Honey and Shea Butter Soap
December
31
,
2024
Honey and Shea Butter Soap
Introduction:
Honey, a natural humectant, attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple. It is rich in antioxidants, fighting free radicals for youthful skin. Combined with shea butter, it creates a cleansing and nourishing soap with health and beauty benefits.
Benefits of DIY Honey and Shea Butter Soap:
Ingredients:
- 10 oz. shea butter
- 2 oz. cow milk
- 1 oz. sodium hydroxide (lye)
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vitamin E oil
Instructions:
- In a heat-resistant container, combine the shea butter and goat milk. Heat gently until the shea butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate container, carefully add the sodium hydroxide to the water. Stir gently until the lye is completely dissolved.
- Allow both mixtures to cool to room temperature.
- Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the shea butter and milk mixture before adding the lye solution.
- Slowly pour the lye solution into the shea butter and goat milk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring until the mixture reaches a trace, which is when it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the vitamin E oil, and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a soap mold and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks before using.
Lye and Cow’s Milk Calculations
-Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:
- Shea butter: 0.128 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Step-by-Step Calculations:
- Shea butter (10 oz): 10 oz × 0.128 = 1.28 oz NaOH
- Total Lye Amount: 1.28 oz NaOH
Cow’s Milk Calculation:
- Assuming a cow’s milk-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 1.28 oz NaOH × 2 = 2.56 oz cow’s milk
This Recipe was originally published in DIY Shea Butter Soap Making Recipes
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.
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