Tea Tree Antiseptic Soap - An Antibacterial Natural Soap.
Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of
the Australian tea. The oil works against bacteria, fungi,
yeasts, and viruses that attack the skin.
2 cup glycerin soap base
2 Tbsp. Tea tree oil
To Make This Antibacterial Natural Soap: Melt glycerin base in double boiler. Blend in tea tree oil and pour into mold.
Tea tree oil also makes a nice deodorant soap which is effective in cleaning out minor cuts
and treating athlete's foot. Glycerin is a
gentle skin moisturizer soap that is available in clear and opaque. This soap
base can
be found at health food stores, some drug stores, craft stores or major
department stores. Glycerin makes soap making less intimidating because glycerin
soap recipes don't require lye and fats. The trick to making this antibacterial
natural soap is to
keep the heat as low as possible. High heating temperatures heat will produce a
mushy or beaded appearance. To keep the glycerin from attracting moisture from
the air, tightly wrap the glycerin soaps in plastic after making.
Sticky labels,
round labels and heavyweight card stock can be used for labeling your
antibacterial natural soap. Boxes and
baskets are nice containers for soap, especially when you fill the boxes with
other materials. You can fill the box or basket halfway with herbs, dried
flowers or potpourri that matches the scent of your soap. Gift basket fillings,
other toiletries, washcloths or sponges also make great fillers in the basket
with your soap. Once you have added the filler and soap, wrap the box or basket
in cellophane. Coffee mugs also great "baskets." Add a filler to the cup and
place a bar of soap in the center and wrap with cellophane or tulle. Small brown
paper bags, cello type bags, wood crates and soap dishes are other containers
you can use to package your soaps and salts.
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