Herbal Soaps
The best way to use herbs in soap is to add dry, finely powdered herbs to the fats before adding the lye/water. Use anywhere from 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup dried herbs to 1 lb. soap. The best way to add properties to soap is to use pure Essential Oils. Most soap develops a "lye/fat" odor, which essential oil prevents. Use anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons essential oil per lb. soap.