These DIY Lemon Peel Soap Bars are Refreshingly Sweet-Smelling
M — September 4, 2014 — Art & Design
References: everythingetsy & everythingetsy
These handmade lemon peel soap bars are a great way to make your own chemical-free hand cleaners. These rustic soaps would also make great gifts to give to friends and loved ones.
These DIY soaps are incredibly easy to make and they'll save you from spending a fortune on store-bought alternatives. To make these citrus soaps begin by purchasing either a shea butter soap or goat milk soap base. Then add dehydrated lemon peels and some sort of citrus extract like lemon, grapefruit or wild orange. Blend the mixture and pour it into plastic molds to set. Add a layer of lemon peels to the bottom of the molds for a fun artisan look You can make rectangular soap bars if you'd like or use a different shape like lemon, heart or circle.
These DIY soaps are incredibly easy to make and they'll save you from spending a fortune on store-bought alternatives. To make these citrus soaps begin by purchasing either a shea butter soap or goat milk soap base. Then add dehydrated lemon peels and some sort of citrus extract like lemon, grapefruit or wild orange. Blend the mixture and pour it into plastic molds to set. Add a layer of lemon peels to the bottom of the molds for a fun artisan look You can make rectangular soap bars if you'd like or use a different shape like lemon, heart or circle.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Soap Bars - Opportunity for small businesses to offer handmade, eco-friendly soap bars as a sustainable alternative to store-bought soaps.
2. DIY Personal Care Products - Potential for personal care companies to market DIY kits for soap-making as a fun and affordable activity, allowing customers to customize their product to their liking.
3. Natural Ingredients - Growing trend towards natural, chemical-free personal care products presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate natural ingredients in their soap products and market them to eco-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
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3. Home Goods - Opportunity for home goods companies to offer soap making kits as a hobby for consumers while providing them with handmade, natural soaps for personal use.
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