Shea Butter Soap Recipe

By Lisa Maliga Copyright 2011-2014

Shea butter is a popular additive to soaps, lotions, creams, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, and lotion bars. Why? The healing qualities of this African nut fat abound, helping those with dry skin, sunburn, minor skin irritations, and in just plain softening and conditioning the skin and hair. You can use either refined or unrefined shea butter in your soaps. You can also purchase a soap base with shea butter already included.

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. opaque melt & pour soap base 1 teaspoon shea butter 1/2 teaspoon sweet orange essential oil

MOLD: Two 4-oz. rectangle molds

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Slice up the opaque soap base into cubes. 2. Melt the shea butter and the soap in a double boiler OR crock pot. 3. Pour into molds. 4. Refrigerate or freeze until soap is hardened. 5. Unmold and allow to return to room temperature. 6. Wrap in cling wrap. 7. Label.

This recipe is from the eBook The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting.