot seeds
essential oil as a substitute for rose essential oil
also .Put this cream into a cloth and rub this
cloth on your face ,neck ,forehead to remove all
the dirt which settled on these areas. Follow up
with toner and moisturizer .This facial cleanser is
not suitable for those with oily skin type.
7. Mix 1/4 cup of cabbage juice,1/4cup of coconut
milk ,1/2 tea spoon of almond oil together.
Massage your face with this preparation. First
rinse off with lukewarm water ,then with fresh
water .Get set to experience a clear and fresh skin
in few minutes with this magical natural face
cleanser.

how to produce jojoba facial cleansing cream

Jojoba (Coconut) Lemon Facial Cleansing
Cream
1 tbsp. beeswax
3 tbsp. jojoba oil
1 tbsp. witch hazel
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. borax
6 drops lemon essential oil
Melt the beeswax in a saucepan, using
low heat.
Add the jojoba oil (I used coconut oil)
and beat, using a hand mixer, for
about 5 minutes or until it reaches a
creamy consistency.
Heat the witch hazel and lemon juice
in another saucepan just until warm,
and then stir in the borax to dissolve.
Add this liquid mixture to the cream
and beat with a mixing spoon until
well combined.
Set aside until the cream is cool.
Mix in the lemon essential oil and
spoon into a container.

how to produce olive oil face cleaner

Olive Oil Facial Cleanser
2 teaspoons liquid face soap or baby
wash
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons glycerin
1/2 cup olive oil
Pour ingredients into a food processor
or blender. Mix until thickened,
smooth and creamy. To use, pump a
quarter-size amount of cleanser into
your hand. Gently massage into your
neck area, face, eyelids and eyelashes
for about one minute. Remove with a
warm washcloth. Rinse washcloth in
warm water and gently remove any
remaining dirt or makeup off your
face.
Keeps for up to a year.

Different ways of producing organic pesticides

Rhubarb Leaf Mix
1 cup rhubarb leaves
6.5 cups water
1/4 cup liquid dish detergent or soap flakes
Cover rhubarb leaves with water and bring to a
boil. Boil for 20 minutes then remove from heat
and cool. Strain then add 1/4 cup liquid dish
detergent. Apply. Good for aphids, june beetles,
spider mites, thrips.
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous, take care when
preparing and handling. Do not use on food
bearing plants.
Garlic Tea
Make your own garlic spray by boiling a pint of
water, throw in roughly chopped garlic cloves and
steep until the water cools. Remove garlic bits
then apply.
Garlic, Peppers & Onion Insecticide
2 hot peppers
1 large onion
1 whole bulb of garlic
1/4 cup water
Toss in the food processor and add water, blend
until a mash is made. Cover mash with 1 gallon
hot (not boiling) water and let stand 24 hours.
Strain. Spray on roses, azaleas, vegetables to kill
bug infestations. Bury mash in ground where bugs
are heaviest. Good for thrips, aphids,
grasshoppers, chewing and sucking insects.
Tomato Leaves Mix
Crush leaves from a tomato plant and soak in
water for a couple days. Strain then spray. Good
for grasshopper and white fly control.
Tomato leaves are poisonous, take care when
preparing and handling. Do not use on food
bearing plants.
Basil Tea
4 cups water
1 cup fresh basil (or 2 TBS dried)
1 tsp liquid dish detergent
Bring water to a boil then add basil. Remove from
heat, cover and steep until cool. Strain. Mix in the
liquid detergent then apply. Good for aphids.
Onion Insect Repellent For Plants
*First published May 18, 2007 and moved to this
page for better organization
Save onion skins, peels and ends then refrigerate
in an empty margarine-sized tub or ziploc bag
until the container is full.
Once you have enough, place the onion pieces in
a pail and fill with warm water. Soak for a few
days, up to a week. Optional: You can keep this
on the patio in the sun to steep.
After one week, strain the onion bits out and
store the onion water in spray bottles. Bury the
onion bits around plants that are prone to aphids,
spiders and other pests.
Spray both house and garden plants with the
water to fight aphids and pests.
*You could also mix your garlic trimmings in with
the onion pieces, bugs hate garlic too.
Salt Spray
2 TBS salt
1.5 gallons warm water
Mix salt and water to dissolve, allow to cool to
room temperature. Use for spider mites,
caterpillars, cabbage worms and chewing insects.
Epsom Salt Spray
2 ounces of salt
2 gallons water
Benefits : Helps with Black Spot, Mildew, Wilt and
Rust
Slug Bait Trap
Set out beer in shallow containers to attract
slugs, they’ll drown in the beer. See more tips on
this page.
Diatomaceous Earth
An all natural solution for insects of all kinds
( ants , snails, slugs, etc.). Sprinkle diatomaceous
earth on top of soil around plants with pest
problems.
Horticultural Oil Mix
1 TBS vegetable oil
1 tsp liquid dish detergent
2 cups water
Fill a spray bottle with the ingredients then shake
to mix.
Hot Pepper Recipe
1/2 cup hot peppers (or 2 teaspoons cayenne
pepper)
1 quart water
1 tsp liquid dish detergent
Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and add
peppers. Cover and steep until cool. Strain then
mix in soap. If using cayenne pepper, no need to
bring water to a boil first. Apply.
Citrus Spray
2 cups orange peels (or lemons)
4 cups water
Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and add
peels. Cover and steep until cool. Strain and use.
Use the lemon mixture to repel white flies.
Dish Detergent & Baking Soda
2 TBS liquid dish detergent
2 TBS baking soda
1 gallon water
Mix all ingredients together then use.
Peppermint Tea
1 TBS peppermint essential oil (can also use an
infusion made with mint leaves, increase amount
to 1 cup infusion)
1 quart water
Mix together and use as an insect spray (good for
ants).
Japanese Beetle Bait Trap
2 cups water
1 mashed banana
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup wine
1/2 tsp yeast
Mix ingredients together and put in an old
margarine container, cover with lid and set
container out in the hot sun for a day. The next
day, remove lid and set in garden where the
beetles have been spotted (use a shallow
container).
Potato Leaves Tea
1 cup potato plant leaves
2 cups water
Chop leaves then cover with hot water. Seal
container and leave 24 hours in a sunny window.
Strain then use.
Potato leaves are poisonous, take care when
preparing and handling. Do not use on food
bearing plants.
Neem Spray
1 TBS Neem soap (shavings)
1 liter water
Add soap to water then let sit for an hour. Shake
bottle then use.
Mineral Oil Mix
3 parts oil per 100 parts water
Benefits : Helps with Aphids, Codling Moth, Leaf
Roller, Mealybugs, Scaled Insects, White Fly
Easy Soap Flakes Spray
2 TBS soap flakes (don’t use detergents)
dissolved in 1 quart water
Benefits : Aphid control
Pest Prevention Concentrate
*First published February 1, 2008 and moved to
this page for better organization
Here’s a short and sweet recipe for both garden
and houseplants. You can use this as a
preventative spray as well as a bug and pest
killer.
Ingredients:
1 cup Sunlight dish soap
1 TBS vegetable oil
Directions :
Mix ingredients together then store in a plastic,
airtight container.
When you’re ready to use, take 1 to 2 teaspoons
of the concentrate and mix with a quart of water.
Pour into a spray bottle.
When applying make sure to get underneath the
leaves as well as the flower buds and new
shoots.
In hot weather, repeat every third day (3
applications over 7 days).
Warm to cool weather, use once a week for 3
weeks.

how to produce air freshener at home

We are all aware how aesthetically unpleasant
our environments can be sometimes. This is
not good for man's health. The consciousness
of this fact inclined us therefore to design a
formula that kills or suspends unpleasant
smells in our cars, toilet, bathes or even
offices. This is used along with cleaning
detergent or even sprinkled on objects to give
or environment a pleasant odour.
CHEMICALS
i. SULPHONIC ACID: This is a dark brown
highly viscous liquid. It functions to
neutralize the caustic soda solution and
consequently create a room for perfume
absorption.
ii. CAUSTIC SODA: It is also called sodium
hydroxide. it exists as solid pearls. It has a
very high solubility in water, dissolving to give
basic solution. It functions to promote the
absorption of perfume by the mixture since the
perfume is of oil base.
iii. FORMALIN: This is a harsh-smelling
liquid. It is the disinfectant in the formulation.
Germs, bacteria etc. are eliminated by this
chemical. Formalin should be treated with
care as it is very harmful to the skin.
iv. COLORANT : This gives colour to the
formulation. It should be noted that just a
small amount of colorant is needed.
v. PERFUME: Perfume aromatises the mix
and confers pleasant smell on the product.
The type that appeals the manufacturer
suffices for the product.
CHEMICALS MEASUREMENT
Caustic soda pearls -------- 1 spoon
Soda Ash ---------------- 3 spoons
Sulphonic acid --------------- ½ cup
Formalin --------------------- 1 teaspoon
Water ----------------------- 4 litres
Perfume ------------------ to taste
Colorant --------------------- to taste
METHOD
Wash and drain mixer. Clean also your filter
with soap and rid it of dirt.
Measure the specified quantity of water into
the mixer and follow it with the specified
caustic soda pearls. Stir gradually to dissolve
the pearls. At this stage the solution is
expected to generate some heat. Then
measure sulphonic acid into the mixer and
increase your stirring rate.
Stir till it mixes completely with the caustic
soda solution. Now check the PH paper
correct if necessary, to ensure the acid is
neutralized. The PH must lie between 7 and 8.
Then add formalin and colorant. Stir well to
mix properly and finally add your perfume
which forms the base of this product.
Allow the solution to dissolve for 24hours then
filter the solution and package immediately
and cart for sales.

production of antibacterial soap

production of antiseptic soap

Antiseptic soap, sometimes called antibacterial
soap or anti-fungal soap, is regular soap in liquid
or solid form that contains some kind of
ingredient that reduces the chance of infection
when applied to the skin. These products also
have antimicrobial properties, meaning they kill
or inhibit the growth of microbes like bacteria,
virus, or fungi. Alcohol, triclosan , and
tetrasodium EDTA are three antiseptics
commonly used in soap, and they are all
examples of antibacterial antiseptics, meaning
they are proven to be effective against bacteria.
Other antiseptics have anti-viral properties, and
some are anti-fungal and can be used to treat or
prevent fungal infections like athlete's foot,
ringworm, or vaginal yeast infections. Many
antiseptics have a combination of these various
properties. Some essential oils , such as tea tree
oil, contain naturally occurring antiseptics called
terpenes that have antibacterial, anti-fungal, and
antiviral properties. These various kinds of
antiseptic ingredients are also used in soap.
Regular soap also has antiseptic properties by
itself. Pure soap is made using some kind of
animal or vegetable fat that is treated with an
alkaline solution, commonly lye . Soap cleans and
disinfects by making oils dissolve in water,
thereby removing dirt and debris as well as
various microbes present on the skin. Several
scientific studies have shown that hand-washing
using regular soap and water while scrubbing the
hands for 15 seconds removes as many bacteria
and other microorganisms as antiseptic soap
containing triclosan. These tests were done
using commonly available soaps with relatively
low levels of triclosan, so the results might not
apply to products containing more triclosan or to
soaps made with other antiseptic ingredients.
Some scientists and medical professionals are
critical of the increasing use of antiseptic soap
and the addition of antibacterial ingredients to
so many cleaning products. They believe that
this practice might lead to more strains of
bacteria becoming resistant to antibacterial
agents, eventually causing antibiotic medications
to become less effective. This could make it
more difficult to treat serious medical conditions
caused by bacteria, like staph infections and
pneumonia. For example, many microorganisms
are already resistant to triclosan, meaning that
even though it is a proven antibacterial agent, it
may not be as effective as stated by some soap
manufacturers because many strains of bacteria
are immune to it.In my next post I will show you step by step guide on the production of antiseptic soap.

step by step guide on the production of liquid soap

CHEMICALS AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS..(1).Nitrosol:Is a thicken agent..
(2)Water Soluble Colour:To add colour to your
production..(3).Formalin:Is a preservative
agent..(4).Caustic Soda:Is a stain remover..
(5).Soda Ash:It regulates Caustic Soda..
(6).Sulphonic Acid:Is a foaming agent..(7).Perf
ume:Is a fragrance,it give your production nice
scent..CHEMICAL FORMULATION..Please your
soda Ash and Caustic Soda MUST be diluted in
water for 24hrs before usage for effective
result.To balance your caustic soda & Soda Ash
(Measure One unit of your soda Ash into a
container and add 4 units of water,leave for
24hours,the same step is applicable to your
Caustic Soda.You can use anything as your
measurement unit. PROCESS: Measure 50units
of clean water into a clean bucket,add One unit
of Natrosol into the water,Dissolve 1/10 of your
colour in small quantity of water and pour into
the water in the bucket and stir well.Dissolve 1/
10 of Formalin in a small container pour it into
the mix and stir,add two units of balanced
Caustic soda into the mixture and stir well,pour
two units of balanced Soda Ash to the mixture
and stir well,pour 3units of Sulphonic Acid to
the mixture,Dissolve 1/10 of your perfume into
small quantity of water,now pour the perfume
into the mixture.Stir very well.At this stage you
have successfully produce liquid soap.It is
advisable to use lemon fragrance,also note the
steps these chemicals are arranged it is very
important to follow the steps, if you use number 2 for number 5, your production
can lead to
another thing please note.Also get hand
glove,avoid body contant with these
chemical,wash immediatly with water if body
contant occur.The end result will be a liquid soap that cleanses and foams very well. In my next post, I will give you a step by step guide on the production of antiseptic soap.

step by step guide to produce transparent soap

MATERIALS NEEDED: palm kernel oil, caustic soda, water, sugar, glycerin alcohol(vodka) : PROCEDURE: Dissolve 30g of caustic soda in 45g of water and allow it to undergo the fermentation process for 2-3 days.Measure 200g of palm kernel oil(p.k.o) and heat it up to 70 degrees Celsius and ensure that the temperature is not more than 70 degrees Celsius throughout the whole process. Add the fermented caustic soda solution into the oils and allow it to undergo the saponification process by continuously stirring it with a stick blender until the saponification process is complete. Note saponification is the process of making soap. Allow it to stay on the gas cooker or stove for 4-5 minutes for it to undergo the gel stage, when its undergoing the gel stage, heat up 30g of water  and 70g of sugar, mix it very well for it to completely dissolve in the warm water. Test the soap with litmus paper to see if its neautral(pH of 9-10.5 is fine) then add 40g of glycerin to the soap mass in order to make it soft, followed by the addition of the sugar solution which will make it partially transparent, then add 80g of alcohols(vodka) because vodka contains about 95% of alcohol and 5% of water which is a strong alcohol that will give a high degree of transparency,and close the pot, ensure that the cover is air tight  by covering it with a towel to prevent the escape of alcohol from the pot, allow it to stay on the stove for 5minutes and add fragrance and colour of your choice if you like, then remove it from the source of heat. A clear transparent soap that forms thick lather and exceptionally mild to the skin will be formed . On my next post, i will show you step by step guide on how to produce liquid soap

how to make a transparent soap

A transparent soap is a soap that one can see through, like a glass of cup or a window glass. It is exceptionally beautiful to behold and very mild to the skin. They are clear to the eyes because of the nature of the oils used with the addition of ethanol(alcohol) and sugar. Transparent soap is very mild to the skin because of the presence of glycerin. It cleanses better than ordinary toilet soaps because of the ethanol( alcohol) used in making it, they are very beautiful due to their transparency and their colours. The sizes and colours depends on the manufacturer s. They are so attractive to the eyes because of their transparency, colour andf fragrance. On my next post, I will show you a step by step guide on how to produce a mild and clear transparent soap even right from your home. Transparent soap making is a booming business and the need for it is increasing daily.