How To Make Homemade Lavender Soap

A lavender soap can be ideal for taking relaxing showers during times of stress and anxiety. It even contributes to skin care. Do you dare to prepare it at home? Aim!

Homemade lavender soap is a natural product that you can use for cleansing, skin care, and relaxation. Made with a base of lavender essential oil, in addition to pieces of its flowers, it is a good option to replace scented soaps that can be irritating.

According to an article published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , lavender acts on the nervous system and, in this way, favors the relief of episodes of stress and anxiety. Do you dare to try its therapeutic properties with this soap? Aim!

Lavender soap: a product to relax you

There are no scientific studies on the effects of lavender soap. Still, several investigations support the relaxing properties that the plant has. For example, a study reported in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that the fragrance of lavender helps promote calm and well-being.

Due to these effects, its use in aromatherapy has given positive results in relieving pain such as menstrual cramps. Meanwhile, an article published in the Mental Health Clinician suggests that lavender has potent anxiolytic activity. That is, it contributes to the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Other studies reveal that it also has positive effects against sleep disorders. In particular, it induces rest and helps to have a deep and restful sleep, especially in the event of insomnia.

Anecdotal data suggests that lavender soap also has the following benefits:

• Hydration and cleansing of the skin.
• Relief of inflammation.
• Regulation of skin pH.
• Decrease in acne.

It is important to note that soap and other products derived from lavender are only supplements to relax. In case of having illnesses such as anxiety disorders or insomnia, it is necessary to seek professional care.

How to make a homemade lavender soap?

Making lavender soap at home is not difficult. However, it does require some prior care, especially when handling caustic soda. Said ingredient produces an exothermic reaction that can cause attacks without proper protection.

Therefore, it is necessary to resort to elements such as glasses, gloves and face masks to reduce the risk of accidents. Direct exposure to this chemical can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. So caution is essential.

Ingredients

• 210 ml of olive or sunflower oil.
• 30 g of caustic soda.
• 65 ml of distilled water.
• Lavender essential oil.
• Fresh or dried lavender flowers.

Utensils

• A mold of the desired shape.
• Protective goggles, gloves and masks to handle caustic soda.
• Hand blender.
• Casserole.
• Glass container.
• Wooden spoon to stir.

Elaboration

• First, prepare the mold and put in a few lavender flowers.
• Next, put on all the protection elements and add the caustic soda in a container with water. You must add the water first, otherwise it can generate a lot of reactivity.
• Let it rest for a few minutes in a ventilated place.
• Meanwhile, put the oil in a saucepan, over low heat, and leave it for several minutes.

• Subsequently, add the oil to the caustic soda container and beat it using a hand mixer.
• When the mixture reaches the desired consistency, add about 20-30 drops of lavender essential oil and more flowers.
• Incorporate the mixture into the mold and cover it with a towel to keep it warm and soponize. Let it rest until cool and unmold.

An alternative recipe

To avoid the whole process mentioned above, there is a simpler recipe that can also be prepared at home. Take note!

• Buy a clear or clear bar of glycerin soap.
• Put it in a water bath until it melts. Then add a few drops of lavender essential oil and a few lavender flowers.

• Still hot, put it in a mold with the shape you want and let it cool.

Remember that this natural soap is only a complement to your beauty routine or to relax. It is not a first-line treatment for skin problems or to combat stress. Therefore, if you have a relevant disorder, consult the corresponding professional.