Making soap at home with natural ingredients can be a fun and cost-effective way to create a personalized product. Here are some general steps and ingredients to consider:

Ingredients:

• Oils: Coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, hemp oil, cocoa butter, mango butter, shea butter
• Water: Distilled water is recommended, but other liquids like tea or milk can be used
• Lye: 100 percent pure lye is needed to make soap
• Essential oils: Optional for scent
• Colorants: Optional for color
• Dried herbs or flowers: Optional for texture and scent

Steps:

1. Calculate fat to lye ratios
2. Mix oils and lye solution together
3. Add essential oils, colorants, and dried herbs or flowers if desired
4. Pour mixture into a mold and let it sit for 24 hours
5. Cut the soap into bars and let it cure for 4-6 weeks

Its important to note that lye is a caustic substance and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Always wear protective gear like gloves and eye goggles when working with lye.

Here are some additional resources with specific recipes and tips for making soap at home with natural ingredients:

• Mountain Rose Herbs: How to Make Your Own Soap with Herbs
• Lovely Greens: 7 Ways How to Make Soap (Best Method to Most Natural)
• DIY Natural: How To Make Soap: Homemade Soap Recipe for Hand and Body
• Savvy Homemade: How To Make Natural Organic Soap Using Gorgeous Ingredients
• The Spruce Crafts: 21 Creative Handmade Soap Recipes for Beginners

Positive aspects of making soap at home with natural ingredients:

• Fun and cost-effective
• Personalized product with chosen ingredients and scents
• Can be a creative outlet

Negative aspects of making soap at home with natural ingredients:

• Lye is a caustic substance and can be dangerous if not handled properly
• Requires careful measurement and attention to detail
• Takes time to cure before use