Learn how to make sea moss soap without lye with just a few supplies! Lye can be an skin irritant, especially for those who have sensitive skin. This DIY sea moss soap doesn’t contain lye making it more beneficial to your skin.

Most traditional soaps and shampoos we purchase contain lye (sodium hydroxide) and go through saponification process so that the oil can go through a chemical reaction to make the soap. Handling lye can be complicated, messy, and unhealthy.

Recent discoveries have shown that lye can have a negative impact on your skin so many have started using pre-made bases when making homemade soap and shampoos.

Instead of using a lye solution to make this sea moss soap, I use a glycerin melt and pour soap base. Glycerin is a great natural alternative to lye. It’s durable, gentle on skin, and easy to use. I’ve used it to make green tea soap and calendula soap and love how the results turn out.

I’ve recently learned all the amazing benefits of using sea moss in beauty products, so I had to make this sea moss soap!

Here are the benefits of making a sea moss soap without lye, and the super easy DIY recipe as well.

Benefits of Sea Moss Soap Without Lye

Here are some of the benefits of this sea moss soap bars without lye. If you want to get right to learning how to make sea moss soap without lye, you can find the recipe below.

Skin Benefits

Sea moss soap made with glycerin can help hydrate and keep your skin healthy. It is a more natural skincare product that helps rejuvenate and moisturize your skin while decreasing inflammation.

It can also help prevent breakouts when dealing with acne or sensitive skin and help promote overall skin health when it’s been exposed to harsh chemical detergents or environments..

Environmental Benefits

Learning how to make sea moss soap without lye can have a big impact on the environment.

Since you are making your own soap, you will help cut down on the plastic, packaging, and harmful ingredients that have such a negative effect on our planet.

Simple Process

This sea moss soap uses a melt and pour glycerin soap base making it very easy to make, even for those new to making their own soap.

The traditional ways of making soaps can take a lot of time to make. With some it can take days to weeks and includes measuring out complicated ingredients, handling lye, waiting for the soap to harden and cure.

You don’t have to do that with his homemade sea moss soap recipe!

Ingredients in Sea Moss Soap

Here is the base ingredient list for my handmade soap with sea moss. The two most important base ingredients are the sea moss and the glycerin soap base.

As we learn how to make sea moss soap without lye, I’ll share some of the benefits of these ingredients.

Sea Moss

Sea moss, which is sometimes called “Irish Moss” or “Irish Sea Moss”, is a species of red algae that has been used for centuries and for good reason. Sea moss is rich in sulfur and has high mineral content.

I love using it to make a sea moss sugar scrub and sea moss gel.

It contains a lot of healthy nutrients, essential minerals and vitamins like vitamin k, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and a long list of others.

It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and soften skin while giving you a natural glow.

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Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base

Using a glycerin base when soap making helps moisturize healthy skin. It is gentle for sensitive skin and can help relieve irritated and dry skin. This is because it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals so it’s safe for most skin types and for those who have skin conditions like eczema.

Like most melt and pour soap bases, it’s easy to use. A glycerin melt and pour soap base uses natural ingredients and is often used in handmade soaps because it adds an extra protective layer to your skin’s natural barrier.

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DIY Sea Moss Soap

Now that you know all of the benefits of both sea moss and glycerin, let’s learn how to make sea moss soap without lye.

This makes around 12 soaps if using the same mold.

Ingredients

1lb glycerin melt and pour soap base
1 chunk of sea moss
Water
Gold mica powder (optional)
Soap mold
Blender

How to Make Sea Moss Soap Without Lye

Add the sea moss to a bowl of filtered water. Make sure it is completely covered so that all of moss is able to soak. Let it sit for 48 hours at room temperature. It will expand and get soft as it sits.

Once the sea moss has set for 48 hours and it is soft, drain the sea moss and add it to a blender with more filtered water. Blend the water and the sea moss until you get a mixture that is nice and smooth.

Cut up the melt and pour soap base into small squares.

Melt the soap base pieces in the microwave on low heat for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between microwave cycles until the pieces are completely melted.

Wait until it has cooled down a bit and add in 2 to 3 tablespoons of sea moss gel. Mix thoroughly.

If you want to add in some mica powder to color the soap, you can do this now. Add a teaspoon at a time until you get the desired color you want.

Then, pour the soap into your mold. Wait a few hours or overnight until it is hard. Take out of your mold and enjoy!

Notes

You can add essential oils if you want. Choose a nice refreshing scent, lavender essential oil is a popular one, or you can add any of your favorite oils.
The gold mica powder is optional and is used to color the the homemade soap. I added about a teaspoon to make the orange color similar to sea moss.
You will want a high power blender to help you grind up the sea moss, otherwise it might be grainy.

Sea Moss Soap

Materials

1lb glycerin melt and pour soap base
1 chunk of sea moss
Water
Gold mica powder (optional)
Soap mold
Blender

Instructions

Add the sea moss to a bowl of filtered water. Make sure it is completely covered so that all of moss is able to soak. Let it sit for 48 hours at room temperature. It will expand and get soft as it sits.
Once the sea moss has set for 48 hours and it is soft, drain the sea moss and add it to a blender with more filtered water. Blend the water and the sea moss until you get a mixture that is nice and smooth.
Cut up the melt and pour soap base into small squares.
Melt the soap base pieces in the microwave on low heat for 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between microwave cycles until the pieces are completely melted.
Wait until it has cooled down a bit and add in 2 to 3 tablespoons of sea moss gel. Mix thoroughly.
If you want to add in some mica powder to color the soap, you can do this now. Add a teaspoon at a time until you get the desired color you want.
Then, pour the soap into your mold. Wait a few hours or overnight until it is hard. Take out of your mold and enjoy!

Notes

You can add essential oils if you want. Choose a nice refreshing scent, lavender essential oil is a popular one, or you can add any of your favorite oils.
The gold mica powder is optional and is used to color the the homemade soap. I added about a teaspoon to make the orange color similar to sea moss.
You will want a high power blender to help you grind up the sea moss, otherwise it might be grainy.

How to Make Sea Moss Soap Without Lye Wrap-Up

Learning how to make sea moss soap without lye is easy, it’s environmentally friendly, and it doesn’t take as long to make as traditional soap does.

Plus, sea moss soap is an excellent choice for those with skin conditions or for those who want use a soap that doesn’t have any harsh chemicals or toxins.

How to Make Sea Moss Soap Without Lye