It’s seventy-five and sunny and these flowers are in full bloom! 

In looking for more ways to make hand-washing a bit more enjoyable, I decided to make these perfume-scented flower soaps. Given that we all wash our hands more frequently and take extra precautionary measures to rid ourselves of those pesky germs, why not do it in style?! 

It starts with finding a soap mold that will make your soap feel like the centerpiece of your bathroom. I found these flower soap molds online and love that they accentuate every beautiful feature of a flower from the pollen-filled center to the delicate flower petals to the luscious leaves. And because we’re washing our hands more often, you’ll want to choose a base that not only lathers but moisturizes and smooths your skin. Shea butter does all of the above and is naturally a good choice. It also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties that condition, soothe and tone your skin. 

You can buy a block of shea butter and melt and pour as your please. Then you’re off to the fun part: colors and scent. Neutrals and earth tones go well in just about any bathroom. And because summer reminds me of jasmine, gardenia and lilac, it was only natural to add a few extra droplets of those essential oils.