I cleaned out my fridge. Don’t ask details or you might lose all respect for me. Husby’s so called “Stop! No! Don’t throw it away! I’ll eat it later!” leftovers about made me ask Bubba for CPR. Ew. Amidst the horror, I spotted some unused mint, a few lonely strawberries, and half a lemon. I also just so happened to have pure glycerin soap (I’ve been meaning to make some soap for months now, friends… can you say procrastination-station?) Here was my first go at soap! My middle name is now Chemist (ok not really bc that’s NOT a cute name and I’m not smartypants.
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Cube pure glycerin soap and microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until soap is completely melted. Do not boil.
Puree fruit of choice, herbs, or zest from the flesh of citrus. Divide soap equally among three empty containers (not shown). Add 1 teaspoon of each ingredient at a time until desired amount & color are achieved (color darkens as it sets). For berries, add only 1 teaspoon if you want the soap to remain clear.
Spray the inside of empty jello boxes, muffin tins, or any small glass/plastic container with vegetable spray. Pour mixed sop into containers. Spray rubbing alcohol on the top of each soap to remove air bubbles.
Allow soaps to harden for 2 hours. You may need to place the molds (soap still intact) in the freezer to help pry the soap loose. The silicone muffin pan popped right out without any problems! Use soap within 3 months.
I LOVE it! I used to make all kind of different decorative and natural soaps, but haven’t for some time now. This inspires me to try it again though 🙂 Other great things to put in soap that are actually great for the skin is oatmeal and cinnamon. Plus it smells extra nice too! 🙂 I’ve made everything from glitter soaps to scrubby soaps, and they’re always just too fun. Good job Missy!
The possibilities of ingredients literally gave me a headache. Mixing up these got me thinking about fall/winter options. Apple pie was definitely one I was playing with!
Can you add oatmeal to the clear glycerin
I don’t see why not! Sounds like a perfect exfoliant!
This looks awesome! You are so creative!
Thanks Amy! It’s super fun to experiment with. Have at it, girl!
Love it, Missy!! Great inexpensive gift idea too!
YOu’re right on! The soap was only $1.00 a bar which ended up making several smaller ones. I spent $5 and ended up with so much soap I’m now giving it to neighbors! haha!
hi, ive been reading your blog for about a month now and you totally inspire me to make more things on my own! very creative 🙂
Such a sweet comment! That’s the whole goal behind this blog thing… inspire. Thank you for sharing that I’m helping do that! xo
This is way off subject of this post but what face make-up do you use? It always looks so good in pictures and I feel like my foundation and powder looks horrible in pictures. Please let me know! Thanks! Love the blog.
You’re cute. I’m sure it doesn’t look “horrible” things always look worse from our own perspective. You can send questions anytime – hit me up on my contact form!
I use bareMinerals for foundation, blush, and mineral veil (keeps all makeup in place) and have been for almost 10 years now. That should tell you how much I love it.
Thanks for your support/following, Lexie! 🙂
Love this! So impressed! And so green 🙂
So green and so clean clean… xo
Do you find the glycerin soap bars at craft stores or did you go somewhere special?
Probably should’ve linked, eh? Haha! I got it at a natural grocery store. But I think it’s also available in craft stores as well. Good Q, m’lady!
I emailed you about soap before! I made a mint one which turned out cute. Then I did a coffee one and it pretty much turned all black/brown. I also tried to make a raspberry lemon one and it ended up turning somewhat black and the bottom of the soap for some reason didn’t seal. So the parts where the raspberry is are open and you can touch the raspberry. Not sure what happened and was wondering if you did?
I’m guessing you added too much coffee and raspberries. When there is more add ins to glycerin ratio it can’t set up. It’s kinda like the concept of adding too much sugar to lemonade… The water can’t hold all the sugar so thus it doesn’t dissolve. Don’t give up, just make it again with lesser quantities of mix ins.
I have been making glycerin and Cold Process soap for awhile now. What I would suggest is that you pour and small amount of glycerin soap in the bottom of the mold. Let that set up then spritz it with alcohol and then pour the remainder of your soap into the mold. This will prevent the problem of the raspberries or other additives poking out through the bottom. Also try to pour your main soap base just before it is ready to set up. This will keep most of the additives suspended in the soap and not on the bottom of the bar.
Does herb soap (mint) stays clear? I have tried doing soap with flowers like lavender and rose and I see changes in color around the flowers…
Thanks for the great ideas! I’m planning a birthday party and I’m have different stations (e.i: make your own soap, make your own perfume, etc.) and this is by far the best website I’ve found!! Love this!
HI Missy,
I love how informative and easy to understand your blog is:) You have really done a first rate job here and I love your ideas very creative.
Best Wishes,
Robyn King
Do the berries(like strawberries, my favorite) ever get moldy if you don’t use it right away?
Using any food ingredient, yes it has a shelf life. I’m not exactly sure how long it will keep… we seemed to use it up before spoiling.
WOW! Who knew this could be so easy! I love love love your blog. I have spent hours going from post to post. Where do you get the soap base from to start these? Thank you for sharing so many wonderful things!
Rachel
Oh my goodness, these look adorable. Have you tried any other combinations yet?? I can’t wait to try a fall one. Endless opportunities. Thank you for reminding me that I wanted to try to make soap!!
it’s a really soapy way to cleanliness 🙂
i really loved the idea. now i don’t have a headache thinking what to do with the leftover fruit no one is going to eat.
thanks to you!
I like to use the latex muffin molds. The soap comes out easy and you don’t have to spray with oil. Easy clean up as well. You can get cute seasonal ones at Target in the $1 bins too, or after holiday clearance which is my favorite!
Where can you order pure glycerin soap?
I just got directed to your blog by someone posting your soap recipe on there and I must say, I will be reading more of your blog! I also bookmarked it for quick access. I love your soap idea and will be trying it for the holidays and they are a great idea for stocking stuffers, etc….thank you so much for being an inspiration to so many people! Especially this stay at home mom of a 7 month old 🙂
when you said to use within three weeks I wondered if that was for all or just the ones with fruit and if it is for all can you freeze or refridgerate for later use??
i also want to know where is the best place to purchace glycerin soap at the best price.
I always end up doing something not quite right, when trying anything crafty but this seems so straightforward that I’m going to try it. Thank you so much for the inspiration Missy!
I stumbled on your blog today from Pinterest and I’ve been enjoying it for hours!! I love everything about your blog and the style you do it with. 🙂 I had no idea that making soap was so easy. I’m dying to try it now!!
I love this idea for holiday gifts! I like the idea for the oatmeal and cinnamon soap. I was wondering if anyone had anymore fun ideas for fall/winter additives?
Woow! It looks amazing.
Superb idea!!So pure and natural.
it’s a very refreshing soap recipe post! it seems fresher than other recipes i’ve found and i love the fresh mint idea!
I like the idea of using jello boxes as molds. It is a really good tip. Also, your soaps look amazing.
thanks for posting very inspiring i want to make my own soaps 🙂 thanks
wow!!! amazing!!! 🙂
woww! that seems like a really good idea..i m going to try it for sure..:D
I was wondering using berries, fruit, does it make your skin sticky?
Thanks for posting this tutorial. I especially love the empty Jello box as a soap mold. I appreciate you sharing your tips! 🙂
This seems so cool! Where did you buy the plain soap though?
By, the way, your blog is great!
Making my first batch today….Hemp melt and pour with lemongrass and orange rind…..can’t wait to try it! Really want to make from scratch but the lye scares me….This was SO easy!
HI there!
I made the strawberry soap and although it smells delicious, all the strawberries gathered at the top so it’s not distribute throughout the whole bar? Have you had this issue? How can I avoid this in the future?
Thank You!
Can you use coconut butter instep of the soap, if not can you give another substitute? (ex. another soap)
Hi! I was wondering where you bought the glycerin soap from?
Can I use olive oil for veg spray?
I would love to try to make this wonderfuul soap! My concern is how moisturizing is it, and how long will it last with the berries , herbs and such?
Does it take on the scent of what you put in it?
Hi Missy,
Could you please tell me for how long can i store these soaps?
What is the shelf life of all these soaps since there were no preservatives used?
Regards,
Pragati.