Looking to pamper your skin with a nourishing, homemade soap? This lemon turmeric soap is gentle, beautifully scented, and full of natural goodness. Plus, turmeric gives it a lovely golden color and skin-soothing properties!
Why Lemon & Turmeric?
- Lemon essential oil adds a fresh, uplifting scent and natural cleansing power.
- Turmeric powder gives the soap a cheerful color and may calm irritated skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients:
- 450g (1 lb) olive oil
- 230g (8 oz) coconut oil
- 115g (4 oz) shea butter
- 85g (3 oz) castor oil (for a creamy lather)
- 134g (4.7 oz) lye (sodium hydroxide)
- 300g (10.5 oz) distilled water (ice-cold or refrigerated)
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 30-40 drops pure lemon essential oil
Equipment:
- Digital scale
- Stainless steel or heat-resistant plastic container
- Stick blender
- Silicone soap mold
- Safety gear: gloves, goggles, long sleeves
Instructions:
- Prepare the lye water: Wearing gloves and goggles, slowly sprinkle lye into cold distilled water (never the other way around). Stir until dissolved. It will heat up — set aside to cool to 38-43°C (100-110°F).
- Melt the oils: Gently melt coconut oil and shea butter. Combine with olive and castor oils in a large bowl. Let the oils cool to 38-43°C (100-110°F).
- Blend lye and oils: Pour the cooled lye solution into the oils. Use a stick blender to mix until you reach light trace (a thin pudding consistency).
- Add turmeric & lemon oil: Stir in turmeric powder and lemon essential oil until evenly incorporated.
- Pour into mold: Transfer the soap mixture to your mold. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Cure the soap: Cover and insulate for 24 hours. Unmold, slice, and cure the bars in a dry, ventilated area for 4-6 weeks.
Enjoy your creamy, natural lemon turmeric soap — perfect for a refreshing, skin-loving cleanse that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial!
