Harvest Moon Soap Recipe

November 25, 2008

I suppose this soap could be an any time of year soap, but I loved the harvest moon tinge (not obvious in the photo) and the invigorating woodsy scent. The perfect bar to celebrate fall.

Harvest Moon Soap

Read 4 Steps to Making Homemade Soap for basic soap directions.

Soap Base

32 oz. vegetable shortening
24 oz. herb* infused olive oil
16 oz. coconut oil
14 oz. palm kernel oil
12 oz. lye
32 oz. distilled water

*I made an oil infusion of calendula, yarrow, echinacea, comfrey and plantain earlier in the summer for making salve. I had lots of oil left and used it in this recipe. It gives the soap its subtle green tinge. You can substitute regular olive oil.