Homemade shower gel

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons agar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup liquid soap base, Castile
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable glycerin, palm free
• 10 drops raspberry fragrance
• 1/4 teaspoon natural vitamin E
• Red soap color as needed
• Gold cosmetic glitter EcoSparks Allure Gold as needed

Recommended packaging and tools

• Silicone molds for soap or chocolate – flower shapes

It’s best to store shower jelly in an airtight jar or container in the fridge. This prevents it from drying out and keeps the texture pleasant for longer.

Production process

1. Put the agar into a small saucepan and pour water over it. Let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the agar to swell.
2. Add Castile liquid soap and salt. Start heating the mixture gently.
3. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Watch the mixture, as it may foam and overflow at higher temperatures.
4. Add the vegetable glycerin and briefly mix over low heat.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a bit. It should not be boiling hot, as you don’t want to strain the fragrance or vitamin E.
6. Stir in the vitamin E, raspberry fragrance, red soap color (if desired), and a small amount of gold glitter.
7. If you want more colors or fragrances, divide the mixture into several bowls and color each part separately.
8. Pour the finished mixture into silicone molds.
9. Let it set in the fridge for at least 5 hours, ideally overnight.
10. Once set, carefully remove the jelly from the molds and store in a clean airtight jar or container.

Function of individual ingredients

Agar: creates the firm jelly structure in the recipe. It’s plant-based, making it a good alternative to gelatin.

Castile liquid soap: provides the cleaning and lathering part of the recipe. It makes the shower jelly behave like a classic shower gel when in contact with water.

Salt: helps firm up the jelly structure and enhance the consistency. Use only a little so the jelly doesn’t get too hard or crumbly.

Vegetable glycerin: helps reduce the feeling of dryness after washing and gives a smoother skin glide.

Vitamin E: used as a caring component and antioxidant in oil-based formulations. In this recipe, only a small amount is needed.

0