Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission

Flax and Orange Zest Soap

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A very simple soap to make. Use as a hand soap.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs (1 kg) Melt and Pour Shea Butter Base
  • 20 drops rosemary essential oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) orange zest
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) flaxseed
  • Equipment: 
  • •    soap mold
s (1 kg) Melt and Pour Shea Butter Base20 drops rosemary essential oil1 Tbsp orange zest1 Tbsp flaxseedEquipment: •    soap mold

Instructions:

  1. In a double boiler over medium high heat, melt shea butter base. Add essential oil; stir. Add zest and flaxseed, mix and immediately pour mixture into soap mold.
  2. Place mold in the refrigerator overnight to set.
  3. Remove from mold by gently flexing mold until soap pops out. Allow soap to sit and dry for 48 hours before wrapping it.