Citrus Soap

Have you been looking for natural body soaps in the market but always found artificial ingredients mixed in them? Do not lose hope as natural soap recipes enable you to prepare such soaps at home with ease.

Soaps are known for their cleansing effects and an addition of lime accentuates this quality. A citrus soap made at home will definitely give you the desired soap you are searching for. Read on to know an easy to make citrus soap recipe.

What you Need

• A large bar of transparent unscented glycerin soap
• Glycerin soap chips of different colors, preferably red, orange, yellow, and green
• Olive oil
• Coconut Oil
• Grapefruit Essential Oil
• Lime Essential Oil

• Lemon Essential Oil
• Light green food coloring
• Lime soap perfume
• Soap Molds

How to Prepare & Apply

• Melt the transparent glycerin soap bar in a pan over low heat.
• To this add 1-2 tablespoons each of olive oil and coconut oil and stir well.
• Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon each of essential oils, 5 drops of green color, 6-8 drops of perfume and whisk.
• Now add the glycerin soap chips to the soap and oil mixture and pour immediately in the soap molds.
• Cover with thick towels and set aside for 18 hours. After this, remove cover and set aside for 12 hours.
• Cut the soap into small bars and set aside for 3-4 days until hard.
• Use daily during bath for best results.
• Store the used soap in a dry place as natural soaps melt easily in water.

Benefits of Citrus Soap

The smell of lime refreshes the senses whereas the essential oils clean and keep the skin moisturized. The olive and coconut oils provide the base and extra nourishment while glycerin keeps the skin soft and smooth. The soap helps to get rid of pimples and leaves you looking radiant.

Benefits of Calamine Soap

Calamine soap incorporates the goodness of calamine which soothes the skin and prevents irritation. Glycerin moisturizes the skin while vitamin E and the essential oil have nourishing effects.



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