People, without hesitation, buy industrial-made soap; This cleanser contains a huge amount of chemicals that dry the skin mercilessly. Therefore, recently there has been an active demand for handmade soap made from natural raw materials. Cook soap at home, because this is a real art and an exciting hobby, where there is room for creativity and new ideas.
It is necessary
- - 250 grams of coconut oil;
- - 250 grams of olive oil;
- - 250 grams of palm oil;
- - 30 grams of castor oil;
- - 100 grams of NaOH;
- - 200 grams of water;
- - 30 grams of base oil;
- - 7-10 drops of essential oil;
- - solid fats.
Instructions
Step 1
Calculate the amount of solid fat using a soap calculator - it should be about 7-10% of the total mass of natural oils. Add the required amount of fat to a heat-resistant dish and melt in the microwave or water bath.
Step 2
Add palm oil, olive oil, coconut oil and castor oil to the melted fats, mix everything thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix ice water with lye, be careful not to inhale vapors, wear a respirator, rubber gloves and safety glasses (lye is a rather dangerous substance).
Step 3
When the temperature of the alkaline solution and the oils becomes approximately the same (40-42 degrees), and this can be checked with a thermometer, pour the alkaline solution into the oil mixture and stir. You should get a cloudy mass. Whisk the soap mixture with a blender for ten minutes until a trace appears.
Step 4
Cover the container with the soapy mixture with a towel and put it in a water bath for four hours (cover the top with a lid). Stir the composition every half an hour and do not forget to add water to the pan with a bath. Soon you will see that the soap mass goes into the stage of a translucent gel.
Step 5
Then the composition will begin to thicken and cloudy, it will become more like wax. Measure the PH level using special devices - it should be 8-9. If you do not have such measuring devices, try the soap on your tongue. If it stings and the taste of soap stays in your mouth, then it's almost done.
Step 6
Add essential oils to the soap mass (you can add coffee beans, lemon zest or pine nuts) and thoroughly sweep everything out with a blender, put it in a water bath to warm up. Prepare the molds and pour the prepared mass into them, tap well so that there are no voids left. In the morning, the handmade soap will be ready to use.
