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!
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.
More Homemade Soap Recipes:
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.
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Suzanne
Wednesday 30th of June 2021
This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for a friend or to enjoy yourself!
Kim @Serving Up Southern
Tuesday 9th of July 2019
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
Rebecca
Monday 8th of July 2019
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!