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Homemade Wild Orange & Clove Soap

10/29/2017

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This post will outline how to create your own Wild Orange & Clove Shea Butter Soap made with doTERRA essential oils. This recipe is actually surprisingly simple to create and can also make a great gift for fall or winter holidays. The smell reminds me of a crisp autumn day, watching the leaves fall while sipping on a hot apple cider. #essentialoils #orange #soap
​|Autumn brings cooler weather, warmer jackets, and the desire to feel cozy and comfortable. This time of year is also when things slow down a bit before the winter holidays and festivities begin. A time to reflect on the experiences of the summer months and to recharge our energy and mindsets.
What better way to unwind and comfort ourselves than creating an energizing aromatic soap that is perfect for those self-care moments?

​This post will outline how to create your own Wild Orange & Clove Shea Butter Soap made with essential oils. This recipe is actually surprisingly simple to create and can also make a great gift for fall or winter holidays. The smell reminds me of a crisp autumn day, watching the leaves fall while sipping on a hot apple cider. I hope you enjoy it!

This post will outline how to create your own Wild Orange & Clove Shea Butter Soap made with essential oils. This recipe is actually surprisingly simple to create and can also make a great gift for fall or winter holidays. The smell reminds me of a crisp autumn day, watching the leaves fall while sipping on a hot apple cider. I hope you enjoy it! #essentialoils #orange #clove #soap #recipe

PRINTABLE RECIPE - ORANGE & CLOVE SOAP

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Homemade Wild Orange & Clove Soap

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Tools:
  • Soap Mold (I used a silicone mold in a wooden box)
  • Crinkle Cutter (or knife) 
  • Glass bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs Shea Butter Soap
  • 15 drops of Orange Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Clove Essential Oil

Optional:
  • Honey
  • Orange liquid soap colouring
  • Ribbon

Method
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Step 1: Cut up the Shea Butter Soap base into cubes and place in glass bowl. I recommend dedicating a bowl and spatula to soap-making rather than using ones from the kitchen. Boil water in a pot and place glass bowl on bowl to make a double-boiler. Stir until soap base is melting and there are no lumps remaining.

Step 2: Allow soap to cool slightly before adding essential oils to preserve aroma. Add desired amount of wild orange and clove essential oil (I used 15 drops of wild orange and 10 drops of clove because it's more potent). Add food/soap colouring (optional). Thoroughly mix together.

Step 3: Pour the mixture into the silicone soap mold (careful, it's hot!). Make sure the mold is on a level surface. Leave to set for a minimum of 20 minutes before removing from the mold (I let it set overnight to be completely safe).

Pro tip: Spritz the top of the soap mixture with a bit of rubbing alcohol to get rid of bubbles!

Step 4: Turn silicone mold upside down and remove from wooden box. Gently pull sides of the mold from the soap to loosen until the soap is free. Place soap block on flat surface such as a cutting board or baking tray and use the soap crinkle cutter or knife to cut soap into desired size.

Step 5: (Optional) wrap soap in corrugated cardboard and ribbon if giving for a gift.

Essential Oils

There are so many fantastic essential oils you can use in your homemade or DIY products. Here is some more information about the ones used in this recipe.

​Wild Orange
This citrus oil enhances any essential oil blend with a fresh, sweet, refreshing aroma. Wild Orange possesses stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal to support healthy immune system function.
Clove
This oil has a very spicy, warm, woody with subnote of leather. Clove essential oil has been used for years in dental preparations, candy, and gum for its flavor and ability to cleanse the mouth, yet it provides a myriad of benefits.

This post will outline how to create your own Wild Orange & Clove Shea Butter Soap made with doTERRA essential oils. This recipe is actually surprisingly simple to create and can also make a great gift for fall or winter holidays. The smell reminds me of a crisp autumn day, watching the leaves fall while sipping on a hot apple cider. #essentialoils #orange #soap

PRINTABLE RECIPE - ORANGE & CLOVE SOAP

I see wonderful smelling soap in your future!


Check your email for your instant download. :) 

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​Have a favourite ​essential oils combination that you use in your own soap? Share in the comments below!

Essential oil blog posts:
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  • A Guide to Using a Nebulizing Diffuser for Essential Oils

References: doterra.com
This post will outline how to create your own Wild Orange & Clove Shea Butter Soap made with doTERRA essential oils. This recipe is actually surprisingly simple to create and can also make a great gift for fall or winter holidays. The smell reminds me of a crisp autumn day, watching the leaves fall while sipping on a hot apple cider. #essentialoils #orange #soap
​Please note: Essential oils are highly concentrated and as such should be used with great care, particularly with children, pregnant women, or those with medical conditions. The statements and information on this website are not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. This post may contain affiliate links.
14 Comments
Brittany - The Anchored Kitchen link
10/30/2017 11:53:03 am

I have always wanted to try making my own soap, I bet this smells amazing. You've inspired me to try it!

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Nathalie @ Press Print Party! link
10/30/2017 01:53:20 pm

I love making my own soaps. I'll totally keep this in mind to try!

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Taryn link
10/31/2017 10:18:32 am

Wow! You make this seem sp easy to do. I can imagine the wonderful aromas of orange and clove in the kitchen. I love handmade soaps!

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zahra link
10/31/2017 10:52:21 am

Wow. I've never done anything like that before but I can imagine the amazing aromas

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SEEMA ADNANI link
10/31/2017 11:02:40 am

Could never imagine that making such a useful soap is so easy. Great post.

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Amy link
10/31/2017 11:10:21 am

This soap looks amazing! I definitely need to get my hands on some clove essential oil.

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Dana link
10/31/2017 11:32:36 am

Such a great idea! This would be perfect for gifts or just to use at home! I didn't know it would be that easy!

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Sunidhi Agarwal link
10/31/2017 12:07:46 pm

Wow! I'd love to try preparing this at home! Thanks for sharing :)

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La Shell link
10/31/2017 12:46:05 pm

Oh how I love homemade soaps! I have one that is oatmeal, goatmilk and honey! Ahhhh! It is heaven! I think I'd try to make my own because here they are quite pricey!

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Melissa link
10/31/2017 02:59:27 pm

Inspired! Now I'm inspired to make my own soap!!! Your soap looks lovely and sounds like it would smell delicious with a nice fall scent! Thanks for sharing!

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Roseann Hampton link
10/31/2017 06:30:49 pm

I bet this smells delicious! Can't wait to try it!

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Michelle link
11/1/2017 11:28:19 am

I have never made soap, but I can just imagine the smell of this and it really makes me want to. I'm hosting a craft club and thinking it would be a fun project! I would also like candles and laundry soap that smelled like this!

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Casey the College Celiac
11/1/2017 12:33:54 pm

I’ve never made my own soap before but the orange and cloves combo sounds so refreshing!

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Elise Cohen Ho link
11/1/2017 01:28:07 pm

I so want this. It sounds delightful to the smell and the touch. Awesome ingredients too.

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