DIY Calendula Soap
Calendula is a fantastic flower with so many benefits! This DIY Calendula soap recipe makes reaping those benefits super easy! Plus, it looks and smells great!
Servings 4 1" soap bars
Cost $6
Equipment
- Liquid Measuring Cup, microwave safe
- medium mixing bowl, if not using a measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 lb Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap Base
- ½ tsp Calendula Oil or 50 drops
- ¼ c. Calendula Flowers dried
- ¼ tsp Golden Mica Powder optional
- ¼ tsp Yellow Mica Powder optional
Instructions
- Cut goats milk melt and pour soap base into 1" cubes. Place in a microwave safe container and heat in 30-second increments. Stir each time to help the soap base melt evenly.2 lb Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap Base
- Allow the soap base to cool for around 60-seconds. If you are using mica powder to color your soap, add it now and stir well. If not, add the Calendula oil to the melted base and stir to combine.1/2 tsp Calendula Oil, 1/4 tsp Golden Mica Powder, 1/4 tsp Yellow Mica Powder
- Add the Calendula flowers making sure to reserve a small amount. Stir well to combine.1/4 c. Calendula Flowers
- Pour the mixture into the soap mold. Once poured, sprinkle the reserved flowers onto the top.1/4 c. Calendula Flowers
- Allow the soap mold to sit undisturbed for 24-hours to cure. Once the soap has hardened, remove it from the mold and use a soap cutter to cut it into 1" bars.
- Wrap soap with Kraft paper and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
Notes
- A liquid measuring cup can be easiest for melting the soup base. If using a mixing bowl, one with a pour spout is best.
- You may not want to use mica powder in your soap. It is okay to skip it, however, your soap will be a different color than the photos in this post.
- Your soap may still be on the soft side after curing for 24-hours. This is normal. It will continue to harden as it ages and dries out.
- Price estimate is per bar.