How to Make Natural Lemongrass Soap

Natural lemongrass soap combines the wholesome benefits of glycerin and lemongrass with the refreshing citrus scent of lemons. Lemongrass is a native plant of Malaysia and has been used for centuries in cooking for its healthful and medicinal benefits. It is a natural insect repellent and is often used to calm sensitive stomachs and jangled nerves.Natural lemongrass soap is easy to make and only takes a few simple steps. Lemongrass can be found in many Oriental groceries or it is easily grown in gardens or indoors.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 lb clear glycerin melt and pour soap base
• Lemongrass essential oil or soap fragrance
• 2 tablespoons dry or fresh chopped lemongrass
• 1/4 teaspoon yellow soap dye (optional)
• soap molds
• Lrge microwave-safe bowl
• Large wooden or metal spoon
• Large serrated knife
• Large measuring cup
• Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• Plastic wrap or sandwich bags
• Microwave oven

How to Make Natural Lemongrass Soap

1. Chop the clear glycerin soap base into medium-sized cubes.

2. Put the soap cubes into the bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 - 40 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir.

3. Continue to heat the soap base in the microwave, stopping to check and stir the mixture about every 10 seconds until the soap is completely melted.

4. Add a few drops of the lemongrass essential oil to the soap mixture and stir. Stir in the chopped lemongrass. Add the soap dye if you wish to add a light yellow tint to the soap. Combine all of the ingredients thoroughly.

5. Pour the soap mixture into the molds. Be careful not to spill over the tops of the molds. If spills do occur, scrap up the excess soap once it hardens, return it to the bowl, and reheat to soften the soap and reuse.

6. Let the soap bars rest for a few minutes, allowing the air bubbles to rise to the top of the bars. Remove the air bubbles by spraying the soap bars with rubbing alcohol.

7. Cool the soap bars until they harden, about 30-40 minutes.

8. Remove the soap bars from the molds. The easiest way to do this is by simply turning the molds upside down and allowing the bars to slide out.

9. Use immediately or package the lemongrass soap by wrapping it in plastic wrap and store it for later use.

Tips & Warnings

• Lemongrass is easy to grow in your graden. Its a member of the mint family which are hardy perennial plants. Lemongrass does well in full sun or shade and can be grown in planters too.
• Fresh lemongrass can be used to create hair rinses and potpourri.
• Dry fresh lemongrass by creating bundles and hanging them in a dark dry place; attics or garages work well for this.
• Dried lemongrass can be found at hobby stores or online.

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[huanton]

on 10/20/2008 Interesting Article. Good job!

[iamageniuster]

on 10/20/2008 Great tips. 5 stars!