Easy DIY Lavender Rosemary Soap

Learn how to easily make your own DIY lavender rosemary soap! Plus, learn all the incredible rosemary lavender soap benefits too!

Lavender and rosemary are two of the most popular scents used in homemade soaps and just about everything. Combining these two herbs creates a soap that is both relaxing and energizing.

The lavender provides a sweet, floral aroma that is soothing and calming. The rosemary has a woodsy, herbaceous scent that is invigorating and refreshing. Together these two scents make a well-balanced herbs soap that everyone will love.

I really enjoyed making this rosemary and lavender soap, especially since I did it differently than I’ve ever done. I infused the herbs into the soap base and it smells so much better than just using essential oils. Plus, it has so many more added benefits too!

In this guide, you will learn the benefits of lavender and rosemary soap, how to properly infuse herbs into the soap, and you’ll learn the best lavender rosemary soap recipe for soap making!

Benefits of Lavender Rosemary Soap

This incredible herbal soap provides many benefits for both your skin and the mind. Here are some of the benefits from this rosemary lavender soap:

• Helps promote relaxation and sleep – The lavender scent is renowned for its calming properties that can aid sleep and reduce anxiety. Using the soap before bedtime can help you unwind.
• Energizes the senses – The rosemary has a stimulating effect that can help improve alertness and concentration. Use this soap in the morning shower to start your day feeling refreshed.
• Soothes skin irritations – The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities of lavender make this soap soothing for conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne.
• Improves circulation – Rosemary is known for improving blood circulation. The increased blood flow can leave skin looking refreshed.
• Great for hair care – Rosemary and lavender are both great for strengthening and taking care of your hair. This would be a great shampoo bar!

How to Infuse Herbs into Soap

In this lavender rosemary melt and pour soap recipe, I use dried lavender and rosemary to create a natural, homemade herbal soap.

Using dried herbs infuses the soap with the wonderful scents and benefits of these plants.

Lavender is known for its ability to promote relaxation and sleep, while also helping to soothe skin irritations. Rosemary is acclaimed for its stimulating and energizing properties that can help improve focus and memory.

This soap brings together these two complementary herbs for a soothing yet invigorating experience.

Many people leave in herbs and flowers in and on the top of the soap. However, most herbs will mold and are not great for the soap.

Infusing the herbs and flowers into the soap base is a great alternative! You get both the benefits and the incredible smells from infusing the soaps!

The best way to infuse herbs into soap is to melt your soap base in a double broiler with the herbs. Keep it on low setting for about an hour or so to really get the benefits.

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Best Lavender Rosemary Soap Recipe

Here is the easiest rosemary lavender soap recipe you can follow to make your own soap:

Ingredients

• 1 lb melt and pour soap base
• 1 cup lavender flowers
• 1 cup rosemary 
• 1 tablespoon purple mica powder
• 20-25 drops of rosemary and lavender essential oils (optional) 
• Square soap mold

Instructions

1. Cut up the soap base into inch squares. Split in half between two glass jars. 
2. Add the lavender into one jar and the rosemary into the other jar. 

3. Heat in a double broiler for a few hours on low heat. This will infuse the herbs into the soap base. 
4. After a few hours, strain each of the melt and pour base into two different measuring cups. 

5. Add the purple mica powder into on cup and stir to combine. Leave the other melted soap base white. Add in your drops of essential oils.
6. Take both measuring cups and swirl them into the soap mold at the same time. Make sure to evenly swirl both colors to create the same design. 

7. Let sit out overnight or until it is completely hard. 

Notes

• This recipe will make 3 square soap bars if using the same mold. 
• You do not have to infuse the soap base if you don’t want to, but I think it helps to increase the benefits and smell.
• Any soap base will work. I just prefer goat milk’s soap base the best!

How to Use Lavender Rosemary Soap

Here are some tips on how to use a lavender rosemary soap:

• For the Shower – Lather the soap in your hands and massage it over your body as you shower. Let the soap sit on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing to allow the herbs to fully infuse their benefits. The steam from the shower will also help release the essential oils from the herbs.
• For the Bath – Add a few shavings of the soap to your bath water and swirl around before getting in. Soaking in the tub with lavender rosemary soap is an incredibly relaxing experience. For an extra soothing experience, tie some sprigs of fresh lavender and rosemary together and place the bundle under the running bath water.
• For Hands and Feet – Keep a bar of the lavender rosemary hand soap at your sink to wash hands and feet. The antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of the herbs make it beneficial for cleaning hands. And massaging it into feet can relieve sore, tired muscles while also fighting odors.
• For the Face – The lavender is gentle enough for daily facial cleansing for many skin types and provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
• For Shaving – Use the soap to lather up before shaving your legs or face. The slick lather helps provide a close shave, while the oils and herbs soothe and calm any irritation.
• For Skin Irritations – Rub a bit of wet soap directly on places like bug bites, acne breakouts or eczema patches to reduce inflammation, pain and itchiness.
• For Hair – Because rosemary and lavender are so beneficial for your hair, use this as a shampoo bar soap and enjoy having smooth, soft, and healthy hair! It can also make your hair grow faster too!

Experiment to find creative ways to use every last bit of your therapeutic lavender rosemary soap bar!

Rosemary Lavender Soap FAQs

Lavender Rosemary Soap Wrap Up

The combination of relaxing lavender and stimulating rosemary makes this rosemary lavender soap wonderfully multi-purpose. Infusing the soap with herbs and flowers is so much fun and makes this soap so much better!

Give this easy herbal soap recipe a try for a handmade lavender soap that smells as good as it makes you feel. Or, give it as a lavender gift to your friend!

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