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Lemongrass is one of the most popular soap making herbs. A small amount of essential oil mixed in your homemade soap recipes adds a mild, yellowish-green, hue with a potent lemon scent. Lemongrass is a natural astringent. It minimizes pores and firms skin. It helps get rid of blackheads and relieve acne.
Fill a medium pot with water and add a large bunch of lemongrass leaves to the water. You can also add rose petals or chamomile tea leaves to the water for a soothing scent boost. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove it from the heat. Allow the ingredients to steep for about 30 minutes.