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This soap recipe is from my new book, THE JOY OF MELT AND POUR SOAP CRAFTING.
MONOI DE TAHITI SOAP
An excellent facial soap, the uncolored, unscented bar has only one fragrance – that of gardenia extract. Monoi translates as perfumed oil, and tiare is the native Tahitian gardenia flower. Monoi de Tahiti also comes in the following aromas: vanilla, pitate [jasmine], sandalwood, coconut, ylang ylang, and plumeria [frangipani]. For more information about Monoi de Tahiti, check out MONOI DE TAHITI: SPA IN A BOTTLE.
Ingredients:
8 ounces white soap base
1/2 Tablespoon Monoi de Tahiti oil
Mold:
2 four-ounce rectangle molds
Instructions:
Slice up soap base into small cubes and melt. Just before it's fully melted add Monoi de Tahiti. Stir well. Pour into molds. Spritz away any bubbles with rubbing alcohol. Allow soap to harden in fridge, freezer, or remain at room temperature. Remove from molds. Make sure soap is at room temperature before wrapping. Wrap in cling wrap and label.
Here's a real simple and basic recipe for Shea Butter Soap.
Shea Butter Soap ~ Shea butter is a popular additive to soaps, lotions, creams, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, and lotion bars. Why? The healing qualities of this African nut fat abound, helping those with dry skin, sunburn, minor skin irritations, and in just plain softening and conditioning the skin and hair. You can use either refined or unrefined shea butter in your soaps. You can also purchase a soap base with shea butter already included.
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. opaque melt & pour soap base
1 teaspoon shea butter
1 teaspoon honey [optional]
1/2 teaspoon sweet orange essential oil
8 oz. opaque melt & pour soap base
1 teaspoon shea butter
1 teaspoon honey [optional]
1/2 teaspoon sweet orange essential oil
MOLD:
Two 4-oz. rectangle molds
Two 4-oz. rectangle molds
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Slice up the opaque soap base into cubes.
2. Melt the shea butter and the soap in a double boiler OR crock pot.
3. Pour into molds.
4. Refrigerate or freeze until soap is hardened.
5. Unmold and allow to return to room temperature.
6. Wrap in cling wrap.
7. Label.
1. Slice up the opaque soap base into cubes.
2. Melt the shea butter and the soap in a double boiler OR crock pot.
3. Pour into molds.
4. Refrigerate or freeze until soap is hardened.
5. Unmold and allow to return to room temperature.
6. Wrap in cling wrap.
7. Label.
Check out my book Monoi de Tahiti: Spa in a Bottle for more recipes!
In NUTS ABOUT SHEA BUTTER you get another NEW recipe that includes shea butter!
Read what they say about The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting!
In NUTS ABOUT SHEA BUTTER you get another NEW recipe that includes shea butter!
Read what they say about The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting!
