This jewelweed soap recipe can be used after being exposed to poison ivy or other skin irritants. Jewelweed naturally helps remove the oil that causes itching for a natural way to reduce itching.
Jewelweed Soap Recipe for Poison Ivy
Spending long days outdoors is part of homesteading life—gardening, clearing brush, or tending animals. But it also means more chances of running into poison ivy, poison oak, or bug bites.
That’s where a jewelweed soap recipe comes in handy. Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) has been used for generations as a natural poison ivy remedy, and turning it into soap makes it easy to use whenever skin relief is needed.
Benefits of Homemade Jewelweed Soap
A natural poison ivy remedy is a must-have on any homestead, and jewelweed soap provides multiple benefits:
- Soothes Poison Ivy & Poison Oak Rashes – Jewelweed may help counteract urushiol, the irritating oil from poison ivy.
- Relieves Bug Bites & Stings – Its cooling properties can calm mosquito bites, bee stings, and chigger irritation.
- Gentle Skin Support – Works as a mild herbal soap for dry patches, scrapes, and sun irritation.
- Preventative Wash – Use after outdoor chores or hiking to cleanse away potential irritants.
I also make a jewelweed spray recipe each year to help with itching from poison ivy and other skin irritants.
Ingredients for Jewelweed Soap
- ½ pound glycerin melt-and-pour soap base
- ½ cup to 1 cup fresh jewelweed (fresh leaves infuse best but you can use dried jewelweed)
- * 10–15 drops essential oils (I recommend peppermint, lavender, or tea tree oil)
How to Make Jewelweed Soap
Melt the Soap Base
Cut the glycerin soap base into 1 inch cubes and place them in a heat-safe glass bowl or double boiler.
Infuse with Jewelweed
Roughly chop the jewelweed leaves. Add them to the soap base and place the bowl over a double boiler. Gently heat for a few hours until the soap turns a greenish hue.
Strain & Pour
Remove the leaves, then pour the infused soap into silicone molds. Make sure to remove all of the leaves because they can grow mold in the soap. Allow the soap to harden overnight.
How to Use Jewelweed Soap for Poison Ivy and More
Keep a bar of jewelweed soap for poison ivy near your outdoor sink or shower. Lather it directly on itchy areas, use it after yardwork to prevent rashes, or apply it to bug bites for natural itch relief.
Storage Tips
Store bars in a cool, dry place. Wrapped jewelweed soap lasts several months; fading color doesn’t affect its benefits.
Melt and pour soap will soften and not last as long if left in water. I recommend storing on a metal soap dish.
Making homemade jewelweed soap is simple, practical, and incredibly useful for anyone living the homestead lifestyle.
Whether you need a natural poison ivy soap, a bug bite remedy, or just a gentle herbal cleanser, jewelweed soap is a timeless remedy worth keeping on hand.
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How to Make Jewelweed Soap for Poison Ivy Relief
materials:
- ½ cup to 1 cup fresh jewelweed (fresh works best but you can also used dried jewelweed)
- ½ pound glycerin melt and pour soap base
- 10–15 drops essential oils (optional)
tools:
- Double boiler
- Knife
- Spoons
steps:
- Cut your melt and pour soap base into small cubes for easy melting.
- Chop the jewelweed leaves into smaller pieces and place them into a glass bowl with the soap base. Using a double boiler, gently infuse for several hours until the soap takes on a greenish hue.
- Strain out the jewelweed leaves (to prevent mold growth) and pour the infused soap into silicone molds. Let it set overnight, then unmold your jewelweed soap.
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