Wearing gloves, weigh lye into a plastic zip close bag and set aside. Weigh and combine coconut milk and water in a separate container. Take both outside and put on goggles, charcoal filter mask, and gloves. Pour lye into milk water and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool to 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
8 ounces coconut milk, 4.2 ounces lye
When both lye water and oils are 80-90 degree Fahrenheit, pour lye water into oils and mix with a stick blender on and off until trace.
Add essential oils and follow one of the options below.
1 ounce essential oils of choice
Hot Process:
The hot process method is loved by many because you can use it immediately after cooling; texture and look of soap is lightly different. After bringing to trace, cook in crock pot on medium to low heat for 1 hour. Mixture will become more translucent (you’ll see the difference). Then pour/scoop into a lined mold until cool.
When cool, take out and slice. Store in a lightly vented container.
Cold Process:
Cold processing means having to wait 3-6 weeks while the soap hardens. It will give a smooth finish. After trace, pour into mold and insulate for 24 hours.
Remove from mold and slice, let air for 3-6 weeks before using.