Lifestyle Desk – Marigold flowers are widely used in decorating the house and in worship on Diwali, wedding or any special occasion. But within a few days these flowers wither and are often thrown away. If you have leftover marigold flowers in your house after puja or decoration, then there is no need to throw them away considering them useless. With the help of these flowers you can prepare aromatic soap at home. Marigold flowers are also used in home products related to skin care. The special thing is that you will not need many ingredients to make this soap. Let us know its easy method.
Ingredients required to make soap from marigold flowers
8-10 marigold flower petals
200 g glycerin soap base
1 tsp almond oil or coconut oil
1-2 teaspoon rose water
silicone mold for soap making
some water as per need
Keep in mind that only clean and fresh flowers should be used to make soap. Do not buy flowers that have pesticides, decorative colors or other chemicals on them. If the flowers used in puja have become dirty with dust, smoke or oil, then do not use them in soaps applied on the skin.
Prepare paste of marigold flowers by grinding it in a mixer.
First of all, separate the petals from the marigold flowers. Wash them gently with clean water and spread them on a clean cloth. Now let their excess water dry. After this, put the petals in the mixer and prepare a fine paste by adding some rose water as per requirement. Keep in mind that the amount of water in the paste should not be too much, otherwise the texture of the soap may be affected.
Prepare scented soap like this
Step 1-First of all cut the glycerin soap base into small pieces. Now melt it slowly with the help of a double boiler. If you want, you can also heat it in the microwave at short intervals. Do not keep it directly on high flame.
Step 2-When the soap base is completely melted, remove it from the flame. Now add prepared paste of marigold flowers to it and mix well.
Step 3-After this add one teaspoon almond or coconut oil in it. Mix everything well, so that the flower paste is evenly distributed in the soap base.
Step 4-Now pour the prepared mixture into the silicone mold. Let it cool to normal room temperature. After the soap has completely set, take it out of the mold.
Step 5-Allow the soap to set completely before using. Keep it in a dry and clean place.
What are the benefits of marigold flower soap?
Some natural antioxidants and botanical compounds are found in marigold flowers. They have been traditionally used in skin care products. Glycerine helps in maintaining skin moisture. At the same time, almond or coconut oil used in soap can help in making the skin feel soft.
Keep these things in mind before using
- Use only clean and chemical-free flowers to make soap.
- Do not add too much flower paste as it can spoil the soap quickly.
- Before using it for the first time, do a patch test on a small part of the hand.
- Stop using soap if itching, burning or redness occurs.
- Keep the soap away from water and moisture. Due to the paste of fresh flowers in it, its storage period may be less than that of normal soap.
- Avoid using it if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to flowers.