Get These DIY Soap-Making Kits for a Fun-Filled Family Bonding Time

By Mary Quill First Posted: Apr 17, 2020 07:00 AM EDT

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of reminders for everyone to wash their hands are being made by authorities. It is a fundamental part of personal hygiene that even children know.

At a young age, a lot of people are taught in school how to wash their hands properly. And as basic as this may seem, we are still told as adults that we will need clean water and soap to keep our hands clean.

Cleaning one's hands has been the latest topic since the current COVID-19 outbreak. But this is not new to humans. In 2800 BCE, the ancient Babylonians have already made use of soap.

Washing with soap and water provides more benefits than washing with just water, says an article.

The soap contains molecules that contain hydrophobic formulation and hydrophilic content. When it mixes with water, the soap components form circular 'micelles.' It exposes all hydrophilic ends outward. Since the start of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is coated with proteins and lipids, the hydrophilic component of soap works to dissolve the lipids. It also breaks down the lipids of the novel coronavirus.

Similarly, hand sanitizers containing 60 percent of alcohol have this effect on the novel coronavirus. However, soap is still more powerful due to the act of scrubbing one's hands while washing with soap and water.

Since a lot of people are being asked to stay indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, people are coming up with ways to keep themselves busy inside their homes. To prevent people from leaving their houses for a grocery trip, companies are offering delivery services.

Families are also finding out creative ways to bod amid the widespread lockdowns. One activity that a family can enjoy family bonding time is by making DIY soaps.

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Amazon holds a variety of soap making kits. Here are a few:

DIY Shea Butter Soap Kit

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Every kit includes 2 pounds of Shea Butter Soap base, four different fragrances, four liquid coloring agents, two molds, one pitcher, two sticks for stirring, one bowl for mixing the ingredients, and four soapboxes. Making DIY soaps with the family with this product will be an enjoyable experience.

Everything Lavender Soap-Making Kit

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This product includes an opaque suspension soap formulation, lavender fragrance, artificial purple color, a mold, and an instruction sheet. Its lavender scent formula is made with natural lavender that helps keep the skin healthy and smooth. Get the most out of your family bonding time with this product that allows you to make up to 10 soap bars.