20-30dropsessential oil of your choosing(I like bergamot, lavender and eucalyptus)
Dried flowers of your choosing(see notes for link)
Instructions
Melt the soap base in the microwave or on a double-boiler until liquid. I like to do this in the microwave, using a microwave-safe glass bowl. I melt in 20-second spurts, stirring in between.
Once melted, transfer to a vessel in which it will be easier to pour into the mould. I use a measuring cup with a spout.
Add in the essential oil and stir to combine evenly.
Pour into the silicone mould. I like to do this 3 bars at a time, so that they don't start to harden on the surface before I have had time to add the flowers. You want the flowers to seep into the soap slightly, so that they don't fall off once the soap is hardened.
Add the decorative dried florals however you like, to decorate the top surface of the soap.
Leave it to harden for at least two hours.
Once hardened, pop them out of the mould and they will be ready to use.
Notes
I strongly suggest using the silicone moulds, as this is what allows the soap to pop right out, once hardened, with very minimal effort.
Feel free to play around with different essential oil scents to really customize the soap to your taste. You can also omit this altogether, if you want scent-free soap.
I suggest using the petals of dried flowers only, as they are less heavy and wont sink into the bars, but rather float beautifully on the top.
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