{"id":106157,"date":"2020-06-29T02:50:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T09:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=106157"},"modified":"2026-04-15T01:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:31:13","slug":"homemade-soap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/homemade-soap\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Make Soap at Home? This Is What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soap is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a basic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">necessity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we usually take for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">granted,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but good soap can make a world of a difference<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd homemade soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can be a whole different story.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">side<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the main benefit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">control<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ling the ingredients<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, homemade soap is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easy to make, healthier, and cheaper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0than store-bought soap. Plus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0look you can give it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">homemade<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> soap into a small object of luxury or a unique gift. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to learn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0how to make your own soap with your favorite fragrances and textures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">below\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we\u2019ll share\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">both\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the know-how and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0our go-to recipes for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reference<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But fi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rst, the basics:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is Soap &amp; How Do You Make It?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At its core, soap is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0result of a reaction called saponification, which o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ccur<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s between fats and lye<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">here are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">two<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0basic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ways\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cold process and the melt and pour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-106168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cutting-soap-base.jpg\" alt=\"soap base cut homemade soap\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cutting-soap-base.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cutting-soap-base.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cutting-soap-base.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cutting-soap-base.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">old\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rocess<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">old process involves creating the chemical reaction between oils and lye.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ecause it is c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">orrosive,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sing lye\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0dangerous for beginners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Specifically<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cause harm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to your eyes, skin and mucous membranes. So, if you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">choose to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mak<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0soap with lye, make sure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0wear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0protective equipment\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when handling it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and that you do\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">so<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in a well-ventilated room.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0note that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0this process will require more equipment and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will take longer to yield results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elt\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&amp; P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The melt and pour\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a process\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relies on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">made soap base. This is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recommend<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for beginners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becaus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e it is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0safer and simpler to follow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0while<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0still<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0being<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a very<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0creative process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you get started<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, en<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the soap\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is natural by checking\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ingredients<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the soap base<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and purchasing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from a trust<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">worthy store<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his is our preferred method for homemade soap,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">below\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the tools and ingredients you need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0melt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as well as some of our favorite recipes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Do I Need to Make Soap?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-106171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/melt-and-pour-soap.jpg\" alt=\"pouring melted soap base\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/melt-and-pour-soap.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/melt-and-pour-soap.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/melt-and-pour-soap.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/melt-and-pour-soap.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a basic soap,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get a soap base, which can be transparent or white.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ransparent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">works great with fresh soaps, while\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">white<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">usually made with coconut milk or oat milk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is creamier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">epending on the scent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you want for your soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll also need one or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">essential oils<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may also choose to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">add natural color<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">other additives. These can include coarser materials for scrubs, fresh\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or dried flowers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need a whisk,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">soap molds and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a double boiler<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you don\u2019t have the latter,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improvise by using a pot with boiling water and another heat-resistant bowl on top,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">similar to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0what is used to make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bai<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marie<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Favorite\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recipes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the fun part, we\u2019ve selected three of our favorite soap recipes for you to try<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creamy Lav<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nder Soap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-106164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lavender-soap.jpg\" alt=\"homemade lavender soap\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lavender-soap.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lavender-soap.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lavender-soap.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lavender-soap.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lavender is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">popular<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0plant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pleasant fragrance and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">therapeutic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, calming<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0properties. For a creamy lavender soap, purchase a creamy soap base<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with either coconut milk, oat milk or even goat milk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are usually enriched with nutrients that help nourish your skin.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut the ba<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">se into smaller squares and set them to melt in your double boiler. Make sure the heat is not too high so as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0not<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to cook the\u00a0base<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eep stirring the base to distribute the heat evenly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the base is melting, add in a few drops of lavender essential oil.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">se\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">four<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drops<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">epending on how much\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">base you melted<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or simply rely on the fragrance to make sure you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">add<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enough.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n the base of the soa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p molds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0add<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0broken-up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0buds of dried lavender flowers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Alternatively, you c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ould also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0add the base\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the molds first<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and sprinkle dried lavender on top to create a more rustic, beautiful soap. This<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0might have some fallout, but it will look very pleasing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ave<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the soa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p base to dry in the molds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take it out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has cooled and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is solid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fresh\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lemon &amp; Thyme\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-106166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lemon-thyme-soap.jpg\" alt=\"homemade lemon thyme soap\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lemon-thyme-soap.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lemon-thyme-soap.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lemon-thyme-soap.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/lemon-thyme-soap.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fresh soap is great for summertime and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the perfect<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0addition to the kitchen sink<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to freshen up your hands after doing the dishes. This recipe combines two amazing smells: lemon and thyme. Th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">yme\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purif<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the skin and reduc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sleepingculture.com\/fatigue\">fatigue<\/a> symptoms, and lem<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helps clean greasier skin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0while also nourishing it. Lemon peel also has a brightening effect on the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this recipe, it\u2019s best to use a clear soap base. Cut it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pieces and set it to melt just like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the previous recipe.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Next,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a few drops of lemon essential oil. Also, finely cut some fresh thyme leaves\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dried leaves work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have a different fragrance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Use the zest of a lemon and mix it in with the thyme.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lace\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0mixture a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the base of your molds and pour the melted soap on top.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ix the base\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dditives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith a toothpick<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so the mixture is evenly spread\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">throughout the soap. Let\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cool\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">set<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cinnamon &amp; Oats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exfoliant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Soap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-106167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cinnamon-oats-soap.jpg\" alt=\"cinnamon oats soap homemade\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cinnamon-oats-soap.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cinnamon-oats-soap.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cinnamon-oats-soap.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/06\/cinnamon-oats-soap.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A healthy and natural\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exfoliant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, oats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">great\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">homemade soaps.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hanks to the properties of cinnamon and the mechanic effect of oats<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his recipe stimulates blood circulation and helps tone the skin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For the base, a creamy oat milk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or goat milk<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0soap works best, especially if it contains additional nourishing elements. Once again,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cut the base into\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">small<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">er\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">squares and set them to melt.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note that i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f your skin\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easily irritated or if you are allergic to cinnamon, this recipe is not for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In that case,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use another spice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for a more calming version<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">honey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this recipe, add a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">few<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drops of cinnamon essential oil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as well as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">couple of teaspoons of ground cinnamon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ix\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the base while it\u2019s melting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dd some of the rolled oats in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while setting the rest at the bottom of your soap molds. Pour the mixture on top of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oats<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and let\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cool.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These recipes are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inexpensive and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">easy to make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially if you already have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">essential oils at home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou can also add natural color<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to fit\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">heme<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as purple for lavender<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or bronze for cinnamon. This step is completely optional<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0though,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">both the clear and the milky bases look beautiful<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">raw\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">combinations described above.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t have these exact ingredients at home, there are many alternative recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">J<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ust\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be sure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to research\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which ingredients go together and which don\u2019t. With this DIY<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you can control the ingredients\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more easily<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to make sure it\u2019s all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">natural and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">homemade soap<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> great and original gifts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0too<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially for your fellow DIY<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and nature<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lovers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soap is\u00a0a basic\u00a0necessity\u00a0that\u00a0we usually take for\u00a0granted,\u00a0but good soap can make a world of a difference\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and homemade soap\u00a0can be a whole different story.\u00a0Aside\u00a0from\u00a0the main benefit\u00a0of\u00a0controlling the ingredients, homemade soap is\u00a0also\u00a0easy to make, healthier, and cheaper\u00a0than store-bought soap. Plus,\u00a0that rough\u00a0look you can give it\u00a0can\u00a0turn\u00a0homemade soap into a small object of luxury or a unique gift. \u00a0 If&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":106161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38973],"tags":[38961],"class_list":["post-106157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-living","tag-tips-tricks","gallery-content-unit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Making Homemade Soap: Basics &amp; Recipes - RentCafe rental blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this article we\u2019ll share\u00a0with you\u00a0both\u00a0the know-how and\u00a0our go-to recipes for making\u00a0homemade soap, using the melt and pour method.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/homemade-soap\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Want to Make Soap at Home? 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