Balsam Fir & Basil Soap - An Herbal Soap Recipe.
This recipe is a wonderful herbal soap recipe that is easy
to make. It has a great woodsy aroma, if you're looking for an herbal soap recipe
that's all natural.
3 1/2 lbs. opaque melt & pour soap base
2 tsp. beeswax (melt wax alone and add to melted soap base)
2 tsp. cocoa butter
4 vitamin E capsules (pierce and squeeze contents into melted soap base)
1 1/2 droppers of Canadian Balsam Fir essential oil or fragrance oil
A good sprinkling of dried ground basil leaves
Coloring of choice (woodsy greens or light browns)
To Make This Herbal Soap Recipe: Melt soap base and cocoa butter in double boiler.
Do not let the base get any hotter
than 160 degrees. When the base is completely melted, add melted beeswax, vitamin
capsules
and coloring. Remove from heat and set to cool for a bit. When the first small trace
of skin
starts forming, add essential oil or fragrance oil. Gently stir to cool bar some
more, then gently stir in basil. Pour base into desired mold. The cooler the base,
the more suspended your basil will be.
This herbal soap recipe makes a perfect gift. Your friends and family will
appreciate the gift of a relaxing and unique bath and body product. That
these gifts came from the heart and your hands makes them even more special.
Packaging and presentation play a predominant role in the gift-giving of
your handmade soaps, salts and lotions. Below are several packaging ideas,
but don’t let this brief list limit your creativity!
Cellophane and
polypropylene are clear plastics that can be used as packaging for odd-shaped
soaps and scented soaps. Jute weave washcloths or tulle also make wonderful soap
wraps. Fabric can be wrapped around soap like a gift and tied with a ribbon.
Different fabrics will provide different effects. Corduroy and velour provide a
rich, plush look while silk gives an elegant look. Calico and burlap throw a
truly "rustic" look. The fabric you use depends largely on the soap you made. Sticky labels, round labels and
heavyweight card stock can be used for labeling.
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