Handmade, Homemade Soap Recipes: Milk and Honey Soap

By Recebba Ittner
Published on November 11, 2010
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Photo Courtesy Lark Crafts
Buttermilk and oatmeal are soothing and moisturizing for sensitive skin.

The following is an excerpt from Soapmaking the Natural Way: 45 Melt-and-Pour Recipes Using Herbs, Flowers and Essential Oils by Rebecca Ittner (Lark Crafts, 2010). This excerpt is part of Chapter 2: Soften and Soothe. 

Soothing and gently exfoliating, this creamy bar has the comforting scent of vanilla. Buttermilk and oatmeal have long been touted as being great for soothing and moisturizing sensitive skin. If you prefer a smooth appearance to your soaps, stir in all of the oatmeal before pouring the soap into the pan. Yields approximately eight bars.

Materials 

2 teaspoons vanilla essential oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons buttermilk powder

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