Lavender is known for it's calming properties; especially when used in a soap with a warm bath. This calming lavender soap recipe is perfect for when you just need to relax. It's super simple to make, is very budget friendly and sure to be your new favorite homemade soap recipe!
Microwave the white soap base in a glass bowl or measuring cup for 30 seconds. Stir and melt in 10 second increments as needed until melted making sure to stir after each heating.
Once melted, add 1 tsp. lavender petals and mix well. Once mixed, 1-2 drops lavender soap colorant if desired mixing well after adding. If desired, add 3-5 more drops until you reach a color you're happy with.
Pour the soap base into your soap mold and set aside.
Repeat the melting process with the clear melt and pour base .Once melted, color if desired and mix well. When done, stir in 15-20 drops lavender essential oil and the other 1 tsp lavender petals and stir well.
Once well combined, pour the essential oil layer into your soap mold on top of the first batch. If desired, you may spread lavender petals gently across the top for presentation. Set the soap mold aside and allow it to harden for a minimum of six hours.
Once hardened, use a soap cutter or very sharp knife to cut your soap into bars. Wrap or store in an air tight container.
Notes
Yes, you can make this lavender soap without colorants. It will not hurt the recipe or the finished product at all. The color just lends a prettier finished bar which may be important to some people.
You can change this recipe to make a lavender eucalyptus soap by using 1 tsp lavender petals and 1 tsp eucalyptus petals.
Price per bar is based on prices current as of 02/2021 and is based on 12 bars. You may pay more per bar depending on current prices and how many bars you cut from one batch.