Last Updated on January 26, 2024 by Ellen Christian
Flax soap with orange is an easy soap making project for beginners. Make this homemade flaxseed soap and see how moisturizing it is.
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Flax Soap with Orange
Years ago, before I started blogging, I had an online craft website and sold my crafts at farmer’s markets and craft fairs. Handmade soap like this peppermint soap recipe was always a huge hit.
Check out this easy orange peel soap recipe! I love how cute these soaps look with the dried orange slices!
I considered the traditional method when I started doing craft fairs but working with lye wasn’t really something I was interested in experimenting with especially with young children at home.
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Melt and pour soup
Melt and pour is an easy soap making alternative. Basically, you aren’t really making the bars from scratch.
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You are taking a large block of base, melting it, adding fragrance and add-ins, and then pouring it into a mold to solidify back into the soap.
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Generally, there are a few different types of melt and pour soap base. I have worked with both glycerin and shea butter base.
Glycerin is typically clear. Shea butter based is typically white or cream-colored, but there are a lot of variations.
I have also seen hemp, soy, and goat’s milk soap base.
Benefits of flaxseed
So, using flaxseed in this flax soap recipe gives it a rough texture which means it’s a perfect solution for exfoliating your skin.
If you don’t exfoliate away dead skin cells, your skin can become rough and dull. This can be especially challenging if you’re in menopause as your body goes through hormone changes.
Supplies for flax soap
- Melt and pour base. I’ve listed a few options above.
- Electric kettle or pitcher or glass bowl & microwave
- For this project, I use the essential oil Wild Orange by DoTerra. The amount you use depends on the quantity and type of oil. This is a very handy fragrance calculator.
- Mold. I use a plastic mold that molds the soap into a bar shape. You can use a silicone muffin pan if you don’t have a mold.
- 1 tbsp grated orange peel
- 1 tbsp flaxseed (for exfoliation)
Flax soap directions
You can print out the whole thing below to refer to. Just scroll down to the bottom of the post.
- The base can be melted in the microwave if you use one or in an old crockpot or electric soap kettle. Each type of base is different so follow the directions on the package you buy.
- You can add the essential oil of your choice after you melt the soap base. I don’t use fragrance oil since they are artificial and can cause allergies. The type of essential oil I use varies depending on my mood. Add the oil and stir it in.
- Add in the additives and immediately pour the liquid base into your molds. Do not wait or stop stirring or your additives may sink to the bottom of the mold. You can give them a gentle stir in the mold to redistribute a bit if you need to. You can sprinkle extra on top. I use flaxseed and grated orange peel in this project.
- Place the mold in the refrigerator or in a cold area of your home until it sets. I leave mine overnight in the refrigerator. Gently flex the mold so the bar pops out.
- If you plan on wrapping your bars, allow it to set out and dry for at least 48 hours before your wrap it. I store mine as is in between sheets of parchment paper or wax paper.
Flax soap with orange
I find the orange scent from the essential oil to be very uplifting. I used the orange peel in this flax soap recipe simply for visual appeal.
And, I added the flaxseed for exfoliation when using the bar. If you wanted to, you could add an equal amount of poppy seeds instead.
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More easy beauty recipes
Here are a few more easy homemade soap recipes to try.
Or, why not try my lemon poppy seed recipe.
Why not learn to make bath bombs with these bath bomb instructions. Or, why not check out this DIY soy candle tutorial and my homemade face cream.
Flaxseed Soap With Orange is an Easy Soap Making Project
Flax soap with orange is an easy soap making project for beginners. Make this homemade flaxseed soap and see how moisturizing it is for your skin.
Materials
- Melt and pour soap base. I’ve listed a few options above.
- Electric soap kettle or pitcher or glass bowl & microwave
- For this soap, I use the essential oil Wild Orange by DoTerra. The amount you use depends on the quantity and type of oil.
- Soap mold. I use a plastic soap mold that molds the soap into a bar shape. You can use a silicone muffin pan if you don’t have a soap mold.
- 1 tbsp grated orange peel
- 1 tbsp flaxseed (for exfoliation)
Tools
- Electric soap kettle or microwave
Instructions
- The soap base can be melted in the microwave if you use one or in an old crockpot or electric soap kettle. Each type of base is different so follow the directions on the package you buy.
- You can add the essential oil of your choice after you melt the soap base. I don’t use fragrance oil since they are artificial and can cause allergies. The type of essential oil I use varies depending on my mood. Add the oil and stir it in.
- Add in the additives and immediately pour the liquid soap base into your molds. Do not wait or stop stirring or your additives may sink to the bottom of the mold. You can give them a gentle stir in the mold to redistribute a bit if you need to. You can sprinkle extra on top. I use flaxseed and grated orange peel in this soap.
- Place the mold in the refrigerator or in a cold area of your home until it sets. I leave mine overnight in the refrigerator. Gently flex the soap mold so the soap pops out.
- If you plan on wrapping your soap, allow it to set out and dry for at least 48 hours before your wrap it. I store mine as is in between sheets of parchment paper or wax paper.
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I cannot wait to try this. I love the smell of orange. I have a bottle of Bulk Apothecary’s bergamot oil that I’ve been wanting to add to something. Thanks for the recipe!
Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!
I would love to make this, but it never says how much or how many lbs of the soap base your using, did I miss that?
Hi Kim – Honestly there is no specific amount. I just cut it up based on how many bars I want to make. Melt and pour soap is very forgiving that way. You can start with half a block and if that doesn’t seem like enough, you can melt more.
I’m going to try making these soaps and mug rugs for bathrooms to wrap the soaps in for my family & some for my church family great ideas thank you !!!
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out!
I love that you used the DoTerra wild orange essential oil. It’s one of my favorites. I put it in smoothies in the summer to make a copy cat version of an orange Julius. Now I have a new blog post idea!
Glad to help, Maryann!
I have been wanting to make soap for a long time! I think adding flax is a great idea.
Thanks, Cynthia!
Ooooh this looks amazing! I’ve always wanted to try my hand at soap making and it somehow always seemed so much harder than this!
It’s really easy this way, Elizabeth. Hope you try it!
Soap making is on my learn to-do list for this year. We would love it if you would join us for Funtastic Friday, a blog hop at olives-n-okra.com.
Thanks, Sherry! I will try to stop by and link up!
Thanks, Sherry! I will try to stop by and link up!
I’ve been wanting to try soap making for quite some time. Thanks for sharing (:
Glad to share, Andie!
Are there different qualities of base? Any particular one that you would recommend? Thanks so much!
I really like the glycerin shea butter soap bases. They are very moisturizing and make a great soap. I’ve found that the brand names are pretty much the same. Thanks for stopping by!
Very cool that that you can make soap. The soap machine looks just like my rice cooker.
Thanks, Tara. I’ve heard a few people say that. I will have to look for a rice cooker somewhere and check it out!
My daughter just received a soap making kit and if she likes it, this would probably be the next step for us.
That sounds like fun, Kerri!
I love this post and I bookmarked it. I have always wanted to make soap and now I will!
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Hope you enjoy it!
Sounds like making soap isn’t too hard to do. Thanks for sharing how to do it. I like that it’s cheaper than buying soap in the store.
It’s really easy this way, Brenda, and definitely cheaper than the store bought homemade soaps.
Wow, that looks great! That soap kettle looks just like a rice cooker…makes me wonder if I can use it as a soap maker.
I don’t have a rice cooker, Cinny, so I am not sure. This one is really like a mini crockpot with a melt & warm setting.
I had no idea it could be this easy? I always avoided the soap making because it seem so involved. I like the idea of making my own soaps like this – I can scent them the way I like and yours look so pretty.
Thanks, Jackie. It really is easy this way and you can make so many varieties.
I am going to try this out but will be adding an essential oil or two. I love making things myself and knowing what goes into them but soap has been one thing I have not conquered yet. Love this recipe.
I used the Wild Orange EO from DoTerra but you could really alter the essential oil to just about anything. This is a really easy way to make soap.
Ahhh, that must smell divine! I adore the scent of oranges, it’s so fresh and invigorating, especially in the dreary winter months. I need to try making these, you’d save so much money versus buying them, the ones I usually purchase are so pricey!
It really is, Tammi. Homemade is really easy and much less expensive.