Carnations: I Put Them in Soap, Let Me Explain the Trick My Grandmother Taught Me

Introduction
Carnations aren’t just beautiful flowers for bouquets—they hold natural properties that make them perfect for skincare. My grandmother used to infuse them into handmade soaps for their gentle fragrance and skin-soothing qualities. This article shares her simple trick for creating fragrant, nourishing soap using carnations—something passed down and cherished for generations.

Ingredients:

1 cup dried or fresh carnation petals (unsprayed)

500g melt-and-pour glycerin soap base

1 tablespoon almond oil or olive oil

10 drops essential oil (lavender, rose, or citrus work well)

Silicone soap molds

Optional: dried herbs or oats for texture

How to make: