Lavender Soap Recipe

Use this Lavender Soap Recipe to create a bar that is always a welcome addition to any bathroom. Its calming scent is a great way to finish the day, especially when enjoyed in a warm, bubbly, soothing tub.

This soap recipe is a two step process (if you make it to look like mine as seen above) so be sure to read it through first.

Base Ingredients	Grams	Ounces	Percentage
Coconut Oil	270 gr.	9.524 oz.	30%
Olive Oil	360 gr.	12.699 oz.	40%
Palm Oil	270 gr.	9.524 oz.	30%
Distilled Water	326.07 gr.	11.502 oz.
Lye	125.632 gr.	4.423 oz.

Water as % of Oils = 36.23
Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives	Measurement
Grapefruit Seed Extract	1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)
Lavender E/O	8 tsp. (30 ml)
Rosemary Extract	1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)
Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend)	1 tsp. (5 ml)
Confectioners Sugar	1 tsp. (5 ml)
Orris Root Powder	1 tsp. (5 ml)
Crimson Mica	1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)
Ultramarine Blue	1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Step One
Make a batch of the Basic Homemade Soap and when it is finished insulating, follow the directions for creating soap ribbons.

Step Two
Follow the instructions on The Process page to make the base soap.

Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including lavender essential oil) at a thin trace.

After thoroughly blending additives in, gently pour the liquid soap over the soap ribbons, gently tap filled mold onto counter to remove any bubbles and then insulate as usual. Many more Homemade Soap Recipes can be found on the main recipes page.