Basic Homemade Soap Recipe Everyone needs to have a basic homemade soap recipe with which to play around. Half the fun is trying out different ingredients and creating new soap masterpieces. Below you will find my basic soap recipe that I use to develope my cold process soap recipes with.

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

1. You can make this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. If you're adding GSE, add it to the base oils. 3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace add any remaining optional ingredients. 4. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 360 gr. 12.699 oz. 40%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.632 gr. 4.432 oz.  

Camellia Oil Soap Recipe This Camellia Oil Soap has a floral citrus scent of rose geranium, lemongrass and sweet orange essential oils and a smooth conditioning lather.

Camellia oil is a highly absorbent, non-greasy oil that is high in vitamins E, A and B. It also helps protect your skin from UV rays and has resorative properties making it a good choice for dry, mature skin.

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Camellia Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.927 gr. 4.442 oz.  

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Crimson Mica 1 tsp. (5 ml)

1. Make the camellia oil soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. If you're adding GSE, add it to the base oils. 3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace add any optional ingredients except for

the mica and essential oils. 4. Reserve approximately 1 1/2 cups of thinnly traced soap to make the marble. 5. Add the mica to the larger portion of soap base and blend well with your stick

blender. Then add the essential oils.6. Pour the crimson coloured soap into your soap mold. 7. Slowly drizzle the reserved white soap over the crimson soap in a grid like

pattern. Alternate pouring from high up above the soap mold and low down close to the soap mold. This will insure a more even distribution of the white soap.

8. Using your spatula or other stirring device, gently swirl the two colours of soap around in the mold. Don't over do it or you'll blend the colours together.

9. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Champagne and Roses"Homemade Soap Recipe

A decidedly feminine homemade soap recipe, Champagne and Roses is sure to delight those partial to fruity floral soaps.

Both fragrance oils used in this blend were purchased from New Directions Aromatics should you wish to duplicate it exactly.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.59 oz. 5%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.94 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 360 gr. 12.7 oz. 40%

Palm Oil 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Distilled Water 234 gr. 8.25 oz.  

Coconut Milk 90 gr. 3.18 oz.  

Lye 126.16 gr. 4.45 oz.  

Water/Coconut Milk as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Palmarosa E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rosewood E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Strawberry Champagne F/O 4 tsp. (20 ml)

Red Current & Thyme Tea F/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

White Mica 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Crimson Mica 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

1. Follow the directions for creating soap curls if you are going to include them in your design.

2. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

3. Do not add the coconut milk to the lye water. Hold on to it until the soap reaches a thin trace and then add it to the soap base.

4. Mix in the micas using the stick blender and then add the scent blend.5. Once the soap base has reached a medium thick trace, pour it over the soap

curls in your soap mold.6. Don't forget that the soap will pour a bit higher than normal due to the extra

soap.7. Gently tap the soap mold on the counter to get out any air bubbles.8. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using.

White Camellia Oil Soap Recipe I find White Camellia Oil Soap pristinely beautiful....smooth, creamy and delicately white. Sometimes less is more and that holds true with this soap.

This palm free recipe produces a nice hard bar that has a great creamy lather. I left this recipe unscented and uncoloured for those with sensitive skin but feel free to embelish it to your hearts content.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Camellia Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.94 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 315 gr. 11.11 oz. 35%

Shea Butter 135 gr. 4.76 oz. 15%

Avocado Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.59 oz. 5%

Distilled Water 270 gr. 9.52 oz.  

Coconut Milk 54 gr. 1.91 oz.  

Lye 124.79 gr. 4.40 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

1. Make the camellia oil soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Do not mix the coconut milk in with the water and lye solution...hold it back until the soap batter reaches a thin trace.

3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, you can add the slightly warmed coconut milk.

4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a thick trace is reached and pour into your soap mold.

5. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Avocado Oil Soap Recipe This Avocado Oil Soap has a soft herbal lemon scent and uses comfrey infused Olive Oil. The recipe is a three step process (if you make it to look like mine as seen above) so be sure to read it through first.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Avocado Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Comfrey Infused Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.396 gr. 4.423 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Hydrated Chromium Oxide 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Step OneMake a batch of the Basic Homemade Soap and when it is finished insulating, follow the directions for creating soap curls.

Step TwoMake a comfrey infusion with the olive oil. Place 1 cup of dried comfrey in a crock pot and cover with about 2 cups of olive oil. Place the crock pot on low for an hour and then turn off. Leave covered overnight. Strain out the herb through a coffee filter.

Step ThreeFollow the instructions on The Process page to make the homemade soap base. Grapefruit Seed Extract was added to the base oils and all other additives were incorporated at a thin trace. After thoroughly blending additives in, gently pour the liquid soap over the soap curls and then insulate as usual.

Olive Oil Soap Recipewith Calendula and Chamomile

This olive oil soap recipe is a great choice for someone with very sensitive skin. This recipe includes calendula, chamomile and oatmeal for their healing and soothing properties.

Traditionally castile soap contains only olive oil for its base but since I like more lather, I have incorporated a small amount of coconut and palm oil.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Infused Olive Oil 540 gr. 19.048 oz. 60%

Palm Oil 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 121.145 gr. 4.273 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Honey 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Finely Ground Quick Oats 1/4 Cup (60 ml)

Finely Ground Calendula Petals 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Step OneMake an infusion with olive oil, calendula and chamomile.

Place 1 cup of dried calendula and 1 cup of dried chamomile in a crock pot and cover with about 3 cups of olive oil. Place the crock pot on low for an hour and then turn off. Leave covered overnight. Strain out the herb through a coffee filter.

Step TwoMake the homemade soap following the instructions on "The Process" page. Add plain olive oil to the infused oil until you have 540 grams.

Add the GSE to the base oils.

Add the ground oatmeal and calendula at a thin trace followed by the honey, Rosemary extract and Sw. Almond/Vit. E blend.

*Note: Trace happens quickly with this formula so work fast when putting in the additives.

Camellia Oil Coconut Milk Soap You may have noticed that I really like Camellia Oil and Coconut Milk in my soap recipes! Especially those homemade soap recipes that are on the plainer side. I use Camellia oil because it has so many great properties that appeal to me and my skin type. If you have a preference for a particular oil...say avocado, hemp seed, apricot kernel, sweet almond, etc....you can substitute it for the Camellia oil. Just be sure to run the recipe through a lye calculator to obtain the new lye amounts.

As for the coconut milk...you don't have to use it at all if you don't want to....just increase the water amount by the amount of the omitted milk. Another option is to swap milks. If you really like goat's milk, use it instead. That's the great thing about making homemade soap...you can make it whatever you want.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Camellia Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Palm Oil** 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 200 gr. 7.05 oz.  

Coconut Milk 97 gr. 3.42 oz.  

Lye 125.3 gr. 4.42 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 33Super Fat/Discount = 5%

1. Make the camellia oil soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Do not mix the coconut milk in with the water and lye solution...hold it back until the soap batter reaches a thin trace.

3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, you can add the slightly warmed coconut milk.

4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a thick trace is reached and pour into your soap mold.

5. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

**If you cannot find ethically sourced palm oil or would prefer to not use palm oil at all, it can be substituted with lard, tallow, shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, etc. Re-run the recipe through the lye calculator before making.

Contrary Mary"Homemade Soap Recipe

This wonderful homemade soap recipe makes a great citrus scented scrubby bar that's perfect for gently scouring away dirt from your favorite gardener's hands.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.59 oz. 5%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.94 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Hempseed Oil 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Distilled Water 324 gr. 11.45 oz.  

Lye 127.56 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Sweet Orange E/O 5 tsp. (25 ml)

Ylang E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rosewood E/O 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Cornmeal 2 Tbsp. (30 ml)

Coloured soap chunks/bits 1 - 2 Cups

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the essential oils, cornmeal and the soap bits.

3. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using.

Soap Recipe with Apricot Kernel Oil

This apricot kernel soap recipe is made with carrot and orange infused olive oil. Both apricot kernel oil and carrot root have moisturizing and conditioning properties that are great for dry and mature skin.

If you decide to use the same essential oils as I did to scent this bar, you won't be disappointed. It smells wonderful...I love it!

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Apricot Kernel Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Infused Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.927 gr. 4.442 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Jasmine E/O (10% in JoJoba) 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 2.5 tsp. (12.5 ml)

Oakmoss E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Clove E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Carrot Root Powder 2 Tbsp. (30 ml)

Grated Soap 200 grams

Step OneInfuse the olive oil. Put some* dehydrated orange zest and dehydrated grated carrot into a crock pot with the olive oil and heat on low for one hour. Turn off the crock pot and leave it overnight to cool and settle. In the morning strain the olive oil through a coffee filter.

*(I used 3 cups olive oil, zest of 2 oranges and 2 grated carrots. I dehydrate the carrot and orange first because I don't want any excess moisture in the oil.)

Step TwoTo make this homemade soap, follow the instructions on The Process page. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including grated soap) at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Lavender Soap Recipe Use this Lavender Soap Recipe to create a bar that is always a welcome addition to any bathroom. Its calming scent is a great way to finish the day, especially when enjoyed in a warm, bubbly, soothing tub.

This soap recipe is a two step process (if you make it to look like mine as seen above) so be sure to read it through first.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 360 gr. 12.699 oz. 40%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.632 gr. 4.423 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Lavender E/O 8 tsp. (30 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sw. Almond/Vit. E (80:20 blend) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Crimson Mica 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Ultramarine Blue 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Step OneMake a batch of the Basic Homemade Soap and when it is finished insulating, follow the directions for creating soap ribbons.

Step TwoFollow the instructions on The Process page to make the base soap.

Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including lavender essential oil) at a thin trace.

After thoroughly blending additives in, gently pour the liquid soap over the soap ribbons, gently tap filled mold onto counter to remove any bubbles and then insulate as usual.

Fresh!"Homemade Soap Recipe

Fresh! is a homemade soap recipe that's perfect for adding some get up and go to your morning...a beautiful blue bar scented with lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus. Plain white chunks of soap add visual appeal while making the blue base colour appear to have more 'punch'.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Castor Oil 65 gr. 2.3 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 162.5 gr. 5.7 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 195 gr. 6.9 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 162.5 gr. 5.7 oz. 25%

Hempseed Oil 65 gr. 2.3 oz. 10%

Distilled Water 234 gr. 8.3 oz.  

Lye 91.7 gr. 3.2 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Rosemary E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Eucalyptus E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Lavender E/O 6 tsp. (30 ml)

White Mica 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Ultramarine Blue 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Hydrated Chromium Green Oxide 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Plain white soap chunks 350 gr. (12.3 oz.)

Take note that this recipe only uses 650 grams of base oils. With the addition of the soap chunks, this soap recipe will make the same amount of soap as my normal recipes. If you do not add the soap chunks, be sure to increase the amount of base oils to fit your mold.

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the scent blend and the colourants (pre-mix the oxides and mica together before adding).

3. Mix the colour and scent in well and continue until the soap has reached a good thick trace.

4. Add the white soap chunks and give a stir.5. Pour the soap into your prepared soap mold.6. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using.

Homemade Soap Recipe - "Shea Butter Coconut Milk"

Sensitive skin rejoice...this homemade soap recipe produces a luxuriously rich, creamy and conditioning bar.

I've lowered the amount of coconut oil and palm oil and added nutrient rich ingredients like shea butter, coconut milk, olive oil, castor oil and calendula petals to make this a wonderful skin loving bar of soap.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 135 gr. 4.8 oz. 15%

Coconut Oil 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Olive Oil 360 gr. 12.7 oz. 40%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Palm Oil** 135 gr. 4.8 oz. 15%

Distilled Water 200 gr. 7.05 oz.  

Coconut Milk 97 gr. 3.42 oz.  

Lye 123.2 gr. 4.34 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 33Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Calendula Flower Petals (ground finely) 1 tsp. (5 ml)

1. Make the shea butter coconut milk homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Do not mix the coconut milk in with the water and lye solution...hold it back until the soap batter reaches a thin trace.

3. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, you can add the slightly warmed coconut milk.

4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a medium trace is reached and pour 3/4 of the soap batter into your soap mold.

5. To the remaining soap, add the finely ground calendula flower petals and mix well. Pour over the soap base in the mold in a zig zag pattern. While pouring hold the soap bucket up high and down low...this helps send the coloured soap to different depths in the white soap base.

6. Using a spatula or other utensil, swirl the soap into a marble pattern. 7. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

**If you cannot find ethically sourced palm oil or would prefer to not use palm oil at all, it can be substituted with lard, tallow, shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, etc. Re-run the recipe through the lye calculator before making.

Sweet Almond Oil Soap Recipe This sweet almond oil soap recipe has been decorated with grated colored soap and mildly scented with chamomile, lavender, geranium and sweet orange. Most of these oils are said to be beneficial in treating and soothing eczema.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Sweet Almond Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Infused Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 125.927 gr. 4.442 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Chamomile E/O (10% in JoJoba) 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Lavender E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Avocado Oil 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Grated Soap 300 grams

Follow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives (including grated soap) at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Shea Butter Soap Recipe This shea butter soap recipe has a moss green checkerboard pattern in a deep turquoise blue base and is scented with lime, sweet orange, oakmoss, patchouli and clove essential oils.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 360 gr. 12.699 oz. 40%

Palm Oil 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 124.451 gr. 4.39 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Lime E/O 4 tsp. (20 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Oakmoss E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Clove E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Ultramarine Blue 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Hydrated Chromium Oxide 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Cut Soap Strips 300 grams

Step OneGet the soap mold ready by following the directions for making checkerboard soap.

Step TwoFollow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap recipe. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Note: Oakmoss and Patchouli essential oils caused the soap to be a much darker shade of turquoise than when I use a clear essential oil.

Seagrass"Homemade Soap Recipe

A fresh, bright and uplifting homemade soap recipe, Seagrass is a blend of herbal scents that include lemons, rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Castor Oil 27 gr. 0.95 oz. 3%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.94 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 333 gr. 11.75 oz. 37%

Palm Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Apricot Kernel Oil 45 gr. 1.59 oz. 5%

Distilled Water 324 gr. 11.45 oz.  

Lye 127.66 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water/Coconut Milk as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Rosemary E/O 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Lemon Eucalyptus E/O 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml)

Eucalyptus E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Litsea Cubeba E/O 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 3/4 tsp. (3.75 ml)

Lavender E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

White Mica 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Ultramarine Blue 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Chromium Green Oxide 1/8 tsp. (0.625 ml)

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. When the soap has reached a thin trace add the scent blend and the white mica.

3. Pour off some of the base into 2 containers. The amounts do not need to be even but should be around 1/4 of the full batch for each container.

4. Add the ultramarine blue to the largest portion of soap...what's left in the pot....and stick blend very well. Oxides like to clump and it's a pain in the butt! I like to mix my oxides with a bit of white mica....using the back of a spoon to break up the clumps. For some reason the mica helps it mix much better with the soap base.

5. Pour the blue base into your soap mold.6. Add the chromium green oxide to one of the containers you poured off

previously and stick blend well. Pour the green soap over the blue in a grid like pattern. Try holding the container at different heights to the mold while pouring. This places your green soap at different layers within the blue soap.

7. Now pour the remaining white soap base over the blue and green...use the same varying heights pouring method.

8. To swirl, run your spatula or thermometer stick through the soap going from side to side (in an 'S" pattern) following the direction you will be cutting the soap. This will give the flowing seaweed like look.

9. Finish up as per the soap making instructions for the method you are using.

Homemade Soap Recipe - "Rum Runner"

This fantastic palm free homemade soap recipe is perfect for the man of the house. Lots of cleansing action, tons of bubbles and a wonderfully masculine scent make this bar a favorite.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Lard 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 324 gr. 11.4 oz.  

Lye 127.8 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Copper Mica 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Cocoa Powder 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Bay Rum F/O 5 tsp. (25 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Clove E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

1. Make this Rum Runner homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, add the cocoa powder and copper mica. Blend well.

3. Add the scent combination.4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a medium trace is reached and

add the soap bits or curls. 5. Pour the soap into your mold and insulate as usual.

Cocoa and Shea Butter Soap Recipe

This cocoa and shea butter soap recipe creates a luxury bar with a creamy bubbly lather. Carrot infused olive oil and titanium dioxide are used to get the buttery color.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Cocoa Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil (carrot infused) 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Palm Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 123.565 gr. 4.359 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Grapefruit E/O 7 tsp. (35 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Titanium Dioxide 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Apricot Kernel Oil 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Soap Ribbons 200 grams

Step OneFollow the directions for embedding soap ribbons to prepare the soap mold.

Step TwoMix the titanium dioxide with the Apricot Kernel oil, blend well and put in a ramekin.

Step ThreeFollow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap. Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives at a thin trace. You will have to work quickly when incorporating the additives since the mix sets up quickly.

Cocoa Butter Soap Recipe I created this soap recipe with thoughts of making a bar that would have a fluffy, creamy, lather and a warm, creamy, scent.

A combination of olive oil infused with vanilla bean, non-deodorized cocoa butter, castor oil and scents of balsam and jasmine have done just that.

If you don't want to infuse the olive oil but would like to use vanilla bean seeds they can be purchased from a soap making supplier.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Cocoa Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil (vanilla bean infused) 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Palm Oil 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 124.746 gr. 4.4 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Tolu Balsam E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Peru Balsam E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Copaiba Balsam E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Jasmine(10% diluted in Jojoba) E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Kaolin Clay (White) 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Follow the instructions on The Process page to make this homemade soap.

Add Grapefruit Seed Extract to the base oils and all other additives at a thin trace.

The Kaolin Clay may be added to a small amount of water, oil or glycerin before adding for easier incorporation.

Homemade Soap Recipe - "CocoRosa"

This fantastic palm free homemade soap recipe is perfect for the woman of the house. It has a luxuriously creamy, conditioning lather and a lovely delicate rose scent. Not overpowering and decidedly feminine.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.9 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 315 gr. 11.1 oz. 35%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Lard 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 200 gr. 7.05 oz.  

Coconut Milk 124 gr. 4.37 oz.  

Lye 125.7 gr. 4.4 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Crimson Mica 1/8 tsp. (0.625 ml)

Rose F/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rosewood E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Ginger E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

1. Make this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, add the coconut milk and blend until a medium trace is reached.

3. Add the scent combination to the soap base, mix and pour off a small portion for marbling and put aside.

4. Add in the crimson mica to the main portion of the soap base and mix well. 5. Pour the coloured soap into your mold then follow with the white soap. Pour

the white in a zigzag pattern over the crimson soap. 6. Use your spatula to create a marble pattern and insulate as usual.

Homemade Soap Recipe - "Lemon Verbena"

A homemade soap recipe for citrus lovers. Fresh and tart with a great lather and an awesome checkerboard design. Naturally scented with essential oils and naturally coloured using Red Palm oil and calendula petals.

Take note that this recipe uses only 650 grams of base oils rather than the full 900 grams my recipes usually use. This is to make room for the 300 grams of soap strips needed to create the checkerboard pattern. If you do not want to add the pattern, be sure to adjust the recipe size.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil 195 gr. 6.88 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 195 gr. 6.88 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 65 gr. 2.29 oz. 10%

Red Palm Oil 195 gr. 6.88 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 214.5 gr. 7.57 oz.  

Lye 93.25 gr. 3.3 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 33Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Lemon E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Litsea Cubeba E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Rosewood E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Lemon Eucalyptus E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Citronella E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Cinnamon E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Calendula Flower Petals (ground finely) 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Plain white soap cut into strips 300 grams (give or take)

1. Make this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

2. Fill the soap mold with the checkerboard patter using the plain white soap. For directions on how to do this visit the Checkerboard Soap page.

3. Start to mix up your base soap. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, add the finely ground calendula petals and the scent combination and blend until a medium trace is reached.

4. Pour the soap into your mold gently. You need to be careful to not disturb the checkerboard pattern. Once all the soap is in the mold, tap the mold gently onto the counter to remove any trapped air bubbles.

5. Insulate as normal and your done!

Coffee Soap Recipe A soap recipe for coffee lovers. This soap not only looks great but smells wonderful. It pulls double duty when it comes to kitchen work...helping to remove odors like onion and garlic. The addition of shea butter, patchouli and benzoin also help with keeping those dishpan hands soft and supple.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Palm Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Lard 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 123.801 gr. 4.367 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 8%

Optional Additives Measurement

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Ginger E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Cinnamon E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Clove E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 4 tsp. (20 ml)

Benzoin E/O 1/8 tsp. (.625 ml)

Finely Ground Oatmeal 2 Tbsp (30 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Cocoa Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Finely ground coffee 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, visit The Process page and then follow the additional directions below.

Once you've reached a thin trace pour about 1 cup of soap base into a container to use as a topper on the soap.

Add the cocoa powder, coffee grounds, orris root, sugar and ground oatmeal to the rest of the base and thoroughly mix.

Add the essential oils, rosemary extract and the grated soap bits...work very fast or it may cease.

Pour into the mold and top with the plain soap that was put aside.

Insulate the soap and cut when cooled.

A Soap Recipe Made WithCreamy Coconut Milk

I'm in love with this soap recipe! Creamy coconut milk, moisturizing cocoa butter, avocado and apricot kernel oils are combined to make a luxury soap that sounds good enough to eat.

This soap recipe is 'palm free' and contains lard but if you want a vegan bar you could substitute shea butter, mango butter or palm oil (be sure to run the recipe through the lye calculator again before making).

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Cocoa Butter 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Apricot Kernel Oil 90 gr. 3.175oz. 10%

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.587 oz. 5%

Avocado Oil 90 gr. 3.175 oz. 10%

Grapeseed Oil 135 gr. 4.762 oz. 15%

Lard 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 128.235 gr. 4.523 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 5% (reduced from the usual 8% due to the fat content in the

coconut milk)

Optional Additives Measurement

Coconut Milk Powder 2 Tbsp. (30 ml)

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Lime E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Copaiba Balsam E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Peru Balsam E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Jasmine(10% diluted in Jojoba) E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Ginger E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Titanium Dioxide 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Soap Ribbons 200 grams

Jade Mica for thin line

Ultramarine Blue for thin line

Ultarmarine Blue 1/16 tsp.

Hydrated Chromium Green Oxide 1/16 tsp.

For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, read The Process page and then follow the directions below to make Coconut Milk Soap.

Weigh out water and remove 1/4 cup. Heat the water in the microwave and add the coconut milk powder, titanium dioxide, orris root and icing sugar. Mix well and

place in a sealed jar.

Combine the Ultramarine Blue (1/16) with the Green Oxide making sure all clumps are removed. Put in a ramikin and put aside.

Put a small amount of Jade Mica and Ultramarine Blue in a small jar. Stretch a piece of panyhose over the top and secure with an elastic. This will allow you to

sprinkle a line between the two layers. Alternatively you could use an old salt shaker.

Place essential oils and Rosemary Extract into a small sealed jar. Prepare the soap ribbons and place all additives into the oven to keep warm. Weigh out the lye and add to the remaining water. Continue the soap making

process as usual until a medium trace is reached. Add warmed and thoroughly combined coconut milk mixture to the medium

traced soap and blend well. Pour off about 2 cups of base into a container and put aside. Add the Ultramarine

Blue and Green Oxide powders to the main base and mix well. Blend the essential oils into the main base and add the soap ribbons. The base

should be creamy and fairly thick by now. Pour the whole mixture into your prepared mold.

Tap the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Sprinkle a light layer of the mica mix over the main base. Too much and the top will not stick.

Mix up the plain soap that was put aside until it is quite thick. Pour or dollop it onto the mica layer and roughly spread out.

Put the soap to rest as usual and cut when cooled.

A Rose Milk Soap Recipe. This soap recipe is great because it uses inexpensive and easy to find base oils. Crisco, lard and grapeseed oils can be found in most grocery stores and produce a soap that is surprisingly hard and conditioning. Coconut milk powder adds a richness to the lather and the castor oil makes that lather bubbly.

This recipe does contain lard but if you want a vegan bar you could substitute shea butter, mango butter or palm oil (be sure to run the recipe through the lye calculator again before making).

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Crisco 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.587 oz. 5%

Grapeseed Oil 135 gr. 4.762 oz. 15%

Lard 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 128.661 gr. 4.538 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Coconut Milk Powder 2 Tbsp. (30 ml)

Confectioners Sugar 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Titanium Dioxide 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Rose Geranium E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Peru Balsam E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rosewood E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Ginger E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Patchouli E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Crimson Mica for thin line

Crimson Mica 1/16 tsp.

For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, read The Process page and then follow the directions below to make this Rose Milk Soap Recipe.

Weigh out water and remove 1/4 cup. Heat the water in the microwave and add the coconut milk powder, titanium dioxide, orris root and icing sugar. Mix well and place in a sealed jar.

Place the Crimson Mica (1/16), making sure all clumps are removed, in a ramikin and put aside.

Put a small amount of Crimson Mica in a small jar. Stretch a piece of panyhose over the top and secure with an elastic. This will allow you to sprinkle a line between the two layers. Alternatively you could use an old salt shaker.

Place the essential oils and Rosemary Extract into a small sealed jar. Place all of the additives into the oven to keep warm. Weigh out the lye and add to the remaining water. Continue the soap making

process as usual until a medium trace is reached. Add warmed and thoroughly combined coconut milk mixture to the medium

traced soap and blend well. Pour about 1/3 of the base into your prepared mold. Sprinkle a light layer of

the mica mix over the molded soap. Too much and the rest of the soap will not stick.

Blend the Crimson Mica (1/16) and the essential oils into the main base. The base should be creamy and fairly thick by now. Pour the whole mixture gently over the soap thats already in your prepared mold.

Put the soap to rest as usual and cut when cooled.

Beer Soap Recipe A soap recipe that uses beer in place of water is wonderful because of the rich lather the beer produces in soap. This homemade soap recipe is made with Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale (though any beer will do), all vegetable oils and is palm oil free.

Citrus scents work particularily well in beer soap so I scented it with sweet orange, lemongrass, palmarosa and litsae cubeba.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Avocado Oil 180 gr. 6.349 oz. 20%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.587 oz. 5%

Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Shea Butter 135 gr. 4.76 oz. 15%

Flat Beer 326.07 gr. 11.502 oz.  

Lye 126.28 gr. 4.538 oz.  

Beer as % of Oils = 36.23Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Carrot Root Powder 1 Tbsp. (15 ml)

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Lemongrass E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Litsae Cubeba E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Most of the above ingredients can be purchased at Mountain Rose Herbs.For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, visit The Process page and then follow the directions below to make this Beer Soap.

A couple of days before making the soap, gently heat the beer until it reaches the boiling point and remove from heat.

Place in a jar and loosely cap with a lid. Put the jar in the fridge for a couple of days or until it is no longer carbonated

(no more bubbles). Using the beer instead of water, make the soap as usual following the

directions on the Process Page. Add the essential oils, orris root powder and the carrot root powder when the

soap is at a light trace. Pour the soap into the mold when a medium trace is reached. Put the soap to rest as usual and cut when cooled.

"Saltwater Suds"Homemade Soap Recipe

Try this homemade soap recipe if you're looking for a soap that lathers in salt water. Of course....soap doesn't actually need to lather in order to work but for some reason we all seem to prefer it.

This soap is a great choice for those seaside camping trips where fresh water is at a premium. No fragrance, no colour...just pure and natural goodness.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%

Coconut Oil 630 gr. 22.22 oz. 70%

Olive Oil 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 324 gr. 11.43 oz.  

Lye 128.67 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36Super Fat/Discount = 15%

1. You can make the base for this homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

Homemade Soap Recipes - Sambuca Rose

There's so many homemade soap recipes but here's one specifically for those who adore the scent of black licorice....Sambuca Rose contains Anise and Sweet Fennel essential oils along with a hint of spice, citrus, and rose.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Shea Butter 45 gr. 1.587 oz. 5%

Coconut Oil 225 gr. 7.937 oz. 25%

Olive Oil 315 gr. 11.11 oz. 35%

Castor Oil 45 gr. 1.587 oz. 5%

Palm Oil** 270 gr. 9.524 oz. 30%

Distilled Water 179 gr. 6.31 oz.  

Coconut Milk 100 gr. 3.53 oz.  

Lye 127.05 gr. 4.48 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 31Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Anise E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Sweet Fennel E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Cinnamon E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Clove Bud E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Nutmeg E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Rose Fragrance Oil 4 tsp. (20 ml)

White Mica 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Black Oxide 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

1. If you wish to make this homemade soap recipe look like the one pictured above you, will need to make a batch of the Basic Homemade Soap and when it is finished insulating, follow the directions for creating soap curls.

2. Once your mold is filled with the soap curls, you can make the soap base following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

3. Mix until the soap reaches a thin trace and then add the coconut milk, orris root powder, mica, black oxide and the scent. Blend well.

4. Stick blend until a medium trace is reached and gently pour the soap base into the prepared soap mold. Depending on how many soap curls you have

used, you may have excess soap base...be sure to have a second soap mold ready to pour the extra soap base into.

5. Finish up as per the instructions for the method you are using.

Soap Recipe - Sweet Citrus Honey.

This 'honeycomb' soap recipe uses bubblewrap to create the fun look. By combining beeswax, honey and sweet citrus scents you end up with a soap that is warm and inviting. Makes me feel like having tea and honey cakes.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Lard 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%

Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%

Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.17 oz. 10%

Olive Oil 90 gr. 3.17 oz. 10%

Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.17 oz. 10%

Grapeseed Oil 135 gr. 4.5 oz. 15%

Cocoa Butter 45 gr. 1.59 oz. 5%

Distilled Water 297 gr. 10.48 oz.  

Lye 127.08 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 33Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Beeswax 18 grams

Liquid Honey 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Sweet Orange E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)

Marmalade F/O 2 tsp. (10 ml)

Palmarosa E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Copaiba Balsam E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Oakmoss E/O 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, read The Process page and then follow the directions below to make Sweet Citus Honey soap.

Prepare the soap mold by placing a cut out of bubblewrap on the bottom of the mold with the bubbles facing up. Cut another piece to place on top of the poured soap.

Melt the beeswax with the hard oils. At this point I added the honey, orris root and ground calendula petals.

Make the soap as usual following the directions on the Process Page. Add the essential oils when the soap is at a light trace. Pour the soap into the prepared mold when a medium trace is reached. Top

with the remaining piece of bubblewrap and press gently into the soap. Put the soap to rest as usual and cut when cooled.

Soap Recipe - Salt Soap bar. Here is a soap recipe that I had been anxious to try out. This salt soap bar or 'spa soap' is a wonderfully creamy soap that gently removes dead skin cells and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage

Coconut Oil 504 gr. 17.78 oz. 70%

Castor Oil 72 gr. 2.54 oz. 10%

Grapeseed Oil 144 gr. 5.08 oz. 20%

Distilled Water 237.6 gr. 8.38 oz.  

Lye 102.15 gr. 3.6 oz.  

Sea Salt - Fine 576 gr. 20.32 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 33Super Fat/Discount = 15%

Optional Additives Measurement

Orris Root Powder 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Titanium Dioxide 1 tsp.

Rosemary Extract 1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml)

Grapefruit Seed Extract 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Lavender E/O 5 tsp. (15 ml)

Eucalyptus E/O 1.5 tsp. (7.5 ml)

Rosemary E/O 1 tsp. (5 ml)

Grated colored soap bits 300 - 400 gr.

Most of the above ingredients can be purchased at Mountain Rose Herbs.For basic instructions on how to make homemade soap, read The Process page and then follow the directions below to make the Salt Soap Scrub.

Make the soap as usual following the directions on the Process Page.

Add the essential oils, orris root and titanium dioxide when the soap is at a light trace.

Once the essential oils are incorporated add the salt and the soap bits and blend well.

Pour the soap into the prepared soap mold and then put the soap to rest as usual. This soap should be cut when it has firmed up and can be handled. This was at about 12 hours for me. If left too long the soap will harden and you will not be able to cut it withuot it crumbling apart.