Before Nicholas Le Blanc revolutionized the soap industry by developing an inexpensive method of extracting soda from salt, cleansers for both the body and clothing items were often made out of plant extracts, ashes or even urine (as was the case in some Roman cultures).
The first natural soaps were most likely created accidentally when fat dripped into the ashes of cooking fires. Today there exists an entire industry of cleaning products claiming to be "all-natural." Some are still created with pure ingredients while others, due to regulations, are allowed to call themselves natural soap because they still start out with natural base products like olive oil.
Making Natural Soap Out of Plants - Two Traditional Methods
One Mexican method creates a foamy soap to clean clothing by grinding up the leaves of the yucca plant and placing these in water. On the other hand, soap products for the hair are made using the roots of the yucca plant. The rich nutrients and minerals reportedly make hair soft and manageable.
In China, peasants traditionally used the small yellow fruit of the soap berry tree to make soap. They would grind up the rind and soak it in water to make a sudsy shampoo. If you decide to try this technique, be very careful not to drink any, as it is actually quite poisonous.
Making Natural Soap - US Government Recommendations
The US government recommends using castile soap or olive oil soap as an alternative to some of the detergent-based soaps on the market. A true castile soap should have a 100% olive oil base combined with the additive of sodium hydroxide.
Many so-called natural soaps are derivatives of olive oil, coconut oil, and other oils. Most of these commercially available soaps are not pure, and contain synthetic chemical compounds. In learning how to make natural soap, you have complete control over the contents. This will grant you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that the soap you, your family, and your friends use is safe and nourishing.
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