Honey Oatmeal Soap with Pink Clay
A beginner-friendly melt and pour soap recipe featuring goat milk, oats, honey, and pink clay for a soothing and visually appealing bar.
Yield: 8 bars
Calories: 80kcal
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb goat milk melt and pour soap base, cut into small cubes
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely ground oats or colloidal oatmeal Use finely ground for a gentle feel.
- 1 teaspoon honey Avoid using too much to prevent overheating.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pink clay Start with 1 teaspoon for a soft pastel color.
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil Optional but beneficial.
- 6 to 12 drops lavender essential oil Optional for fragrance; can substitute with skin-safe fragrance oil.
- 1 bottle rubbing alcohol In a small spray bottle to pop bubbles.
- 1 mold soap mold of your choice
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep first. Set out your mold, add-ins, and rubbing alcohol spray.
Melting the Base
- Put the soap cubes into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each until mostly melted.
Mixing Ingredients
- Mix the pink clay with a small splash of warm distilled water to prevent clumps, then whisk it into the melted base.
- Stir in the finely ground oats.
- Mix honey with a spoonful of melted soap first, then combine it back into the mixture.
- If desired, stir in vitamin E and lavender essential oil gently to avoid bubbles.
Pouring and Setting
- Pour the mixture into your mold and spray the top with rubbing alcohol to eliminate surface bubbles.
- Let the soap harden at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes.
Unmolding
- Once hard, carefully pop the bars out of the mold.
Notes
If sensitive to certain ingredients, perform a patch test. Make sure to store bars wrapped or in a sealed bag to maintain freshness, especially in humid environments.