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Dandelion Soap

Makes about 4 soap bars if using the same mold.

Materials

  • ½ lb melt and pour soap base
  • Dandelion flowers
  • 25 drops essential oil of choice
  • 1 tablespoon dandelion infused oil

Infused Oil

  • Carrier oil Olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil

Instructions

  • Begin by cutting your melt and pour soap base into small cubes.
  • Place the soap base in a double boiler and gently melt. Once melted, add in your dandelion flowers and let them infuse in the warm soap for about 30 minutes.
  • After infusing, strain out the dandelions, returning the infused soap base to your double boiler if needed to keep it fully melted.
  • In a small bowl, combine your essential oils with the dandelion infused oil. Stir well.
  • Add this oil mixture into the melted soap base and mix thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour into silicone molds and allow to fully harden at room temperature.
  • Once set, remove from molds and enjoy.

How to make dandelion infused oil:

  • Add dried dandelions and oil to a double boiler
  • Warm on very low heat for 1–2 hours.
  • Strain the flowers out

Notes

  • Make sure your dandelions are fully dried to prevent moisture in the soap.
  • Gentle essential oils like lavender, lemon, or chamomile work especially well in this recipe.