Washing up with an exfoliating soap helps rub away dead skin cells, preventing acne-causing pore blockage and revealing younger skin beneath. Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant that's gentle enough to use on your face, and dried lavender adds a pleasant fragrance as well as additional exfoliating power. Honey's mild antibacterial powers and ability to soothe and soften skin make it a good addition to a simple exfoliating soap, although you can always leave it out if you don't have any on hand.
Step 1
Slice the glycerin into smaller pieces, using a knife or cheese cutter. The smaller you make the pieces, the less time they will need to melt.
Step 2
Melt the glycerin in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 3
Remove the glycerin from the heat and continue stirring as the mixture cools. Wait until the glycerin is warm but not hot.
Step 4
Stir in the oatmeal, lavender and honey until the ingredients are completely incorporated.
Step 5
Add a few drops of essential oil if you like, stirring to incorporate it into the glycerin mixture.
Step 6
Pour the glycerin mixture carefully into the muffin tin, dividing it equally among the muffin holes. Let the soap set overnight.
Tips and Warnings
- You can find glycerin at health food stores, drugstores and some supermarkets, as well as online. If you like, you can use a soap mold, loaf pan or other container to make your exfoliating soap. If you use a loaf pan, consider slicing the soap into pieces. Consider adding an antibacterial essential oil, such as tea tree oil, birch sweet oil or cedarwood oil.
Things You'll Need
- Knife or cheese cutter
- Saucepan
- Spoon or stirrer
- 16 ounces solid glycerin soap base
- 4 Tbsp. uncooked oatmeal
- 2 Tbsp. dried lavender
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- A few drops of essential oil, optional
- Muffin tin
References
- "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy to Use Recipes for Body, Bath and Hair" (revised edition); Janice Cox; 2002
- Kiwi Magazine: Eco Crafts
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