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Honey and Cinnamon Soap Recipe

How to Add Honey to Soap with this honey cinnamon recipe
Prep Time1 hour
Insulation Time1 day
Cure Time21 days
Type: body bar
Superfat %: 5%
Keyword: cold process soap, handmade soap, honey soap
Makes: 2 pounds
Author: Kelly - Simple Life Mom

Equipment

  • 1 large stainless steel pot
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 scale
  • 2 large glass bowls
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 soap mold
  • 1 wax paper if needed

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces olive oil
  • 5 ounces coconut oil
  • 6 ounces tallow
  • 2 ounces shea butter
  • 1 ounce castor oil
  • 2 tablespoon raw honey
  • 8 ounces water remove 2 oz to mix with honey
  • 3 ounces lye
  • 1 ounce essential oils of choice citrus scents go well with honey, as well as cinnamon leaf

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, coconut oil, tallow, shea, and castor oil in large pot and heat until all is melted. Turn off the burner and cool to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    7 ounces olive oil, 5 ounces coconut oil, 6 ounces tallow, 2 ounces shea butter, 1 ounce castor oil
  • Combine raw honey and 2 ounce of water until combined.
    2 tablespoon raw honey
  • Add lye slowly to the water (never water to lye) outside - even in the winter. Never combine in your house! Do not breathe fumes! Cool to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    8 ounces water, 3 ounces lye
  • Add lye water to oils and mix with a hand or stick mixer until it reaches light trace (begins to thicken).
  • Add raw honey and essential oils and mix.
    1 ounce essential oils of choice
  • Pour into mold and insulate for at least 24 hours before cutting and curing for 3-6 weeks.