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Top 49 Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders

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February 18, 2025 By Contributor 11 Comments

These homemade soap recipes are sure to convince you that you can make your own soap with basic ingredients available at home. Check out all the recipes here and get inspired. Who knows what more you can make out of your homemade soap–like extra cash!

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I’ve always loved making my own home products. It’s a practice I acquired ever since I started homesteading. Not only does it save me money, but it also gives me peace of mind that there are no harmful chemicals in the products I use on my body. If you haven’t tried making your own soap, it’s time that you do! You can easily customize it to your needs and preference. In case you’re not really sure where to start, here are 49 different ways you can make your own soap.

 

1. Creamy Oatmeal No Lye Soap Recipe

Creamy Oatmeal No Lye Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Imperfectly Happy

Amazingly, oatmeal isn’t only good for your tummy, it’s great for your skin too!

2. Easy Basic Beginner Soap Recipe

Easy Basic Beginner Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Things Well Make

Try this easy homemade soap recipe to get started. Pretty soon you’ll want to make more!

3. Homemade Activated Charcoal Soap

Homemade Activated Charcoal Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Things Well Make

Commercial exfoliating soap can be harsh, so why not make your own just to be safe?

4. Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Things Well Make

Now you know you can also make a pumpkin soap recipe, and not just pumpkin pies and other pumpkin recipes!

5. Homemade Lavender Oatmeal Soap

Homemade Lavender Oatmeal Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Beauty Crafter

This is why we grow lavender in our homestead! Besides the calming lavender, exfoliating oatmeal makes this essential homemade soap.

6. Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap Bars

Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap Bars | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Deanna’s Stuff

Keeping bees in your homestead becomes handy in this case. Honey can be costly in the market, but with your own supply, making this soap is sweet!

7. DIY Coffee Bean Soap

DIY Coffee Bean Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Living Well Spending Less

Evidently, coffee can also energize the skin, so for you coffee-lovers out there, you’ll definitely dig this recipe!

8. Honey Oatmeal Homemade Soap

Honey Oatmeal Homemade Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Creative Me Inspired You

It’s high time you start beekeeping in the backyard for this easy homemade soap recipe you can make at a minimal cost!

9. Cranberry Vanilla Shea Butter Soap Recipe

Cranberry Vanilla Shea Butter Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Simply Stacie

You can now look forward to harvesting more cranberries. Besides your favorite cranberry recipes, this cranberry soap definitely looks promising.

10. Homemade Citrus Summer Punch Swirl Soap

Homemade Citrus Summer Punch Swirl Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Humble Bee And Me

Isn’t this homemade soap looking lovely and delightful? This should be next in line for me to try my hands at.

11. DIY Milk and Honey Soap

DIY Milk and Honey Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Happiness Is Homemade

Easily two of my favorite flavors and ingredients. A milk and honey homemade soap? Definitely!

12. Homemade Coconut Shea Butter Soap

Homemade Coconut Shea Butter Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Simply Stacie

Two of the most skin-soothing ingredients, coconut and shea butter will surely give you a relaxing bath.

13. 10-Minute Apple Pie Soap Recipe

10-Minute Apple Pie Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Happiness Is Homemade

Got a hoard of harvest from your homegrown apples? Now you know what to make with it!

14. Homemade Lavender Lemon Soap

Homemade Lavender Lemon Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via A Pumpkin And A Princess

You’ll be even more proud with lavender and lemon growing in your yard. This is why we homesteaders always keep a garden.

15. Homemade Lime And Cilantro Soap

Homemade Lime And Cilantro Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Simply Stacie

Luckily, growing cilantro is easy, so you can also easily make this homemade soap recipe.

16. 10-Minute Coffee And Milk Exfoliating Soap Recipe

10-Minute Coffee And Milk Exfoliating Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Happiness Is Homemade

Just like your morning cup, your homemade coffee soap sure could use some milk too.

17. Homemade Goats Milk Soap

Homemade Goats Milk Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Traditional Cooking School

This is where raising goat in your farm will come very handy. Goat’s milk is a great skin smoother!

18. Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe

Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Bloom, Bake & Create

Goat milk’s moisturizing benefits and lavender’s calming effects certainly make this homemade soap interesting.

19. Peaches And Cream Homemade Soap

Peaches And Cream Homemade Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Happiness Is Homemade

Fortunately, I’ve got peaches growing in the backyard. That extra harvest should come in handy–I can already smell it!

20. Homemade Exfoliating Loofah Soap

Homemade Exfoliating Loofah Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Livingly

If you’re fortunate to have loofah cucumber growing in your homestead, this should be an exciting project.

21. Homemade Avocado Soap Recipe

Homemade Avocado Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Soap Recipes 101

Got avocados growing on your homestead? You’ll definitely be making more than just avocado appetizers at home.

22. Spiced Apple Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe

Spiced Apple Goat's Milk Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Confessions Of A Plate Addict

Give your goat’s milk soap a twist by adding energizing and essential ingredients like spices.

23. DIY Vanilla Coffee Soap

DIY Vanilla Coffee Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Frugal Family Home

Vanilla’s calming scent and the energizing effects of coffee will have you loving this homemade soap recipe.

24. Homemade Vanilla Latte Soap

Homemade Vanilla Latte Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via A Pumpkin And A Princess

Fortunately, what you need for this recipe could be available at home now or available at a minimal cost.

25. Simple DIY Citrus Soap

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Next time, make sure to keep citrus peelings for this low-cost soap recipe.

26. Homemade Pumpkin Soap

Homemade Pumpkin Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Nerdy Farm Wife

Prepare your pumpkin patch, not just for Halloween. Make sure to take this soap recipe after carving a Jack O’!

27. Homemade Lavender Soap Recipe

Homemade Lavender Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Homemade Gifts Made Easy

Make sure to make this homemade lavender lotion too and pair it up with this homemade lavender soap recipe.

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28. Chai Latte Homemade Soap

Chai Latte Homemade Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Humble Bee And Me

Now you know you can also make soap out of your favorite drink!

29. Herbs And Citrus Soap Recipe

Herbs And Citrus Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Hello Glow

This is why we keep a herb garden, not just to spice up our food but the homemade soap too.

30. Peppermint Mocha Soap Recipe

Peppermint Mocha Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Offbeat And Inspired

Watch out when putting them up on display in the kitchen–someone just might try to eat them!

31. Homemade Pure And Mild Castile Soap

Homemade Pure And Mild Castile Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Crunchy Urbanite

Get back to your roots and try this classic homemade soap recipe!

32. Homemade No Lye Herbal Soap

Homemade No Lye Herbal Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Nerdy Farm Wife

What’s lovely about this soap is that I’ll be able to mix in dried herbs for a more interesting look.

33. Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar Soap Recipe

Kitchen Coffee Spice Bar Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Frugally Sustainable

Besides composting, coffee grounds also make an effective ingredient for homemade soap.

34. Honey And Dandelion Soap Recipe

Honey And Dandelion Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Nerdy Farm Wife

Never underestimate dandelions–add this homemade recipe to the list of uses for this humble plant.

35. Homemade Cafe Soap Recipe

Homemade Cafe Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Offbeat And Inspired

Another homemade coffee soap recipe even non-coffee lovers should try.

36. Natural Lemongrass And Neem Oil Soap Recipe

Natural Lemongrass And Neem Oil Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Soap Deli News

It’s a good thing lemongrass grows quite easily. Get an energizing bath with this homemade soap.

37. Coconut Lime Soap Recipe

Coconut Lime Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Offbeat And Inspired

Coconut’s vitamin E and lime’s vitamin C should help you maintain healthy skin, especially in the summer!

38. Almond Oatmeal Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe

Almond Oatmeal Goat's Milk Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Mom Makes Joy

It’s not just breakfast food–almond and oats make your skin glow, too

39. Creamy Orange Cold Process Soap Recipe

Creamy Orange Cold Process Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Soap Queen

Feel the Florida sunshine in your body with this homemade orange soap!

40. Homemade Rosemary-Citrus Goat’s Milk Soap

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Homegrown goat’s milk and some rosemary bushes will help you make this one easily!

41. Homemade Calendula Soap Recipe

Homemade Calendula Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Grow Forage Cook Ferment

Talking about the wonderful benefits of growing marigold, here’s one more!

42. Coconut Oil Soap Recipe

Coconut Oil Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Mommy Potamus

Leave a lovely long-lasting scent on your skin in this homemade coconut oil soap recipe.

43. Beach Side Melt And Pour Soap

Beach Side Melt And Pour Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Our Wolf Den

Cakes aren’t the only ones with layers. You soap cake can have interesting layers too!

44. Homemade Rosemary Mint Soap

Homemade Rosemary Mint Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via A Spark Of Creativity

Two of my favorite herbs definitely made me go for this homemade soap recipe.

45. Homemade Peppermint Soap

Homemade Peppermint Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via A Pumpkin And A Princess

Add a holiday look to your homemade soap and you’ll have hand-made gifts ready to give away too!

46. Winter Forest Soap Recipe

Winter Forest Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via Garden Therapy

I love the smell of fresh pine whether it’s winter or not, so I’m certainly digging this one.

47. Avocado – Coconut Milk Soap

Avocado - Coconut Milk Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via I’d Lather Be Soaping

Again, this is why we should grow avocados!

48. Cold Process Cucumber Soap Recipe

Cold Process Cucumber Soap Recipe | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via The Nerdy Farm Wife

Cucumber grows fast and you’ll probably have more than you can handle, so this recipe could come in handy.

49. Grapefruit Lavender Soap And Coconut Mint Soap

Grapefruit Lavender Soap And Coconut Mint Soap | Most-Liked Homemade Soap Recipes For Frugal Homesteaders
Image via A House In The Hills

Don’t you love the look of this homemade soap? I sure do!

 

Excited to get started? This easy homemade soap recipe for beginners will help you:

There you go, practical homesteaders! Homemade soap recipes that are all easy on the pocket. What’s even best is, you know what goes into your homemade soap.

What is your favorite homemade soap recipe? Let us know in the comments below!

Talking about smelling good and fresh, check out these stinky home remedies to rid your home of the stink!

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This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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  1. Avon Bohemiangirl says

    July 14, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    Great ideas!

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    June 19, 2021 at 12:05 AM

    I am looking for these recipes. Where are they located?

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