100 percent olive oil castile soap making
6 and 12 week lather tests at the end
a single oil soap
with kaolin clay and essential oils (both are optional)
links and recipe listed below this video
if you are new to soap making or have never made cold process soap before,
be sure to check out the links below
do not forget to protect your skin and eyes when making cold process soap
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weighing the olive oil: 1,000 grams of base oil for my 10 inch x 2.5 inch x 4 inch mold
I used a water discount (36% lye solution) to help the soap
set up more quickly and to help shorten the curing time
olive oil at 74 degrees Fahrenheit
lye at 87 degrees Fahrenheit
took about 1.5 minutes of blending to reach emulsion (no oil separation)
(blending times will vary depending on your water amounts, oil temperatures, etc)
essential oil blend: lime 40%, lemon 40%, rosemary 10%, litsea cubeba 5%, patchouli 5%
kaolin clay: 2 teaspoons per 500g base oil
I continued to blend for another few minutes
just to show how the soap behaved
it did get lighter in color with more blending but not much thicker
pouring on a spoon to prevent any air bubbles
after 48 hours
the soap was ready to be cut
(I did use a water discount which helps with the hardness)
unfolded a few days later
lather test at 6 weeks
very low lather and felt a bit slimy
my skin felt great after rinsing
lather test at 12 weeks
the slimy feel is typical of castile soaps due to the high oleic acid content in olive oil
left my skin feeling great and not dry in the least
