Are you ready to create something that smells as sweet as it looks?
Introducing the Lemon Drop Cupcake Melt & Pour Soap—a project that’s just as fun to make as it is to admire! With its bright, citrusy scent and irresistibly cheerful design, this soap will bring sunshine to your day. Whether crafting these for heartfelt homemade gifts or adding a splash of charm to your bathroom, the process is pure joy from start to finish. From piping fluffy “frosting” to marveling at the vibrant colors, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to combine creativity with practicality. Prepare to fill your space with zesty lemon goodness and craft something delightful!
What’s in This Cupcake Soap Recipe
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base is an easy-to-use, highly moisturizing white soap base, perfect for beginners and experienced soap makers. This versatile ingredient will create the soap base, topping, and frosting, ensuring a smooth and luxurious finish for cupcake soaps. Its nourishing properties make it gentle on the skin, while its simplicity allows for seamless crafting without requiring complex steps.
Yellow Gold Mica Powder
Yellow Gold Mica Powder is a radiant, shimmering pigment that adds a touch of elegance and sparkle to your soap creations. Perfect for use in both the soap base and topping, this mica powder brings a subtle golden hue that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your cupcake soaps.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil is a must-have ingredient known for its spicy and woody aroma, adding a luxurious depth to your cupcake soap creations. Beyond its enchanting scent, this essential oil is celebrated for its skin-rejuvenating properties, helping to promote youthful, radiant skin.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil boasts a sweet and citrusy aroma that instantly uplifts your senses, making it a delightful addition to cupcake soap recipes. Known for its brightening properties, it helps rejuvenate the skin and reduce the appearance of breakouts, leaving your skin fresh and radiant.
SCI Powder (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
SCI Powder is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil, making it an ideal ingredient for soap frosting. Renowned for its mild cleansing properties, SCI powder produces a rich, creamy lather that feels luxurious on the skin.
Geogard ECT Preservative
Geogard ECT is a natural, eco-certified preservative that ensures the longevity and safety of your soap creations. This effective ingredient is suitable for a wide range of cosmetic formulations. It is gentle on the skin and protects against bacteria, mold, and yeast.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
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.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This essential oil recipe is generally safe to use around dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
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.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Lemon Drop Cupcake Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Lemon Drop Cupcake Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Ingredients
- For The Base (FROM YOUR BOX)
18 oz Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base
1 Tbsp Yellow Gold Mica Powder
75 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
135 drops Lemon Essential Oil
12 Cavity Round Soap Mold
- For the Lemon Drop Topping
6 oz Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base
1 tsp Yellow Gold Mica Powder
- For the Soap Frosting
3oz Melt and Pour Soap Base
1 Tbsp SCI Powder
1/2 tsp Geogard ECT Preservative
- FROM YOUR HOME
4 Tbsp cornstarch
2/3 cup water
- 🥄 Special Tools
Piping bag and nozzle
Directions
- For The Base
- Cut the Melt and Pour Soap Base into 1-inch cubes. Melt in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring intermittently, or in a double boiler.
- Add mica powder and essential oil and stir to mix.
- Pour the soap into the mold and allow it to set. While the soap is setting, make the lemon drop embeds.
- For the Lemon Drop Embed
- Cut the Melt and Pour Soap Base into 1-inch cubes. Melt in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring intermittently, or in a double boiler.
- Add mica powder and stir to mix.
- Add the cornstarch 1 Tbsp at a time, stirring between each addition. Knead the soap mixture with your hands into a dough while the soap is still warm but no longer hot. Shape the mixture into 12 round lemon shapes by rolling the soap dough into your hand.
- Set the lemon drops aside to cool and set.
- For the Soap Frosting
- Prepare an ice bath by adding some ice to a large bowl.
- Cut the Melt and Pour Soap Base into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine the melt & pour soap base, water, and SCI powder into a medium pot and bring it to a boil.
- Remove from heat and place the pot in the ice bath. Stir the soap base as it cools. When the soap has cooled but is still liquid, add the preservative. It will seem like the recipe has failed at first, but suddenly, it will thicken up to a frosting-like consistency.
- Pour the soap frosting into a piping bag with a piping nozzle. Spritz the top of your soaps with isopropyl alcohol for best adhesion. Then, top your soap base with the soap frosting. The soap will harden as you work, so you’ll want to do this quickly. After you pipe the soap, it will continue to harden. The soap frosting can be used like any other soap, creating fun, sudsy bubbles.
Tips for Customization
Customizing your Lemon Drop cupcake soap is a fantastic way to make your creations even more unique and delightful! Here are some tips to elevate them:
- Add a Touch of Shimmer: Sprinkle a small amount of cosmetic-grade mica powder or biodegradable glitter onto the frosting before it fully hardens. This will give your soaps a shimmering, luxurious finish that catches the light beautifully.
- Play with Colors: Experiment layering the soap base in complementary, citrus-inspired shades. For example, you can create a base of sunny yellow and add a thin layer of soft orange or lime green for a multi-dimensional look. Be sure to use skin-safe colorants for the best results.
- Mix Essential Oil Blends: While lemon and frankincense essential oils are invigorating, pair them with other essential oils like lavender for a calming twist or peppermint for a refreshing burst. Combine your oils thoughtfully to create unique, custom scents that match your personality or mood.
- Adjust Frosting Consistency: If you want more intricate designs with your frosting, adjust the consistency by waiting a little longer to thicken further. For smoother, softer swirls, use the frosting while it’s slightly more pliable. Practice different piping techniques to discover your signature style.
Personalizing your soap cupcakes adds a layer of creativity to the process and ensures every batch is as beautiful and distinctive as it is functional!
Celebrate Your Creations!
Congratulations on crafting your soap cupcakes – a delightful creation that looks as good as it smells! These unique, colorful, and aromatic beauties aren’t just satisfying but also perfect for sharing with friends and family or gifting someone special. Imagine the smiles your handmade soap cupcakes will inspire!
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