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Charcoal Tea Tree Soap Recipe

A charcoal soap with tea tree essential oil
Type: Charcoal Soap
Superfat %: 5%
Keyword: charcoal soap, cold process soap, tea tree soap
Makes: 2 pounds
Author: Kelly

Equipment

  • 1 large soup pot
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 scale
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 2 large glass bowl
  • 1 2lb mold
  • 1 stick blender
  • 1 wax paper
  • 1 zip close bag

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Grass-fed beef tallow
  • 6 oz Olive oil
  • 6 oz Coconut oil
  • 10 oz Filtered water
  • 3.7 oz Lye
  • 0.70 oz Tea tree essential oil
  • 1 Tbsp Activated charcoal powder

Instructions

  • Weigh tallow, olive, and coconut oil in the glass bowl. Move oils to a large pot. Melt over medium heat and then allow to cool to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    14 oz Grass-fed beef tallow, 6 oz Olive oil, 6 oz Coconut oil
  • Weigh water and set aside. Weigh Lye in a zip close bag. Wearing protective gloves and charcoal mask, go outside and pour lye into water and stir until dissolved. Do not breathe in fumes. They will dissipate in 1-2 minutes. Allow to cool to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    10 oz Filtered water, 3.7 oz Lye
  • Pour lye water into oils and mix with a stick blender until it reaches light trace (starts to thicken).
  • Add essential oil and activated charcoal and mix well.
    0.70 oz Tea tree essential oil, 1 Tbsp Activated charcoal powder
  • Pour into prepared mold and insulate lightly for 24 hours.
  • Remove from mold and cut. Allow to cure for 3-6 weeks.