Oatmeal has long been used to soothe sensitive or irritated skin. Grind the oatmeal into moderate-sized pieces in a blender or food processor. Pectin , sold in powdered form at most grocery stores, wild come in handy when you make shampoos, as it will keep the liquid shampoo from separating. This thick, sticky liquid has a warm fragrance and is a common ingredient in cosmetics of all types. Use in liquid form.
Pumice is ground volcanic rock.
It varies in color from white to almost black and is used in soaps as an abrasive. Use only pumice that has been finely ground. Rosemary leaves , from the Rosmarinus officinalis plant are very fragrant and have a mildly astringent effect or the skin. Use in powdered form. Rosin , the finely powdered residue left after distillation of pine resins, helps bars of soap to retain their shape and produces large amounts of lather.