I’ve never really been someone who consciously tries to live an organic or chemical-free lifestyle. But recently, my skin told a different story. I started experiencing severe dryness that took a long time to heal, no matter what I tried.
When I finally visited a doctor, the advice was simple—switch to a non-chemical soap. While the suggestion made sense, the price didn’t. ₹120 for just 200 grams felt too expensive for something I’d be using every day. That’s when a small thought turned into curiosity, and curiosity turned into action—I decided to try making organic soap on my own.
As you probably know, I often turn to YouTube to learn new things, and this was no different. With excitement and a little nervousness, I began my first attempt: a carrot and beetroot goat milk soap with a seaweed loofah. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned. I added too much water while dissolving the purée, and the soap never hardened. It was disappointing, but also a lesson quietly teaching me patience.
I didn’t stop there.
The next attempt felt more confident. This time, I made a Manjistha goat milk soap, and to my relief, it turned out beautifully. I used a goat milk soap base blended with Manjistha, rice flour, coconut oil, castor oil, and a touch of rose essential oil. Using the double-boiling method, I carefully combined everything, and within four hours, the soap had set perfectly.
Using it for the first time was a surprisingly comforting experience. The soap doesn’t lather much, but it cleans really well. After my bath, my skin felt fresh, calm, and most importantly—free from that tight, dry feeling I had grown used to.
This small experiment taught me something meaningful. Sometimes, solutions don’t come from expensive products but from simple efforts and a willingness to learn. I’m now excited to experiment with other soap bases in the future, not just for my skin, but for the joy of creating something gentle and personal.
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