| Coconut is one of the most popular choices in soap | | | | 1. If the recipe involves more than 30% of the oil, the |
| making, because it has far-reaching benefits, being a | | | | soap might have a stronger drying effect on your skin |
| moisturizing agent and making the soap making | | | | than usual |
| process easier and faster. I am assuming here that | | | | 2. But if you're feeling adventurous and want to try |
| you already have a basic understanding of the soap | | | | making 100% coconut oil soap, then you need to |
| making process, so make sure to read up about that | | | | superfat the lye at around 15-20%. |
| as well if necessary. | | | | Here's a balanced soap recipe using coconut oil: |
| So why is coconut so widespread? Coconut oil is | | | | - 8oz olive oil |
| included in almost all soap recipes because it has a | | | | - 8oz coconut oil |
| strong bubbly lather even in hard water, it is | | | | - 8oz rendered tallow |
| well-moisturizing, reaches trace faster, and creates a | | | | - 3.49oz pure lye |
| hard, white bar. It is also anti-inflammatory and the | | | | - 9 fluid oz water |
| resulting soap can be used to combat skin problems | | | | And in case you want to try 100% coconut oil soap: |
| such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and so on. | | | | - 16oz coconut oil |
| When shopping, make sure you pick the one that says | | | | - 2.5 oz lye (superfat at 15%) |
| 76 degree coconut oil. This is the one most commonly | | | | - 5oz water |
| used for soap making and what the instructions here | | | | The rest of the process works like making any type |
| will apply to. 92 degree oil is used for soap making as | | | | of soap - but the first recipe is a good one to start |
| well and it makes a harder, less lathering bar. | | | | learning and practicing with. |
| Recipes | | | | Keep in mind that lye is a strong caustic and can burn |
| Because it's such a common ingredient, you will find it in | | | | your skin. Make sure you wear the proper protection |
| almost all recipes. You can also create your own | | | | equipment at all times when working with lye, and take |
| recipes using a lye calculator online. | | | | the time to read up on the safety procedures. This is |
| These are things you need to pay attention to when | | | | the hardest part of learning how to make coconut |
| using coconut oil: | | | | soap, the rest is quite easy. |