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Lemon Poppy Seed Soap

Note: Lemon essential oil used in this soap Citrus oils can cause

photosensitivity, so we do not recommend exposing the skin to

direct sunlight after topical application of these essential oils.
However, essential oils in the soap bars are found in small,

appropriate amounts that will not cause any phototoxic harm.

Melt and Pour soap (we used goat’s milk soap)
2 Lemons, zested

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

20 drops Lemon essential oil
Microwave safe glass bowl

Silicone mold

Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle (optional)

Cut one pound of your soap base into small squares. (Most

melt and pour soap bases come in two-pound blocks. Just use
½ of the soap base now and save the rest for a different

project.) One pound of soap can make between 4 and 8 bars

of soap depending on the size of your mold. Place cut up
soap into a microwave safe bowl. Place in microwave and

melt for 30 second intervals, stirring in between. We

recommend stirring with a Popsicle stick for easy cleanup.
Once soap is melted, set aside. If you don’t want to use a

microwave, you can also use a double boiler. Zest two lemons

and add zest to melted soap along with the poppy seeds
Add Lemon essential oil and stir until combined. Pour soap into

mold. Spray with rubbing alcohol for a smooth top free of

bubbles. Let soap harden for 2-3 hours. Once hard, it is ready

to be used.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Soap