How To Make Quick Homemade Lavender Vanilla Soap

How To Make Quick Homemade Lavender Vanilla Soap

Making bath soap at home has never been easier with this homemade lavender vanilla soap recipe. Get your tween girls on board with this excellent and fun craft - they will love it! Great for beginners too.

Quick Homemade Lavender Vanilla Soap

Okay, moms, it's time to let the reigns down and let your tweens make this craft. It's easy enough and shouldn't be too terribly messy. These lavender vanilla soaps could be something they could give their teachers for a special occasion, and maybe you'll get a bar too.

Supplies to make homemade lavender vanilla soap

  • ¾ lb Shea Butter melt and pour soap base
  • One tablespoon of dried lavender flowers
  • 10 drops of 100% pure Lavender Essential Oil
  • 10 drops of vanilla essential oil
  • Large glass measuring cup
  • Spoon or wooden popsicle stick
  • Rectangular soap molds (3)
  • Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol

Except for the 100% pure doTerra lavender essential oil, all soap-making supplies are available at Michael's. You can also find similar products on Amazon and Willow, and Sage. 

  Quick Homemade Lavender Vanilla Soap 

Instructions for Lavender Vanilla Soap

Step 1. Sprinkle a few lavender buds into the molds.

Step 2. Using a butter knife, cut the soap base into cubes, and place it in a measuring cup.

Step 3. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir very well. If not completely melted, repeat for 10-second intervals until fully melted. Let cool slightly.

Step 4. Add essential oils one drop at a time.

Step 5. Stir lavender buds into the mixture.

  Quick Homemade Lavender Vanilla Soap

Step 6. Pour the mixture into the soap molds.

Step 7. Spray lightly with rubbing alcohol. This step helps to prevent bubbles.

Step 8. Let sit for about 30-60 minutes and remove from molds.

Lastly, these homemade soap bars are likely best for your tween's skin - no additives - bad stuff you might find in store-bought soaps. You can't beat making your soap at home.

 

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