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Natural soaps, like Castile Soap, are made from plant-based ingredients, such as olive oil, and are free from synthetic chemicals and additives. They gently cleanse the skin while retaining its natural moisture, making them a great option for people with sensitive skin. Castile soap has no aroma, allowing the scent of your essential oil blends to shine. It also serves as an excellent essential oil carrier, letting you incorporate essential oils into your skincare routine without harsh chemicals. Additionally, Castile soap is a great product to use in foamer bottles to create luxurious foaming soaps.

For sensitive skin, using Unscented Lotion is a smart choice. Unscented lotions are free from synthetic fragrances and are formulated to hydrate and protect the skin without irritation. Our unscented lotions are perfect carriers for essential oils, allowing you to create personalized blends that cater to your skin’s unique needs.

Absolutely! Lotion is an excellent essential oil carrier, providing a creamy base that allows you to dilute your essential oils for safe topical use. By using unscented lotion, you can create customized blends without overpowering fragrances. Lotions help moisturize and protect the skin while delivering the benefits of essential oils.

The main difference between lotions and gels is their texture and the way they are absorbed into the skin. Lotions are creamier and provide longer-lasting moisture, making them ideal for dry skin. Gels, like Aloe Vera Gel, are lightweight and quickly absorbed, making them perfect for oily or combination skin. In terms of production, gels like Aloe Vera Gel are often cold-pressed, preserving their natural hydrating properties, while unscented lotions are typically processed to create a smooth, consistent texture. Both lotions and gels can be used as essential oil carriers, allowing you to create blends that cater to your specific skin type and needs.

Yes, gels like Aloe Vera Gel are excellent essential oil carriers. They are lightweight, fast-absorbing, and hydrating, making them perfect for delivering essential oils directly to the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Gels also blend well with hydrosols, as demonstrated in our Aloe Sunburn Relief Gel recipe, where hydrosols and aloe work together to soothe irritated skin. In addition, gels are ideal for after-sun care or sensitive skin blends. For instance, our Sensitive Skin Face Wash recipe combines Aloe Vera Gel, Castile Soap, and Argan Oil as essential oil carriers to create a gentle, nourishing cleanser.

Foaming soaps are liquid soaps that are dispensed as foam, making them lighter and easier to spread on the skin compared to regular soap. They are great for hand washing and gentle enough for frequent use. Like regular soaps, foaming soaps can act as a carrier for essential oils, allowing you to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of your favorite oils in a convenient foaming format. To create foaming soaps, you will need a bottle with a foamer cap. You can find our foaming bottles here.

A foamer is a specialized pump that dispenses liquid soap as foam. To use it, simply add your foaming soap blend to the PET plastic bottle, screw on the pump, and press down to release the foam. The PET plastic ensures that the bottle is durable and won’t leach into your blend, making it safe for use in areas like showers and sinks where you want to avoid breaking glass. This is a great way to make your DIY foaming soap blends last longer and spread easily on the skin. You can also add essential oils to your foaming soap for an added therapeutic effect.

Yes, a variety of carriers can be used in foaming soap recipes to provide skin-soothing and hydrating benefits. For example, Aloe Vera Gel adds moisture and helps calm irritated skin, making it perfect for DIY foaming soap blends that are gentle and refreshing. Additionally, carriers like Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Argan Oil can be used to enhance your foaming soaps with extra nourishment and long-lasting hydration, leaving your skin soft and moisturized.

You can find a wide range of DIY soap recipes on the Aromatics International website. Our collection of free DIY soap recipes includes everything from gentle cleansers to luxurious, skin-nourishing blends. Each essential oil recipe is formulated by certified aromatherapists, ensuring you create effective and safe products for your skincare routine.

To maintain the quality of your natural soap and lotions, store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keeping your products in airtight containers helps preserve their effectiveness and prevents them from degrading over time. Proper storage ensures your carriers remain effective for extended use with essential oils.