French Soaps

French Soap Recipes

French milled soap is actually no different than ordinary milled soap. Perhaps it is so named because the French were some of the first folks to make the fancy, perfumed, milled soaps that are so popular for use as decorations in bathrooms, and for softly scenting the air.

There are several kinds of French milled soaps. French clay soap is a good one if you have very oily skin. The natural clay helps absorb the excess oil without over drying your skin. Vera Wang's French milled soap is a favorite for use by bride's-to-be as her line of products are specifically tailored to help invoke the spirit and sense of expectation of starting a new life with one's beloved.

There are also liquid French soaps, French milled clove soap, and hundreds of other options. If you are going to go the whole "French milled soap " route then you might want to purchase a French provendi soap holder. This is just a somewhat elaborate soap dish that revolves on a base, and holds several bars of the French milled soap.

Want to know how to make French milled soap? There are hundreds of French milled soap recipes to be found on the internet. Here are some of the French milled soap recipes available.

To make Milk and Honey Soap you will need these ingredients: about one fourth cup of instant powdered milk, and one fourth cup of honey, and approx. twelve ounces of grated basic homemade soap. Melt the twelve ounces of basic homemade soap in nine ounces of water. Then add the instant milk, and then the honey. You must stir until the mixture is fairly thick. This keeps the honey from settling to the bottom. Pour into molds. This soap has a yummy honey scent and looks like maple flavored sugar candy.

French Clay Soap. With this very easy to make soap you only need about two tablespoons of French Clay and a bar or two of homemade basic bar soap. Melt together in a pan twelve ounces of basic soap and nine ounces of water. Stir the French clay into the melted soap really well, and pour into molds.

French Clay is a cosmetic clay that removes oils and impurities from the skin. This is a great soap if you have oily skin. You can get this clay at online soap supply companies, or at some health food stores. It comes in a red color, and a gray/beige color.
As you can see, French milled soaps are very easy to make. And, the recipes to be found are nearly endless.

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of folks who like making their own soaps, then you may want to try some of these French milled soap recipes. Look for wholesalers dealing in soap making supplies to obtain all your soap making needs. Or, if you prefer to buy your French milled soap already made, look for online dealers who sell in bulk and at wholesale prices.

These wonderful soaps make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, wedding showers, or for "just because". Experience French milled soaps today, or compose your own recipes for your own custom French milled soap.

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