DIY Lemon Poppyseed Melt and Pour Soap Recipe

This DIY soap making tutorial is for Glycerine Melt and Pour soap base.  This soap tutorial is so easy to make that the kids and teens can jump in and help. Handmade soaps are a fun science led craft that the kids will enjoy. This soap making tutorial shows you how to make one of the easiest soap recipes around.

Lemon Poppy Seed Essential Oils Soap Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 pound of clear glycerin soap base
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
3-4 drops of argan oil (you can also use Vitamin E oil)
1/4 cup poppy seeds
15-20 drops of lemon essential oil
Soap coloring
Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol

Soap Mold
Instructions:
Step 1: Place soap base in microwave and melt in 30 second intervals until melted

Step 2: Add coconut oil

 

Step 3: Add sweet almond oil

 

Step 4: Add argan oil

 

Step 5: Add lemon essential oils which help with problem skin, acne and oily skin types. Lemon oil is a natural antibacterial agent.

 

Step 6: Add poppy seeds

 

Step 7: Add soap coloring

Step 8: Mix everything together

 

Step 9: Spray rubbing alcohol in bottom of mold

 

Step 10: Pour soap mixture into mold.

Allow to harden for at least two hours and store in an air tight container