You may have seen some of our other soap recipes, like the Homemade All Natural Lemon Soap, Coconut Rose Petal Soap, or Vanilla & Lavender Soap Recipe Using Melt and Pour. We have a number of DIY beauty recipes, and today I am sharing this lovely Homemade Eucalyptus Soap Recipe. Now, this recipe has quite a few more steps than those other handmade soap tutorials, but I assure you, these soap bars are well worth the extra effort. They smell great, and are really pretty!
When making our DIY bath and beauty products, we like to use Rocky Mountain Oils because they have such a great selection of single oils as well as essential oil blends. We also love this mica powder for any of our projects that require color and this sweet almond oil anytime a carrier oil is called for in a recipe.
What is eucalyptus soap good for?
Eucalyptus oil can help soothe skin irritations, and reduce the pain, itchiness and rashes associated with the irritation. Use a little more of the eucalyptus oil, and inhale the oils in the soap to help loosen congestion and ease your cough.
Is Eucalyptus good for skin?
Eucalyptus is great for cleansing your skin, and can help calm redness thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Can I use food coloring in soap making?
You can, though I personally use soap colorant.
Homemade Eucalyptus Soap Recipe
I use a blend of white and clear soap base to give this homemade eucalyptus soap recipe its beautiful layer of colors. I love that you can somewhat see through the top and bottom green layers!
How do you make eucalyptus soap?
You will need the following supplies, then follow the simple tutorial below to make eucalyptus soap at home!
Supplies:
- Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base
(white)
- Clear Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base
- Dried eucalyptus leaves
- 15 drops Eucalyptus Oil
- Kiwi Soap Colorant
- Soap Mold
- Glass measuring cup
or bowl
- Wooden craft stick
for stirring
Directions:
Step 1. Cut both clear and white soap bases into 1 inch cubes.
Step 2. Melt ¾ pound of the Clear Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. If not completely melted, back in microwave for 10 second intervals until melted.
Step 3. Put 1-2 drops ok Kiwi Soap Colorant into melted soap. Stir well.
Step 4. Pour into soap mold.
Step 5. Sprinkled dried eucalyptus leaves over the top.
Step 6. Let set for at least 30 minutes.
Step 7. Melt ¾ pound of the white Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. If not completely melted, back in microwave for 10 second intervals until melted.
Step 8. Mix ¾ tablespoon dried eucalyptus leaves into soap. Stir well.
Step 9. Pour into soap mold.
Step 10. Let set for at least 30 minutes.
Step 11. Melt ¾ pound of the Clear Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. If not completely melted, back in microwave for 10 second intervals until melted.
Step 12. Put 1-2 drops ok Kiwi Soap Colorant into melted soap. Stir well.
Step 13. Mix ¾ tablespoon dried eucalyptus leaves into soap. Stir well.
Step 14. Pour into soap mold.
Step 15. Sprinkle remaining dried eucalyptus leaves over the top.
Step 16. (optional) Using your stir stick, mix the soap around a bit, making the top of the soap textured.
Step 17. Let set for 1-2 hours.
Step 18. Cut into 2 inch bars.
What creative ideas do you have for soap-making?
