Soap is a fun and easy gift idea or project to do with the kids. I make all kinds of soaps using this recipe and just substitute other herbs and essential oils. See the end of recipe for more ideas.

A note about using citrus oils:

Citrus oils can cause photosensitivity, so we do not recommend exposing the skin to direct sunlight after topical application of these essential oils. However, essential oils in the soap bars are found in small, appropriate amounts that will not cause any phototoxic harm.

 

Ingredients: 

Melt and pour soap (there are a lot of organic varieties to be found online) 
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons poppyseeds
20 drops Lemon essential oil
Microwave safe glass bowl
Silicone mold
Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle (optional)

 

Directions:
 

  1. Cut 1 pound of your soap base into small squares. (Most melt and pour soap bases come in 2-pound blocks. Just use 1/2 of the soap base now and save the rest for a different project.) One pound of soap can make between 4 and 8 bars of soap depending on the size of your mold. 
  2. Place cut-up soap into a microwave safe bowl. Place in microwave and melt for 30 second intervals, stirring in between. We recommend stirring with a popsicle stick for easy cleanup. Once soap is melted, set aside. If you don't want to use a microwave, you can also use a double boiler.
  3. Zest 2 lemons and add zest to melted soap along with the poppyseeds.
  4. Add Lemon essential oil and stir until combined.
  5. Pour soap into mold. Spray with rubbing alcohol for a smooth top free of bubbles.
  6. Let soap harden for 2-3 hours. Once hard, it is ready to be used.

 

Other soap ideas: lavender flowers + lavender essential oil, cinnamon powder with cinnamon and sandalwood essential oils, peppermint (cut and sifted or use a mortar and pestle to crush it) and peppermint essential oil. Be creative and have fun!

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