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Homemade Lemon Lime Soap

This soap is bursting with refreshing citrus scent & is great for waking up in the morning!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Uncategorized
Yield: 5 -6 Bars
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Silicone soap mold
  • Large Pyrex measuring cup
  • Wooden stir stick

Materials

  • ¾ pound melt & pour goats milk soap base
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lime zest
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 15 drops lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops lime essential oil

Instructions

  • Cut the soap into 1 inch chunks. Melt the soap in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. If it is not completely melted, put it back on for 10 second increments, until fully melted; stirring each time.
  • Add the lemon and lime zest.
  • Add the lemon essential oil. Mix well.
  • Pour into the silicone mold.
  • (Optional) Lightly sprinkle with more lemon and lime zest on top of the liquid soap mixture.
  • Mist lightly with rubbing alcohol to help reduce bubbles.
  • Let set for about 3-4 hours.
  • Remove from mold. Using the straight scraper, cut the soap into 2 inch bars.