Extreme Make Your Own Soap From Scratch

Warning: What you're about to do is not recommended for the faint of heart. Or the soap-averse. But if you're feeling brave, or just plain crazy, let's get started!

Step 1: Gather ingredients. You'll need:

• 1 cup olive oil (preferably from the depths of the Amazon rainforest)
• 1/2 cup lye (sodium hydroxide, for the chemically inclined)
• 1/2 cup distilled water (from a well, preferably)
• 1 tablespoon honey (straight from the hive)
• 1 teaspoon essential oils (your choice of scent, but we recommend "Eau de Burnt Offerings")
• A pinch of salt (optional, but recommended for that extra kick)

Step 2: Mix and match. Combine the lye and water in a well-ventilated area, stirring until the lye dissolves. Then, add the olive oil, honey, and essential oils. Stir until it reaches a smooth, yet chunky consistency.

Step 3: Shape and mold. Pour the soap mixture into your mold of choice (we recommend something vaguely resembling a mangled velociraptor).

Step 4: Cure. Allow the soap to sit, unmolested and uncured, for at least 24 hours. Any less and it's a recipe for disaster. Or, you know, just a slightly too-soft soap.

And voilà! You now hold in your hands (or on your skin) the most extreme, DIY soap you've ever made. Pat yourself on the back, or better yet, on the soap.

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