How To Make Homemade Carrot Soap To Take Care Of Your Skin

Thanks to the beta-carotene in carrot, your skin can appear more tanned than usual, without you having to need to expose yourself to the sun. Don’t overdo it though, because you could turn orange!

Soap is one of those beauty hygiene products that cannot be missing, under any circumstances, in our everyday life. Making homemade soap is one way of choosing your hygiene products.

Soap helps us remove all the dirt and impurities that build up on our skin. These can be responsible for bad body odor.

Nowadays, this product can be found in any store. It is sold in different labels, different shapes, different sizes or different flavors.

However, most of these soaps are made with chemicals that can alter the skin’s natural pH  and imbalance its natural oils. This can often lead to skin changes.

To avoid the risks associated with the use of chemical soaps, there are natural alternatives that will cleanse your skin and provide it with nutrients, to take care of it on a daily basis.

In this article, we are going to introduce you to the homemade carrot and honey soap, which combines the properties of these two ingredients wonderfully.

It is an excellent facial and body cleanser, which does not contain any harsh chemicals.

The benefits of homemade carrot soap

The combination of carrot, bee honey and other natural ingredients allows this soap to have a powerful anti-aging action and to be hydrating.

It is ideal for skin that has a tendency to suffer from acne and which may also suffer from dryness.

This soap has antioxidant properties that help heal damaged cells and limit the negative impact of free radicals on the body. These elements are the main culprits of aging.

Carrot, its main ingredient

The active ingredient in this homemade soap is carrot. It has been known for many years for its multiple benefits for the skin.

Its main cosmetic applications are due to its content of beta-carotenes and antioxidants.  They provide a formidable layer of protection to the skin to face UV rays, as well as environmental pollution.

Beta-carotene is a component that helps maintain the natural color of the skin.  It gives it a tan tint, without us needing to expose ourselves to the sun.

This soap should not be used in excess as it can end up giving an orange color to the whitest parts of the skin.

The carrot is very rich in water and vitamins. It therefore has  surprising faculties to restore the pH of the skin.

It also helps fight against the accumulation of fat and against acne.

In addition, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants it contains accelerate the healing process of the skin, and reduce the appearance of scars.

How to prepare this homemade carrot soap?

Homemade carrot soap is very easy to prepare, and the ingredients in it are relatively inexpensive. We find them easily in the trade.

The color of the soap may vary depending on the quality of each of its ingredients.

Ingredients

• 300 ml of coconut oil
• 400 ml olive oil
• 100 ml almond oil
• 200 ml of the carrot cooking water
• 100 g mashed carrots
• 110 g of caustic soda
• ½ teaspoon of pure honey
• 10 drops of carrot essential oil

Preparation

Before you start making this homemade soap, make sure you use good gloves and you are in an area suitable for handling the above ingredients. Use only wooden utensils.

• Step 1. Put the 100 grams of carrot to boil in a container with water.
  When they are very soft, take them out of the pan and mash them with a fork.
• Step 2. In a separate container, pour the carrot puree and the 200 ml of cooking water you have reserved .
• Step 3. Add the caustic soda, being careful. Gently mix everything together with a wooden spoon. Leave to rest for a few minutes.
• Step 4. Then start incorporating coconut oil, olive oil, honey and carrot essential oil drops into this mixture.
• Step 5. Stir everything well with the wooden spoon. V ou should start to notice that the consistency of the soap is becoming thicker.
• Step 6. Put this mixture in silicone molds to shape your soaps. The aissez them harden for at least two days before use.

You will get a soap that does not contain chemicals,  only ingredients that are good for the skin.

You can use it every day to clean your face, or adopt it as a replacement for your body soap.

To keep it better, avoid keeping it in a humid area. Try to store it in an airtight container after using it.