Have you ever wanted to make soap but the thought of mixing lye has you a little concerned?
That’s me!
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I always have littles with and I didn’t want any accidents to happen, especially while I’m trying to learn something new.
That is what led me to MELT & POUR SOAP bases.
This class will give you the basics and will even include a FREE Downloadable Guide with recipes to get you started.
I had been wanting to try soap for a while. I even had the goat milk in the freezer and lye purchased but I got concerned. You see we always have littles running around and I was worried that someone would get hurt while I was learning . So I put the things away and started to learn about melt and pour soap bases.
Melt and pour soap bases are perfect to make with kids because the lye is already mixed in and safe for everyone to use.
Lye is needed to make any soap bar, but that part is already done for you when you buy a melt and pour base.
My favorite soap bases to use is goat milk but other great options include shea butter, aloe vera, glycerin, coconut milk, or honey soap bases. It really depends on your skin type and preferences for which one you choose to use.
Here’s some different qualities of the different melt and pour soap bases.
A goat milk soap base will make a very creamy traditional soap bar.
Shea butter soap base is very moisturizing and will not clog pores. Aloe vera is very moisturizing and can relieve dry, itchy skin. It can soothe burns, cuts, and other skin imperfections.Glycerin soap bases make a clear soap bar and are fun to use with dried flowers Coconut milk soap base is an excellent option for sensitive skin.
The options are about endless when it comes to adding scents and flowers to your soaps. Some of our favorites are calendula, honey and oat, turmeric and honey, charcoal and lemon, coffee and vanilla and French green clay and R.C.
Over the years I have used different tools and supplies .
Here is a list of my favorites and some links to find them.
Essential Oils – Friends Quality is Quality. Ever since Matthew had an reaction I have sought after high grade products. If I’m going to spend the time making these bath products I want to make sure they are safe for our families bodies.
That is why I use Young Living Products. The standard they have for the oils (and other products they offer) is the best. https://bit.ly/Juliesoillist
More on Young Living discounts and special offers in the post 
Melt and Pour Soap- I tend to use Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Bases. Really any would work, I just like the creaminess the goat milk offers. https://bit.ly/MeltandpourSoap
Soap Molds – I started out with the loaf style soap molds but over time have switched to the silicone 6- cavities styles. I like that I don’t have to try and cut my bars straight and even (it wasn’t working out too well for me ). https://bit.ly/Soapmolds
Mixing Supplies – I like to use glass containers as much as possible, it makes cleaning easier and doesn’t hold onto the smell of the EOs I used from the batch before.
Double boiler, or pan and glass bowl works just as well.
The melt and pour soap we are using for this class will be Charcoal and Lemon.
*Save the recipe for the future!*
Step one is to weigh out your soap and cut into small cubes.
I like to buy 5 pound blocks of melt and pour soap base.
To fill the 6 silicone mold you will need 1 pound 10 ounces.
Once you have them cut them up you can place the cubes in a double boiler over medium heat, heat until melted.
After the soap is melted, carefully remove from heat and add in the rest of the ingredients.
Stir well.
This is where you can have a lot of fun trying different scents and flowers.
I would not recommend using lavender on this application. The dried flowers will turn an unsightly color and you will have regrets. Trust me , I learned the hard way .
In this recipe ( Charcoal and Lemon)
I used 3 tablespoons of activated charcoal and
35-40 drops of Lemon Essential oils.
This was a very faint scent. If you want a stronger scent maybe try 45-50 drops.
In the photo this was almost all the way incorporated .
I did have to stir a little more to get it fully mixed in.
Pour into soap molds.
I like to use a 2/3 – 1 cup measurer when I’m filling the cavities of the soap mold.
Pop-out of molds once they are completely hardened, about 24 hours.
If I want to make more soap then I have molds for I will pop the soap out after 45 min- 1 hr.
I usually get to make a lot at one time. Since I have a mess it just makes sense to do a lot, then I only have to make soap for our family 1-2 times a year.
When I take them out of the molds I like to stand them up and give them space between each bar. That way they can dry well and not stick together.
Now you have made some beautiful soap!
Wasn’t that easy peasy 
Here comes the fun part.
What oils are you going to use?
For us quality is quality and if I’m going to take the time and effort to make soaps I want to make sure I’m using the best products.
That is why I started using Young Living essential oils.
One of the nice things about Young Living is their loyalty rewards program.
Loyalty Rewards is Young Living’s monthly autoship program that unlocks a 24 percent discount as long as there is an active subscription order. Being enrolled in Loyalty Rewards makes you eligible to earn reward points and loyalty gifts as well as extra freebies with the monthly Gift with Purchase this month, June 2025, is a free bottle of Tea Tree oil with 100 PV orders). There is no minimum order amount for Loyalty Rewards, but if you want to earn points (and who doesnât?!) make sure your order is at least 50PV.
Simple, Fast & Customizable!
All it takes is a few minutes to get started with Loyalty Rewards! Here’s the whole process in three easy steps:
Add products to your cart using the Add to Cart button on the product pages.
During checkout, you’ll see an option that says, âWould you like to make this your first loyalty order?â Select âYesâ and all items in your cart will process today for loyalty points, and any Loyalty Rewards-eligible items will appear in your My Loyalty Order tab once your order processes.
You can manage your items in your My Loyalty Order tab for next month by adding, deleting, or moving items into Saved for Later before your next process date. You can even change your scheduled ship date while you make changes to your next months order.
It’s that simple!
Letâs jump in, friend!
You and your family will enjoy all these options to scent your soaps with Young Living essential oils. Everything we talked about here will be available to you so you will have all the tips, tricks, and recipes to give your body and health what it truly needs each and every day.
Click on this link and it will take you to my list with essential oils to use with your soaps. https://bit.ly/Juliesummer
When you go to check out use code shareyl for 10% off your first order.
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I hope you enjoyed this simple, beginners class. The purpose was to get your feet wet, and rip the bandage off, so to speak. I have let the “unknown” slow me down. Most of the time, once I buckled down and started , it wasn’t so hard .
I also wanted to share a resource I have put together, A Beginners Guide to Bath and Body Products. It’s a free download with recipes for soaps salves and more!
Grow Something Beautiful Friends, Julie
Feel free to ask questions!
Enjoy
