Pink Clay and Shea (with essential oils) Soap

Instructions to create your soap using our "Pink Clay and Shea" Soap Kit found here.

Preparation

Give your mould and melting jug a good clean. Rinse them with hot water and allow them to fully air dry before use (or use a lint-free cloth).

Step #1

Put on your supplied pair of gloves.

Empty your pouch of shea soap base into the plastic pouring jug.

Step #2

Microwave your soap base for 30 seconds maximum.

Step #3

Stir your soap base after 30 seconds in the microwave, using your large wooden stirrer. Continue to microwave in 20-30 second bursts, mixing well after each burst, until all lumps have fully melted. Do not microwave any more than necessary to avoid burning your base.

Step #4

Take your little tub containing the Australian pink clay powder and pour in a small amount of your rubbing alcohol (approx. 1-2 tbs).

Step #5

Stir your clay and alcohol together well until there are no lumps, using your small stirring stick.

Step #6

Pour your pink clay mixture into your melted soap base.

Step #7

Stir thoroughly but gently using your large stirring stick.

Step #8

Pour your essential oils into your clay soap mixture.

Step #9

Stir gently for 2 minutes or until the oil is fully incorporated into the soap mixture and you can no longer see separated oil on the surface.

Step #10

Pour your soap mixture into your soap moulds right to the top. Work quickly to avoid a skin forming before the next step.

Step #11

Spray the surface of your soaps with the rubbing alcohol to dissolve all of the bubbles and create a smooth soap base. Leave the soap in the mould overnight without disturbing or moving it.

Step #12

Gently remove the bars of soap from your mould. First, loosen the side edges and then press from the base.

Step #13

Leave your soap bars for a few days to a week to cure and then lather and enjoy!