16+ Beautiful Cold Process Soap Recipes to Make at Home
Cold-process soapmaking is not only easier than you think but also super fun. Homemade bath and body projects can save you money and provide a creative outlet.
In this hub, I’ve compiled all my best cold-process soap recipes. If you are new to soapmaking I have lots of other resources for you as well.
Browse through, save your favorites, and enjoy.
Triple Butter Soap
A super hard and long-lasting cold process soap that's still gentle on your skin. You'll love the blend of shea butter, cocoa butter, and mango butter.
Pink Grapefruit Soap
Create your own nourishing grapefruit soap with this simple recipe, blending natural oils and citrus zest for a refreshing, homemade skincare product. Perfect for those who appreciate a touch of nature's zest in their daily routine.
Mango Butter Soap Recipe
Cold process soap recipe using mango butter for extra moisture
Basil Soap Recipe
The perfect kitchen soap recipe, this cold process formula is moisturizing, easy to make, and adds dried basil for a twist.
Coffee Soap Recipe
A balanced cold process soap recipe with brewed coffee and coffee grounds for added exfoliation.
Lemon Soap Recipe
A balanced bar with lemon zest and nourishing shea butter. A beautiful hand or shower soap.
How to Make Your Own Super Practical Cleaning Soap
A coconut oil soap designed specifically for cleaning. Perfect for spot removal on upholstery, laundry stains, and use as all purpose cleaner.
Homemade Bar Dish Soap
A homemade bar soap that leaves dishes sparkling clean.
Gardener’s Soap Recipe (Pumice + Calendula)
Exfoliating pumice and chia seeds in a gentle and moisturizing soap formula. This bar will get hands super clean without drying.
Simple Shea Butter Soap Recipe {Rich and Nourishing}
A nourishing recipe that makes a hard bar and is great for your skin. Simple recipe suitable for beginners.
How to Make Goat Milk Soap For Beautiful + Glowing Skin
This cold process bar combines goats milk with shea butter, olive oil, and more. A gentle, cleansing, beautiful soap recipe.
Soap with Beeswax and Honey (Cold Process Tutorial)
How to make beeswax and honey cold process soap- a beautiful bar that is perfect for gifts or guest bathrooms.
Gentle Cold Process Baby Soap Recipe
A nourishing, palm-free soap recipe developed especially for baby’s sensitive skin. Lavender helps little ones relax after a long day.
How to Make Castile Soap: Cold Process Olive Oil Soap Tutorial
A pure and simple olive oil soap recipe. Easy to make.
The Best Cold Process Soap Recipe
A super bubbly homemade soap with great cleansing and moisturizing properties. Once you try this recipe, it will be all you want to use!
Apple Cider Soap Recipe {Cold Process Tutorial}
Use real apple cider and a warm fall fragrance to create a beautiful bar that has all the best things of autumn.
Homemade Men’s Soap {Cold Process Recipe}
A hard, super-cleansing bar that's perfect for the manly man in your life.
So there you have it! A collection of my favorite cold process soap recipes to inspire your next batch of homemade goodness.
Whether you’re drawn to the invigorating scents of citrus, the soothing properties of honey and beeswax, or the simple elegance of olive oil, there’s a recipe here to suit your preferences. Remember, soapmaking is a journey of experimentation and creativity, so don’t be afraid to tweak these recipes to your liking. Embrace the process, and enjoy the results.
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.