Laurel soap, known for its skin-friendly and antibacterial properties, can be easily made at home using laurel leaf oil. This soap offers a delightful natural fragrance and freshness.

Ingredients for Homemade Laurel Soap:
- 483 grams of olive oil (preferably infused with laurel leaves for at least 2 weeks)
- 17 grams of laurel leaf oil
- 65 grams of caustic soda (NaOH)
- 150 grams of water
- 1 pinch of salt

Important Warning!
Caustic soda (NaOH) is a harmful chemical used in soap making and is also sold as a drain cleaner. Please read and follow our safety guidelines for working with caustic soda if you are using it for the first time. It's crucial to add caustic soda to water, not the other way around, as it can cause splattering. When caustic soda is mixed with water, it generates high heat and releases toxic fumes. Therefore, it's best to prepare this mixture outdoors. Ensure you wear protective goggles, gloves, and a mask. Keep children away from this process as well, as the fumes are toxic and should not come in contact with your skin or body. We strongly recommend doing this in a well-ventilated area, like a balcony or in front of an open window.

Steps for Making Homemade Laurel Soap:

1. Mix water and caustic soda; the mixture will heat up significantly. Allow it to cool down to room temperature.

2. In a pot, combine the oils and start heating them. The total oil mixture should weigh 500 grams. Once the oil is slightly warmed, gradually pour in the caustic soda-water mixture that has cooled to room temperature.

3. Add a pinch of salt after some stirring. Continuously stir and cook the soap mixture over low heat. Be sure to wear a mask during this stage.

4. As the mixture cooks, it will start to foam like pudding. When it thickens, remove it from the heat and pour it into a mold while still hot. Unmold the soap the next day, cut it, and it will be ready to use after 3 days.

We applied the hot press method for this homemade laurel soap, resulting in an original soap with a fantastic fragrance. The soap's pH level has been measured and falls between 7 and 8, equivalent to commercially purchased bath soaps.