Coconut Lime Soap Recipe
If you love the smell of coconut, you’re going to be over the moon for this Coconut Lime Soap recipe! So simple and easy to make!
Who knew that the flavors of coconut and lime were meant to be? This homemade soap proves that they’re a match made in DIY soap heaven.
And if you love this soap recipe, make certain that you check out this Invigorating Lemon Soap Recipe as well!
This is one simple soap recipe that will make your DIY dreams come true. The light and fun scents make this perfect for summer soap making!
Making your own soap bars is super fun to do! They not only make great gifts, but they’re also a great way to help with sensitive skin, add a refreshing scent to your bathing routine, or have a better choice than commercial soap that you can buy at the grocery store.
This homemade soap recipe will have you loving the finished product! It’s not only my favorite scent, but adding the lime zest is the perfect personal touch. The only thing to keep in mind is that they make wonderful handmade gifts that you’ll want to keep for yourself!
When making this soap, give yourself a great gift as well, and keep some for yourself! You can make this in small batches or large batches, whatever works best for you.
Coconut Lime Soap:
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You don’t have to be a chemist to make handmade soap! However, you will need a few materials and ingredients for this recipe. The ingredients and tools are linked in the recipe card below except a few items most people already have on hand:
- Fresh Lime
- Zester or Cheese Grater
This soap also calls for Lime Essential Oils. The oil works as a mood up-lifter with its stimulating, invigorating aroma, providing a pick-me-up in the morning and evening.
Benefits of Bathing with Coconut Milk:
Bathing with coconut milk is a wonderful way to moisturize your skin!
Coconut milk is a great way to help ease any sunburns that you might get this summer.
Your hair can also become moisturized when you bath with coconut milk as well.
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More Homemade Soap Recipes:
Using natural ingredients for the final soap is great! No matter if you want a coconut soap recipe or a soap with lemon zest, I’ve got you covered. Keep these references handy for future reference for party favors, and to make lots of great craft ideas when the creativity strikes!
They’re the perfect DIY body products and I love that they all have amazing smells and an interesting texture. Most just need a rectangular soap mold to get started.
Essential Oil Soap Recipe for Men
Island Coconut Rose Soap Recipe
Invigorating Peppermint Soap Recipe Using Essential Oils
Benefits of Lime Zest:
Lime zest has nutrients in it that can help you live your best life.
Your skin can get a glow from the use of lime zest in soaps.
Lime zest is also quite the flavor enhancer in drinks and a smell enhancer in soaps!
How to make Coconut Lime Soap
Coconut Lime Soap Recipe
Materials
- ¾ pound melt & pour coconut milk soap base
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
- 5 drops coconut fragrance oil
- 5 drops lime essential oil
- Rubbing alcohol
Instructions
- Zest a lime, using a cheese grater. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Cut the soap into 1 inch chunks. Melt the soap in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. If it is not completely melted, put it back on for 10 second increments, until fully melted; stirring each time.
- Add the lime zest.
- Add the coconut soap fragrance oil. Mix well.
- Pour into the silicone mold.
- (Optional) Lightly sprinkle with more lime zest on top of the liquid soap mixture.
- Mist lightly with rubbing alcohol to help reduce bubbles.
- Let set for about 3-4 hours.
- Remove from mold. Using the straight scraper, cut the soap into 2 inch bars.
A tad bit about Rocky Mountain Oils:
Shipping – All orders within the United States qualify for free economy shipping. Orders have an estimated delivery time of 2-7 business days! They even have a neat little chart to help you estimate your shipping time if choosing the free shipping option.
Return Policy – Products can be returned for any reason, even if opened, for up to 90 days. Yes, seriously! They even send you a shipping label so you don’t have to pay to return the product. No more worries about “what if it doesn’t work or I am allergic” simply return it!
Safe and Healthy – RMO provides GC/MS (Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry) test results from a verified third party, independent lab for each one of their essential oil products. In fact, at the bottom of your bottle is a batch number. You can go to their site and enter your number. This will give you the results of your bottle’s testing!
This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for a friend or to enjoy yourself!
Hi Kelli!
Your soap is so pretty, and I can only image how it smells! I love the combination of lime and coconut – in taste or smell. 😉 I wanted to let you know that you are one of my features this week at Homestyle Gathering! Thank you for joining everyone and sharing. I hope you’re having a great week!
>>> Kim
Great tutorial Kelli! I love all things coconut, and this is a perfect soap to make for summer. Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!