Eucalyptus Soap Recipe
This natural cold process soap recipe gives men the lather they love while helping to prevent acne breakouts.
Eucalyptus soap recipe. When the step comes to add oils i. Bring your soap to a thin trace and add the scent blend and white mica. Microwave it in short bursts to prevent over heating the base. Use an immersion blender to thoroughly blend the clay into the soap otherwise you will have little clumps.
Instructions for making this zingy cold process eucalyptus soap recipe. At trace add the essential oils the clay and a small amount of the oxide maybe 1 3 of the tsp. Eucalyptus oil is one of my all time favorite oils to use. Blend the remaining blue ultramarine into the remaining soap and pour that half into the mould.
This soap recipe is so simple that it only requires four main ingredients including a goat s milk melt and pour base raw honey soap colorant and fragrance. Here i share an easy refreshing diy eucalyptus soap recipe using a melt and pour soap base. Start by melting down your soap base in a pyrex bowl. Inhaling the sharp camphorous aroma refreshes the mind and boosts energy.
Eucalyptus essential oil is frequently used in soaps due to. I used oval silicone molds i got on amazon and they worked out perfectly. Eucalyptus essential oil is used to open airways and clear congestion which makes this a great soap for the cold and flu season. The smallest of sniffs will sent its minty.
I like to mix my oxides with a bit of white mica using the back of a spoon to break up the clumps. Swirl the two halves together using a spoon. There s even an exfoliating strip of loofah to help remove even the toughest grime. 1 1 ounces of eucalyptus essential oil.
You can use the standard soap recipe. 15 drops eucalyptus oil. I use it for colds allergies and for just the smell of it. Help them beat those break out blues with this handmade soap recipe for eucalyptus tea tree oil soap.
Pour half the soap into your mould. However you can replace the water in the lye solution with freshly brewed coffee rather. Oxides like to clump and it s a pain in the butt. Even if you are running late and couldn t drink your coffee you can still make it through the day by using this soap recipe.
I love that you can somewhat see through the top and bottom green layers. For a most charming milk and honey soap use a honeycomb mold. 2 tablespoons dried eucalyptus leaves. I use a blend of white and clear soap base to give this homemade eucalyptus soap recipe its beautiful layer of colors.
Add the ultramarine blue to the largest portion of soap what s left in the pot and stick blend very well. Making your own soap can be one method of utilizing eucalyptus essential oil rather than just burning it. Pound glycerin melt pour soap base white 1 5 pounds clear glycerin melt pour soap base. Directions for making lemon eucalyptus soap.
Eucalyptus is a potent antiseptic oil that can help heal skin ailments relieve skin irritations and aid in wound care. Eucalyptus essential oil isn t for everyday but it s your friend during cold and flu season. You can find this homemade soap recipe in the new december 2013 issue of wholesale supplies plus. When it s all mixed up pour your soap into your favorite soap molds.
It will be such a pleasant day to start with the smell of coffee on your hands. Pour off a portion of the soap base into 2 containers. When it s all melted you can mix in all the ingredients. The amounts do not need to be even but should be around 1 4 of the full batch for each container.
Be sure to mix very well to break up all of the kelp and incorporate the ingredients fully.