Lavender soap – how to make it at home and what are its benefits

Lavender soap is considered one of the best for skin care. Not only does it have a pleasant aroma, but it also improves sleep and is calming. It can also help keep your skin moisturized. We at joy-pup tell you how to make lavender soap at home.

Beneficial properties of lavender soap

Lavender helps reduce stress and anxiety due to its aromatic properties. Therefore, it is often used to create soap. Thanks to its aroma, you can relax and improve the quality of your sleep.

In addition, lavender soap has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps in treating minor cuts and inflammations. But the natural oils in the soap help moisturize the skin, making it soft and smooth.

How to make lavender soap at home

You will need the following ingredients:

• 500 g soap base
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender
• 15-20 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 tablespoon shea butter or coconut oil (optional)
• Dye (optional)
• Soap molds

Step-by-step preparation of soap

• Cut the soap base into small pieces for faster melting.
• Melt the soap base in a water bath or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to overheat the base.
• Once the soap base is completely melted, add dried lavender, lavender essential oil and shea butter or coconut oil. Mix well.
• If you want to add color to the soap, add a few drops of dye and stir until evenly distributed.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared soap molds. Tap the pans on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
• Allow the soap to cool completely and harden. This may take from several hours to a day.
• Carefully remove the finished soap from the molds. If the soap is difficult to remove, place the molds in the freezer for a few minutes.

To be continued…