Crafter's Choice
Basil Liquid Hand Soap Recipe

Yield: (14) Bottles  |  Est. Time: 1 Hour  |  Level: Easy
About This Recipe:
Basil Powder is thought by homeopathic practitioners to have beneficial skin care properties. Perfect by the kitchen sink!


Shopping List:
(1) 1 Gallon (1 Jug) Liquid Suspension Soap Base
(1) 2 oz Basil Powder
(1) 4 fl. oz Basil Fragrance Oil 236
(1) 1 Set Mini Mixer - Cordless
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(14) 1 Bottle 08 oz Natural LDPE Boston Round Bottle - 24/410
(14) 1 Piece 24/410 Black Ribbed SADDLE Pump Top


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 128 oz. Liquid Suspension Soap Base
• 1.5 Teaspoon(s) Basil Powder
• 2.55 oz. Basil Fragrance Oil 236


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Large Glass Measuring Cup (64 oz.)
• (1) Measuring Spoons
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Mixing Spoons
• (1) Scissors
• (1) Small Glass Container
• (1) Wire Whisk
• (1) Scale - Digital Display

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. In a large glass measuring cup, add 42.5 oz. of Liquid Suspension Soap Base.
  2. Heat in microwave for 60 seconds. Remove and stir slightly.
  3. In a small glass container, measure out 0.85 oz. fragrance oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of basil powder and mix with Mini-Mixer until well blended in.
  4. Add to liquid soap base and mix gently with a wire whisk.
  5. Fill four bottles to 9 oz. by weight. Any remaining product can be poured into an empty bottle for the next batch. 
  6. Repeat above steps twice to make remaining bottles.
  7. Let product cool completely before placing pumps on bottles. The dip tubes will need to be trimmed to fit the length of the bottle.
  8. Label product accordingly. 
To Use: Lather onto wet hands. Rinse off with warm water.  

Ingredient Label: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium DMDM Hydantoin, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Powder, Fragrance.

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