Classic Kombo Butter Soap
Classic Kombo Butter Soap
Introduction:
This simple recipe is a great starting point for beginners. It features a blend of kombo butter, coconut oil, and olive oil for a nourishing and moisturizing bar.
Kombo Butter:
- Rich in nutrients: Provides essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.
- Moisturizing properties: Helps soothe dry, irritated skin.
- Anti-inflammatory: Can reduce inflammation and redness.
- Hardening properties: Increases the hardness and lather of the soap.
Coconut Oil:
- Cleansing properties: Effectively removes dirt and impurities.
- Antimicrobial properties: Helps fight bacteria and fungi.
- Foaming agent: Creates a rich, lathering foam.
- Hardening properties: Increases the hardness of the soap.
Olive Oil:
- Moisturizing properties: Hydrates and softens the skin.
- Antioxidant benefits: Protects the skin from environmental damage.
- Emollient properties: Helps soothe and calm irritated skin.
- Mild cleansing: Gentle on sensitive skin.
Suitable Skin Types and Conditions:
- Dry skin: All three ingredients are excellent moisturizers, making them ideal for dry skin.
- Sensitive skin: Olive oil and kombo butter are both gentle and soothing, making them suitable for sensitive skin.
- Acne-prone skin: Coconut oil's antimicrobial properties can help combat acne-causing bacteria.
- Mature skin: The antioxidants in kombo butter and olive oil can help reduce the appearance of signs of aging.
Ingredients:
- 10 oz. kombo butter
- 6 oz. coconut oil
- 6 oz. olive oil
- 3 oz. lye
- 7 oz. distilled water
- Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the lye solution: Combine lye and distilled water in a heat-resistant container. Stir until the lye is completely dissolved.
- Melt the oils: Melt the kombo butter, coconut oil, and olive oil together in a double boiler.
- Combine: Carefully pour the lye solution into the melted oils and blend until the mixture reaches trace.
- Add essential oils: If desired, add your favorite essential oils to the mixture.
- Pour into molds: Pour the soap batter into your chosen molds.
- Cure: Allow the soap to cure for at least 4-6 weeks before use.
Lye-Water Calculation:
Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:
- Kombo Butter: 0.137 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Coconut Oil: 0.183 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Olive Oil: 0.135 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Step-by-Step Calculations:
- Kombo Butter (10 oz): 10 oz × 0.137 = 1.370 oz NaOH
- Coconut Oil (6 oz): 6 oz × 0.183 = 1.098 oz NaOH
- Olive Oil (6 oz): 6 oz × 0.135 = 0.81 oz NaOH
- Total Lye Amount: 1.370 oz + 1.098 oz + 0.81 oz = 3.278 oz NaOH
Water Calculation:
Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 3.278 oz NaOH × 2 = 6.556 oz water
Why Make This Soap:
This classic recipe is a great way to introduce yourself to kombo butter soap making. It's simple to follow and produces a gentle, nourishing bar that's perfect for everyday use.
Popular Soap Calculators:
- SoapCalc.net: A widely used online calculator with a user-friendly interface. SoapCalc: http://www.soapcalc.net/
- Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild (HSCG) Calculator https://www.soapguild.org/tools-and-resources/product-price-calculators/lye
- Lye Calculator: Another popular option with a simple design. https://www.lyecalc.com/
- Soap Recipe Calculator: Offers additional features like fragrance and color calculations. http://thesoapcalculator.com
There are also many YouTube Videos on how to calculate this.
Remember: Always handle lye with extreme caution. It is a strong chemical and can cause severe burns. Ensure you're following safety guidelines when working with it.
This Recipe was originally published in Kombo Butter Soap Making
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