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What you need
2 tsps of powdered ginger
340 g/12 ounces of grated Soap or melt and pour soap base
Instructions
There are some scents that just feel comforting, aren’t there? Ginger is one of those lovely, warm, spicy ingredients that makes a bathroom feel instantly fresher, especially on those mornings when your stomach is feeling a little unsettled.
This easy DIY ginger soap bar is made using the melt-and-pour soap method, which makes it perfect for beginner soap makers or anyone who wants a quick handmade bath and body project without dragging out every bowl in the kitchen. We’ve all had those “I just want to make something without turning the bench into a science lab” days.
The original version of this soap was shared as an anti-nausea soap, and while ginger has long been associated with soothing queasy feelings, this is still a handmade soap and not a medical treatment. Think of it as a warm, spicy, refreshing shower bar that may feel comforting when you need something gentle and familiar. If you are dealing with ongoing nausea, pregnancy sickness, medication side effects, or any medical concern, please check with your doctor or healthcare provider.
For this project, you only need melt-and-pour soap base, powdered ginger, and a soap mould. If you’re building up your soapmaking supplies, a basic clear or white melt-and-pour soap base from Amazon is a handy stash item to keep on hand for quick handmade gifts and last-minute bathroom treats
This handmade ginger soap is warm, spicy, refreshing, and very simple to make. The powdered ginger gives the soap a gentle natural speckle and a cozy scent that works beautifully in a morning shower.
What You Need
2 teaspoons powdered ginger
340 g / 12 oz grated soap or melt-and-pour soap base
Soap mould
Microwave-safe jug or double boiler
Spoon or spatula
Optional: a tiny amount of soap-safe colourant
Optional: ginger essential oil or sweet orange essential oil, used only at skin-safe soapmaking rates
Instructions
Cut or grate your melt-and-pour soap base into small pieces so it melts evenly.
Melt the soap base using short bursts in the microwave, stirring between each burst, or melt it gently using a double boiler. Do not let the soap boil.
Once melted, stir in the powdered ginger. Mix well so the ginger is evenly distributed through the soap.
Add a tiny amount of soap-safe colourant if you would like a warmer golden colour. This is optional, but it does make the finished bars look a little more gift-worthy.
Pour the mixture into your soap moulds.
Allow the soap to set completely before unmoulding. This usually takes a few hours, depending on the size of your mould.
Once firm, remove the bars from the mould and allow them to dry before wrapping or using.
Soapmaking Notes
Powdered ginger can settle slightly as the soap cools, so stir gently but thoroughly before pouring.
If you are making this soap for someone who is pregnant, sensitive to scents, or dealing with nausea from illness, keep the fragrance very light or leave added essential oils out completely.
Always use soap-safe colourants and skin-safe fragrance amounts. A little goes a long way, especially with spicy scents like ginger.
For gifting, wrap each bar in parchment paper or a small cotton bag and add a label with the ingredients. Handmade soap always looks sweeter with a simple tag, and honestly, it makes even the quickest project look like you fussed over it.
Safety Note To Add
This handmade ginger soap is intended as a bath and body project only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, or any medical condition. If you are pregnant, unwell, sensitive to fragrance, or making this for someone with allergies, check ingredients carefully and seek medical advice where needed.
The ginger is gently absorbed into your skin and the aroma fills the bathroom with a very calming scent.
Melt the Melt and Pour Soap base. Add the ginger and optional dye and mix well. Pour into molds.
This soap recipes uses the Melt & Pour Method of soap making.
Note: There are very different beliefs about the aid of ginger during pregnancy. Remember to discuss any products with your doctor (even natural remedies).
Make this fun but practical morning sickness survival kit for a friend who is pregnant. These Survival kits are perfect for the early stages of pregnancy when morning sickness kicks in.
I will try this, it sound very good and relaxing.
should water be melted in together with the soap and ginger? Or would you melt soap and ginger alone over a double boiler…?
This is soap is also very helpful for cancer patients going through chemo. I made it for my husband and it gave him some relief.
This sounds great. I wonder if it would work for other types of nausea? Either way, I wanna make it just for the smell. I’m WAY past the age for pregnancy…LOL. Thank goodness.
very relaxing for expectant mothers