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Homemade Lemon Soap {Mother’s Day Gift Ideas}

Created On: May 3, 2013  |  Updated: August 23, 2021  |   83 Comments  

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This homemade lemon soap recipe smells amazing, it’s definitely one you’ll want to try. The lemon zest gives the soap a great texture and the citrus scent will leave your hands feeling rejuvenated. With only three ingredients required this soap recipe is easy to make and makes a wonderful handmade gift.

Mother's Day gift ideas and homemade soap tutorial

DIY Lemon Soap

If you’ve been following along my soap making adventures this year I have to say that this is my favorite so far! For this recipe I used the goat’s milk soap base, because it makes soap making a breeze and it’s available at most craft stores. Beside the citrus scent what I like is that I don’t need to add any colorant to the soap, it’s totally optional. The lemon zest mixed with the melted soap produces a yellow color on it’s own. To make lemon soap you will need a soap base (goat’s milk, shea, or glycerin), lemon essential oil and lemon zest. Mother's Day Gift Ideas

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Homemade Lemon Soap

Supplies:

1 1/2 cups Goats Milk Soap Basead or Shea Butter Soap Basead, cubed

4-6 drops Lemon Essential Oilad

Dried Lemon zest of 3-4 lemons


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Step one: Cut soap into cubes and microwave in 30 second intervals (I like to use a large Pyrex measuring cup to melt the soap in). This recipe makes 3 bars of soap and I used about 15 cubes of goat’s milk soap base.

Step two: Melt soap for about a minute. Add another 15-30 seconds if it’s not completely melted.

Step three: Once soap cubes have liquified add a few drops of the lemon essential oil and the lemon zest; stir well.

Step four: Pour into soap molds and allow to harden for at least one hour. Press mold to release soap.

 ***Update: For longer lasting soap omit the lemon zest and use yellow soap dye for color (if desired). The essential oil will provide enough lemon scent without the lemon zest.

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DIY Lemon Soap - easy melt and pour soap tutorial made with lemon essential oilsHow to make lemon soap - this homemade lemon soap smells amazing and makes a lovely handmade gift!

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Sally
9 years ago

This looks so pretty. I’ll bet it smells good, too!

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Lynaea
9 years ago

Beautiful. I love lemon, and I love lavender. And I love them together. Your lemon bars (soap) look edible. Lemon is such a happy smell. (Very good pictures, by the way). Lynaea

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Bonnie @ Uncommon
9 years ago

Love this idea Crystal..I bet it smells wonderful!

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[email protected]
9 years ago

Fun! I’ve never tried making my own soap but it is something I want to try. When I was shopping recently I smelled some anise soap and since I love black licorice, it smelled amazing!

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Simplee Sue
9 years ago

Will be sharing on FB. This has to be such a refreshing, feel clean soap. Great gift.

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Leslie
9 years ago

I found your blog via The Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday and I’m loving your homemade spa recipes. I’m now following you through email! Great ideas!

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Mackenzie
9 years ago

Love lemon! I bet this would make the whole bathroom smell amazing!

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Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
9 years ago

Oh I love the smell of fresh lemon! I bet this is fabulous soap. I need to try it :)

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Angela
9 years ago

Oh, this is awesome! I love it!!!

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Randi - Dukes and Duchesses
9 years ago

I love all your soaps but that one sounds really great … and it’s so pretty and springlike! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspire{d}!

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Emily
9 years ago

I can almost smell this through my computer …you take such tantalizing photos :)

Great gift ideas!! I’ll give it a shot.

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[email protected]
9 years ago

Your soap-making adventures are as equally YUMMY-looking as well as clean and delightful. So fun, Crystal!

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Val @ Home Made Modern
9 years ago

Thanks for this tutorial…I’ve always wanted to try making soap.

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Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
9 years ago

Stunning! My sister makes homemade soap and I’ve always been intrigued, but she does the lye method. This looks so much easier for a newbie like me. Plus, that color…

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Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life
9 years ago

That is such a pretty soap and I bet it smells amazing!!!!

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Elaine
9 years ago

Have you tried using fresh basal to make soap? Do you think it would work?

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Crystal
Reply to  Elaine
9 years ago

Elaine » I haven’t but I think it would make a lovely addition! I would make sure the basal is finely chopped. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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Bernadette
9 years ago

I don’t own a microwave. Could I melt the soap in an old pot instead?
Thanks!

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Crystal
Reply to  Bernadette
9 years ago

Bernadette » Definitely! I’ve made soap in a double boiler several times, just stir the soap periodically to make sure it melts evenly. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil
9 years ago

So gorgeous!!!!

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Debbie
9 years ago

You have to be careful of adding fresh lemon rind , it can start to break down , mold / bacteria . Not trying to be a killjoy , just safety first . Add a preservative , when using something in your soap that can break down .
Grapefruit seed extract, rosemary extract and vitamin E oil are good preservatives .

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Crystal
Reply to  Debbie
9 years ago

Debbie » Hi Debbie, that’s a great tip! I’ve added vitamin e oil to homemade scrubs but didn’t think to add it to soap. Thanks for sharing! :)

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Anita
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9 years ago

If you use the soap right away I assume you don’t have to worry about this? Just want to be sure. :)

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Margaret Szlabonyi
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6 years ago

How much of vitamin e oil would you use? And could you break open the capsules?

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Barb
9 years ago

This sounds amazing. Lemon is one of my favourite scents! Thanks for the simple recipe!

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