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Lavender Honey Soap

06/01/2015 · Kelly Rowe · 49 Comments

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Who likes lavender?  Me!  I need it in smaller doses, but I sure do love it.  I have a candle in my bed side table that is lavender scented and I love burning it.  So, I decided to make some Lavender Honey Soap.

A delicious smelling handmade creation, Lavender Honey Soap. Super simple and great for gift giving! www.livelaughrowe.com

Lavender Honey Soap

Remember when the talented contributor, Katie of The Casual Craftlete shared the Avocado Cucumber and Oats Soap?  Well, she inspired me to try my hand at it.

In an attempt at keeping things real, my first batch was not so successful.   I tried making a half batch and did not like the plastic molds.  Between those two challenges, I had to embrace the words: epic fail.  Ha!

A delicious smelling handmade creation, Lavender Honey Soap. Super simple and great for gift giving! www.livelaughrowe.com

I didn’t give up (even though I did think that maybe soap making wasn’t for me).  I gave it another shot, going with a full batch and using silicone molds.  Aaaaand it was a success.

A delicious smelling handmade creation, Lavender Honey Soap. Super simple and great for gift giving! www.livelaughrowe.com

 

A delicious smelling handmade creation, Lavender Honey Soap. Super simple and great for gift giving! www.livelaughrowe.comSupplies:

2 lbs. goat’s milk melt and pour soap base
3 tbsp. dried lavender
2 tbsp. honey
15 drops lavender essential oil
1 lemon rind, zested (optional)*
Bowl for melting soap base
Silicone Soap Mold

*If using fresh lemon rinds, be sure to press out any fluid with a paper towel. I put mine in the oven for a few minutes to dry it out a bit faster.  If it’s too wet, the lemon rinds will clump together in the soap.

Step One:  Melt Soap

Break up your soap into smaller pieces (to allow it melt faster) and place into a large bowl. Melt the soap according to the packages directions.  Just be sure to melt in small increments so that it doesn’t melt over or burn.

Step Two:  Add Essential Oil

Add essential oils and mix thoroughly.

Step Three:  Additional Ingredients

Add dried lavender, honey and lemon zest (optional).  Mix well.

Step Four:  Pour into Soap Mold

Be sure the soap is mixed thoroughly and pour into mold.

Optional: 
Before the soap cools, sprinkle additional dried lavender and/or lemon zest on top of your soap for a little extra beautification.

A delicious smelling handmade creation, Lavender Honey Soap. Super simple and great for gift giving! www.livelaughrowe.com

That’s it!  You’re ready to wrap them up and gift or treat yourself to a little lavender love!

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  1. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    06/01/2015 at 7:43 am

    I’ve never tried making my own soap, but you’ve inspired me! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:14 am

      Thanks Leslie..and thanks for the Pin as well. ๐Ÿ™‚ You should definitely try making soap! It’s fun and I think you’ll be hooked. HUGS.

    • Anna says

      10/25/2018 at 3:57 pm

      This is a lovely idea. How many bars of soap will this recipe make?

    • Kelly Rowe says

      10/25/2018 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Anna. I believe it will make 4-5 bars. Hope that helps. Cheers!

    • Debbie says

      10/22/2019 at 11:48 am

      I have tried this for the first time lavender soap with goats milkโ€ฆ I like the looks of it but I had a hard time to get the soap out of the plastic containers can you help me with this please

  2. SharonakaMom says

    06/01/2015 at 8:18 am

    This looks like a delightful gift and I LOVE LAVENDAR! I have it in my garden. I will be making it but one question….where do you get goat milk base?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 8:53 am

      Thanks mom! These make great gifts. ๐Ÿ™‚ You can get the soap (goat milk base) at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or Amazon (link provided in post). Have a great day! 43.

  3. Liren says

    06/01/2015 at 6:04 pm

    I love this! I am always looking for good homemade hostess and holiday gifts!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:15 am

      Thank Liren! Appreciate you stopping by. These make WONDERFUL gifts. Happy soap gifting! xo.

  4. Liz says

    06/01/2015 at 7:55 pm

    Such beautiful soap! I love the aroma of lavender—and I was so glad that my plant survived the winter!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:15 am

      Thanks Liz! Lavender is a soothing smell for sure. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great day! HUGS.

  5. Jelli says

    06/02/2015 at 12:00 pm

    Love this, Kelly! I used to make melt and pour soap all the time and had so much fun with the variations. Lavendar is a real winner, especially for a soothing bath. Funny this is, that I canยดt get the soap base here in Costa Rica and once when I asked my visiting folks to bring me a big block of glycerine soap, they got stopped at the airport and inspected for bombs. Oops! Nevertheless, will be sharing this recipe. Enjoy your sweet smelling soap!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:17 am

      Thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s so strange that you can’t get the soap base there! That’s a shame. Enjoy the rest of your week. HUGS!!

    • Jill Lange says

      01/02/2018 at 9:11 pm

      I have purchased the beet melt and pour and lavendar buds on a soap site. The lavaendar always molds, as do Rose buds. Why post these for beginners knowing what will happen in a couple of weeks? I made something like these for my daughter’s baby shower.

    • Kelly Rowe says

      01/02/2018 at 11:22 pm

      Hi Jill. That is so strange — I’ve never heard of the lavender or rose buds molding… I’m sorry that was your experience. This truly is a great soap for newbies to making melt and pour soap. Cheers!

  6. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    06/03/2015 at 8:05 am

    I always think homemade soaps are so beautiful, and I especially like lavender. Love this!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:18 am

      Thanks so much Brenda! Lavender is definitely a great choice for all sort of products…it has a soothing smell. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a GREAT day. xo.

  7. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    06/03/2015 at 11:15 am

    I’ve never made homemade soap but I love buying them! I may need to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/04/2015 at 6:19 am

      Thanks for stopping by Angie! Yes, you should definitely try making some of your own. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great day. HUGS!

  8. Robin says

    06/12/2015 at 4:40 am

    Hi Kelly. Very nice, clear post. Do you have an estimated cost of one batch of soap? What are other options besides lavender one can use? I’ve never made soap and would like to try.

    Reply
    • Mรฉlissa says

      11/12/2016 at 12:52 am

      A big block of glycerine cant be around 10 to 30$… making lots of soap ( around 20) then, you can use different essential oils to perfum it!!! Lavender, lemon, geranium, orange…..the list go on and on!!! Essential oils are around 11$… but some are more expensive! Hope it hrlps!!! ….. This is my work by the way! Lol

  9. Ariel says

    06/15/2015 at 9:16 pm

    These are so beautiful! I have been a huge fan of lavender soap for a long time, and it’s nice to finally see a solid recipe for it. As much as I would love to stash them away, I’m sure these would make awesome gifts. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks so much for sharing this DIY! Love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/17/2015 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks so much Ariel! I appreciate it. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have fun making them…I think you will really enjoy them! Enjoy the rest of your evening. HUGS.

  10. Monica says

    06/25/2015 at 12:21 am

    Love this recipe idea and it looks beautiful! I am wondering how many bars of soap you got out of this recipe? I want to do something like this for wedding gifts!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/25/2015 at 10:05 am

      Hi Monica. Thanks so much for stopping by. With the silicone mold I used (see link under supplies), it made six bars. Depending on your mold size, the number of bars may vary. Happy soap making! xo

  11. Dani Buzick says

    08/01/2016 at 12:29 pm

    Can I replace the 2 lbs? goatโ€™s milk melt and pour soap base with a hemp soap base?

    Kindly,
    Danielle

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      08/01/2016 at 10:54 pm

      Hi Dani ๐Ÿ™‚ I don’t see why not, but since I haven’t done it, I can’t really say that it will work. I say give it a try. -xo

  12. Cindy says

    08/14/2016 at 7:21 pm

    How many bars does this recipe make?
    What is the best way to store the soap?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      08/14/2016 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Cindy. It will make approximately 6 bars of soap. I stored mine in sandwich bags until gifting. Hope that helps. Cheers!

  13. Ashleigh says

    08/17/2016 at 6:33 pm

    Hi! Very excited to try this! How long does it take for them to mold?

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      08/18/2016 at 1:16 am

      Yay for fun new projects ๐Ÿ™‚ Probably averages 2-3 hours or so. Have fun!

  14. Margaret Williams says

    09/26/2016 at 6:06 pm

    My 5-year-old grandson and I followed your recipe yesterday and had a lovely time making soap for the first time ever. We forgot the lemon for the zest, but substituted lime zest and it was delightful. He was very proud to present a bar of it to his mother and we plan to make more for Christmas presents later on. Thank you for the simple instructions!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      09/26/2016 at 9:54 pm

      Hi Margaret! Thanks so much for your sweet comment — it truly made my day. I loved hearing that my soap recipe was put to good use in making precious memories. PRICELESS. Hugs to both you and your grandson. xo

  15. Lainey says

    11/17/2016 at 10:21 pm

    how many bars of soap does this recipe typically make?

    Reply
  16. Brittany says

    02/08/2017 at 9:12 pm

    This soap looks so beautiful! How many bars of soap do you get from this recipe?

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    07/23/2017 at 10:29 pm

    Does this soap lather when you wash with it? I am trying to find an easy recipe that lathers. Thanks love your photos.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/23/2017 at 10:57 pm

      Hi Kim ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks so much for stopping by. Yes, this soap does lather. Enjoy.

  18. Kristin says

    09/23/2017 at 2:38 pm

    Hi I’m really interested in making this soap but have a few questions..one..can i use raw lavender honey instead of reg honey? 2..how long do i leave the soaps in the mold for before i take them out?

    Reply
  19. Barb says

    11/07/2017 at 11:08 am

    Can you use lemon essential oil instead of the lemon zest? If so how many drops would you recommend? This recipe looks awesome.

    Reply
  20. Tammie says

    02/12/2018 at 7:27 pm

    Do you have any soap recipe for honey melt and pour soap? I just ordered some today . Thank you

    Reply
    • debmurphy says

      07/09/2021 at 4:09 pm

      Never use dried lavender or roses or any type of zest in your melt and pour soap it will rot and turn brown (not pretty).

  21. Amy Whipps says

    10/22/2018 at 5:09 pm

    I just made this recipe. I did it in 3 layers making the middle layer lavender in color. And hopefully was able to swirl it a bit. We shall see! How long does this need to rest before using?

    Reply
  22. Jojo says

    11/15/2018 at 9:27 pm

    Hi how long can this last?

    Reply
  23. Jody says

    03/03/2020 at 12:14 pm

    How would you cut mp into 1-2 Oz favor bars? My mold is 3high X 2 7/8 โ€œ wide. Thank you!โ€

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      03/04/2020 at 12:24 am

      Hi Jody. I would probably just use a big knife that isn’t serrated — after it’s completely cooled. I personally haven’t cut the soap before, but that’s where I would start. I hope that helps. Cheers!

  24. Ashley says

    04/09/2020 at 7:05 pm

    Iโ€™m looking for a good breast milk soap recipe and not finding many. Do you think this would still turn out okay if adding breast milk? The ingredients sound like they would smell so good. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      04/10/2020 at 12:12 am

      Hi Ashley. Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m sorry that I can’t offer any insight on the use of breast milk in soaps, that’s something I’m unfamiliar with. Cheers!

  25. Simone Ribeiro says

    10/27/2020 at 5:43 am

    Great recipe. I am happy to give it a try this weekend.

    Reply
  26. Robin says

    05/27/2021 at 8:12 pm

    Where do I get the goat milk soap base? Please and thank you

    Reply

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