Homemade soap is easier to make than you think! Learn how to make your own soap in several different ways like cold process and hot process with ingredients like glycerin, coconut oil, oatmeal, and even natural soap recipes.
Get your crafting groove on with these 14 whimsical homemade soap recipes! Perfect for beginners and experienced DIY-ers alike, each recipe offers step-by-step photographed guidance to create soaps that are not just cleansing but also a feast for the eyes and nose.
From the masculine touch of Cedar Shave Soap to the sweet allure of Candy Cane Soap, there’s a concoction here for every preference and occasion. Dive into the art of soap making and emerge with your very own handcrafted bars that could very well be the next talking point in your circle!
There are 59 homemade soap recipes over on the Tip Junkie Creative Community, so if I don’t have a specific homemade soap flavor that you’re looking for be sure to check over there as well. {high fives}
Homemade Soap
Begin your crafting journey with homemade soap that’s as unique as you are! Whether you’re gifting, selling, or treating yourself, our guide makes it easy to mix and match ingredients like rich oils and natural exfoliants. Get creative and personalize your bars with colors, scents, and textures that cater to any skin type or preference. Ideal for those looking to dip their toes into the world of DIY soaps.
1. Homemade Oatmeal Soap ~ This microwavable recipe for homemade oatmeal soap is super easy and relatively inexpensive. The ingredients make a bar of soap that is moisturizing, exfoliating, and smells great. It uses almond-scented oil and goat’s milk plus oatmeal. It would make a wonderful gift. Fantastic!
Oatmeal Soap: Enrich your skin with a soothing blend of oatmeal and goat’s milk, topped with the sweet scent of almond oil. It’s a homemade hug for your skin!
2. Handmade Cedar Shave Soap ~ The men in your life are going to love this one! Husbands. Father’s. Grandfather’s. Uncles. We sometimes forget about them in our crafting. An excellent gift idea!
Cedar Shave Soap: Craft a ruggedly refreshing bar, ideal for the special men in your life. Infused with the essence of cedar for a distinctly masculine appeal.
Cold Process Soap Recipe
Embrace the art of soap making from scratch with the cold process method. It’s a rewarding experience for those who like a bit of science with their crafting. This method allows for a fully customizable soap, perfect for those who value natural ingredients and want control over what goes on their skin. Patience is key, as your creation will need curing time, but the result is a completely personalized bar of soap that’s as natural as it gets.
Photo: Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen
3. Cold Process Soap Making Tutorial ~ This is a super detailed cold process soap overview tutorial with recipes, links, and information. I don’t think the author has left anything out that you may need to know to make cold-process soap!
Cold Process Soap: Embrace the classic method of soap making with a comprehensive guide that’ll take you from novice to expert. Customize with your favorite scents and colors!
Hot Process Soap Making
Hot process soap making speeds up the soap making journey, as the added heat reduces curing time. This method is ideal for crafters who want to use their soap quicker or enjoy a more rustic, handcrafted look. The hot process is great for experimenting with additives like herbs and essential oils, which can often retain more of their benefits when not subjected to the long curing times of cold process soaping.
4. Hot Process Pumpkin Soap ~ This hot process soap recipe is made with real pumpkin and oatmeal and scented with an EO blend of Orange, Cinnamon, and Clove. It’s perfect for the fall, but I think it would make a bar of soap that anyone would welcome year-round.
Pumpkin Soap: Indulge in the seasonal charm of pumpkin paired with spicy notes of orange, cinnamon, and clove — a year-round treat for the senses.
Glycerin Soap
Glycerin soap is perfect for beginners due to its ease of melting and pouring. Known for its clarity and gentleness, it’s a go-to for crafting transparent bars and embedding objects for a creative twist. If you’re looking to create soap that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin and ready for use almost immediately, glycerin soap bases are the way to go.
5. Candy Cane Soap – Don’t these candy cane soap bars look good enough to eat? Ha. I wouldn’t try it if I were you. The color is fabulous with the tiny pieces of candy cane. I can only imagine how wonderful they must smell. A perfect gift for any female, any time of the year.
Candy Cane Soap: Visual delight meets minty freshness. These bars are a peppermint twist that will leave you feeling festive any day of the year.
6. Handmade Tea Soap ~ This handmade soap recipe uses tea, giving it a natural and relaxing aroma. I adore the way they are packaged up to look like tea bags. You can also print out the tea bags for free.
Handmade Tea Soap: Evoke the serenity of tea time with these tea-infused soaps, complete with charming packaging that mimics real tea bags.
Lard Soap Recipe
Traditionally cherished for its ability to create a hard, long-lasting bar, lard soap is making a comeback. Ideal for those looking for a sustainable option, lard soap provides a creamy lather and a moisturizing finish, perfect for dry or sensitive skin types. Plus, it’s a great way to utilize all parts of an animal, aligning with a waste-not ethos.
7. Cucumber Soap Recipe ~ This exotic soap is purported to have curative properties. Cucumber juice has long been used as an astringent face wash, so this soap could be used as a face wash!
Cucumber Soap: A spa in a bar! Utilize the natural toning properties of cucumber in a soap that’s perfect for facial care routines.
Castile Soap Recipe
For those with sensitive skin or a preference for vegan options, Castile soap is a holy grail. Made traditionally with olive oil, it’s gentle and hydrating, offering a smooth, mild cleanse. This soap is perfect for the eco-conscious crafter who desires a biodegradable and environmentally friendly product, with the versatility to be used on both skin and hair.
8. How to Make Castile Soap ~ This homemade Castile soap recipe is a mild soap and one of the best soaps to make if you’re new to soap making. Because of its light color it looks really lovely when topped with a colorful flower or herb as shown above.
Castile Soap: Start simple with this gentle Castile soap recipe. Adorn with herbs or flowers for a touch of botanical beauty.
Coconut Oil Soap Recipe
Coconut oil soap boasts a luxurious lather that’s hard to beat. It’s a top pick for those who crave a deep clean with a rich, bubbly foam. This recipe is for you if you’re aiming for a bar that’s hydrating with a bit of tropical flair. It’s also a great base for adding exfoliants like coffee or sea salt for a spa-like experience.
9. Coconut Oil Soap ~ Coconut oil soaps have a great lather and this recipe makes around 50 ounces of soap with a step-by-step guide.
Coconut Oil Soap: Revel in the rich lather of coconut oil soap, a tropical escape that’s as moisturizing as it is cleansing.
Natural Soap Recipes
Lean into the world of natural soaps with recipes that forgo synthetic compounds in favor of organic ingredients. These soaps are packed with essential oils, butters, and botanicals that provide their inherent benefits. Ideal for those who want a wholesome and nurturing cleanse without any added chemicals or preservatives.
10. Natural Soap Basic Recipe ~ Natural homemade soaps have many benefits, and this basic recipe is a great one to get started with. The author of this tutorial lists some great precautions and things to watch out for with working with lye which is really helpful.
Natural Soap: Go back to basics with a natural soap recipe that’s kind on the skin and teaches essential safety tips for working with lye.
Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of goat milk soap. With its naturally emollient properties, goat milk makes for a soap that’s moisturizing, nutrient-rich, and great for calming irritated skin. It’s a fabulous choice for crafters looking to create soaps that pamper the skin, making each bath or shower a luxurious experience.
11. Goat’s Milk Soap ~ This recipe calls for Goat’s Milk Soap Cubes from the craft store so it’s a really easy recipe. You can mix in different scented oils to make your own custom-scented bar.
Goat’s Milk Soap: Combine Goat’s Milk Soap Cubes with your choice of oils for a custom creation that’s straightforward and fun.
Oatmeal Soap
Oatmeal soap is the ultimate comfort in soap form, offering gentle exfoliation and soothing properties, perfect for sensitive or itchy skin. Crafting with oatmeal is not only great for creating a homey, natural vibe but also for adding a touch of homespun luxury to your daily routine. Ideal for those looking to add a natural scrub without harsh beads or chemicals.
12. Oatmeal Soap ~ Soap making can be easy and creative! This recipe uses oatmeal and lavender to make a lovely bar of soap perfect for a bridesmaid gift.
Lavender Oatmeal Soap: Blend the calming scent of lavender with the texture of oatmeal for a bar that’s a perfect bridesmaid gift or self-care treat.
13. Oatmeal of Olay ~ This recipe uses a bar of Olay soap as the base with oatmeal added in for an exfoliant. A cupcake tin is used for the mold. It’s a great easy tutorial for a homemade gift idea.
Oatmeal of Olay: Give a nod to Olay with a recipe that repurposes a classic bar into something uniquely exfoliating and nourishing.
Making Transparent Soap
Create stunning transparent soaps that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional. This unique soap allows for a myriad of artistic possibilities, from embedding objects to creating layers of color. It’s the perfect choice for crafters who want to make a soap that stands out in both clarity and design, with a glycerin base that’s gentle for all skin types.
14. DIY Transparent Soap~ The tutorial for these amazing transparent soaps is deceptively simple. All you need are glycerine, transparency sheets, soap molds, essential oil and the tutorial that you’ll find at Ruffled.
DIY Transparent Soap: Surprise and delight with transparent soaps that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the skin. Simple to make, stunning to look at.
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How did you get the beautiful red? I’d love to know.
The handmade soap really look lovely! Packing is great! I m from Malaysia, wondering how I can learn from you? Aprreciate your advise. Thanks.
hey the soaps were looking beautiful and delicious hope so they also smells great
Even though it’s soap, some of them look delicious!