DIY Orange Hand Soap
🍊✨ Transform your handwashing routine into a citrus-infused delight with our DIY Orange Hand Soap, crafted with the invigorating essence of Comfort Street Essentials sweet orange essential oil. This zesty blend brings a burst of sunshine to your daily cleanse, combining the natural antibacterial properties of orange oil with the nourishing benefits of a homemade soap. Pamper your hands with the refreshing and uplifting aroma while ensuring a thorough and gentle clean. Easy to make and even easier to love, our DIY Orange Hand Soap invites the vibrant energy of citrus into your personal care routine, leaving your hands feeling rejuvenated, cleansed, and subtly fragrant. Elevate your handwashing experience with a touch of citrus freshness that's as delightful as it is effective! 🌿🍊✨
RECIPES AND DIY
Comfort Street Essentials
11/23/20232 min read
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Creating a DIY orange hand soap with Comfort Street Essentials Sweet Orange Essential Oil is a delightful and refreshing project. Here's a simple recipe with measurements for ingredients:
DIY Sweet Orange Hand Soap:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup liquid castile soap (unscented or mild-scented)
- 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil
- 20 drops Comfort Street Essentials Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional, for added skin nourishment)
- 1 cup distilled water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Foaming Soap Dispenser:
- Ensure the foaming soap dispenser is clean and dry.
2. Combine Castile Soap and Carrier Oil:
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of liquid castile soap with 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil. Stir well.
3. Add Sweet Orange Essential Oil:
- Add 20 drops of Comfort Street Essentials Sweet Orange Essential Oil to the soap mixture. Adjust the number of drops based on your preference for the strength of the orange scent.
4. Optional: Add Vitamin E Oil:
- If you have vitamin E oil on hand, you can add 1 teaspoon to the mixture for added skin nourishment. This step is optional.
5. Mix Thoroughly:
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the essential oil and carrier oil.
6. Add Distilled Water:
- Gradually add 1 cup of distilled water to the soap mixture, stirring continuously. This step helps achieve the foaming consistency.
7. Transfer to the Foaming Soap Dispenser:
- Using a funnel, pour the orange hand soap mixture into the foaming soap dispenser. Leave some space at the top for the dispenser pump.
8. Secure the Pump and Shake Gently:
- Secure the pump onto the foaming soap dispenser and give it a gentle shake to mix the ingredients further.
How to Use:
- Pump the sweet orange hand soap onto your hands, lather, and rinse with water. Enjoy the refreshing scent of sweet orange while washing your hands.
Note:
- Always perform a patch test when using essential oils to ensure you don't have any adverse reactions.
- Adjust the number of drops of sweet orange essential oil based on your preferences and sensitivities.
- Shake the soap gently before each use to ensure proper mixing.
Stop by Comfort Street Essentials to check out our selection of Essential oils, and Bulk Herbs. Or try our Body Butters, Herbal Tea's, and Salves for 'ready to go' additions to your home Apothecary.