Liquid Soap

[lilypoppyfre]

I was given a lovely minted scented hand wash at Xmas.....would it be possible for me to make some ? I have been unable to find other minted soap....and the giver has moved away....
Thank you for your help

[anneasquith]

Tesco have one at £2,

[gingejbee]

Although commonly called "liquid soap", these products are invariably detergent-based...no soap in them at all.
That said, you could buy a fragrance-free liquid handwash and add a few drops of either peppermint or spearmint essential oil (both are quite inexpensive) and mix well.

[lilypoppyfre]

thank you anneasquith and gingejbee.....I'll try both ideas...

[atalanta]

Note: Real peppermint oil is extremely strong, and may be expensive. Peppermint essence is not. If using peppermint oil, start with a very small amount and add it very gradually. It can irritate very sensitive skin, or children's skin, if used neat. You may be lucky and find peppermint oil with a dropper. Try Baldwin's.
http://www.baldwins.co.uk/

[Gromit]

There are lots on the market

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Mint+handwash

[gingejbee]

@atlanta...real peppermint oil (not essence, not fragrance oil) is, as I said, quite cheap...£1.39 for 10ml for example (eBay). Spearmint oil is a bit pricier. As you can see, I did say "add a few drops"...meaning to a whole 200 or 250ml of handwash.

[MissCommando]

Boots are selling the 'Original Source' mint and tea tree hand wash for £1 at the mo. Not sure if you like tea tree though.