Bee pollen powder is created by safely collecting excess pollen from the legs of bees. The excess pollen creates granules, which are ground into a fine powder. It has a natural honey scent, similar to beeswax.
Bee pollen powder adds a light yellow color to white melt and pour and cold process soap, and a rich golden color to clear melt and pour bases. This recipe uses Honey Melt and Pour Soap and a touch of White Melt and Pour Soap to lighten the color.
We used a very light amount of Pure Honey Fragrance Oil in this recipe to allow the scent of the bee pollen powder to come through. If you prefer a stronger scent, feel free to use more according to the Fragrance Calculator.
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Bee Pollen Melt & Pour Soap DIY
What You Need:
6 Cavity Silicone Organic Mold
20 oz. Honey Melt and Pour Soap Base
4 oz. White Melt and Pour Soap Base
0.2 oz. Pure Honey Fragrance Oil
2 tsp. Bee Pollen Powder
99% Isopropyl Alcohol in a Spray Bottle
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ONE: Chop 4 oz. of White Melt and Pour Soap Base and 20 oz. of Honey Melt and Pour Soap Base into small, uniform cubes. Place them into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 20-30 second bursts.
TWO: Mix 2 tsp. of bee pollen powder with about 1 Tbsp. of 99% isopropyl alcohol. That way the bee pollen mixes into the soap easily and without clumps.
THREE: Add the bee pollen mixture to the melted soap and use a spoon to thoroughly mix together.
FOUR: Add 0.2 oz. of Pure Honey Fragrance Oil to the soap and stir to mix in thoroughly.
FIVE: Pour the melted soap into each cavity of the mold. After each pour, spritz with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden for several hours. Remove from the mold and wrap in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew. Enjoy.
- 6 Cavity Silicone Organic Mold
- 20 oz. Honey Melt and Pour Soap Base
- 4 oz. White Melt and Pour Soap Base
- 0.2 oz. Pure Honey Fragrance Oil
- 2 tsp. Bee Pollen Powder
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol in a Spray Bottle
- Chop 4 oz. of White Melt and Pour Soap Base and 20 oz. of Honey Melt and Pour Soap Base into small, uniform cubes. Place them into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 20-30 second bursts.
- Mix 2 tsp. of bee pollen powder with about 1 Tbsp. of 99% isopropyl alcohol. That way the bee pollen mixes into the soap easily and without clumps.
- Add the bee pollen mixture to the melted soap and use a spoon to thoroughly mix together.
- Add 0.2 oz. of Pure Honey Fragrance Oil to the soap and stir to mix in thoroughly.
- Pour the melted soap into each cavity of the mold. After each pour, spritz with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden for several hours. Remove from the mold and wrap in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew. Enjoy.
Hello has the green problem been solved? I would love to make these but don’t want to order if the gifts for friends will discolor!
We have received very few complaints about bee pollen powder turning green, but it does happen occasionally. Natural products can sometimes have color variations from one batch to the next.
Wow I just ordered the stuff inckuding the molds! I don’t want green or brown soap. I was excited but now worried? Any idea at all what to do to prevent these things?
We tested this recipe a few times and it stayed the yellow color you see in the photo. Because pee pollen is a natural product, the color can fade over time. Just be careful if you change the fragrance, as certain ones can discolor brown.
Learn more about discoloring fragrance here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/why-did-my-soap-turn-brown/
We checked on our samples today and they do look like they’re turning slightly green. We’re going to get the website updated with that information.
Kelsey,
Where is the update to the color change??
I made this soap 2 weeks ago and now the bar I’ve been using has turned green, has it gone bad?
I’m not sure why that’s happening. Can you send a photo of the soap? You can send that to us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry/
We tested this recipe again and so far the soap hasn’t turned green, so I’m not sure why that’s happening. Our soaps do look a bit more natural in real life compared to these photos, which are bright.
I would recommend making a small test batch with the bee pollen powder and no fragrance to see if you notice the same results.
We checked on our samples today and they do look like they’re turning slightly green. We’re going to get the website updated with that information.
I am new to soaping—I have 4 batches under my belt. Can you please tell me how one measures 0.2 ounces of powder? Do you weigh it on the scale?
Yes, you’ll want to weigh that out using a scale. This is a good option: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bramble-Berrys-Perfect-Scale-P3684.aspx
Bee pollen can cause serious allergic reaction for some people. I can’t imagine putting pollen in soap on purpose…..
If you or someone you know is allergic to the bee pollen powder you can leave it out of this recipe. King’s Gold Mica would give you a similar shade: https://www.brambleberry.com/Kings-Gold-Mica-P6224.aspx
Learn more about working with allergies and sensitivities here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-with-allergies-nuts-gluten-more/
How many bars does this make?
This makes 6 bars of soap. You can find that information at the top of the post in the “Yields” section.
How in the world do they collect enough pollen from bee legs to produce this on an industrial scale and how does it not cost more than gold!?!? Anyway, I’m looking for a new fragrance oil that behaves well and this one appears to behave very well so this post probably got brambleberry another sale. Thank you!
Pure Honey performs really well and smells amazing. We highly recommend it.
Pure Honey Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pure-Honey-Fragrance-Oil-P6218.aspx
Bee Keepers actually use pollen catchers in the bottoms of their hives. It catches all the pollen that naturally falls off the bees or out of combs while the bees are working. Bee life is amazing!
I made this a few weeks ago…i added the honeysuckle scent….I found the bee pollen started to mold after about two weeks… is there any thing i can do to fix it
The bee pollen shouldn’t be molding. Is the soap turning brown? Let me know and I can help you troubleshoot.
Yes its turning brown… only in certain spots though. Also I’ve noticed my soaps suddenly have a dew collecting on top…what could be causing this
The dew is caused by the glycerin in the soap base. It attracts moisture to the bars. To prevent that, you can wrap the soap tightly with plastic wrap and store it in a cool, dry place. Get more tips here: http://www.soapqueen.com/personal-ramblings/augh-whats-that-all-over-my-soap-2/
For the brown spots, can you send a photo? That would be really helpful. You can send that to the Bramble Berry Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry/
Would adding a small amount of real honey throw off the texture of this simple recipe? Thanks in advance!
Melt and Pour soap has already saponified, so adding honey can cause the soap not to harden.
You can add honey to melt and pour, but we do recommend a small amount because too much can make it soft and inhibit lather. About 1/8-1/4 tsp. per pound is a good place to start.
Learn more in this post: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/use-honey-bath-beauty-products/