These Eucalyptus Soap Bars make a wonderful soap making project for beginners. Gently cleansing and soothing the skin, these soap bars contain eucalyptus essential oil and dried leaves mixed through melt and pour soap base.
Eucalyptus Soap Bars
Eucalyptus oil is cooling and energising with antibiotic properties. It is also good for joints, circulation and respiratory support as well as being beneficial for the skin.
As an antiseptic oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil can also aid in the healing of skin ailments, with relieving skin irritations and aiding in wound care while also toning and balancing the skin. It also helps to refresh your mind and give you a boost in energy.
Eucalyptus essential oil is also an oil that needs to be used with caution. As with some oils, this one should not be used around young children, or those that are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This recipe for these soap bars, makes 4 x 1 inch bars.
Soap Bar Supplies
To make this Eucalyptus soap, you will need:
- 1 lb goat’s milk melt and pour soap base
- 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 2 tbsp dried eucalyptus leaves
- 4 inch soap mould
- Large 4 cup microwave safe measuring cup
- Spoon or wooden craft stick for stirring
- Wavy soap cutter, if wanting to achieve the same look
Eucalyptus Soap Instructions
Cut the soap base into one inch squares, and place into a large microwavable jug.
Heat on high in the microwave for 30 seconds. When done, remove and stir.
Continue heating for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the soap base is melted.
Allow the soap base to sit for 3 minutes.
Add the eucalyptus essential oil and all but 1 tsp of eucalyptus leaves, and stir well.
Continue stirring the soap base for 5 minutes, or until it has cooled down quite a bit.
Pour soap base into mold, and sprinkle the extra eucalyptus leaves on the top.
Allow soap to set, undisturbed for 5-6 hours.
Remove from the mould, and cut into 1 inch bars.
More Soap Bar Recipes
- Calendula Soap Bars
- Citrus Soap
- Grapefruit and Mint Soap
- Lavender Soap
- Lemon and Poppyseed Soap
- Honey Oatmeal Soap
More Eucalyptus Resources
- Eucalyptus and Peppermint Shower Melts
- Benefits of Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus and Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Eucalyptus And Peppermint Soap Bars
Supplies
- 500g ( 1 lb) Goat's milk melt and pour soap base
- 13 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 2 TBSP Dried Eucalyptus Leaves
Instructions
- Cut the soap base into one inch squares, and place into a large microwavable jug.
- Heat on high in the microwave for 30 seconds. When done, remove and stir.
- Continue heating for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the soap base is melted.
- Allow the soap base to sit for 3 minutes.
- Add the eucalyptus essential oil and all but 1 tsp of eucalyptus leaves, and stir well.
- Continue stirring the soap base for 5 minutes, or until it has cooled down quite a bit.
- Pour soap base into mold, and sprinkle the extra eucalyptus leaves on the top.
- Allow soap to set, undisturbed for 5-6 hours.
- Remove from the mould, and cut into 1 inch bars.
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