Scented Essentials: Lavender Soap

October/November 1995
By Sandy Maine 
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In response to my grandmother’s gentle nudgings, I began experimenting with French and Spanish lavender oils. Lavender oil creates a soap that is ­stimulating and astringent. I often recommend it to people with acne or oily skin.

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•  12 ounces lye
•  32 ounces water
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•  4 ounces lavender oil

Click here to learn how to make soap.

For the main article, Scented Essentials, click here.

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  • Sue 10/21/2008 9:17:08 AM

    I would like to add to the soap making instructions - you should wear a mask while mixing the lye. It emits nasty fumes, which you would not want to breath. Wearing a mask, goggles and rubber gloves should be emphasized - lye can be very dangerous if it gets in your eyes, spills on your skin or is inhaled, however, if safety precautions are followed then it is perfectly safe to use lye.

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