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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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