Homemade Neem Oil Soap Recipe for Eczema Prone Skin (2024)

Learn how to make neem oil soap with this homemade cold process soap recipe. Formulated with neem oil for its natural skin benefits, this hydrating soap bar is well suited for problem skin issues such as eczema, dry skin and psoriasis. It can also be used on acne prone skin. In addition, this cold press soap also doubles as a no poo, solid shampoo bar.

Cold Process Neem Oil Soap

I’ve been using a neem oil in a lot of my different diy skin care recipes lately and have loved the results. So I finally created a natural homemade neem oilsoap recipe withneem oil as one of the key ingredients. This homemade neem oil soap recipe is formulated specifically for those with eczema and psoriasis as well as scalp conditions like dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

My neem oil soap makes a great body bar for natural skin care. The carrier oils I chose for this cold press soap — specifically argan oil, apricot kernel oil and wheat germ oil — make it suitable for use as a no poo shampoo bar as well. The lemongrass essential oil in this cold process recipe help to mask the natural odor of neem oil. However you can also substitute the lemongrass with lavender essential oil, if you prefer. Or explore other ways to cover up the smell of neem oil here.

Homemade Neem Oil Soap Recipe

This cold process soap recipe for neem soap yields approximately 10-12 bars of homemade soap. Each bar will weigh around 4 oz. after curing. However, the soap mold you choose will ultimately determine the number of bars this recipe provides.

Ingredients:

To make this recipe for homemade neem oil soap, you will need the following ingredients:

Lye/Water:

4.9 oz. lye/sodium hydroxide
12 fluid oz. distilled water

At Trace:

3.5 oz. neem oil
5 oz. lemongrass essential oil(or lavender eo)

How to Make Homemade Neem Oil Soap

To make this homemade neem oil soap recipe, you will need a suitable soap mold. This recipe fits inside one my DIY wood loaf soap molds.

I order to recreate this homemade soap recipe with neem oil, you will need to follow my basic instructions on how to make cold process soap. If you’ve never made cold press soap, then I recommend starting with a more basic recipe as found within my soap making tutorial. You can also start with some of the homemade soap recipes found in the books, Soap Crafting by Anne-Marie Faiola and The Soapmaker’s Companion by Susan Miller Cavitch.

Here is how to make neem oil soap from scratch using lye:

Begin by lining your mold and taking all necessary safety precautions. Then measure out the distilled water into a large glass pyrex measuring cup or pitcher. Now, using a digital kitchen scale, weigh out the lye then slowly pour into the distilled water in a well ventilated area. Stir until all the lye has dissolved then set aside to cool. Weigh out the essential oils separately and set those aside as well.
Now weigh out the soapmaking oils and butters and combine in a large non-aluminum pot. Heat on the stove over medium heat until all ingredients have melted. Then remove from heat and allow to cool.
Once your lye-water and soapmaking oils have cooled to between 100 and 115 degrees, you can start making soap. Begin by slowly pouring the lye-water into the soapmaking oils and then mixing with a stick blender until you reach a light trace. Add the neem oil and lemongrass essential oil and mix thoroughly, then pour your soap into the prepared mold.
Cover and insulate for 24 hours. After this time you can unmold the soap and cut it into bars. {Learn how to make a soap cutting guide here.} Allow your homemade soaps to cure for 3-6 weeks, then wrap as desired with professional plastic food wrap film, Kraft paper, or even fabric prior to labeling your products.

If you’re making these homemade soaps to sell online or at farmers markets, you’ll need to include the weight of each bar of soap on your label as well as adhere to any other state and federal laws.

More Ways to use Neem Oil

In addition to this homemade neem oil soap recipe for eczema prone skin, I also have two other cold process neem oil soap recipes you can try:

Natural Neem Oil Soap Recipe with Lemongrass & Sage

Interested in other ways to use neem oil? Then be sure to try my other natural recipes with neem oil!

My liquid neem oil soap recipe is great as a dog shampoo – especially for dogs with sensitive skin or that suffer from skin conditions. I keep making this recipe for friends of friends who hear about how well it has worked on their own dog. I used it myself on my dachshund and it completely cleared up his itchy, scaly spots.

I also have a natural neem cream recipe for eczema and psoriasis. It’s also great for things like cold sores and athlete’s foot. And for severely dry or damaged skin, be sure to try my natural lanolin and neem salve recipe.

For more natural, homemade bath & body recipes, be sure to follow my DIY Bath and Body board on Pinterest!