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Original soap recipes using different soapmaking methods
All recipes collected on the Soap Naturally Web are written by soapers for soapers and have been repeatedly tested both by each contributing soapmaker and by other members of the Soap Naturally mailing list. Because natural handmade soap is a "live" product, the final results may vary depending on climate and other conditions (temperatures, weather, oils/fats and additives used, and other variables).
It is always advisable to test new recipes with reasonably small batches, as well as to always run every soap recipe through a soapmaking calculator (aka SAP or lye calculator).
If you are unfamiliar with the terminology used in the following soap recipes and would like to obtain a better understanding of natural handmade soap, we recommend that you refer to a good soapmaking book.
[1] How big is a reasonably small batch of soap?
As a general guideline, a reasonably small batch of soap is no smaller than 500 grams (1 pound) of base oils/fats, and no bigger than 1000 grams (1 kilo, or 2 pounds).
Soap recipes: Hundreds of recipes for bar soap, liquid soap, shampoo bars, gel soap, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, household cleaning aids.
- Akua Wood: African Inspiration Soap [an English soap recipe in ISS6]
- Alison Southern: Riddell Beach [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Anihera Castles: Sea Fish Soap [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS6]
- Ann Gibson's soap recipes:
- Dinner Party Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Cafe au lait a Paris [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Anna Posth: Citrus gone Nuts [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Anne Morgan: Morning Showers [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Anne Smaluck: Apricot & Almond Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Annette Palm's soap recipes:
- Rosemary soaps (CP and handmilled)
- Thunder Egg Swirl [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Cappuccino Slice Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Annick: Hemp Meal Soap [a Canadian recipe in ISS3]
- Barbara "Baz" Hughes's soap recipes:
- Chamomile soap recipe [an English recipe in ISS2]
- Tickled Pink [an English recipe in ISS4]
- Catherine Bédard: Green Dream Bar [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS5]
- Catherine Coxall's soap recipes:
- North Shore Naturals Handmade Luxury Soap [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Dead Sea Mud Bar [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS7]
- (as Catherine Richards): not yet available [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Catherine Lansing: not yet available [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Charlii Parker: Aussie Bush Summer [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Christine Dalziel: Lemon Poppyseed Soap [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Cynthia Longoria: Aztec Xocoatl Soap [a US/Mexican recipe in ISS4]
- David Johnson: David Johnson's Batch [a US soap recipe in ISS3]
- Debbie Ellis: Morning Poppy Delight [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Debbie (Deborah) Morris' soap recipes:
- Woodland Walk Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- MESA [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Debbie P: Honey Jungle [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Debbie Vidinha, Coconut Coast Natural Products Handmade Soap Co.: Cinnamon Soap [a soap recipe from Hawaii in ISS5]
- Deborah Seewald's soap recipes:
- Oatmeal Cookie Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Chocolate Cinnamon [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Denise Hie: POG [Pineapple, Orange & Guava] Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Diana Ossoff's soap recipes:
- Citrus Splash [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Swap Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Soaps That Work in Clay
- Diane Chidgey McNelly: soap recipes (formerly as Diane Brunet):
- Escondido Orange Blossom Soap
- Sassy: Sultry Suds [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Sassy Suds Almost Castile [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Monoi Musings [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Dianne [musicaldosh] Walker: Aussie green and gold handmade soap recipe [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS2]
- Dottie Kerr's soap recipes:
- Morning Blend [or Morning Sunshine] [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Kona Aroma [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Ersilia Vitale:
- Alkanet soaps recipe
- All vegetable soap recipe
- Bentonite Clay Shaving Soap recipe
- Innocente, Bruciatta & Primavera [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Amber and Azure Hearts [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Agnihotra-Chi [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- The Waldorf [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Fiona Barca: Munchy Honey Cakes [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Geri Burgert: Zen Earth [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Gill Davies: Zazen [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS7]
- Gina Roberts' soap recipes:
- Calendula [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS7]
- Gina's Jaffas Soap [a soap recipe from New Zealand in ISS8]
- Glynnis Murray: Baby Blessing Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Hayley: recipes How to make your transparent M& P base from scratch
- Helen Brosche:
- Taking a Walk in the Bush [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Chocolate Addiction [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Zensation [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Ida: Grandmother soap recipe
- Irene Hills: Sunburst [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Irlynda Smith: Chocolate Swirl [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Jan Walker: Country Living: Chocolate-Mint Mousse Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Jane Phoenix Roses: Country Bumpkin soap recipe [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS2]
- Janet Sprague: Gardener: Scrubby Stick [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Janice Kreger: Macadamia and Calendula Petal Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Jeanette Larson: Lavender Goat: Milk [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Jeanne Vinay: not yet available [an Italian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Jillian Cain: Lime & Coconut Cream Bar [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- John Kercher's translations of old soap recipes:
- Julie Bray: Buttermilk Oates & Cinnamon Spice Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Justine Rodino: n/a [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Karen Abram: Hummingbird Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Karen Everest: ZenYO [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Kat K: 4th Batch! [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Kathy Beavin: Mocha Vanilla Truffle Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Kelly May's soap recipes:
- Medaeval Soap Wench [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Arizona Desert Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Zen Cowboy [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Kerry Katsanevas: Choc Mint Slice Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Kerry O'Brien: Calendula Frenzy Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Kim Hartman's soap recipes:
- Saturday Bath Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS3]
- Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Kirstin Campbell: Catawba Wine [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Kitty Chapin: Garden in the Grove [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Kylie: Liquid soap recipe
- Laura Bogumill: Creamy Cucumber Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Laura Obert-Thorn: Rosy Rocks [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Lauren Goss: Jaffa Fudge Cheesecake Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Lauri Lee: Sassy Citrus Slices [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Leanna Hutchinson's soap recipes:
- Bearly Scentsible Soap [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS5]
- Coconut Cranberry Orange Spice Soap [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Ginger Lime Coconut Milk [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Leanne Chevallier's soap recipes:
- Donkey Milk Soap for the Soul [a French soap recipe in ISS6]
- Whats for Breakfast?? Meusli Soap [a French soap recipe in ISS8]
- Leona Marchand, Dandelion Herbals©: Wheat-E Bar with Honey & Almond (for dry and sensitive skin) [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Leonie Gully's soap recipes:
- Lavender Patch soap recipe [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS2]
- Seagrass Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Lisa E: Soothing Blend Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Liz: Lavender and Oatmeal [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Lone Pedersen: Sea Soap [a Danish soap recipe in ISS6]
- Lorene Sinclair's soap recipes:
- Oakgrove & Herbal Blast [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Incognito Adventure [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Magdalena Berg: Tsukubai [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Marcie L. Olphin's soap recipes:
- Honey Carrot Yogurt Complexion [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Mango Smoothie Shampoo Bar [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Maree Arber's soap recipes:
- Lemon Coconut Cream [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Inspirational Love Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Nettle Soap "That Works" [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Coffee and Walnut Delish [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Margaret Vickery: Vanilla Pudding (non-fattening) [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Marie Beattie: After Dinner Mint Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Marie Ricci's soap recipes:
- I'm In The Mood for Love [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Marina Tadiello's soap recipes:
- Australian avocado soap
- Beehive soap (honey and beeswax soap)
- Easy-No-Freeze GMS (goat's milk soap)
- Health & Shine Shampoo soap
- Laundry Gel Plus: laundry soap, household soap
- Multipurpose hemp soap and shampoo bar [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS2]
- Idea Nova [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Shaving Twins [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- More soapmaking recipes and tips: laundry soap recipe, laundry gel recipe, shower cream recipe...
- Marina's (easy!) basic soap recipes for beginners
- Mark Bare: Pumpkin Pizzazz [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Mary Anne: High Castor Oil Shampoo Bar recipe
- Marysa Sacerdote, Healing Moon: Peppermint Oatmeal Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Maude's soap recipes:
- Sea Shea [a Swiss soap recipe in ISS5]
- What IS in Those Kitchen Cupboards? Soap [a Swiss soap recipe in ISS6]
- Megan Pearl Cole's soap recipes:
- Soymilk & Vanilla [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Exfoliating Bar [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS7]
- Mel Hicks' soap recipes:
- Favorite CP [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Inspired by Love [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Merinda Air's soap recipes:
- Australian Dream [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Aniseed Myrtle & Lilli Pilli Fruit Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Global Village [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Spiced Apple Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Michaila: The Sea [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Miriam Kresh: Queen of Sheba Soap [a soap recipe from Israel in ISS4]
- Monique: Licorice Lushbar and Raspberry Cream soap recipes
- Nancy Dozier's soap recipes:
- General Adams Beer Bar [a US soap recipe in ISS3]
- Bon Aqua Blues [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Buttermilk 'n' Honey [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Lime in deCoconut Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Nicole: Honeyed Carrots [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Nicole Churchward: No Name Soap Recipe [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Pam Schroeder: Coffee Delight [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Pat Prenty: Ginger Blush [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Pam S: Lilac Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Patrizia Garzena's soap recipes
- Calendula Baby soap recipe [an Italian soap recipe in ISS2]
- Herbal Castile soap recipe [an Italian soap recipe in ISS2]
- Sunflower soap recipe [an Italian soap recipe in ISS2]
- Patty Shine: Chocolate Swirl Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Paula: Vanilla Butter Bar [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Rachel Scholz: Lemon Marigold Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Rebecca C: Rosemary Lavender Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Renate Brunner's soap recipes:
- 3 Planets [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS7]
- Almond Delight Soap [a soap recipe from New Zealand in ISS8]
- Rissa Sant'Anna: Terranga [a soap recipe from Senegal in ISS4]
- Robyn D: Zen Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Robyn Sheather's soap recipes:
- Cedar Oil Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Baby Soap recipe
- Roger McPherson's (M & M Soapworks, Home of Drunken Matron Soaps) soap recipes:
- Citrus Potpourri [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Lavender Peppermint Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Trade Winds [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Ground Vanilla Bean Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Rosanne Zammit's soap recipes:
- Ftira Maltija (Maltese Ftira) [a soap recipe from Malta in ISS4]
- Jungle Fever [a soap recipe from Malta in ISS5]
- Comino Soap [a Maltese soap recipe in ISS6]
- Ruth Taylor's (Blue Moon Soaps) soap recipes:
- F.G.O. [a New Zealand soap recipe in ISS7]
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries [a soap recipe from New Zealand in ISS8]
- Samantha Yip: Coconut & Red Bean Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Sandra Deane's soap recipes:
- Bush Bar [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Cradle Mountain Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Sandy Sievers, Tall Blondes Soaps: Carrot Cake Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Sarah Coatman's [LadyScales] soap recipes:
- Sweet Balsam Hemp Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS3]
- Sarah: "Nebraska USA" Bar (or my "kicked up" OMH) [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Patchouli Passion [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Sarah Gonzalez-Lavin's soap recipes:
- Rosemary Zenfusion [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Orange Honey Spice Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Sharni Holmes's soap recipes:
- Alkanet Swirled Lavender Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- Shea and coconut bar [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Zen [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Citrus Surprise Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Sharon Elvin: Margarita Salt Spa [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Sharon Howson's soap recipes:
- Aussie Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS5]
- No Name Soap Recipe [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Sharon's Honey 'n' Oats (ANZAC Biscuit) Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Sharon Zakhour: Deodorant Soap
- Shelley's soap recipes:
- Green Tea Facial soap [a Canadian recipe in ISS1]
- Rosemary and Lavender swirled soap [a Canadian recipe in ISS3]
- Golden Maple Milk'N'Oats [a Canadian recipe in ISS4]
- Sensuous Sandalwood Vanilla Swirl [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS5]
- Java & Kefir Suds [a Canadian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Susan Mosher: No Coconut Oil Soap [a Canadian recipe in ISS4]
- Susan Pritchet: Tropical Paradise [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Susann Kaspersen: Moose Maid: Gold Rush Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS4]
- Synthia Dickens' soap recipes:
- Spring Blush liquid soap recipe [a US soap recipe in ISS2]
- Zen of Rebatch called Monkey Farts [a US soap recipe in ISS7]
- Tammy Varian: Oatmeal & Vanilla Soap [a soap recipe from the USA in ISS8]
- Tania Small's soap recipes:
- Blue Moon Rising Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS6]
- Lavender Labyrinth [an Australian soap recipe in ISS7]
- Vesna Dolic: Choko-Nut Soap [an Australian soap recipe in ISS8]
- Vicky Kennedy's soap recipes:
- Oatmeal, Honey and Almond Goatsmilk Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS5]
- Lavender Calendula and Oats Soap [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
- Vicky Lackey: Lusciously Gourmet Honey Bee Chocolate Mint [a US soap recipe in ISS3]
- Virginia Sullivan: A Sunburnt Soap [an Aussie soap recipe in ISS4]
- Vivian: Transparent Soap [a Brazilian soap recipe in ISS5]
- Wendy M: Beatnik Poetry Soap [Body Poetry] [a US soap recipe in ISS6]
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