This soap is great for removing dirt and oil from the skin without
drying. Vanilla gives it a delicious fragrance and the ground almonds
provide a beautifully textured soap.
1/3 cup whole almonds
1 4-ounce bar Castile soap
1/4 cup distilled water
1 tablespoon almond oil
1/8 teaspoon vanilla fragrance oil<
Grind the almonds to a fine powder in a food processor or coffee
grinder and set aside.
Shred the soap and set aside. In a heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil; then reduce heat to a simmer; Remove the pan from the heat and add the almond powder, almond oil, and vanilla fragrance oil, stirring until well blended.
Spoon the soap into a mold and let set for five hours or until hardened.
Makes One Bar
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