Homemade Soap for Kids

Lollipop Soap (not for consumption)
makes about 4 lollipops

Materials:

1-1/2 cup opaque soap base (available at health or craft stores)
knife
2 to 4 drops essential oil in preferred scent--orange is very refreshing
4 to 6 drops food coloring
lollipop mold
sticks

Steps:

1. Cut the soap base into chunks and melt in a microwave for 50 seconds.

2. Add the oil and food coloring, stirring well to blend.

3. Place lollipop stick in a mold and pour in the soap base. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the mixture, being sure to cover the stick well.

4. Let set up for 15 to 20 minutes, then freeze to harden.

5. Package in a little bag with ribbons.

Materials:

6 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. water
3 drops food coloring
2 drops essential oil
1 oz. unscented liquid soap base (typically found at a health-food store)
plastic bottle

Steps:

1. Mix the cornstarch with water, food coloring and oil, stirring well to combine.

2. Add the soap base to the mixture and pour it into a plastic bottle.

3. Add a paintbrush and let your children "paint" the bathroom tiles around the tub. That way you won’t have any stains.

Use this softening ointment on old wounds and scars as well as dry skin. Do not apply to an open wound.

Materials:

2 Tbs. shea butter*
3 drops tea-tree oil (a natural antiseptic)
2 drops lavender essence

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in the microwave for 50 seconds.

2. Add the tea-tree oil and lavender essence and mix.

3. Pour into a shallow container and allow to harden.

* shea butter--a whitish or yellowish fat obtained from the seeds of the shea tree, used as food and for making soap and candles.