Citrus Sunshine Soap Bars | DIY Springtime Skincare Recipe
Citrus Sunshine Soap Bars
The Essential Oil Company
4-6 soap bars
20 minutes
Soap
Brighten your day and uplift your senses with these cheerful citrus-infused soap bars. Easy to make and featuring invigorating essential oils of orange, lemon, and lemongrass, they offer a luxurious cleansing experience filled with refreshing aromas perfect for springtime. These handmade soaps make lovely gifts and add a vibrant touch of fragrance and joy to your daily skincare routine.
Ingredients
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10 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 8 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 5 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
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Melt & Pour soap base (about 1 lb.)
Melt & Pour soap base (about 1 lb.)
Melt & Pour soap base (about 1 lb.)
Directions
Cut the soap base into small, even pieces and melt according to package instructions.
- Once melted, remove from heat and quickly stir in the essential oils.
- Pour the soap mixture into soap molds.
- Allow the soap to cool and harden completely (usually 1-2 hours).
- Remove soap bars from molds and enjoy!
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