Citrus Basil Soap Recipe
Hey everyone, I’ve got another soap tutorial for ya! This is a really nice herbal smelling soap featuring dried crushed basil leaf and citrus fragrance. I used a detergent-free, low sweat hemp soap base that has natural hemp oil which is considered to be high in phospholipids, antioxidants, and omega 3’s – all thought to be excellent for daily skincare routines. This is a nice easy soap recipe and the soap smells zesty and fresh! Plus the crushed basil gives it a little bit of exfoliation qualities too. Hope you enjoy this simple melt and pour soap tutorial. Let me know what you think!
What You Will Need
- Basic Soapmaking Equipment
- 1 lb Hemp Oil M&P Soap Base
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 2/3 Tbsp crushed dried basil (spice cabinet)
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Essential Oil
- 1/4 tsp Lime Essential Oil
(TIP: Use Lime EO that’s cold pressed from the peel for a bright, tart, fresh lime scent. Use steam distilled lime EO for a candy sweet lime scent!)
Directions for Making Citrus Basil Soap
1. Start by melting down your soap base in a Pyrex bowl. Microwave it in short bursts (about 15 or 30 seconds) and mix in between to prevent over heating the hemp soap base.
2. When it’s all melted, you can mix in all the ingredients and incorporate them fully! Continue mixing as the soap cools slightly.
3. When it’s all mixed up, pour your soap into your favorite soap molds. I used a mini hearts silicone mold I found locally (at Wal-Mart I believe) and they worked out perfectly. The 1 pound batch made a total of 21 little heart soaps.
Becca,
Why hemp oil M&P?
Could you use goat milk or shea butter?
Hi Beth! I chose to use hemp oil MP because I wanted a translucent green tinted soap and also because I enjoy trying different types of bases. Different ingredients have different characteristics and skin benefits. You can definitely adapt this tutorial with a different soap base. For a similar look you could use a translucent aloe base. You could use shea or goat milk base too, the soaps would look different than mine. They would be opaque and white with speckles from the basil. Hope that helps!
Im interested in making soaps and other product can I buy use soap mould
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You can find used silicone molds at thrift stores or yard sales, or on ebay. Silicone molds are easy for soap making because it’s easy to push the hardened soap out.
This looks wonderful. What about using basil essential oil instead of dried basil?
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Yes you could use Basil Essential Oil instead of or in addition to dried basil! Be careful not to use Basil EO if pregnant or if you have liver issues (Basil EO Characteristics & Safety)
Oh I bet this smells amazing! Love the heart shape! We got some Lava Love soap that’s made from volcanic ash and it is in a heart shape as well.
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Oh wow that is so cool! I’m going to try a recipe soon using activated charcoal.
I love this idea! I might have to add a little extra lemon shavings! 😉
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Great idea Lorey! Be sure to use completely dehydrated lemon peel to avoid mold growth on your soap (or use it right away)