Creamy Olive Oil Soap Recipe

by Judi on Jul 9, 2007

Creamy Olive Oil Soap

80% Olive Oil
20% Palm Kernel Oil

5% Sodium Hydroxide

1 Pound Recipe:

12.8 oz Olive Oil
3.2 Palm Kernel Oil

2.18 Sodium Hydroxide

To figure water, a safe range would be to multiply the lye amount by 2.2. I usually use a range somewhere between 1.7 and 2.0 for figuring my liquid requirements. For new recipes, I recommend 2.2.

Note:
Momma Muse recommends always running your recipe through a soap calculator to ensure you are using safe amounts of lye. See a list of online lye calculators.

For properties on other oils to use in your soap making recipes, see
Ingredient and Oil Properties for Soap, Lotion, Serums, Bath and Body

Notes:
- Be sure to use a soap calculator specifically used to calculator amounts, particularly making sure you have the correct amount of sodium hydroxide.
- If you need to make substitutions within your recipe, be sure to recalculate, as the lye amount may change.
- Remember your safety and for those around your soap making area. Label items appropriately, wear appropriate safety gear.

Momma Muse, and Judi Cox, is in no way held liable for your soap making adventures or misadventures. Though we are happy to share your experiences, should you wish. :)

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Basic Olive Oil Soap Recipe

by Judi on Jul 9, 2007

Basic Olive Oil Soap Recipe

60% Olive Oil
15% Palm Oil
15% Palm Kernel Oil
10% Coconut Oil

5% Sodium Hydroxide

1 lb Recipe:

9.6 oz Olive Oil
2.4 oz Palm Oil
2.4 oz Palm Kernel Oil
1.6 oz Coconut Oil

2.24 oz Sodium Hydroxide

2 lb Recipe:

19.2 oz Olive Oil
4.8 oz Palm Oil
4.8 oz Palm Kernel Oil
3.2 oz Coconut Oil

4.48 oz Sodium Hydroxide

To figure water, a safe range would be to multiply the lye amount by 2.2. I usually use a range somewhere between 1.7 and 2.0 for figuring my liquid requirements. For new recipes, I recommend 2.2. In this case 4.8 x 2.2 = 10.56 oz

Note:
Momma Muse recommends always running your recipe through a soap calculator to ensure you are using safe amounts of lye. See a list of online lye calculators.

For properties on other oils to use in your soap making recipes, see
Ingredient and Oil Properties for Soap, Lotion, Serums, Bath and Body

Notes:
- Be sure to use a soap calculator specifically used to calculator amounts, particularly making sure you have the correct amount of sodium hydroxide.
- If you need to make substitutions within your recipe, be sure to recalculate, as the lye amount may change.
- Remember your safety and for those around your soap making area. Label items appropriately, wear appropriate safety gear.

Momma Muse, and Judi Cox, is in no way held liable for your soap making adventures or misadventures. Though we are happy to share your experiences, should you wish. :)

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About Our Soaps

by Judi on Nov 9, 2006

Our soaps are not only gentle, but cleansing, lather (creamy or full-bubbles, which may depend on your water type) and smell lovely as well as being pretty enough to display. We also choose oils which are moisturizing so you don’t leave the shower feeling as if you need to slather on a layer of lotion (though, our lotions feel pretty good, if we do say so ourselves!).

We use both fragrance oils and essentials oils and sometimes in combination with each other. We also periodically make soaps containing neither. While some people feel fragrance oils can be irritating, we’ve found that the amount we use is typically not enough to be bothersome. Of course, if it’s irritating to your skin, discontinue use.

All of our soaps are considered Vegan Friendly, even the ones with fragrance oils. Our suppliers have assured us animals play no part in the blending of oils. Periodically, we do make a soap or two which contains honey - this soap will be well labeled. (Note: our ‘Oatmeal Milk & Honey’ fragranced soap does NOT contain real honey.)

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Lotion Percentages - Simple lotion making instructions

by Judi on Nov 9, 2006

Many different oils can be combined in varying percentages to create an endless variety of lotion blends, each with their own qualities benefiting your skin in different ways.

To read about the oils we commonly use and their beneficial qualities, read Ingredient and Oil Properties for Soap, Lotion, Serums, Bath and Body.

For our basic lotion recipe, we generally follow these percentages:
74% liquids of choice
Chose liquids based on the qualities you wish to add to your lotion. Lotions can be made using distilled water, milk, hydrosols or teas.

12% oils of choice
Oils should be chosen for their qualities. To help chose, spread a little oil on your own skin. If it feels good, try it. Try one oil, or a blend of oils to create the perfect blend for your skin needs.

5% glycerin (a humectant)
5% emulsifer (blends the oils and water)
3% stearic acid (thickener)
1% fragrance of choice (optional)
Unscented, quality fragrance oils, essential oils, or let your hydrosols scent it naturally.

Preservative used in recommended percentage, usually .1%-1% (chose one specifically for water-based products)

Simple instructions for making lotion:
- Combine all ingredients, except fragrance and preservative, heat to melting.
- Blend with mixer or stick blender until cooled.
- At approximately 120 degrees or so, add fragrance and preservative.
- Pour into sterilized containers.

Soft & Silky Handmade Lotion Recipe provides specific ingredients and amounts.

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