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Skin Care and Soap RecipesBelow is a list of soap recipes, body lotions, lip balms and other bath recipes that you can easily create. Use the tutorials in the how-to make soap section to get started then use these easy to follow directions to start creating your very own beauty products. All of the recipes below use ingredients you can purchase at GloryBee Natural Foods and Crafts under the soap making supplies category.Soap Recipes:  Honey Almond Soap Making Loaf Soap with Bread Tube Molds Cold Process Method Soap Soap on a Rope Popsicle Soaps Soap in a BagFacial & Skin Care Recipes: Brown Sugar Body Scrub Foaming Bath Oil Salt Glow Fun & Fizzy Bath Bombs Best Ever Bath Salts Herbal Bath Oil for Normal Skin Bath Oil for Chapped and Dry Skin Herbal After Bath Splash for Oily Skin Cleansing Honey Mask for Oily Skin Facial Freshener for Oily Skin Rose Facial Astringent for Oily and Normal Skin Herbal Astringent for Normal Skin Herbal Steam Facial for All Skin Types Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin Cocoa Butter Moisturizer for Dry Skin Sandalwood Foot Rub After Shave LotionBody Lotion & Lip Balm Recipes: Lori's Lotion Cleansing Lotion for Normal and Oily Skin Beeswax Cold Cream Jojoba Hand Lotion Herbal Massage Oil Aloe Lip Balm Peppermint Lip Balm Honey Almond Soap Ingredients: 1 cup melted white soap base 1 tablespoon pure, filtered beeswax 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon almond meal 6 drops amaretto (almond) fragrance oilInstructions: This is one of our favorite soap recipes and makes a very fragrant sweet smelling soap. Melt beeswax in double boiler and hold over hot water. Melt the white soap base separate from the beeswax either in a double boiler or in the microwave. Mix hot, melted soap and melted beeswax. Add honey and stir until dissolved. Allow soap to cool until a thin film covers the top (not too long or soap will be too cool to pour). Stir in the almond meal and fragrance oil. Pour into prepared molds. Remove from molds when hardened (approximately 2-3 hours). Salt Glow Recipe compliments of Lori Denison of Walterville, Oregon. This recipe is fun and easy to do. The salts work great for dry skin and can be used on hands, feet and legs. Remember that if you have a cut on your skin, the salt will sting! Ingredients: 2 parts coarse sea salt 1 part Epsom salt liquid soap jojoba oil essential oil or fragrance oil gel tone colorant containersInstructions: Mix sea salt and Epsom salts together in large mixing bowl. Add enough liquid soap to help hold the salts together (so that the salts are slightly damp, but not mushy). Add a small amount of jojoba oil (suggested use is 1 tablespoon per pound of salts). Add desired amount of fragrance and colorant. Mix well, pour into containers and enjoy! Fun & Fizzy Bath Bombs These shapes of fizzing fun are great for children and adults alike. This recipe can be varied to include some your favorite fragrances, colors and shapes. Ingredients: 2 cups baking soda 2/3 cup citric acid 2 tablespoons of soluble dextrose 5 tablespoons of sweet almond oil 6 drops of gel tone colorant 6 drops of essential oil or 1 teaspoon of fragrance oil plastic mold (the 6-in-1 plastic soap molds work great)Instructions: Combine dry ingredients (baking soda, citric acid and soluble dextrose) in medium bowl. Mix well making sure to break up any large clumps. In a glass measuring cup, mix the sweet almond oil with the colorant and fragrance. Very quickly, so that the base does not start to fizz, pour the oil into the dry mixture. Continue to mix all ingredients together with your hands until all the oil has been completely dispersed and the mixture stays compressed when squeezed in your hand (does not fall apart immediately). Prepare the mold by wiping the inside with a small amount of sweet almond oil. This will prevent your bombs from sticking to the mold. Fill each mold cavity 1/3 full with the mixture and press down firmly. Repeat this process until your mold is completely filled and the ingredients are firmly packed down. Smooth the edges and top with a straight edge knife. Turn your mold over and bang firmly on a flat surface lined with wax paper until the bombs slide out of the mold. Let them set for 24 hours and then they are ready to use! Makes approximately six 2 oz. bombs. Best Ever Bath Salts Ingredients: 2 cups epsom salts 2 cups sea salt 2 cups Baking Soda Essential Oil of your choiceInstructions: Blend above ingredients in a large bowl. Blend 1 Tbs Sweet Almond Oil and 25 drops Lavender or other favorite essential oil Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour oil blend into it. Blend well. Allow to dry for one hour, package in containers of your choice. Making Loaf Soap with Bread Tube Molds Instructions:
Cold Process Method Soap This is one of the soap recipes that our grandparents used to make soap and can be quite rewarding when complete. You can utilize almost any type of soap recipe when making soap from this method. Ingredients: 15.81 oz. Lye 44 Fluid oz. Distilled Water 16 oz. Cocoa Butter 24 oz. Coconut Oil 32 oz. Pomace Olive Oil 4 oz. Beeswax 40 oz. Tallow Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (Choose type and amount you like) Colorant (Choose color of your choice)Instructions: Follow the cold process soap method under How to Make Soap. Makes approx. 10 pounds of soap. Soap on a Rope Ingredients: Translucent Soap Base Soap Mold of your choice Red, yellow, green & blue soap color chips Rope (nylon cord works well) Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (Choose type and amount you like)Instructions: Bring ends of cord together and tie an overhand knot. Cut ends off close to the knot. If mold is too shallow to hide the knot, tape cord ends together. Pour the mold half full of melted soap. Place the cord ends in the mold. Hold or tape the cords in place. Fill the mold with the remainder of the soap. Don't move the cords until the soap cools. Remove the soap from the mold when it is completely cool and hard. Popsicle Soaps Ingredients: Six 1" cubes of translucent soap base 2 popsicle sticks Red, yellow, green & blue soap color chips Popsicle molds Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (Choose type and amount you like)Instructions: This soap recipe is a fun one for the kids. Melt one cube of soap at a time for 15 seconds (in a microwave), don't let it boil. Add yellow color and fragrance. Stir thoroughly and pour into mold. Spritz with rubbing alcohol. Let set for five minutes or until a thick skin forms. Melt another cube and add red color and fragrance. Stir thoroughly and pour onto the first layer. Spritz with rubbing alcohol and let set. Melt another cube, color it with green and add fragrance. Pour over red layer. Spritz again. Insert the popsicle stick and hold until it will remain upright without support. Soap in a Bag Ingredients: Clear polypropylene bags Curling ribbon Translucent soap base Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (Choose type and amount you like) Rubber or plastic fish, duck, alligator, etc.Instructions: Open and stand bag upright in a cup or bowl. Melt the soap in the microwave, making sure it doesn't boil. Add fragrance once soap is melted. Pour a small amount of soap in the bottom of the bag. Place the plastic fish (or other animal) inside the plastic bag on top of the soap, so that it stands upright. Cover the fish with more melted soap. If using two fish, allow soap to form a film that will hold the weight of the fish. Place second fish in bag and cover with soap. When soap is cool, gather bag at top and tie with curing ribbon. Brown Sugar Body Scrub Ingredients: 1/2 cup sea salt 3/4 cup maple sugar 1 cup sweet almond oil Essential oil or fragrance
oil Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a jar or container with tight-fitting lid. Adjust amount of salt and sugar until just over half of the container is full. Amount made varies. Submitted by Liberty Siegle of Springfield, Oregon. Foaming Bath Oil Ingredients: ½ cup liquid soap base 1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin ½ cup castor oil ½ cup sweet almond oil 20 drops fragrance oil of your choice 5-10 drops gel tone colorant of your choice (optional)Instructions: Mix all ingredients well. They will turn milky, but will soon separate into three layers. The colorant, if used, will color only the heavier castor oil layer, and makes for an interesting effect. Herbal Bath Oil for Normal Skin Ingredients: 2/3 cup almond oil ½ cup dried chamomile flowersInstructions: Place the oil in a glass jar and add the chamomile flowers. Place the lid on the jar and leave in a dark place for 1 week. Strain the oil to remove the chamomile. Use as a bath oil by adding 2 tablespoons to the bath water or apply to skin after a shower. Makes enough for 4 applications. Bath Oil for Chapped and Dry Skin Ingredients: ¾ cup avocado oil 5 drops of vitamin e oil 2 tablespoons of jojoba oilInstructions: Combine the ingredients and add to bath water or apply sparingly to skin. Makes enough for 5 applications. Herbal After Bath Splash for Oily Skin Ingredients: ½ cup rubbing alcohol ½ teaspoon propolis 3 tablespoons dried sweet marjoram 2 tablespoons dried rosemary ¾ cup rose waterInstructions: Combine the alcohol, propolis and herbs in a glass jar. Cover and do not disturb for 5 days. Strain and add the rose water to the strained liquid. Apply liberally. Makes about 1 ¼ cups. For a spicy after-bath splash, substitute the following: 3 whole cardamom seeds, 1 whole cinnamon stick and tablespoon of whole cloves for the herbs. Lavender after bath splash may be made by using ¼ cup dried lavender. Cleansing Honey Mask for Oily Skin Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bentonite clay 1 teaspoon rose water ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honeyInstructions: Mix all ingredients together. Apply the mask in a smooth layer after cleaning the face and avoid getting any near the eyes, lips and nose. Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Use three times per week. Facial Freshener for Oily Skin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons witch hazel ½ lemon, sliced ½ cup rose water 1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrateInstructions: Combine the witch hazel and lemon slices and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Remove the lemon and add remaining ingredients. Apply to a clean face with a cotton swab. Fresheners help to tighten pores and tone skin. Makes about ¾ cup. Rose Facial Astringent for Oily and Normal Skin Ingredients: ¾ cup dried rose petals 1 cup white wine vinegar ¾ cup rose waterInstructions: Place the rose petals in a glass jar. Heat the vinegar to the boiling point and pour over the rose petals. Cover the jar and place in a dark area for one week. Strain and add the rose water to the strained liquid. Apply to clean face with a cotton swab. Makes about 1 ¾ cups. Herbal Astringent for Normal Skin Ingredients: ½ cup witch hazel ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers ½ cup rose water ¼ cup apple juiceInstructions: Combine the witch hazel and hibiscus and allow to steep overnight. Strain to remove the hibiscus and add the remaining ingredients to the liquid. Apply to a clean face with a cotton swab. Makes about 1/14 cups. Herbal Steam Facial for All Skin Types Ingredients: 2 ½ cups boiling water 4 tablespoons dried rosemary 2 tablespoons diced fresh lemon peel 2 tablespoons honeyInstructions: Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel and hold your face over herbal steam for 10 minutes. Use once a week. Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin Ingredients: ¾ cup boiling water 1 tablespoon bee pollen ½ cup dried chamomile flowers ¼ cup aloe vera concentrate ½ cup liquid vegetable glycerin 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon calendula extractInstructions: Combine water, pollen and chamomile. Allow the mixture to steep for 1 hour. Strain and add the remaining ingredients to the liquid. Use cold cream to remove make-up, then cleanse with this mixture. Makes about 1 ¼ cups. Cocoa Butter Moisturizer for Dry Skin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons beeswax 4 tablespoons cocoa butter ¼ cup sweet almond oil 3 tablespoons coconut oil ¼ cup aloe vera concentrate 1 tablespoon honeyInstructions: Add the wax, cocoa butter and oils to the top of a double boiler and heat until the wax and cocoa butter melt. Remove the pan from the heat. In a separate container, combine the aloe vera concentrate and honey. Stir the aloe mixture into the hot wax. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens. Makes about ¾ cup. Sandalwood Foot Rub Ingredients: ½ cup sweet almond oil ¼ cup apricot kernel oil 1 tablespoon cocoa butter 2 tablespoons beeswax 10 drops sandalwood essential oil Heat safe glass or ceramic bowl Small saucepanInstructions: Combine the sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax in a small, nonmetallic container and place in a saucepan that has about 2 inches of water in it. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the beeswax is completely melted. Remove from the heat, and as it cools slightly, add the essential oil. Pour into containers and set aside to cool. Makes about 1 cup. After Shave Lotion Ingredients: ½ cup witch hazel ¼ teaspoon propolis ½ cup mineral water 1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin 1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate ¼ teaspoon lime oilInstructions: Combine the witch hazel and propolis in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and let sit overnight. Add the remaining ingredients and shake well. Makes 1 cup. Lori's Lotion Recipe compliments of Lori Denison of Walterville, Oregon. This recipe makes an awesome, light and healing lotion. You will be astounded at how easy this lotion is to make - just add the ingredients, heat and blend is basically all it takes. Ingredients: 24.0 oz. distilled water 4.0 oz. jojoba oil 1.2 oz. emulsifying wax 1.2 oz. cosmetic grade stearic acid 1.0 oz. liquid vegetable glycerin .3 oz. germaben II .3 oz. essential oil or fragrance oil pump or squeeze bottlesInstructions: Heat all ingredients except the last two in the microwave until all is melted. Stir with stick blender until creamy (It is very important to use a stick blender). Add the last two ingredients and mix well. Pour, while still warm, into containers. Cool and enjoy. Makes approximately 32 ounces of lotion. Cleansing Lotion for Normal and Oily Skin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons beeswax ¼ cup almond oil 1 tablespoon liquid soap 3 tablespoons waterInstructions: Combine the wax and oil in the top of a double boiler and heat until the wax melts. Add the soap and remove from the stove. Stir in the water a drop at a time, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens. Makes about ½ cup. Beeswax Cold Cream Ingredients: 1/3 cup beeswax 3 tablespoons coconut oil ¼ cup almond oil 1 teaspoon liquid vegetable glycerin 2 tablespoons rose waterInstructions: Combine the beeswax, oils and glycerin in the top of a double boiler. Heat over low heat until the wax melts. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rose water one drop at a time stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens. Makes about 2/3 cup. Jojoba Hand Lotion Ingredients: 1/3 cup beeswax 4 tablespoons walnut oil 2 tablespoons jojoba oil ¼ cup coconut oil ½ cup water ½ cup rose waterInstructions: Combine the wax and oils in the top of a double boiler. Heat the mixture until the wax melts. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir together the water and rose water and gradually add to the hot wax, one drop at a time, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens. Makes about 1 ½ cups. Herbal Massage Oil Ingredients: 4 cups olive oil ½ cup dried rosemary ¼ cup dried sage ¼ cup dried thymeInstructions: Combine ingredients in a jar with a tightly fitting lid. Let steep for two weeks. Strain before using. Makes 4 cups. Aloe Lip Balm Ingredients: 1/3 cup beeswax 1/3 cup safflower oil 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil 1 tablespoon rose hip seed oil 2 tablespoons aloe vera concentrateInstructions: Combine the wax and oils in the top of a double boiler. Heat the mixture until the wax melts. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the aloe. Stir the mixture constantly until it is thorough mixed. Pour into containers. Makes ¾ cup. Peppermint Lip Balm This soothing and healing lip balm has the tingly fresh sensation of mint. It will help heal and protect your lips from the elements. The peppermint essential oil is added for flavoring and fragrance. Other food grade essential oils and/or flavorings can be substituted for the peppermint. Ingredients: 1 oz. pure, filtered beeswax 1/2 cup sweet almond oil 1/2 teaspoon vitamin e oil 1/4 teaspoon aloe vera concentrate 1/2 teaspoon peppermint essential oil lip balm pots or tubesInstructions: Combine beeswax, sweet almond oil, vitamin e oil and aloe vera concentrate in a small, pourable container (a glass measuring cup works well). Place this container in a saucepan fill with approximately 2 inches of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the beeswax is completed melted. Remove from heat and add essential oil. Pour into containers. Cool completely before use. Makes approximately two dozen 5 gram (.15 oz.) pots or tubes. If you have any soap recipes you would like to share with us to put on this site, please send them to Shannon at GloryBee Foods. |
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