Lemon Zest Soap
Since I’ve discovered how easy it was to make my own soap, I’ve been making regular trips to Michael’s to pick up supplies. I wish they had more selection though! I’m running out of products to try. I picked up a 2lb tub of clear glycerin soap to try out on a recent visit. I wanted to make some fruit based soaps. The first one that came to mind is lemon for a lemon zest soap. It always reminds me of “clean” so I figured it was a good one to start with.
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With these melt and pour soap bases, you’ll have perfect soap every time. I melt mine in the microwave and then add in my ingredients. After you pour it into your soap mold, it takes about an hour to harden and be ready to use. It’s really that simple!
The glycerin soap melts so clear that you can barely see it in a glass bowl. I took the zest of one lemon and some lemon essential oil to create these bars of Lemon Zest Soap. The lemon zest adds the pretty yellow colour naturally so there’s no need for artificial soap dye.
Ingredients
They lather up nicely and leave your skin soft and lemony fresh!
I made a bunch of extras so I could give to my family to try out. They’d also make a nice gift. Wrap a couple bars up in some twine and put it in a pretty bag with a card. Homemade gifts are the best.
Am I all soaped out yet? (Don’t think that’s a word, but oh well!) Nope. I’ve got more easy soap recipes coming up. They are just too much fun and simple to make and I have quite a few birthdays coming up!
What are your favourite soap scents? I’m always open to new ideas to try!
Lemon Zest Soap
Ingredients
- 12 cubes of clear glycerin melt and pour soap
- zest of one lemon
- 20 drops of lemon essential oil
Instructions
- In a microwaveable bowl, add your cubes of glycerine soap. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Microwave an additional 10 seconds and check to see if it’s melted. Repeat for another 10 seconds until it’s melted. Stir.
- Add in drops of lemon essential oil and lemon zest and stir. Carefully pour into soap mold. Let sit for 40 minutes to an hour before attempting to remove it.
- To remove, carefully push on the bottom of the mold until the soap releases.
Equipment
- silicone soap mold
- Bowl
- Spoon
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I’ve taken a class in soap making and it was pretty scary. Too many chemicals to make soap that way.
This is MUCH better way of making soap for yourself or for gifts.
I like lemon so I think I’d start with this recipe.
Pretty and easy soap recipe! I must try it out!
Hi Stacie,
Your soap looks absolutely gorgeous. I have made soap the old fashioned way after doing a class but it just takes so long, I have only done it once since. My favourite soap flavours would have to be apple and peppermint. Not at the same time though. 🙂
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This looks so good! I love lemon. Never tried my own soap though, I guess it’s about time 🙂 Pinned!
This is a lovely handmade gift idea! I need to try it!
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I have not tried making soap, but may have to give it a go. This looks beautiful. pinning!
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Wow Stacie! This looks good enough to eat and so easy. LOVE 🙂
I’ve been wanting to make my own soap. I thought it would be more complicated than this – gotta try it now!
Hello cute lady! Just stopping by to let you know that your aswesome soap will be featured at our party that starts tonight at 7pm. Woo Hoo! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight! Lou Lou Girls
wow, I can almost smell that fresh lemon scent! Last Christmas, I made Oatmeal soap to add to little gift sets. My daughter used the soap and everyone at work was asking” what is that wonderful smell? “…lol