- Gather ingredients and supplies
- Melt the soap base
- Add essential oils and other ingredients
- Pour into molds and let it set
- Unmold and cut the soap
- Allow the soap to cure
Gather ingredients and supplies
Gather the necessary ingredients and supplies, including a soap base, essential oils suitable for sensitive skin, a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, a stirring utensil, soap molds, and optional additives like dried herbs or oatmeal.
Melt the soap base
Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the soap base according to the package instructions until it becomes a smooth liquid.
Add essential oils and other ingredients
Once the soap base is melted, carefully stir in the essential oils and any additional ingredients chosen for their skin-soothing properties.
Pour into molds and let it set
Pour the soap mixture into the molds and allow it to cool and harden for several hours or overnight.
Unmold and cut the soap
Once the soap has set, carefully remove it from the molds and cut it into desired shapes and sizes.
Allow the soap to cure
Place the cut soap on a rack in a cool, dry place to cure for 4-6 weeks before using. This allows the soap to harden and the excess moisture to evaporate, resulting in a longer-lasting bar.