Cut the soap base into small cubes. The smaller the cubes are, the quicker the soap melts, and you also reduce the risk of burnt soap.

Transfer the soap cubes into a large, microwave-safe measuring cup. Melt in the microwave set to 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each interval.

Add oil and essential oils. Once the soap is completely melted, stir in 25 drops of orange essential oil and sweet almond oil. Give the soap a good stir.

Pour 1/3 of the melted soap into a smaller glass bowl. Add in the cinnamon powder and stir well. 

Add orange mica powder to the rest of the soap base. Mix well. 

I didn't use a silicone mold for this recipe. Instead, I used a plastic container. Put the container on a cutting tray so it can be moved easily. Spray it with alcohol. Pour the melted soap with cinnamon powder into the container and spritz with alcohol to dissolve air bubbles. Next, pour the rest of the soap base. 

You can decorate the top of the soap bars with tiny pieces of dried oranges (dried orange slices) that don’t add scent but give your bars a speckled orange pattern, cinnamon leaf, and star anise.

Carefully transfer into the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the soap has set. You can tell that the soap is ready when the center of the soap feels solid.

Cut the soap. Once the orange soap has been set, remove the soap bar from the container and cut it. Set aside until ready to use. Enjoy!