The Best Cold Process Soap Recipe (extra moisture and lots of lather) Heart's Content Farmhouse 40.4K subscribers Subscribe 661K views 3 years ago This is a great recipe for a bar of soap. the full soap making process, step-by-step, why I support the use of sustainable palm oil, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil, why boycotting palm oil could threaten the environment, https://lovelygreens.com/how-to-make-liquid-hand-soap/, https://lovelygreens.com/change-customize-soap-recipe/, https://lovelygreens.com/how-to-naturally-color-handmade-soap/, https://lovelygreens.com/tag/palm-free-soap-recipes/, https://lovelygreens.com/simple-lavender-soap-recipe/, https://lovelygreens.com/poppy-seed-lavender-soap-recipe/, https://lovelygreens.com/make-soap-with-essential-oils/, http://lovelygreens.com/2015/03/lavender-rosemary-hand-soap-recipe.html. You might need less than the amount listed for the ultramarine purple so Id recommend you do a test batch(es) first. The overlapping flaps of paper will help you to lever it out when it's time to un-mold. While melting the fats, pour four and a half cups of soft water into the stainless steel saucepan. I am thinking about trying to do soaps for myself and your page is full of valuable information. Each harvest should have a batch number, harvest date and a MSDS sheet. I can only find lye crystals. Micas are generally added at the rate of 1-2 teaspoons per pound of soap. I have glass Measuring cups and small measurement spoons (the ones you listed). Have you ever tried anything similar, or heard of anything like that? First of all, because Ive never made it before. Just wondering, if I did stop a bit too soon, do you know what will happen to the soap? In a sauce pot, melt butter, add two cups of brown sugar, stir until well combined on medium heat, place ham in the roaster and preheat the oven to 375 F. I am not going to attempt the wonderful bar that you sent me but just want to do something simple at first. Hi There! I had slight trace and I stopped. Ingredients cup cool water - use distilled or filtered water ( find water purification systems here) cup olive oil ( find good olive oil here) cup lye - also called 100% sodium hydroxide ( find it here or at the local hardware) cup coconut oil ( buy it in bulk for soap making here) If you add the shea after Trace then its more likely that its the shea butter that superfats your soap. Good question. I am doing some prep work to make dandelion soap! It helps to infuse some of the color out of the petals and into the lye solution. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. All three of the recipes Ive shared below contain 29.7% coconut oil for several reasons. If it does not dry consistently, is it still OK to use and what could I have done wrong? I think that I may have stopped blending it a bit too soon. I will start getting stuff together. I made soap for my daughter in-laws wedding shower favors, made 55 full size bars and they turned out beautiful. Peel of the tape and take of the cap 2. Tons of Bubbles--3 lb. It can be used to help clear congestion and stimulate the mind. 1/4 teaspoon Soap Pigment (optional for color) 1 teaspoon Eucalyptus essential oil of choice. You can lightly sprinkle them on once the soap has firmed up slightly. 1L or 2L? The small portion of black walnut hull colored soap, of course, will then be cut into tiny cubes and added to our 3 pound soap. This is part three of the Natural Soap Making for Beginners Series that shows you start to finish how to make handmade cold process soap from scratch. Youneed an accurate scale for the measurements. Technical information:1lb / 454g batch 5% superfat 33% water discount. I have been living in South Africa for the past year and so was thinking of using rooibos tea in place of the water, pairing that with orange essential oil. Once our winter soap recipe is complete, and both batches are combined, we will have 5 pounds of soap total. Ive never tried it this way, but it is possible! Where is the amount for lye when you put in everything else lol. Many of the soap recipes I share on Lovely Greens are for 1-lb (454g) batches. Something so elegant about simplicity. Yes, pretty much :) Some essential oils should be used at smaller quantities though so please refer to my piece on how much essential oil to use in soap recipes: https://lovelygreens.com/make-soap-with-essential-oils/, Some common essential oils that you can use the same quantity in are: lavender, peppermint, rosemary, litsea cubeba, and geranium, Hello! The eco-friendly soap recipe is another favorite because its so versatile and creates a good standard soap. Looking forward to exploring the rest of your blog. The key is to start simple and go from there. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Simple and straight to the point! Coconut Oil (30%) 9.9 oz. I would like to stick with coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, beeswax and goats milk. Many herbal essential oils are safe to use in making handmade soap including rosemary, peppermint, lavender, and marjoram. I don't get it. I was wondering if you could shed some light on the difference between palm oil and palm kernel oil? The last reason is that I strongly feel that all of us, including soap makers, should support the Sustainable Palm oil industry. The amount of coconut oil in a recipe really comes down to personal preference and skin type. I already have a few supplies and organic oils and essential oils. What kind of mold and cutter do you use to achieve the clean edges of you natural lavender soap above? Hi Jana! Do you have any video and recipes on making soap using a soap base? Would you be able to send me some recipes or if not please add to your this post and i will pick it up from here, 1 teaspoon per pound of oils, use more or less depending on . Its one that I use regularly and again it will fit 1-lb batches perfectly. Are refined and unrefined coconut oils interchangeable? Thank you! Hi. Hi Patricia, you put the amount of oils/fats in and the superfat level you want to achieve then the soapcalc calculates how much lye you need. If youd like to use a different essential oil with this recipe then please check it against these essential oils for soap making chard. Thanks so much for your advice! how do you figure out step 2, the weight of the oils? Linda. Ive not used fresh sea buckthorn berries in soap before but imagine it could give the soap a similar colour that the oil does yellow to orange. Cold-process soap requires making a lye mixture, which is the most difficult part of the process. Hi Jason and I'm pleased to hear you've found my tutorials helpful :) Regarding Tannin water soapplease give it a miss! Yer. I love your recipes and video on soap making. (A range of 100-120 is fine.). There are all kinds of things to consider that you really dont need to think about just yet. Its also great for healthier frying/roasting and doesnt taste like coconut so you can use it for both soaping and in the kitchen. Hello! Im just struggling to get my head around a couple of things. If you are curious, have a read of my piece on changing and customizing a soap recipe. Body Wash Deodorant Bar Soap Hand Soap Kids Bath & Body Body Moisturizers Sun Care Body Scrubs Hand Lotions & Hand Cream Foot Care Loofahs, . I have bookmarked it, I have some fat stored and some that needs rendering as well. Thank you. pine tar. =). Note that you should only use a tiny amount of beeswax in your recipes (only 1-2%) and that the goats milk should be added to the lye in your recipe slowly and in its frozen state. I am sure that once I get started, I will be sending you questions. Unrefined (Virgin) coconut oil may have no extra scent at all in the final soap. Lisa, Hi Lisa the grapefruit seed extract acts as an antioxidant and helps give your soap a longer shelf life. I was thinking of using coconut (60%) and olive oil (35%) as the bulk oils, with cocoa butter as the superfatting oil (5%). Turn out the loaf of soap and slice into bars. Your website is a fantastic resource for us soap makers. Happy soaping! Rinse it out and open the top no need to cut it open. We use half-gallon Mason jars to mix lye and water. Can I just exchange the colour and the essential oils and use and repeat the recipe? Thank you. If you want to add powdered milk to your soap, blend it into the oils at this point. For instance, can I use unrefined coconut oil in your simple 3-oil soap recipe? pounds goat milk soap base teaspoon poppy seeds Zest from 1 lemon teaspoon yellow mica powder 20 drops lemon essential oil 1 rectangle silicone soap mold Instructions to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Soap: In a small glass bowl or measuring cup, combine teaspoon yellow mica powder with 1 tablespoon 99% isopropyl alcohol. Im just waiting for a few oils to arrive in the mail and ready to get soaping! Many thanks :). I cant believe that I could make my own soap! Its much less expensive than virgin coconut oil and the scent wont carry through either. The directions on how to make these recipes can be found in the next part of this series. Seal the top of the mold with cling wrap 9. There are two main types of refined Coconut oil one melts at 76 degrees and the other at 92 degrees. :). Technical information:1lb / 454g batch 5% superfat 33% water discount, Colored clay* (mixed with 1 Tbsp distilled water). Can the recipes above be made with melt and pour please and if so how would I work out quantities? Its very much appreciated, and I wish you great success with your herbal and DIY journey! Patchouli is earthy, musky, and gives this blend a slightly more masculine scent than spearmint alone would. Hi, Im a student and Im currently having a project where Im trying to find out if pineapple peels extract is effective for removing dirt on clothes. Good morning Tanya! Thanks. Im wrapping it up with 3 or 4 towels and heating the oils & lye to 45C. :). I am just wondering what difference this makes to the final soap? Remove the mixture from the heat and add the fragrance oil. You must have been though this process Just wondered if you could share your experience and offer any pointers or a good cheap tester many thank for a great resource. You use (I think) herbs and flowers you have grown in your garden. Hi Fiorella, cold process soap making produces glycerin naturally. I love your nature oriented life style and admire you for it. Keeping soap stored in an airtight container will help prolong its life/scent too. What a disaster. Hi Vicky, Melt-and-pour soap is completely different from cold-process (from scratch) soap making. You can use your own chopped mint, lemon balm, or other herbs in combination with a zesty blend of herbal essential oils. I live in Canada, and we have sea buckthorn trees on our property, and would like to know if its possible to make soap from the whole fruit and leaves. The SAP value range for each oil is shown. Thanks! I have some drying but I did not cut off the bud and the flowers close up. if I put caustic soda in the soap does it stop being vegan? Our scored lobster claws & arms are fully cooked, so simply heat and enjoy! Hi Athena and welcome to soapmaking :) Its really a very easy answer digital scales have a tare function. I dont mind if the bar is hard from using just palm oil Im thinking of adding some orange zest to it. . If you just poured fresh liquid soap onto the first hardened base, it will separate when you try to use it. Let it cure an additional two to four weeks before using the soap. Add all your oils together and melt. Not yet but thanks for the positive feedback :). Also Im VERY jealous that you may live in an area where Alkanet grows. The resulting equation would look like this: .03 x 4 = .12. Use the essential oil suggestions for the other two recipes or my piece on making essential oil soap to work out your own: https://lovelygreens.com/make-soap-with-essential-oils/. I have one doubt, i was reading about homemade soaps, and found out that some recipies use coconut, shea, olive and cocoa butter, all together, but also glycerin. The most difficult part of this series the first hardened base, it will separate when you in. 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