Are you counting the days 'til summer begins?
I know I am!
I'm most looking forward to enjoying a nice tall glass of fresh lemonade on a hot summer day. So, imagine my glee when I discovered this neat little recipe for Lemon Loofah soap. Trust me, it's just as good!
What is loofah? It's a plant that grows much like the cucumber, can be dried, shredded, and added to handmade soap for a natural exfoliant. It's a really unique ingredient to add to your homemade soaps.
Once you're done, this delightful soap smells like fresh lemons!! Or if you're a candy addict, it reminds me of a box of Lemon Heads too!
I recently demonstrated how to make this recipe for my craft club, The NYC Soapmaker's Circle. Here's feedback I received from a pal:
"The demonstration and information was excellent and the soap was awesome. It smells like fresh lemonade and makes your skin great. I didn't want to leave the shower and when I did I made a glass of lemonade."
Ingredients:
1 4 oz. bar unscented glycerin soap
1 teaspoon powdered loofah
15 drops lemon essential or lemon fragrance oil
1 4 oz. soap mold
Directions: In a double boiler on the stove or in a microwave on a low setting, melt the bar of glycerin soap until liquefied. Remove from heat and stir in powdered loofah and lemon oil. Pour melted soap into the mold and let set for three hours or until hardened.
Resources: Supplies can be purchased at your local craft store, such as Michaels or online at WholesaleSuppliesPlus.com
Crafty Tip: For easy removal, put the filled soap mold into your fridge or freezer for a few minutes and then pop your soap out of the mold. It works every time!
Photo by Natural Brands, Inc. a maker and distributor of premium fresh squeezed juices, including lemonade.
