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There are a few recipes available for laundry liquid, but this is the one that's worked the best for me. To make the laundry liquid you will need: 60g grated castile soap 1.5 litres water 1/2 cup of washing soda 1/4 cup of borax 1 litre hot water 5 litres hot water a large saucepan a 10 litre bucket a long-handled spoon 4 or 5 two litre bottles (you can use plastic milk bottles or similar) Into the saucepan goes 1.5 litres of water and the grated soap. Warm over a low heat until the soap has dissolved. Then stir in the borax and washing soda. Continue to stir until the borax and washing soda have dissolved and mixture starts to thicken - sometimes this happens quite quickly, but it will thicken more has it cools so don't worry if it still seems a bit runny. Pour one litre of hot water into your bucket. Then carefully pour in the soap mixture and stir well. Add the remaining five litres of hot water and stir again. Pour into your bottles. Don't fill the bottles completely as the mixture can become quite thick so you may need to give it a good shake before using. About 1/2 a cup should do an average load. 
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This simple two ingredient cleanser can be used with any skin type, but is best suited to dry skin. I've used calendula for it's anti-inflammatory and skin healing properties. Cocoa butter is a great moisturiser, particularly for extremely dry skin, plus it's high in antioxidants. Calendula Cleanser In a double boiler combine the following:
Gently heat until the cocoa butter has melted. Transfer to a non-metallic bowl. Beat until the mixture has cooled and has begun to thicken a little - you want it to be still be pourable. Transfer to a clean pot or jar with a good lid. To use massage into skin in a circular motion. Remove with a damp cotton pad. Follow with your usual toner and moisturiser. The cleanser will keep for about 3 months when stored in the refrigerator. Note: If the mixture thickens too much to be pourable (this can happen in cold temperatures) it can be spooned into the pot or you could soften it a little over a very gentle heat before pouring.  For more recipes like this please visit our "other" Alba Rosa blog. |
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