If you have sensitive skin like me, then this honey-oatmeal soap might be just what you’re looking for.
Over the past week, my kitchen has turned into Little Suzie Homemaker. I’ve been cooking up a storm and also creating candles and my own soaps. Now that I’m on lockdown, it seems as though my creative side has decided to finally show through. While I’ve always loved creating, it took a back seat to my travel; however, now that all my travel plans have been canceled, I’ve decided why not get back to doing what I used to love.
While I never really stopped creating at home, I just never shared much of it with the world but instead kept it to myself.
My Amazon Prime subscription has finally been put to use. Gone are the days of running to the store for supplies; instead, I sit at home, place an order, and have it all delivered. I don’t have to worry about social-distancing, and being the social introvert that I am, this works out perfectly for me.
Now back to my soap making. It’s something that I’ve always enjoyed doing, and coming up with new scents and new ideas always give me a thrill. Recently I made a hand-foaming soap, that’s so economical that it’ll have you wondering why you’ve never made it before. I also created an exfoliating lavender soap that I just love using in the shower.
This honey-oatmeal soap that I’m sharing today is also very simple to make, and for those who suffer from skin conditions such eczema, it’s a lifesaver. As you may know, oatmeal helps soothes skin irritation, and honey is also great for dry and damaged skin. Honey and oatmeal together work wonders, and using it daily can reduce irritation. My eldest uses it for her breakouts and swears by it.
DIY Honey-Oatmeal Soap Bars
An easy at-home DIY making Honey-Oatmeal Soap Bars.
Materials
- 1lb Goats Milk Soap Base
- 1tbsp Sweet Almond Oil (optional)
- ¼ Cup Oats
- 2tbps Honey
Tools
- Soap Mold
- Glass bowl
- Isopropyl Alcohol in a spray bottle
Instructions
- Begin by cutting your soap base into 1" cubes and place in a microwavable glass bowl.
- Melt your soap cubes in the microwave at 30-second intervals until the soap is completely melted.
- A note of caution: your soap base will be hot once completely melted, so let cool slightly.
- Next, add 2tbps of honey and your oats to the soap liquid and stir, making sure that your honey and oats are entirely encased in the soap.
- You can also add 1tbsp of sweet almond oil at this time, but this is entirely optional. If you have very sensitive skin, you may want to omit the oil, but almond oil hydrates and leaves your skin feeling soft to the touch.
- Pour your melted soap into your soap mold and spray with rubbing alcohol to remove the bubbles.
- Allow your soap to cool and harden for about an hour before removing it completely from the mold. You can speed up the cooling process by placing it in the refrigerator, but for better results, leave out in the open.
- Remove from the mold and use it as you would any soap.
I really loved the way this honey-oatmeal soap turned out. Consider making a few and keeping them in the shower and a few at your bathroom sink to wash your hands. You can also keep them at your kitchen sink since it’s gentler on your hands than dish detergent. Or give them as gifts, your recipient would love them!
AnnMarie John is a Caribbean-American mom of 4 who enjoys sharing her travel adventures with the world. When she’s not traveling with her daughter Madison, you can find her at home crafting, or in the kitchen whipping up easy recipes. You can connect with her on her blog AnnMarie John | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter and Pinterest.
