Making your DIY soap isn’t just a fun and creative activity—it’s an invitation to unwind, indulge, and craft something truly special!
This DIY Loofah Melt & Pour Soap Kit is perfect for anyone seeking a relaxing hobby that combines vibrant colors, soothing aromas, and the satisfaction of handmade craftsmanship. Whether prepping for a Valentine’s Day event or simply treating yourself to an eco-friendly project, this kit has everything you need to create beautiful, natural exfoliating soaps that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin. Prepare to express your creativity and enjoy a soothing escape with every bar you make!
Benefits of Natural Exfoliating Soaps
Gentle Exfoliation: Effortlessly removes dead skin cells to reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion. Consistent use helps refine uneven texture, soften rough areas, and promote healthier-looking skin over time.
Natural Ingredients: Thoughtfully crafted without harsh chemicals, offering a safer, eco-friendly alternative that’s gentle on your skin and the planet. Made with biodegradable, earth-friendly materials to support sustainable practices and reduce waste.
Deep Hydration: Infused with rich moisturizing agents that deeply nourish your skin, locking in hydration and delivering a healthy, lasting glow with every use.
Customizable Scents and Additions: Personalize each soap bar with your favorite fragrances, essential oils, and beneficial ingredients for a unique and luxurious experience tailored to your preferences.
Encourages Relaxation: Indulge in soothing aromas and a calming ritual, turning your skincare routine into the ultimate act of self-care. Elevate your daily routine and enjoy moments of pure tranquility.
Unboxing the Magic: What’s Inside Your Kit
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (15mL)
Immerse yourself in the sweet and floral aroma of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, known for its uplifting properties and ability to promote a sense of serenity. This versatile oil elevates your mood and enhances the appearance of youthful, radiant skin.
Blood Orange Essential Oil (15mL)
Experience the vibrant, citrusy, and tangy aroma of Blood Orange Essential Oil, a refreshing addition to your self-care routine. Known for its centering properties, this oil helps to ground your emotions while providing a natural cleansing boost.
Loofah Sponge (12 pcs)
Elevate your skincare experience with the natural, fibrous, lightweight Loofah Sponge crafted from dried gourds. It is perfect for exfoliating your skin and gently removes dead cells to leave your body smooth and rejuvenated.
12 Cavity Round Silicone Soap Mold
Create beautifully shaped soaps effortlessly with this translucent 12 Cavity Round Silicone Mold. Designed for durability and ease of use, this mold allows you to craft perfectly rounded soaps every time. Its non-stick, flexible material ensures smooth soap release without damage.
Fine Mist Spray Nozzle (4oz)
Pair your Simply Earth Amber Plastic Bottle with this high-quality Fine Mist Spray Nozzle. Designed to provide an even, satisfying mist, it’s perfect for soapmaking and other DIY creations. Versatile and easy to use, it helps you achieve professional-grade results effortlessly.
Tiger Orange Mica Powder (15g)
Add a vibrant pop of color to your soapmaking and DIY projects with our Tiger Orange Mica Powder. This rich, bold orange pigment is perfect for creating eye-catching designs and elevating your creations professionally.
Pearl Mica Powder (15g)
Bring a touch of elegance and shimmer to your crafts with our Pearl Mica Powder. This versatile, silky powder delivers a stunning pearlescent finish making it ideal for soapmaking, candles, bath bombs, and more.
Fuchsia Mica Powder (15g)
Add vibrant, playful energy to your projects with our Fuchsia Mica Powder. This dazzling, richly pigmented powder is perfect for creating standout, bold designs. Whether you’re crafting soaps, bath bombs, or resin art, the vivid fuchsia hue offers an impressive pop of color that draws attention and sparks creativity.
Perfumer’s Alcohol (1oz)
Our Perfumer’s Alcohol is a clear, denatured alcohol that can also be used in soapmaking. It helps dissolve essential oils ensuring a smooth and consistent blend in your soap creations. Whether adding fragrance to melt-and-pour soaps or spritzing on soap molds to remove bubbles, this versatile product makes crafting beautifully scented soaps easy and enjoyable.
Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base (2lb)
Our Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base is an easy-to-use, super clear soap base perfect for creating your own DIY essential oil soap bars. Its transparency allows for creative designs while providing a luxurious lather that feels gentle and nourishing on your skin.
Soap Wraps (12 pcs)
Wrap your finished soap creations in style with our premium Soap Wraps. These wraps are perfect for enhancing the presentation of your handmade soap bars, giving them a polished and professional look.
Recipe Label (12 pcs)
Simplify and elevate your soap-making projects with our ready-made Recipe Labels. These stylish, pre-designed stickers make it effortless to label your creations with a clean and professional touch.
Lovely Loofah Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Lovely Loofah Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Ingredients
- 📦 FROM YOUR BOX
12 Cavity Round Silicone Mold
12 Loofah Rounds
1 oz Perfumer’s Alcohol (with spray nozzle)
20 oz (~2/3 block) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
100 drops (1 tsp) Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
200 drops (2 tsp) Blood Orange Essential Oil
1/4 tsp Pearl Mica Powder
1/4 tsp Fuchsia Mica Powder
1/4 tsp Tiger Orange Mica Powder
12 Circle Soap Wraps
- 🏠 FROM YOUR HOME
3 medium heat-proof pitchers (liquid measuring cups, glasses, or similar tools)
Scissors
Tape
Directions
- Place 1 piece of loofah into each cavity of the mold. Some loofah pieces may be slightly too large for the mold. Use sharp scissors (or a serrated knife) to trim the loofah pieces to fit.
- Use scissors to trim the straw of the spray nozzle to fit the Perfumer’s Alcohol bottle. Attach the spray nozzle to the bottle. Spray the prepared mold with Perfumer’s Alcohol. Set the mold and the spray aside.
- Cut and weigh 20 oz of soap base or cut the soap base into thirds. Place one-third of the soap back into the soap’s original packaging for future DIY soap projects. Cut the remaining 20 oz (two-thirds) of soap into 1-inch cubes.
- Melt the soap in a double boiler (or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.)
- Once the soap has just melted, remove it from the heat. Add the essential oil and stir.
- Divide the soap into three pitchers (or similar containers). In each pitcher, add one shade of mica powder and stir until each soap is one uniform color (you should end up with one pitcher of fuchsia soap, one pitcher of tiger orange soap, and one pitcher of pearl white soap).
- Then, simultaneously, pour soap from two pitchers into a single cavity of the mold (so you end up with two colors of soap swirled together in the mold). Alternate between the three pitchers of soap until each cavity is filled. Remelt the soap as needed to pour. If you end up with any extra soap, pour the extra soap into a separate mold or container to remelt for future projects.
- Spritz the soap with Perfumer’s Alcohol to clear any bubbles that have floated to the surface of the soap.
- Allow the soap to cool and set. Once the soap has set, remove it from the mold.
- To package the soap, place the soap in the center of the Soap Wrap and wrap it around it. The liner won’t entirely cover the entire soap. Secure the Paper Liner by placing a piece of tape across the soap. Finish the soap by placing the label over the small gap.
- Wet the skin and apply the soap to cleanse and exfoliate.
tips from katie
- Since the mold is flexible, it’s possible to smush the loofah pieces into the mold. This causes the mold to bulge on the sides and will create different-sized soaps that don’t work as well with the paper packaging included with the kit, so I recommend trimming the sponges as needed rather than forcing them into the mold.
- It’s easy to overheat melt-and-pour soap in the microwave. Watch the soap as you melt it—you want to avoid it bubbling up the sides. Overheated melt-and-pour soap will be cloudy and have a rough texture. It will still work like soap but will have a more rustic appearance.
- The recipe instructions tell you to put the loofah sponges in first. But, if you want, you can put them in last after filling each cavity ~1/2 full. This gives you more control over how the loofahs appear in the final soaps. For example, you can hide the loofah inside the soap or place it so that more of it sticks up.
Creative Customization Ideas
Incorporate Natural Elements: Enhance your soap with dried flowers, coffee grounds, or soothing herbs to add texture, natural exfoliation, and a calming touch of nature. These elements look beautiful and provide gentle benefits for the skin.
Play with Colors and Scents: Use natural colorants like mica powders or activated charcoal to create vibrant and eye-catching designs. Pair these with a blend of essential oils to craft unique fragrances, such as uplifting citrus-eucalyptus or calming lavender-vanilla, to make your soaps extra special.
Get Creative with Molds and Embellishments: Experiment with fun geometric or seasonal molds to make your soap unique. Add decorative embellishments, pressed flowers, or even biodegradable glitter to create a standout look that’s as artistic as it is functional.
Experiment with Textures and Layers: Use tools or techniques to design intricate surface patterns and play with layering to add depth. Try transparent layers with suspended flowers, colorful accents, or swirling patterns for a visually stunning soap.
Personalized Touches: Add a heartfelt, personal element to your soap using stamps for initials, intricate designs, or inspiring messages. These small details can make each bar feel special, unique, and perfect for gifting.
Safety First: Essential Oil Handling Tips
Always Use Diluted Oils
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time), it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
Essential Oils Aren’t Safe For Everyone
When using essential oils around children, pregnant women, and pets, caution should be taken.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
Never Ingest Essential Oils
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless directed by a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
What Sets Simply Earth’s DIY Soap Kit Apart
Simply Earth’s DIY Loofah Melt & Pour Soap Kit stands out because it combines natural ingredients, eco-friendliness, and ease of use into one fabulous package. The kit includes everything you need to create beautiful, all-natural soaps infused with the benefits of essential oils. These ingredients are pure and sourced responsibly, ensuring your creations are safe for your skin and the environment. The kit’s low-waste approach makes it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious creators.
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Eager to get started? Click here to grab your DIY Loofah Melt & Pour Soap Kit, and don’t forget to download the FREE DIY Melt & Pour Soap Guide to make the most of your experience.
Making your soap is more than just a craft—it’s a joyful, hands-on experience of creativity and self-care. With Simply Earth’s kit, you’ll feel the satisfaction of creating something beautiful, natural, and uniquely yours. Start your DIY soap journey today and see how fun and fulfilling it can be!