How To Use Essential Oils in Homemade Soap Bars
From energizing morning scents to soothing evening aromas, the options are endless for essential oil blends for soap - you can even create your own! Infusing melt and pour soaps with essential oils is surprisingly easy. Here’s how!
Yield: 1 batch of soap
Cost: $20
Equipment
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl
- 1 Fork or whisk
- 1 Microwave or double boiler
- 1 Silicone soap molds
Materials
- 40 drops essential oil or oil blend, up to 60 drops
- 1 block melt and pour soap base
Instructions
- Choose the essential oils you plan to use for your soap. Opt for oils that complement each other and consider the desired fragrance profile based on the intended use of the soap.
- Measure each essential oil and mix them together to create your desired scent.
- Cut your soap base into small cubes and melt either in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Allow the soap base to cool a little then carefully add your chosen essential oils to it. Stir to combine. Here you can also add other ingredients you’d like to include in your soap like herbs, flowers, and coloring.
- Pour the soap mixture into molds and allow to rest and harden for at least 45 minutes. Once set, remove the soaps from the molds and store in a cool, dry place
Notes
There is no one formula that we can follow for the right amount of essential oils to use in soaps as there are several factors to consider, including the soap making method, the kind of oil being used, and personal preferences. What I do is I add the oils half a teaspoon at a time, allow the soap to cool, and test it out. If I want the scent to be stronger, I melt down the soap, add more oils, and repeat the process until I’m satisfied with the fragrance.
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