How to Make Natural Hot Process Sea Salt Soap (Recipe)
Print RecipeEquipment
- Crock pot
- Stick blender or immersion blender
- Digital scale
- Soap molds (a loaf mold or silicone mold works well)
- Separate containers for oils, lye, and salt
- Double boiler (or microwave) for melting hard oils
- Protective gear – gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
- Well-ventilated area for mixing lye water
Ingredients
- Coconut oil – 4.8 oz great for cleansing and lather
- Olive oil – 9.6 oz gentle and moisturizing
- Castor oil – 1.6 oz boosts lather
- Cocoa butter – 1.6 oz hardens the bar
- Tallow beef - 12.8 oz
- Avocado Oil - 1.6 oz
- Sea salt or pink Himalayan salt – 8 oz to 12 oz adjust based on preference
- Distilled water – As calculated
- Sodium hydroxide lye – Use a lye calculator to get the correct amount
- Essential oil blend – Up to 1 oz optional but heavenly
Instructions
- Working with sodium hydroxide (lye) can be dangerous. Always:
- Keep kids and pets out of the room
- Wear protective gear
- Mix lye in a well-ventilated area
- Add lye to warm water, not the other way around