HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE WITH HERBS AND CITRUS APRIL 20, 2011 BY GERBERMOM Martha Stewart herb soap First up from the herb garden – my very own homemade soap with herbs and citrus! I thought this would be a lovely homemade Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation gift. I picked up some plain, unscented glycerin soap and added herbs from the new garden and some citrus. I love the smell and bright green color of mint. HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SOAP WITH HERBS AND CITRUS homemade soap with herbs and citrus I diced up some rosemary to add with lemon zest. herb soap recipe I found some great napkins at Goodwill (where else) for 25 cents and some 50% off ribbon at Hobby Lobby for some easy gift wrapping. homemade soap herb soap recipe I also thought about putting them on pretty antique plates found at Goodwill for $2. But does it look like I’m giving someone a slice of lemon cake? LOL homemade herb soap Herb and Citrus Soap Recipe adapted from Martha You’ll need: Glycerin soap (sold at craft stores) Assorted herbs & citrus – I used basil, mint, rosemary, orange and lemon Food processor Glass bowl or measuring cup Plastic spoon or scraper Soaps molds – any plastic or cardboard container will do Cooking spray 1. Melt soap Put the soap blocks in glass bowl & melt in the microwave for 30 second intervals until melted. Stir every so often to break up big chunks. 2. Prepare additives While melting, puree the herbs and squeeze out excess water in a paper towel. For citrus, zest the peel. You’ll need about 1 tablespoon of additives for each cup. FYI – Orange + basil = an unattractive muddy green brown color. DIY Herb Soap 3. Get mould containers ready You can buy cute moulds at the craft store, but any plastic container will work, even your Ziploc containers. Though you might want to use something you can just pitch in the recycle bin when finished rather than trying to clean. Use old milk cartons or even yogurt cups. Spray with cooking spray and wipe out excess. 4. Add purees Once glycerin is melted, let it stand & cool for a few minutes. Before it sets too much, add the additives. Keep stirring to ensure they don’t all float to the bottom. When you have the color you want (more time stirring = darker color) pour into container. how to make soap 5. Setting the mould Let the soap sit on the counter for about an hour to completely set. Then put in the freezer for another hour or so. Then it should pop right out. Slice with knife, give to someone you love and use within 3 months.
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