Sapun de baza Oil

567 grams olive oil

Lye mixture

73 grams sodium hydroxide (NaOH) 215 grams distilled water

1 oz=28,350gr Recipe #4

80% olive Oil 20% coconut Oil

Or, to make about 4.5 lbs of soap, you would use: 40 oz. olive oil 10 oz. coconut oil 16 oz. water 6.9 oz. lye Between 1.5 and 2.2 oz of fragrance or essential oil, according to your preference Recipe #1

80% olive oil 10% palm oil 10% coconut oil

Or, to make about 4.5 lbs of soap, you would use: 40 oz. olive oil 5 oz. palm oil 5 oz. coconut oil 16 oz. water 6.7 oz. lye Between 1.5 and 2.2 oz of fragrance or essential oil, according to your preference Recipe #2

60% olive oil 20% palm oil 20% coconut Oil

Or, to make about 4.5 lbs of soap, you would use:

30 oz. olive oil 10 oz. palm oil 10 oz. coconut oil 16 oz. water 7 oz. lye

Recipe #3

60% olive oil 10% palm oil 20% coconut oil 10% canola oil

Or, to make about 4.5 lbs of soap, you would use: 30 oz. olive oil 5 oz. palm oil 10 oz. coconut oil 5 oz. canola oil 16 oz. water 6.9 oz. lye Between 1.5 and 2.2 oz of fragrance or essential oil, according to your preference SIMPLE SOAP RECEPIES

coconut oil 14.6 oz. 30% olive oil 13.7 oz. 28% lard 11.7 oz. 24% (untura) almond oil 3.9 oz. 8% castor oil 2.4 oz. 5% cocoa butter 2.4 oz. 5% 6.8 oz. lye 6% lye discount 17 oz. water (no water discount) 2 oz. of fragrance or essential oil

I also added the following optional ingredients: 2 tbs. of rhassoul clay 1/2 tsp. of green oxide 1 tsp. of silver mica Simple Starter Vegetable Oil Soap This homemade soap recipe is a great one for those who are new to soap making. It contains ingredients that can be found at most grocery, drug and hardware stores. If you're lucky and have a Super Walmart nearby, you should be able to find almost all of them there. Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil Crisco Olive Oil Castor Oil Distilled Water Lye

225 gr. 180 gr. 450 gr. 45 gr. 297 gr. 126 gr.

7.9 oz. 6.3 oz. 15.9 oz. 1.6 oz. 10.5 oz. 4.4 oz.

25% 20% 50% 5%

Water as % of Oils = 33; Super Fat/Discount = 5% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 32 Cleansing 17 Condition 63 Bubbly 21 Creamy 20

*Note - The high olive oil content of this bar will make it a harder bar than the SoapCalc numbers indicate. This homemade soap recipe will need to be cured between 4 - 6 weeks. Simple Starter Soap with Lard This homemade soap recipe, like the one above, is also a great one for those who are new to soap making. It contains ingredients that can be found at most grocery, drug and hardware stores. If you're lucky and have a Super Walmart nearby, you should be able to find almost all of them there. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Lard Olive Oil Castor Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 225 gr. 180 gr. 450 gr. 45 gr. 297 gr. 126.7 gr. Ounces 7.9 oz. 6.3 oz. 15.9 oz. 1.6 oz. 10.5 oz. 4.5 oz. Percentage 25% 20% 50% 5%

Water as % of Oils = 33; Super Fat/Discount = 5% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 36 Cleansing 17 Condition 59 Bubbly 21 Creamy 23

*Note - The high olive oil content of this bar will make it a harder bar than the SoapCalc numbers indicate. This homemade soap recipe will need to be cured between 4 - 6 weeks. Basic Vegetable Oil Soap

This is the basic homemade soap recipe that I started with back in 1998. It has stood me well for quite some time. It lathers well and produces a good, hard long lasting bar of soap. For a little extra bubbles try the version below with castor oil added. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 360 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.632 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 12.699 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.432 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 40%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 45 Cleansing 20 Condition 51 Bubbly 20 Creamy 24

Basic Vegetable Oil Soap with Castor Oil The addition of castor oil to this homemade soap recipe, in my opinion makes all the difference. I just love big creamy bubbles and castor oil boosts the lather perfectly. I've used 10% in the following recipe but anywhere from 3% - 10% works well. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.041 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.411 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 30% 10%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 43 Cleansing 20 Condition 52 Bubbly 29 Creamy 32

Olive Oil Soap A true castile soap contains only olive oil. I have found that though a castile soap is extremely mild, it does have a slightly slimy lather. This homemade olive oil soap recipe has the addition of a small amount of coconut oil for cleansing and bubbles as well as some palm oil to provide a more stable lather.

Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Distilled Water Lye

Grams 180 gr. 180 gr. 540 gr. 326.07 gr. 121.145 gr.

Ounces 6.349 oz. 6.349 oz. 19.048 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.273 oz.

Percentage 20% 20% 60%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 35 Cleansing 14 Condition 62 Bubbly 14 Creamy 21

Apricot Kernel Soap Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Apricot Kernel Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.927 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.442 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 30% 10%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 44 Avocado Oil Soap Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Avocado Oil Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 30% 10% Cleansing 20 Condition 52 Bubbly 20 Creamy 23

Distilled Water Lye

326.07 gr. 125.396 gr.

11.502 oz. 4.423 oz.

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 45 Cleansing 20 Condition 50 Bubbly 20 Creamy 25

Palm Free Avocado Oil Soap with Castor Oil Base Ingredients Avocado Oil Coconut Oil Shea Butter Olive Oil Castor Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 180 gr. 270 gr. 135 gr. 270 gr. 45 gr. 326.07 gr. 126.28 gr. Ounces 6.35 oz. 9.524 oz. 4.76 oz. 9.524 oz. 1.59 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.5 oz. Percentage 20% 30% 15% 30% 5%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 5% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 39 Cocoa Butter Soap Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Cocoa Butter Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.336 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.421 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 30% 10% Cleansing 20 Condition 55 Bubbly 25 Creamy 24

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 46 Cleansing 20 Condition 50 Bubbly 20 Creamy 26

Cocoa Butter Soap with Castor Oil Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Cocoa Butter Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 180 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 124.746 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 6.349 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.4 oz. Percentage 30% 20% 30% 10% 10%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 44 Shea Butter Soap Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil Shea Butter Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 124.451 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.39 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 30% 10% Cleansing 20 Condition 51 Bubbly 29 Creamy 33

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 8% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness Cleansing Condition Bubbly Creamy

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Basic Lard Soap Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Lard Grapeseed Oil Crisco Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 180 gr. 180 gr. 326.07 gr. 128.692 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 6.349 oz. 6.349 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.539 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 20% 20%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 5% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 44 Cleansing 20 Condition 50 Bubbly 20 Creamy 24

Basic Lard Soap with Castor Oil Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Lard Grapeseed Oil Crisco Castor Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 270 gr. 270 gr. 135 gr. 180 gr. 45 gr. 326.07 gr. 128.661 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 4.762 oz. 6.349 oz. 1.587 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.538 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 15% 20% 5%

Water as % of Oils = 36.23; Super Fat/Discount = 5% Soap qualities as per SoapCalc. Hardness 43 Cleansing 20 Condition 51 Bubbly 25 Creamy 27

SHEA AND COCONUT SOAP Sensitive skin rejoice...this homemade soap recipe produces a luxuriously rich, creamy and conditioning bar. I've lowered the amount of coconut oil and palm oil and added nutrient rich ingredients like shea butter, coconut milk, olive oil, castor oil and calendula petals to make this a wonderful skin loving bar of soap. Base Ingredients Shea Butter Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil** Distilled Water Coconut Milk Lye Water as % of Oils = 33 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Calendula Flower Petals (ground finely) Measurement 1 tsp. (5 ml) Grams 135 gr. 180 gr. 360 gr. 90 gr. 135 gr. 200 gr. 97 gr. 123.2 gr. Ounces 4.8 oz. 6.35 oz. 12.7 oz. 3.175 oz. 4.8 oz. 7.05 oz. 3.42 oz. 4.34 oz. Percentage 15% 20% 40% 10% 15%

1. Make the shea butter coconut milk homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. Do not mix the coconut milk in with the water and lye solution...hold it back until the soap batter reaches a thin trace. 3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, you can add the slightly warmed coconut milk. 4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a medium trace is reached and pour 3/4 of the soap batter into your soap mold. 5. To the remaining soap, add the finely ground calendula flower petals and mix well. Pour over the soap base in the mold in a zig zag pattern. While pouring hold the soap bucket up high and down low...this helps send the coloured soap to different depths in the white soap base. 6. Using a spatula or other utensil, swirl the soap into a marble pattern. 7. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Lavender Soap Recipe

Use this Lavender Soap Recipe to create a bar that is always a welcome addition to any bathroom. Lavender's calming scent is a great way to finish the day, especially when enjoyed in a warm, bubbly, soothing tub. This soap recipe is a two step process (if you use the design idea pictured) so be sure to read it through first. For a more 'well-rounded' lavender scent, try using a blend of lavender essential oils rather than just one variety. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Grapefruit Seed Extract Lavender E/O Rosemary Extract Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder Measurement 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml) 8 tsp. (30 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) Grams 270 gr. 360 gr. 270 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.632 gr. Ounces 9.524 oz. 12.699 oz. 9.524 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.423 oz. Percentage 30% 40% 30%

Crimson Mica Ultramarine Blue

1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Olive Oil Soap Recipe with Calendula and Chamomile

This olive oil soap recipe is a great choice for someone with very sensitive skin. This recipe includes calendula, chamomile and oatmeal for their healing and soothing properties. Traditionally castile soap contains only olive oil for its base but since I like more lather, I have incorporated a small amount of coconut and palm oil. This helps to cut the 'slimy' feeling that an olive oil only soap tends to have. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Infused Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Measurement Grams 180 gr. 540 gr. 180 gr. 326.07 gr. 121.145 gr. Ounces 6.349 oz. 19.048 oz. 6.349 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.273 oz. Percentage 20% 60% 20%

Grapefruit Seed Extract Rosemary Extract Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) Honey Finely Ground Quick Oats Calendula Flower Petals (ground finely) Step One Make an infusion with olive oil, calendula and chamomile.

1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/4 Cup (60 ml) 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Place 1 cup of dried calendula and 1 cup of dried chamomile in a crock pot and cover with about 3 cups of olive oil. Place the crock pot on low for an hour and then turn off. Leave covered overnight. Strain out the herb through a coffee filter. Step Two Make the homemade soap following the instructions on "The Process" page. Add plain olive oil to the infused oil until you have 540 grams. Add the GSE to the base oils. Add the ground oatmeal and calendula at a thin trace followed by the honey, Rosemary extract and Sw. Almond/Vit. E blend.

"Patchoul and Lavender" Homemade Soap Recipe

A great homemade soap recipe that combines patchouli, lavender, rose geranium and sweet orange essential oils to create a lovely floral scented soap. Brightly coloured soap bits decorate this lovely green bar giving it a fun 'confetti' style look.

Base Ingredients Castor Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Patchouli E/O Sweet Orange E/O Rose Geranium E/O Lavender E/O White Mica

Grams 27 gr. 225 gr. 378 gr. 270 gr. 324 gr. 123.48 gr.

Ounces 0.95 oz. 7.94 oz. 13.33 oz. 9.52 oz. 11.43 oz. 4.36 oz.

Percentage 3% 25% 42% 30%

Measurement 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 4 tsp. (20 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/8 tsp. (0.625 ml) 300 grams

Hydrated Chromium Green Oxide Grated Soap bits

1. You can make the base for this soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the white mica that has been well blended with the hydrated chromium green oxide. Stick blend in the colour until no lumps remain. 3. Once the soap reaches a medium trace add in the essential oils and stick blend until a medium-thick trace is reached. 4. Fold in the grated soap bits and pour into your prepared soap mold. 5. Insulate and put the soap to bed.

"Contrary Mary" Homemade Soap Recipe

This wonderful homemade soap recipe makes a great gift for your favorite gardening guru. Scented with Sweet Orange, Palmarosa, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang essential oils give this lovely pale yellow bar a delicious citrus scent while the cornmeal provides a fantastic g Base Ingredients Castor Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Hempseed Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Sweet Orange E/O Ylang E/O Rosewood E/O Palmarosa E/O Cornmeal Coloured soap chunks/bits Measurement 5 tsp. (25 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml) 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml) 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) 1 - 2 Cups Grams 45 gr. 225 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 324 gr. 127.56 gr. Ounces 1.59 oz. 7.94 oz. 9.52 oz. 9.52 oz. 3.18 oz. 11.45 oz. 4.5 oz. Percentage 5% 25% 30% 30% 10%

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the essential oils, cornmeal and the soap bits. 3. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using entle scrub.

Homemade Soap Recipe - "Lemon Verbena"

A homemade soap recipe for citrus lovers. Fresh and tart with a great lather and an awesome checkerboard design. Naturally scented with essential oils and naturally coloured using Red Palm oil and calendula petals. Take note that this recipe uses only 650 grams of base oils rather than the full 900 grams my recipes usually use. This is to make room for the 300 grams of soap strips needed to create the checkerboard pattern. If you do not want to add the pattern, be sure to adjust the recipe size. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Red Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 195 gr. 195 gr. 65 gr. 195 gr. 214.5 gr. 93.25 gr. Ounces 6.88 oz. 6.88 oz. 2.29 oz. 6.88 oz. 7.57 oz. 3.3 oz. Percentage 30% 30% 10% 30%

Water as % of Oils = 33 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Lemon E/O Lemongrass E/O Litsea Cubeba E/O Rosewood E/O Sweet Orange E/O Palmarosa E/O Lemon Eucalyptus E/O Citronella E/O Cinnamon E/O Calendula Flower Petals (ground finely) Plain white soap cut into strips Measurement 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) 300 grams (give or take)

1. Make this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. Fill the soap mold with the checkerboard patter using the plain white soap. For directions on how to do this visit the Checkerboard Soap page. 3. Start to mix up your base soap. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, add the finely ground calendula petals and the scent combination and blend until a medium trace is reached. 4. Pour the soap into your mold gently. You need to be careful to not disturb the checkerboard pattern. Once all the soap is in the mold, tap the mold gently onto the counter to remove any trapped air bubbles. 5. Insulate as normal and your done!

"Seagrass" Homemade Soap Recipe

A fresh, bright and uplifting homemade soap recipe, Seagrass is a blend of herbal scents that include lemons, rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender. A swirling ocean like look is created by marbling white, blue and green soap that has been coloured with white mica, ultramarine blue and chromium green oxide. Base Ingredients Castor Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Apricot Kernel Oil Distilled Water Lye Grams 27 gr. 225 gr. 333 gr. 270 gr. 45 gr. 324 gr. 127.66 gr. Ounces 0.95 oz. 7.94 oz. 11.75 oz. 9.52 oz. 1.59 oz. 11.45 oz. 4.5 oz. Percentage 3% 25% 37% 30% 5%

Water/Coconut Milk as % of Oils = 36 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Rosemary E/O Lemon Eucalyptus E/O Eucalyptus E/O Litsea Cubeba E/O Lemongrass E/O Lavender E/O White Mica Measurement 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml) 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml) 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Ultramarine Blue Chromium Green Oxide

1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/8 tsp. (0.625 ml)

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the scent blend and the white mica. 3. Pour off some of the base into 2 containers. The amounts do not need to be even but should be around 1/4 of the full batch for each container. 4. Add the ultramarine blue to the largest portion of soap...what's left in the pot....and stick blend very well. Oxides like to clump and it's a pain in the butt! I like to mix my oxides with a bit of white mica....using the back of a spoon to break up the clumps. For some reason the mica helps it mix much better with the soap base. 5. Pour the blue base into your soap mold. 6. Add the chromium green oxide to one of the containers you poured off previously and stick blend well. Pour the green soap over the blue in a grid like pattern. Try holding the container at different heights to the mold while pouring. This places your green soap at different layers within the blue soap. 7. Now pour the remaining white soap base over the blue and green...use the same varying heights pouring method. 8. To swirl, run your spatula or thermometer stick through the soap going from side to side (in an 'S" pattern) following the direction you will be cutting the soap. This will give the flowing seaweed like look. 9. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using.

Cocoa and Shea Butter Soap Recipe

This cocoa and shea butter soap recipe uses these luxury butters and castor oil to create a bar with a rich creamy bubbly lather.

The addition of carrot, infused into the olive oil, and titanium dioxide lend the wonderful buttery color to the soap. Scented lightly with grapefruit essential oil, this handmade soap recipe is a great bar to make for everyday use. Base Ingredients Shea Butter Cocoa Butter Coconut Oil Olive Oil (carrot infused) Castor Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Grapefruit Seed Extract Grapefruit E/O Rosemary Extract Titanium Dioxide Apricot Kernel Oil Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder Soap Ribbons Measurement 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml) 7 tsp. (35 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 200 grams Grams 90 gr. 90 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 90 gr. 326.07 gr. 123.565 gr. Ounces 3.175 oz. 3.175 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 3.175 oz. 3.175 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.359 oz. Percentage 10% 10% 30% 30% 10% 10%

Step One Follow the directions for embedding soap ribbons to prepare the soap mold. Step Two Mix the titanium dioxide with the Apricot Kernel oil, blend well and put in a ramekin. Step Three

Follow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Camellia Oil Coconut Milk Soap

You may have noticed that I really like Camellia Oil and Coconut Milk in my soap recipes! Especially those homemade soap recipes that are on the plainer side. I use Camellia oil because it has so many great properties that appeal to me and my skin type. If you have a preference for a particular oil...say avocado, hemp seed, apricot kernel, sweet almond, etc....you can substitute it for the Camellia oil. Just be sure to run the recipe through a lye calculator to obtain the new lye amounts. As for the coconut milk...you don't have to use it at all if you don't want to....just increase the water amount by the amount of the omitted milk. Another option is to swap milks. If you really like goat's milk, use it instead. That's the great thing about making homemade soap...you can make it whatever you want. Base Ingredients Camellia Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil** Distilled Water Coconut Milk Lye Water as % of Oils = 33 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Grams 90 gr. 180 gr. 270 gr. 90 gr. 270 gr. 200 gr. 97 gr. 125.3 gr. Ounces 3.175 oz. 6.35 oz. 9.52 oz. 3.175 oz. 9.52 oz. 7.05 oz. 3.42 oz. 4.42 oz. Percentage 10% 20% 30% 10% 30%

1. Make the camellia oil soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 2. Do not mix the coconut milk in with the water and lye solution...hold it back until the soap batter reaches a thin trace. 3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, you can add the slightly warmed coconut milk. 4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a thick trace is reached and pour into your soap mold. 5. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Homemade Soap Recipes - Sambuca Rose

Here's a handmade soap recipe specifically made for those who adore the scent of black licorice. Sambuca Rose contains Anise and Sweet Fennel essential oils along with a hint of spice, citrus, and rose for that added twist. If you want a little less licorice and a bit more 'twist' try reducing the Anise and Sweet Fennel to 1/4 tsp each and increasing the rose scent to 5 tsp. Base Ingredients Shea Butter Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil** Distilled Water Coconut Milk Lye Grams 45 gr. 225 gr. 315 gr. 45 gr. 270 gr. 179 gr. 100 gr. 127.05 gr. Ounces 1.587 oz. 7.937 oz. 11.11 oz. 1.587 oz. 9.524 oz. 6.31 oz. 3.53 oz. 4.48 oz. Percentage 5% 25% 35% 5% 30%

Water as % of Oils = 31 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Anise E/O Sweet Fennel E/O Sweet Orange E/O Cinnamon E/O Clove Bud E/O Nutmeg E/O Rose Fragrance Oil White Mica Black Oxide Orris Root Powder Measurement 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 4 tsp. (20 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

1. If you wish to make this homemade soap recipe look like the one pictured above you, will need to make a batch of the Basic Homemade Soap and when it is finished insulating, follow the directions for creating soap curls. 2. Once your mold is filled with the soap curls, you can make the soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page. 3. Mix until the soap reaches a thin trace and then add the coconut milk, orris root powder, mica, black oxide and the scent. Blend well. 4. Stick blend until a medium trace is reached and gently pour the soap base into the prepared soap mold. Depending on how many soap curls you have used, you may have excess soap base...be sure to have a second soap mold ready to pour the extra soap base into. 5. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using

Homemade Soap Recipe - Java Jumpstart (Coffee)

Enjoy this homemade soap recipe that uses coffee grounds and oatmeal to create a wonderful exfoliating soap that's great both in the kitchen as well as in the shower. My son helped me create this recipe and it remains his favorite to this day. Bursting with the spicy scents of ginger, cinnamon and clove, the juicyness of sweet orange and the exotic scent of patchouli this bar is truly a winner in my books. Base Ingredients Shea Butter Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Ginger E/O Cinnamon E/O Clove E/O Patchouli E/O Sweet Orange E/O Finely Ground Oatmeal Cocoa Powder Measurement 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 6 tsp. (30 ml) 2 Tbsp (30 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) Grams 135 gr. 225 gr. 315 gr. 90 gr. 135 gr. 324 gr. 125.248 gr. Ounces 4.762 oz. 7.937 oz. 11.111 oz. 3.175 oz. 4.762 oz. 11.429 oz. 4.418 oz. Percentage 15% 25% 35% 10% 15%

Finely ground coffee Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder

1 Tbsp. (15 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, visit The Process page and then follow the additional directions below. 1. Bring the soap to a light trace and pour a thin layer into the bottom of the soap mold. 2. Add the finely ground mix of cocoa powder, coffee grounds, orris root, sugar and ground oatmeal to the rest of the base and thoroughly mix. 3. Now add the essential oil blend...you will have to work very fast fast at this point or the soap will cease. 4. Pour the scented base over the white soap in a zigzag pattern going left to right and top to bottom until you have a grid like pattern. 5. Quickly run your spatula through the soap in the same grid like pattern to drag the white soap through the brown until you have a nice pattern. 6. Insulate the soap and cut when cooled.

Shea Butter Soap Recipe

Here's a soap recipe incorporating shea butter for it's creamy lathering abilities and essential oils of lime, sweet orange, oakmoss, patchouli and clove to create a slightly masculine/unisex scented bar. The deep turquoise and moss green checkerboard pattern is created using sticks of moss green soap coloured with chromium green oxide that have been stacked like 'Lincoln Logs' and placed into the soap mold. The soap base coloured with ultramarine blue and hydrated chromium green oxide has then been poured overtop the 'logs' until the soap mold is filled. When cut, this creates an interesting checkerboard like pattern. Base Ingredients Shea Butter Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Grapefruit Seed Extract Lime E/O Sweet Orange E/O Oakmoss E/O Patchouli E/O Clove E/O Rosemary Extract Ultramarine Blue Hydrated Chromium Green Oxide Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder Cut Soap Strips Measurement 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml) 6 tsp. (30 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 300 grams Grams 90 gr. 270 gr. 360 gr. 180 gr. 326.07 gr. 124.451 gr. Ounces 3.175 oz. 9.524 oz. 12.699 oz. 6.349 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.39 oz. Percentage 10% 30% 40% 20%

Step One Get the soap mold ready by following the directions for making checkerboard soap. Step Two Follow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap recipe. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly. Note: Oakmoss and Patchouli essential oils caused the soap to be a much darker shade of turquoise than when I use a clear essential oil.

Soap Recipe with Apricot Kernel Oil

This apricot kernel soap recipe is made with carrot and orange infused olive oil. Both apricot kernel oil and carrot root have moisturizing and conditioning properties that are great for dry and mature skin. If you decide to use the same essential oils (Jasimine, Sweet Orange, Oakmoss, Patchouli & Clove) as I did to scent this bar, you won't be disappointed. It smells wonderful...I love it! Base Ingredients Apricot Kernel Oil Coconut Oil Infused Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Grams 90 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 326.07 gr. Ounces 3.175 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 11.502 oz. Percentage 10% 30% 30% 30%

Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Grapefruit Seed Extract

125.927 gr.

4.442 oz.

Measurement 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 2.5 tsp. (12.5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) 200 grams

Jasmine E/O (10% in JoJoba) Sweet Orange E/O Oakmoss E/O Patchouli E/O Clove E/O Rosemary Extract Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder Carrot Root Powder Grated Soap

Step One Infuse the olive oil. Put some* dehydrated orange zest and dehydrated grated carrot into a crock pot with the olive oil and heat on low for one hour. Turn off the crock pot and leave it overnight to cool and settle. In the morning strain the olive oil through a coffee filter. *(I used 3 cups olive oil, zest of 2 oranges and 2 grated carrots. I dehydrate the carrot and orange first because I don't want any excess moisture in the oil.) Step Two To make this homemade soap, follow the instructions on The Process page. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including grated soap) at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Sweet Almond Oil Soap Recipe

This sweet almond oil soap recipe has been decorated with grated brightly colored soap bits creating a lovely 'confetti-like' look. Mildly scented with chamomile, lavender, geranium and sweet orange essential oils some of which are said to be beneficial in treating and soothing eczema. Try adding a small amount of titanium dioxide or white mica to the soap base to get even more contrast between the base and the soap bits. Base Ingredients Sweet Almond Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Palm Oil Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 36.23 Super Fat/Discount = 8% Optional Additives Grapefruit Seed Extract Chamomile E/O (10% in JoJoba) Sweet Orange E/O Lavender E/O Rose Geranium E/O Measurement 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml) 3 tsp. (15 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) Grams 90 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 270 gr. 326.07 gr. 125.927 gr. Ounces 3.175 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 9.524 oz. 11.502 oz. 4.442 oz. Percentage 10% 30% 30% 30%

Rosemary Extract Avocado Oil Confectioners Sugar Orris Root Powder Grated Soap

1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml) 2 tsp. (10 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 1 tsp. (5 ml) 300 grams

Follow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including grated soap) at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Spoon Swirl Homemade Soap Recipe

Take a look at this fun and easy spoon swirl homemade soap recipe made using the room temperature method and coloured with oxides, cocoa powder and mica. The spoon swirl design is achieved by dividing the soap up and colouring each in contrasting colours. Then, using a spoon, you literally spoon each colour into the soap mold alternating colours until the soap mold is filled.

With this batch I decided to forgo using essential or fragrance oils. If you decide to use them be sure to use ones that are slow movers since you will need lots of time to get the soap into the soap mold. There is no water discount taken in this recipe. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil** Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 38 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives Cocoa Powder Black Oxide Yellow Oxide White Mica Measurement 1/4 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1 1/4 tsp. Grams 270 gr. 360 gr. 45 gr. 225 gr. 342gr. 129.15 gr. Ounces 9.52 oz. 12.7 oz. 1.59 oz. 7.94 oz. 12.06 oz. 4.6 oz. Percentage 30% 40% 5% 25%

**If you cannot find ethically sourced palm oil or would prefer to not use palm oil at all, it can be substituted with lard, tallow, shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, etc. Re-run the recipe through the lye calculator before making.

Spoon Swirl Homemade Soap Recipe Instructions

For this recipe I used the Room Temperature Method. Bring the soap to a thin trace. Divide the soap up into 4 equal(ish) portions and add the colourants.

Colour A - 1/2 tsp of white mica; Colour B - 1/4 tsp of yellow oxide and 1/4 tsp white mica; Colour C - 1/4 tsp cocoa powder and 1/4 tsp white mica; Colour D - 1/4 tsp black mica and 1/4 tsp white mica. Mix each colour in very well. I got a bit overaggressive with the stick blender and accidently beat in bubbles! I decided I could live with them.

Start with the first colour and drizzle one spoonfull of soap base into the soap mold.

Then the next colour,

And the next,

And the next,

And so on,

Until all the soap is used up.

Half way there!!!

Whew!! Takes a little while but finally the soap mold is full. If the batter seems to thicken up as you are working, just give it a gentle stir to loosen it up and keep on spooning. Once you have filled the mold, wrap the soap up as usual and leave it to insulate. The next day, unwrap and cut as normal. Enjoy!

Column Swirl Homemade Soap Recipe

Producing a column swirl homemade soap recipe has been on my 'to do' list for some time now and I'm happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed making this one.

This design is easy to create by using a simple tool, a plain square column of wood, and lots of wonderfully bright, fun soap colours. With this batch I used 6 colours. Next time I will only use 4...I think it will have more impact. The recipe below is without fragrance but you are welcome to add whatever scent suits your fancy. Just be sure that the scent is a slow mover since this technique takes some time to achieve. Base Ingredients Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil Palm Oil** Distilled Water Lye Water as % of Oils = 38 Super Fat/Discount = 5% Optional Additives White soap colour (White mica) Turquoise soap colour (Hydrated Chromium Green oxide/Ultramarine Blue/White mica mix) Yellow soap colour (Yellow Oxide/White mica mix) Measurement 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Grams 270 gr. 360 gr. 45 gr. 225 gr. 342gr. 129.15 gr. Ounces 9.52 oz. 12.7 oz. 1.59 oz. 7.94 oz. 12.06 oz. 4.6 oz. Percentage 30% 40% 5% 25%

Green soap colour (White Mica/Hydrated Chromium Green 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. oxide mix) Purple soap colour (White Mica/Ultramarine Blue/Crimson 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. mica mix) Pink soap colour (White Mica/Ultramarine Pink mix) 1/4 - 1/2 tsp.

**If you cannot find ethically sourced palm oil or would prefer to not use palm oil at all, it can be substituted with lard, tallow, shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, etc. Re-run the recipe through the lye calculator before making.

Column Swirl Homemade Soap Recipe Instructions

For this recipe I used the Room Temperature Method. Bring the soap to a thin trace.

Divide the soap up into 6 equal portions.

Add your colourants to each container.

Mix in the colour with a small whisk (or other mixing tool).

Make sure the soap colour is well mixed in with no lumps. This is important! I thought I had all of the lumps out but as you can see...there are a few still in there.

Place the square wooden column into the center of the soap mold.

Start pouring the first colour of soap. The amount of soap you pour will determine how wide the soap rings are. I went with pouring little amounts and wish I had used more soap base with each pouring. The wider rings look more vibrant and didn't muddy up like the narrower rings tended to.

Alternate pouring the colours, being sure to put contrasting colours next to each other.

Once all of the soap batter has been used up, remove the wooden column.

The center may look a little 'muddy' so you might want to scrape the last drops of coloured soap onto the top. Wrap the soap up and leave to insulate for 24 hours (or more...mine took a bit longer than normal this time...36 hours) and cut when it is firm enough to handle.