Soap Making Essential Oils
Hocus Pocus: Shimmering Activated Charcoal Soap
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many and can be a night filled with fun, costumes, and scary adventures. Celebrating is often associated with lots of makeup and enjoying sticky sweet candy which means we will need a great soap to help us clean up once the fun is over. A nearly black bar of soap with a sheen of gold sparkles captures the darkness and fun of the spookiest night of the year. Activated charcoal can work to gently exfoliate the skin while helping to remove impurities and give the soap a beautiful dark grey color. Gold mica adds a hint of shimmer and magical whimsy to the simple bar. Moonlight Vanilla Fragrance Oil and Rustic Woods Fragrance Oil come together to form a richly sweet and woodsy scent like a breeze rattling through a dark forest on Halloween night. The addition of Hansel & Gretel Fragrance Oil adds a bit of spice and mystery to the aroma. Ingredients 5lb Silicone Loaf Mold 22 oz of Olive Oil 13.75 oz of Palm Oil 13.75 oz of Coconut Oil 5.5 oz of Cocoa Butter Wafers 3 oz of Sweet Almond Oil 17.4 oz of Distilled Water 7.8 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 2 oz of Moonlight Vanilla Fragrance Oil 2 oz of Rustic Woods Fragrance Oil ½ oz of Hansel & Gretel Fragrance Oil 3 tbsp of Activated Charcoal 2 tsp of Gold Mica Powder Instructions Weigh and combine the fragrance oils, then set them aside. Add the sweet almond oil, activated charcoal, and gold mica to a small bowl and use a small whisk to combine, ensuring there are no clumps. Weigh the olive oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to around 110 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. Pouring down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender can reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a very light trace. Working quickly, add the fragrance oil blend and dispersed activated charcoal and mica mixture and whisk to combine. Do not use the immersion blender for this step. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into the mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on your table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Cover the mold and allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold soap, cut into bars, and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Glowing Ember: Goat's Milk Castile Soap Vino: Red Wine Soap Essential Oils & Crystals: Moonstone Immune Health Blend: Meet the Ingredients
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Glowing Ember: Goat's Milk Castile Soap
A beautiful, crackling fire is a symbol of warmth and comfort that can help us feel a little better no matter what the day has thrown our way. A nourishing and cleansing bar of soap can help bring that same warm and cozy feeling to bath time. This true castile soap is formulated with 100% olive oil, resulting in a gentle and hydrating bar that is safe for sensitive skin. The addition of goat’s milk can help to ease dryness and irritation while working to preserve the skin barrier during cleansing. Amber Glow Fragrance Oil and Dragon’s Blood Fragrance Oil come together to create an aroma like the glowing embers of a fire, warm and captivating, with notes of black cherry, sandalwood, and patchouli. Ingredients 24 Bar Individual Silicone Soap Mold 80 oz of Olive Oil 13.2 oz of Distilled Water 13.2 oz of Goat’s Milk 10.4 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 5 oz of Amber Glow Fragrance Oil 1 oz of Dragon’s Blood Fragrance Oil Instructions Weigh and combine the fragrance oils, then set them aside. Weigh each base oil and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. You can pour down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender to reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the goat’s milk essential oil or fragrance oil blend. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into the mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Cover the molds and allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold soap and allow to cure for 6-8 weeks. You may also enjoy... Vino: Red Wine Soap Essential Oils & Crystals: Tourmaline Fragrance Oil Blends for Soap Making Strong Brew: Exfoliating Coffee Soap
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Vino: Red Wine Soap
A night of luxurious self-care can be the perfect time to enjoy a glass or two of our favorite red wine. It may come as a surprise that this delicious beverage can also be beneficial to the skin when incorporated into our routine. A base of olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, and castor oil makes a firm and cleansing bar of soap that is great for additives. Shea butter and cocoa butter work together to hydrate the skin and allow it to absorb beneficial ingredients while also soothing irritation and dryness. The naturally occurring sugars in red wine help to encourage a stable, rich, and luxurious lather in soap while its rich vitamin and antioxidant content work to nourish the skin. Dark Amber Fragrance Oil and Rose Fragrance Oil come together to form a rich and musky floral aroma that is as dark and luscious as a glass of red wine. Ingredients Silicone Soap Molds Ice Cube Tray 16.99 oz of Olive Oil 11.28 oz of Palm Oil 11.28 oz of Coconut Oil 2.83 oz of Castor Oil 2.83 oz of Shea Butter 2.78 oz of Cocoa Butter Wafers 15.08 oz of Prepared Red Wine 6.75 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 1 oz of Dark Amber Fragrance Oil ½ oz of Rose Fragrance Oil Instructions The day before soap making, add around 20 oz of dry red wine to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer on low for 10 minutes and remove it from the heat. Measure 15.08 oz of the prepared wine and pour it into ice cube trays. Freeze overnight. Weigh and combine the fragrance oils, then set them aside. Weigh each base oil and butter and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and put it and the frozen wine in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the frozen wine while gently stirring until the lye and frozen wine are both fully dissolved and the liquid is not cloudy. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye mixture into the oil mixture. Pouring down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender can reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the fragrance oil blend. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into the molds, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on your table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Cover the mold and allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold soap, cut into bars, and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Pink Sand Beaches: Softening Pink Salt Soap Garden Party Cold Process Soap Bon Voyage: Exfoliating & Nourishing Travel Soap Citrus Shine Blend: Meet the Ingredients
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Pink Sand Beaches: Softening Pink Salt Soap
After hours spent out on the beach, a nice shower can help to wash away the salt, sand, and sweat of the day and leave us feeling refreshed for the adventures to come. The addition of salt to this soap helps create a dense creamy lather and allows for a high coconut oil content. Jojoba oil and shea butter moisturize sun-baked skin while the soap cleanses. Fine-grain pink sea salt also gently exfoliates the skin to combat dryness caused by time spent in the sand and salt water. Sea Salt & Freesia Fragrance Oil and Cucumber Fragrance Oil come together to create a fresh and summery aroma reminiscent of sitting on the beach with our toes in the sand. Ingredients 24 Individual Square Bar Soap Molds 48 oz of Coconut Oil 6 oz of Olive Oil 3 oz of Jojoba Oil 3 oz of Shea Butter 21.6 oz of Distilled Water 9.6 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 3 oz of Sea Salt & Freesia Fragrance Oil 1 oz of Cucumber Fragrance Oil 30 oz of Fine Grain Pink Sea Salt 2-3 oz of Coarse Grain Pink Sea Salt Instructions Weigh and combine the fragrance oils, then set them aside. Weigh each base oil and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into your oil mixture. You can pour down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender to reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a very light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the fragrance oil blend. Add fine-grain pink sea salt and stir again to combine. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into each cavity of the mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Generously sprinkle the coarse-grain pink salt across the top of the bars. Cover the molds and allow the soap to sit in the molds for about a week at room temperature. Unmold soap and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Garden Party Cold Process Soap Sweet Honeybee Honey & Beeswax Soap Essential Oils & Crystals: Tiger's Eye Sore Ease Blend: Meet the Ingredients
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Garden Party Cold Process Soap
Whether we are gathering to celebrate a birthday, surprise Mom for Mother’s day, or purely for a fun evening with friends, a garden party is a perfect way to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. A skin-loving bar of soap can make a great party gift for such events and serves to remind guests of the fun had with a useful and beautifully scented memento. Equal parts Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Palm Oil come together for a firm but gentle bar of soap with a luxurious creamy lather. Mango Butter gives additional moisturizing and nourishing properties that help to care for the skin as the soap cleanses. Moonlight Vanilla, Evening Jasmine, and Rose Petal Fragrance Oils combine to create a swirl of heady floral notes and sugary sweetness for an aroma reminiscent of enjoying cake and dancing in the garden on a warm summer night. Ingredients 10 in. Silicone Loaf Mold 10.8 oz of Olive Oil 10.8 oz of Coconut Oil 10.8 oz of Palm Oil 3.6 oz of Mango Butter 12 oz of Distilled Water 5 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 1 oz of Moonlight Vanilla Fragrance Oil 1/2 oz of Evening Jasmine Fragrance Oil 1/2 oz of Rose Petal Fragrance Oil 2 tsp of Rose Clay + 2 tbsp of Distilled Water Instructions Weigh and combine the fragrance oils, then set them aside. Thoroughly whisk together rose clay and 2 tablespoons of water, and set aside. Weigh each base oil and butter and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. Pouring down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender can reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the fragrance oil blend and rose clay mixture until the color is evenly dispersed. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into the loaf mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on your table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Cover the mold and allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold soap, cut into bars, and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Mother's Day Gift Guide Roman Chamomile: Product Highlight Essential Oil Recipes for Wellness while Traveling Bon Voyage: Exfoliating & Nourishing Travel Soap
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Bon Voyage: Exfoliating & Nourishing Travel Soap
Seeing the world can be a wonderful adventure but the effects of trotting around the globe are not always so kind to our bodies. Sweat and grime from long travel days, dry air in plane cabins, and changes in climate from place to place can take a toll on the skin, leaving it in desperate need of soothing and moisture. A nourishing and exfoliating solid travel soap can come to the rescue to cleanse and hydrate the skin when we are on the go. A standard blend of olive oil, coconut oil, and palm oil creates a hard and long-lasting bar that can travel around the globe with us. The addition of sweet almond oil, hemp seed oil, avocado oil, and shea butter to this classic recipe helps the soap to soothe dryness and irritation that can come from travel conditions and restore hydration to the skin. A slice of exfoliating natural loofah inside each bar helps to scrub off dirt and dead skin, allowing the nourishing properties of the soap to penetrate deeply into the skin. Pirates Blend is a warm and spicy combination of essential oils that is based on an ancient formula meant to support wellness. Sandalwood Vanilla Fragrance Oil adds notes of musk and sweetness and helps to extend the staying power of the aroma. The small round bars can be stored in tins and thrown into a suitcase or bag for easy travel use. Ingredients 24 Silicone 4 oz Round Soap Molds 24 Slices of Natural Loofah 24 oz of Olive Oil 12 oz of Coconut Oil 12 oz of Palm Oil 6 oz of Sweet Almond Oil 6 oz of Hemp Seed Oil 3 oz of Avocado Oil 6 oz of Shea Butter 14 oz of Distilled Water 6 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 3 oz of Pirates Blend 2 oz of Sandalwood Vanilla Fragrance Oil Instructions Weigh and combine the essential oil blend and fragrance oil, then set them aside. Place one slice of loofah into each cavity of the molds and set them aside. Weigh each base oil and butter and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While the oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. Pouring down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender can reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the essential oil and fragrance oil blend. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, slowly pour it into the molds over the loofah slices, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Cover the molds and allow the soap to sit in the molds for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold the soap and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Sweet Honeybee: Honey and Beeswax Cold Process Soap Pirates Blend: Product Highlight Using Essential Oils for Soap Making Bulk Essential Oil & Fragrance Oil Recipes
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Sweet Honeybee: Honey & Beeswax Soap
Nothing lets you know that spring is moving in quite like a fuzzy little honeybee searching around the garden for the first floral blooms. What better way to usher in the return of warmer weather and vibrant plant life than an ode to the small but mighty pollinator and sign of changing seasons, the sweet honeybee. This soap starts with a classic cold process recipe and adds both honey and beeswax, complemented by a garden fresh scent. Beeswax adds hardness to the finished bars, making them longer lasting. Honey is believed to have humectant and the antibacterial properties may help keep skin moisturized while reducing irritation. Evening Jasmine Fragrance Oil and Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance Oil combine to create a juicy and sweet fruity floral aroma that is reminiscent of sitting in a blooming garden, watching the honeybees at work. Using bubble wrap to create a honeycomb pattern on the soap brings a visual element to these buzzing bee-themed bars. Ingredients 33.5 oz of Olive Oil 33.5 oz of Coconut Oil 33.5 oz of Palm Oil 11.5 oz of Shea Butter 1.5 oz of Beeswax Pearls 32 oz of Distilled Water 12 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 4 oz of Local Honey 2 oz of Evening Jasmine Fragrance Oil 1.5 oz of Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance Oil Instructions Cut two strips of bubble wrap per mold that are the same length and width as your loaf molds. Place one in the bottom of each mold, bubble side up, and set the other pieces aside. Weigh and combine your essential or fragrance oils, then set them aside. Weigh each base oil and beeswax and combine them in a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot about ⅓ full of water. Bring the water to a boil. Heat the oils until fully melted and blended, stirring occasionally. While your oils are melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let your oils and lye mixture both cool to 120 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place your immersion blender into the oils, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. Slowly and gently pour your lye water into your oil mixture. You can pour down the side of your bowl or down the shaft of your immersion blender to reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse your blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Add honey and pulse the blender a few times to incorporate. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the essential oil or fragrance oil blend. Once your soap reaches about a medium trace, pour it into your mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the molds on your table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Top each mold with a second piece of bubble wrap, bubble side down, and gently press into the surface of the soap. Cover the mold and allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold soap, cut into bars, and allow to cure for 4-6 weeks. You may also enjoy... Champagne & Roses Cold Process Soap Cider by the Fire: Moisturizing Oat Milk Soap Fragrance Oil Blends for Soap Making Ultimate Hydration Whipped Body Butter
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Simple Cold Process Soap
Cold Process Soap can have a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and scents when made by talented artisans but the base recipe is what allows the magic to happen. A solid starting place for a simple and effective cold process soap is a combination of coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, and castor oil which create a firm but gentle bar of soap with a good lather. The perfect scent can be crafted by blending a few high-quality essential oils and/or fragrance oils to complete the soap. Percentage of Oils in the Formula37.5% Palm Oil27.5% Coconut Oil30.0% Olive Oil5.0% Castor Oil Saponification Value for the Blend of Oils0.1507 Sodium Hydroxide Saponification Value at 0% lye discount0.1432 Sodium Hydroxide Saponification Value at 5% lye discount33% Lye Solution (amount of sodium hydroxide X 2 = amount of water) Fragrance for the Blend Calculated According to IFRA StandardsMaximum 5.0% of the total oils + Sodium Hydroxide (dry) in the formula Recipe for a 48 oz. Batch of Soap Oils 18 oz. Palm Oil 13.2 oz. Coconut Oil 14.4 oz. Olive Oil 2.4 oz. Castor Oil Lye Solution 6.87 oz. Sodium Hydroxide 13.75 oz. Soft or Distilled Water Fragrance 2.74 oz. Fragrance Oil Maximum Instructions Using personal safety equipment (safety goggles, gloves and long sleeve shirt) weigh the sodium hydroxide in a heavy plastic or stainless steel container. In a separate lye-safe container, weigh the water. Add the sodium hydroxide to the water and stir until dissolved. Cover and allow to cool. Weigh the oils into a heat and lye-safe container (stainless steel recommended) of sufficient size to accommodate all the ingredients in the recipe. Melt the oils over low heat until clear. Allow the oils and lye to cool between 95° – 105° F. (35°- 40°C). Slowly pour the lye solution into the oils. Using a stick blender, blend the oil/lye solution to a light trace (when no streaks of oil are left in the soap solution and a portion of the solution, when dribbled over the surface leaves a faint trail). Add the fragrance, Stir to thoroughly incorporate. Pigments or dried herbs may also be added at this time if desired. Jackie Thompson You may also enjoy... Essential Oil Blends for Soap Making Fragrance Oil Blends for Soap Making Soap Making: How to Combat Scent Fading Essential Oil FAQ
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