Homemade Lavender Soap
Homemade Lavender Soap makes the perfect gift. It is very easy to make and looks fabulous.
Servings 6 soap bars
Ingredients
- 16 ounces shea butter soap base or other melt and pour soap base
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 1/2 cup dried lavender buds
- silicone soap mold or other mold
Instructions
- Remove soap base from container and cut into pieces.
- Place in a microwave safe container and heat according to the package directions.
- Add 10 drops of essential oil and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle dried lavender petals into the soap mold.
- Pour melted soap into the molds and add additional petals to the top, if desired.
- Allow soap to sit and harden for 4 hours.
- When the soap is set, remove from the molds and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use or package for gifts.
Notes
If your soap hardens while trying to stir or pour, reheat in the microwave in 10 second intervals until melted.
If you would like to color your soap, use soap colorant and add drops when you add the essential oil drops. Stir to blend completely.
The instructions included are for Lavender Soap, but you can use any essential oil, dried fruit or spices that you would like. Have fun and be creative. Cinnamon and dried orange peel would be wonderful!