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Melt and Pour Soap Base

This soap base recipe uses only natural and healthy ingredients.
Prep Time30 minutes
Insulation Time1 day
Cure Time21 days
Type: soap base
Superfat %: 5%
Keyword: cold process soap, melt and pour, soap base
Makes: 2 pounds
Author: Kelly

Equipment

  • 1 large stainless steel pot
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 scale
  • 1 large glass bowl
  • 1 stick blender
  • 1 2lb mold
  • 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces olive oil
  • 6 ounces coconut oil
  • 3 ounces sweet almond oil
  • 3 ounces apricot kernel oil
  • 2 ounces avocado oil
  • 2 ounces shea butter
  • 2 ounces castor oil
  • 5 ounces glycerin
  • 6 ounces water
  • 3.4 ounces lye

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, shea butter, and castor oil in a large stainless steel pot over medium heat to melt the coconut oil. Cool to around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wearing protective gloves, goggles, and mask, take the lye and water outside and pour the lye into the water. Stir until it is dissolved. Allow to cool to around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add glycerin to oils.
  • Add lye water to oils and blend with stick blender until light trace.
  • Pour soap into a 2lb mold and cover with towels to insulate for 24 hours.

Notes

See notes below for how to use melt and pour soap base.