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Dried Calendula Lavender Whipped Soap Recipe
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Dried Calendula & Lavender Whipped Soap Recipe

Make your own whipped soap that will soothe your skin. Perfect for those who suffer from eczema too!
Keyword: soap, soap making, whipped soap

Ingredients

  • Supplies:
  • 1 cup whipped soap base
  • 2 tablespoons liquid vegetable glycerin
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 pound of clear melt and pour soap base
  • 2 tablespoons dried calendula flowers
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender
  • Spice grinder
  • Yellow or orange soap colorant
  • Lavender or purple soap colorant
  • 2 8- ounce wide mouth Mason Jars
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 2 small mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer OR Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Large piping bag
  • Large piping tip

Instructions

  • Instructions:
  • Steps 1-3: In a large mixing bowl, add whipped soap base and glycerin. Mix on low with a hand or stand mixer for 1 minute.
    Dried Calendula Lavender Whipped Soap Steps 1-3
  • Step 4: In a small microwave container, add 6-8 cubes (each cube equals a little less than 1 ouncof the clear soap base. Heat in 30 second bursts until soap is completely melted.
  • Steps 5-6: Fold cornstarch into whipped soap mixture. Add melted soap base and mix on low with a hand or stand mixer for 1 minute. Mix on high until mixture begins to thicken and is light and fluffy, much like frosting.
    Dried Calendula Lavender Whipped Soap Steps 4-6
  • Steps 7-9: Divide soap mixture into two smaller bowls. Mix in 1-2 drops of the lavender/purple to one and 1-2 drops of yellow/orange to the other. Mix in the dried calendula and lavender. I used a spice grinder to make it easier to pipe the mixture into the jars.
    Dried Calendula Lavender Whipped Soap Steps 7-9
  • Steps 10-12: Cut tip of piping bag and place piping tip into the piping bag. Carefully add one of each color frosting, so they are side by side, to the piping bag.
  • Step 13: Holding bag tightly in your dominant hand, pipe the frosting into your Mason Jar. Top with a sprinkling of dried flowers if desired.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 16 ounces of whipped soap