In my post on the Immune System, I mentioned that antibacterial soaps will destroy the special chemicals the body produce as part of the first line of defense in protecting the body from pathogens. These soaps will also dry out the skin, kill off friendly bacteria that work with our body to keep it healthy and clean, and introduce more toxins into the body through the synthetic fragrances that the majority of them have.
For years I have used this basic castille hand soap to keep the harmful germs off the skin, while preserving that protective coating and giving the immune system a boost through the essential oils used.
For years I have used this basic castille hand soap to keep the harmful germs off the skin, while preserving that protective coating and giving the immune system a boost through the essential oils used.
The Recipe
A foaming soap dispenser bottle, like these.
Liquid castille soap (can purchase from local health food store, Bulk Apothecary, Amazon or Mountain Rose Herbs)
Essential oil of choice - I like to use an herbal antiviral blend such as Thieves from Young Living, SpiceC from Butterfly Express or Shield from Mountain Rose Herbs. Or you can use a single or blend for a particular scent such as citrus or floral. This is the fun part of making your own soap.
Fill your foaming soap dispenser a quarter full of liquid castille soap. Depending on the size of your bottle and how strong you like your soap to smell, start with 10-20 drops of essential oil and adjust from there. Fill the remainder of the bottle with water and screw on the top. Give it a gentle swish around and you are ready to start foaming.
Liquid castille soap (can purchase from local health food store, Bulk Apothecary, Amazon or Mountain Rose Herbs)
Essential oil of choice - I like to use an herbal antiviral blend such as Thieves from Young Living, SpiceC from Butterfly Express or Shield from Mountain Rose Herbs. Or you can use a single or blend for a particular scent such as citrus or floral. This is the fun part of making your own soap.
Fill your foaming soap dispenser a quarter full of liquid castille soap. Depending on the size of your bottle and how strong you like your soap to smell, start with 10-20 drops of essential oil and adjust from there. Fill the remainder of the bottle with water and screw on the top. Give it a gentle swish around and you are ready to start foaming.
