Natural loofahs in soaps can help exfoliate and moisturize dry skin. Loofahs are dried fruits that have been fully ripened. A loofah is a natural exfoliant that allows the skin to absorb moisture when wet. This tutorial will teach you how to make rose-loofah soap using essential oils.
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Melt-and-pour soap bases make it easy to create loofah soap. You can choose from goats, avocado, shea, or glycerin base. Depending on the amount of cosmetic powder you add, a glycerin-based soap will have a translucent appearance. It really depends on what you prefer for a soap base. I like my loofah to show through. The size of loofah sponges varies, so you need to make sure that the mold will fit.
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Supplies:
- 1lb Soap Base
- Natural Loofah
- Rose Essential Oil
- 1/2 tsp Rose Cosmetic Mica Powder
- Soap Mold
- Large Pyrex cups
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Melt and Pour Soap Recipe
- Slice the round loofah thinly and place one slice in each cavity of your soap mold. If you want the loofah to be fully enclosed in the soap, use 1/2-inch portions. Use 1-inch pieces (depending on your mold size) if the loofah is exposed.
- Melt 1 pound soap base either in a microwave or double boiler.
- Add 15 drops of essential oil to the melted soap.
- Mix in pink cosmetic mica until the desired color is reached.
- Pour soap into the mold and let it set for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
- Store in a cool, dry location.
DIY Rose Loofah Soap
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Ingredients
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- 1 lb Soap Base
- Natural loofah
- 15 drops of rose essential oil
- Half a teaspoon of pigment powder
Instructions
- Slice loofah into half to one-inch slices. Place loofah in soap mold
- Melt the soap base in a microwave-safe bowl by stirring it every 30 seconds.
- Mix rose essential oil with pigment powder.
- Spray the soap with isopropyl to remove bubbles. Allow soap to dry for a few hours before removing.
- Keep in a cool, dry area.
Prepare the Micas (Optional).
- As you wait for the oils, you can also measure out any micas you may be using. These are both completely optional for this recipe.
- Pour your soap into a warm, rich swirl pattern, and place the gold mica in a small dish with one tablespoon of carrier oil. In a separate bowl, combine the brown mica with the gold. Stir well, both with a whisk or fork.
Make the Lye solution and add it to the oils.
- Put on safety goggles and gloves before you begin. Pour the distilled water into your pitcher. Add the lye to the water and stir gently with a stainless steel spoon. As the lye dissolves, it emits heat. If you work too fast, the mixture can bubble. Allow the lye to cool down until it stops bubbling.
WARNING
- Inhaling lye can cause serious burns to the eyes, skin, and lungs. Wear protective gear and work in an area that is well-ventilated when working with lye.
- Add the lye to the oils. Mix the oils with an immersion blender until the mixture reaches ” trace,” which means the mixture holds its shape when you drag a blender through it.
- If you are using fragrance, add it and mix a little more.
Swirl the Micas
- Pour the color swirl, and pour the first bowl of mica on one side and the second bowl of mica on the opposite side.
Mix in the Micas Optional
- Swirl the color into your mixture using the immersion blender without it being on. You can either leave the color swirls in place or blend it well to get a more subtle variation.
Mold the Soap
- Pour the soap into your mold and let it cure. After about 24 hours, remove your soap bar from the mold. Let it cure for three to six weeks.
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