Melt and Pour Soap – Coconut and Lime

July 2, 2018 by Shellie Wilson 8 Comments

This soap making recipe shows you how to make soap using Coconut milk and lime juice. This melt and pour soap method using easy to use soap base that you just add ingredients to. The soap making tutorial is easy to use with step by step photos to guide you as you make this handmade soap. Use organic materials to create a natural organic soap.

Lime Essential oil : is invigorating and can help promote mental clarity. It has an uplifting fresh citrus scent. Lime soap is perfect for morning showers to wake your senses.

1/2 cup coconut milk

1-pound goats milk soap base

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vitamin e oil

10 drops lime essential oil

Food or soap coloring

Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol to remove bubbles

Mold

Step 1: Melt soap base in the microwave and add coconut milk.

Step 2: Add lime juice

Step 3: Using a whisk, combine ingredients.

Step 4: Add coconut oil to the bowl

Step 5: Add apple cider vinegar to the mixture

Step 6: Add baking soda to the bowl

Step 7: Add vitamin E to the mixture

Step 8: Add lime essential oil

Step 9: Add colouring if desired

Step 10: Mix everything together well with a whisk

Step 11: Spray bottom of mold with rubbing alcohol. This removes the bubbles formed when mixing your soap!

Step 12: Carefully add soap mixture to mold.

Step 13: Spray top of mold with the rubbing alcohol.

Step 14: Allow hardening for at least 2 hours.

Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag until ready for use.

This article contains affiliate links, this means that when you purchase from the links below we will get a kick back in small change, this is at no extra cost to you.

Looking for more Goat’s Milk recipes? Check out our DIY recipe for making your own goat’s milk lip chapstick. The Goat’s milk in this DIY Goat’s Milk Chapstick recipe will leave your lips soft and smooth. The PH Level in goat’s milk is super skin-friendly and the lactic acid helps remove dead skin cells from your lips for a soft and brighter smile. The ingredients are so basic for making this lip balm you will be surprised, you may even have the chapstick ingredients in your fridge or pantry.

Comments

Dave says
January 27, 2019 at 12:20 pm
When you say coconut milk do you mean the stuff from the grocery store?
Shellie Wilson says
February 3, 2019 at 10:12 pm
Yes
Lisa J says
April 24, 2019 at 7:10 am
Could I add Lime zest ? and/or coconut flakes ?
julie plank says
May 9, 2019 at 4:06 pm
whats the shelf life for this please
Mary says
September 11, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Is it the coconut milk in the can?
Sandra Rekemeier says
August 8, 2020 at 9:56 am
Trying to find a pleasant smelling coconut oil. What brand do you use?
Biu says
April 20, 2021 at 6:28 am
Hey is it possible to use alcohol to spray on it or I can escape it?
Ciska says
May 16, 2021 at 3:04 pm
This is an awful recipe… Who makes these up? What do you gain buy it..?
Melt and pour soap 101:
For melt and pour you cannot use: coconut milk (too much moisture and this will mold! ), lime juice (same), vinegar (too much moisture) , baking soda (wth?). The rest is OK to add but is useless in reality and together the additives are way too much.
Using food coloring in soap is not allowed per the FDA.
Only use soap and skin safe essential oils. Keep to the max weight % the manufacturer gives you for soap. Never measure EO in ‘drops’.
Keep all additives combined (!) to 1 level teaspoon per pound of soap base to prevent issues like the soap not setting well, less lather, sweating, feeling oily.
Bottom line:
Even if you get a somewhat hard soap using this recipe, the shelf life of a soap like this is 1 or 2 days max. After that the mold spores and bacteria from the botanicals can cause health issues. For healthy people, let alone for people with mold allergies, asthma, low immune system or pregnant.
Please take better care when posting recipes!
….

Have you read?

Pumpkin Pie Melt and Pour Soap: A Cozy Fall Soap Recipe That Smells Good Enough to Eat

When the leaves start crunching underfoot and pumpkin spice fills every café, it’s time to cozy up with an easy fall DIY that smells just like grandma’s dessert table—without the calories. This Pumpkin Pie Melt and Pour Soap is one of my absolute favorite seasonal recipes. It’s warm, comforting, and gives off those straight-out-of-the-oven vibes every time you lather up.

Perfect for fall craft fairs, Thanksgiving hostess gifts, or a festive bathroom refresh, this handmade soap smells divine, looks adorable, and takes less than an hour to whip up.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Soap Recipe

Smells like real pumpkin pie (think cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla—yes please!)
Made with skin-friendly melt and pour base—no lye required
Easy enough for beginners or weekend makers
Customizable with layers, swirls, or “whipped cream” topping

Ingredients & Supplies

Yields: 4–6 small bars depending on your mold size

1 lb goat milk melt and pour soap base (or shea butter base)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (yes, the real baking blend!)
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional for visual specks)
1 tsp vitamin E oil or sweet almond oil
1–2 tsp brown mica or orange soap-safe colorant
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for scent depth—make sure it’s oil-based or use a fragrance oil blend)
Pumpkin pie fragrance oil (skin-safe, approx. 1–2 tsp per pound of soap base)
Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle
Silicone soap mold (round, square, or pie-slice shaped)
Microwave-safe jug or double boiler
Stirring sticks or silicone spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Chop and Melt the Soap Base

Cut your melt and pour soap base into small cubes and place in a microwave-safe jug. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each round until fully melted. (Do not let it boil!)

2. Add Scent and Spice

Once melted, stir in your fragrance oil, pumpkin pie spice, and optional vanilla extract. Add a pinch of cinnamon if you like the flecked look.

Tip: Spray your mold lightly with rubbing alcohol before pouring to prevent bubbles.

3. Colour and Pour

Add your mica powder or orange colorant, a little at a time, until you reach your ideal pumpkiny hue. Stir well, then carefully pour the mixture into your soap molds.

Immediately spritz the tops with rubbing alcohol to remove surface bubbles.

4. Let It Set

Leave the soap undisturbed at room temperature for 2–4 hours until fully hardened. Pop the bars out of the mold once they’re firm to the touch.

Optional: If you’re feeling fancy, melt a small amount of white soap base and pipe a “whipped cream” swirl on top using a piping bag and star tip.

Tips & Variations

Make it two-tone: Pour half your batch in orange, then top with a creamy vanilla layer for a pie-slice look.
Add oatmeal: Toss in 1 tsp of ground oats for a gentle exfoliant and rustic charm.
Use pie molds: Silicone molds shaped like pie slices or tart pans give these a dessert-style finish.
Gift-ready idea: Wrap in wax paper, tie with twine, and add a “Pumpkin Pie Soap” tag for instant fall gifts.

How to Store Homemade Soap

Keep your finished soaps in an airtight container or shrink wrap them if you’re gifting. Melt and pour soap can sweat in humid climates, so cool, dry storage is best.

This DIY pumpkin spice soap recipe is everything you want from a cozy fall project—easy, fragrant, and irresistibly cute. Whether you’re new to soap making or a seasoned maker prepping for a market table, these little bars will have everyone asking, “Where’s the whipped cream?”

Related Posts: