This gorgeous lemon poppyseed soap is an invigorating soap to use in the shower or a great soap to have in the kitchen, helping rid your hands of odors.
Cut up the soap base into small chunks, about 1 inch or 2.5cm cubes.
Place the chunks into a large glass microwavable jug.
Microwave on high, in 30 second increments, stirring well after each session until fully melted. Don't overheat as it will cause the soap base to start bubbling up.
Once all the lumps are melted, add the colorant and zest, if using. Mix through well.
Add the essential oil and stir well.
Add the poppyseeds and mix well.
Place your soap moulds on a flat, even surface where they can stay, untouched for the next few hours.
Pour your soap into the mould.
I let my soap sit for around 6 hours, allowing it to harden up before popping it out of the mould. With a silicon mould, the soap should pop out easily, once set.
Notes
If your soap has bubbles form on the top after you pour your soap base into your molds, you can spray the tops of the soap with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) as this will help break them up and give you a smooth surface.
Citrus oils can cause photosensitivity, so I do not recommend exposing the skin to direct sunlight after topical application of these essential oils. However, essential oils in the soap bars are found in small, appropriate amounts that will not cause any phototoxic harm.