Make Soap Without Using Lye

This is a fantastic, easy way to make soap without using lye--and it's safe to do with kids around. Customize your homemade soap with any scents or colors you like!

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Ingredients

Soap base Heatproof bowl  Silicone mold or a loaf pan Herbs and/or essential oils

Here are some combinations I like:

-Ground cinnamon and wild orange essential oil -Oatmeal (powdered in blender) and honey -Ground rosemary and lavender essential oil -Peppermint essential oil and rosemary essential oil

Instructions

Measure out one pound of soap base.

Chop the soap base into large pieces.

Once melted, add your herbs and oils (about 30 drops essential oil and 1/2 teaspoon herbs per pound of soap base).

Mix thoroughly and pour into your mold. 

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