Easy DIY Natural Honey and Vanilla Beehive Soap Bars Recipe with Shea Butter
These natural DIY soap bars are surprisingly easy to make. This DIY recipe uses shea butter, melt and pour soap base, and is naturally colored with honey powder, and scented with vanilla.
In this article, we will show you how to make DIY natural soap bars using shea butter, honey, and vanilla. These soap bars are not only great for your skin, but they also come in the shape of a cute beehive, making them a adorable addition to your bathroom counter. Plus, they make excellent gifts! And the best part? They are surprisingly easy to make.
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Supplies to make natural honey beehive soap bars
Before you get started, gather all of your supplies and ingredients. Here’s what you need and some quick and easy links for the ones I used.
You’ll need a microwave safe measuring cup with a pour spout. You probably already have a Pyrex style glass measuring cup in your kitchen.
Not required, but a wooden craft stick for stirring makes for a super easy cleanup. You can certainly use any spatula or spoon that you happen to already have. You’ll need to wipe it off with a paper towel when done.
You need a silicone beehive mold. This is the one I used for this DIY:
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Ingredients for natural honey beehive soap bars
- Cane Syrups and Honey
You’ll need a Shea Butter melt and pour soap base.
Shea butter has several benefits for our skin. It provides deep hydration, helps improve skin elasticity, and can reduce inflammation. Additionally, shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, which promote healthy skin and protect against environmental damage. It can also help soothe dryness, itchiness, and irritation. Regular use of shea butter can leave the skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.
Look for a shea butter melt and pour base that contains natural ingredients. This is the one that I used for this:
- Our Earth’s Secrets 2 Lbs (907 grams) Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base
How to Make Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars
First, cut the soap base into 1 inch cubes, and add to the measuring cup.
Next, heat in the microwave on high heat in 30 second intervals, until fully melted.
Then, add the honey powder and essential oil, stir until combined.
Pour into the soap molds, and allow to set for 1 hour.
Gently remove and enjoy!
DIY Natural Honey Beehive Soap Bars Recipe
Equipment
- Microwave safe measuring cup with spout
- Wooden craft stick for stirring
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb shea butter melt and pour soap base
- 1 ½ tsp honey powder
- 15 drops vanilla essential oil
Instructions
- Cut the soap base into 1 inch cubes, and add to the measuring cup.
- Heat in the microwave on high heat in 30 second intervals, until fully melted.
- Add the honey powder and essential oil, stir until combined.
- Pour into the molds, and allow to set for 1 hour.
- Gently remove, and enjoy!
These DIY soap bars in the shape of a beehive are not only adorable additions to your bathroom counter, but they also make great gifts. Made with shea butter, honey, and vanilla for scent, these soap bars are a must-try for soap-making enthusiasts.
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Dawn Goehring
Dawn Goehring is the founder of Desert Naturals where she writes educational articles on essential oils, DIY’s on natural beauty products, homemade cleaners, and provides related essential oil accessories like planners, trackers, tshirts, and custom designed essential oil storage. She has been featured in articles on Porch.com, Redfin.com, MommyOnPurpose and more.
Dawn has earned an aromatherapist degree and has earned a doTERRA essential oil specialist certification which is a fancy way of saying she has learned a lot about the chemistry of essential oils and how they work in the body.