š„„Coconut Cold Process Soapš„„ (Recipe for beginners)
For this Coconut, I used simple, natural ingredients like Coconut Milk and Coconut Powder to create a soothing, creamy bar.
š§¼ Basic Tools Youāll Need:
- 2 large stainless steel bowls
- 3 medium bowls
- Immersion blender
- Stainless steel whisk
- Protective gloves + eye goggles
- Silicone soap molds
- Spatula + spoon (soap-only use)
- Digital kitchen scale
- Pot (for double boiler)
- 2 thermometers
š§Ŗ Recipe:
- 180g Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
- 350g Frozen Coconut Milk or Distilled Water
- 614g Avocado Oil
- 250g Coconut Oil
- 250g Mango Butter (or shea/mango butter)
- 68g Castor Oil
- 60g Coconut Amber & Sandal Wood Fragrance
- Ā¼ cup Coconut flakes powder
- Ā¼ cup Colloidal Oats (or finely ground oats)
š«§ How to Make It:
1) Freeze your milk or distilled water until solid.
2) Melt all oils and butters together using a double boiler. Let cool to 120ā130Ā°F.
3) Slowly add lye to the frozen liquid (never add liquid to lye). Stir until dissolved. Let cool to 115ā120Ā°F.
4) When both oil and lye mixtures reach the same temperature range, combine them. Blend and mix until light trace (thin pudding).
5) Add fragrance and Coconut Powder and oats. Mix quickly.
6) Pour into molds, tap to remove bubbles.
7) Let sit 24ā48 hours, unmold, and cure 4ā6 weeks.
šæ Simple, natural, and beginner-friendly. If youāve been thinking about making soap ā this is your sign to start!
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Making your own coconut cold process soap at home is truly rewarding and fun, especially when you use natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin. I found that freezing the coconut milk beforehand helps maintain a safer lye mixing process, reducing the heat generated and preventing scorching. This step really made a difference in my first batch. Using avocado oil and mango butter adds a luxurious creaminess and nourishment to the soap, which is fantastic for dry or sensitive skin. I always recommend wearing protective gloves and eye goggles, especially when handling lye, to ensure safety. One tip I learned is to blend the mixture until you reach a light trace, which looks like a thin pudding. This is crucial for the soap to set properly and maintain a smooth texture. Adding colloidal oats not only provides a gentle exfoliation but also soothes irritated skin, perfect for those with eczema or dryness. The fragrance choice of coconut amber and sandalwood adds an earthy, warm scent that complements the natural ingredients beautifully without being overpowering. Lastly, curing your soap for 4 to 6 weeks allows it to harden and develop a longer-lasting bar. It's exciting to see how the soap transforms during this time. If youāre new to soap making, this recipe and method are great starting points. With practice, you can experiment with different oils, butters, and fragrances to create personalized bars that suit your skin and preferences.
