Patchouli and Kombo Butter Soap

January 2, 2025
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Wayne Dunn

Patchouli and Kombo Butter Soap

Introduction:

This earthy and sensual soap features the intoxicating aroma of patchouli and the moisturizing benefits of kombo butter.


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.

Patchouli Essential Oil:

  • Balancing properties: Helps balance the skin's natural oils.
  • Grounding properties: Promotes relaxation and grounding.
  • Earthy aroma: Provides a warm, earthy fragrance.

Suitable Skin Types and Conditions:

  • Dry skin: All four ingredients are excellent moisturizers, making them ideal for dry skin.
  • Oily skin: Patchouli essential oil can help balance oily skin.
  • Stressed skin: The grounding properties of patchouli can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. kombo butter
  • 4 oz. coconut oil
  • 4 oz. olive oil
  • 3 oz. lye
  • 5 oz. distilled water
  • 1/4 cup patchouli essential oil
  • Patchouli leaves (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the lye solution: Combine lye and distilled water in a heat-resistant container. Stir until the lye is completely dissolved.
  2. Melt the oils: Melt the kombo butter, coconut oil, and olive oil together in a double boiler.
  3. Combine: Carefully pour the lye solution into the melted oils and blend until the mixture reaches trace.
  4. Add patchouli: Stir in the patchouli essential oil and patchouli leaves (if using).
  5. Pour into molds: Pour the soap batter into your chosen molds.
  6. 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:

Step-by-Step Calculations:

  • Kombo butter (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.137 = 1.096 oz NaOH
  • Coconut oil (4 oz): 4 oz × 0.183 = 0.732 oz NaOH
  • Olive oil (4 oz): 4 oz × 0.135 = 0.810 oz NaOH
  • Total Lye Amount: 1.096 oz + 0.732 oz + 0.810 oz = 2.638 oz NaOH

Water Calculation:

  • Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 2.638 oz NaOH × 2 = 5.276 oz water

Why Make This Soap: Patchouli is known for its earthy and sensual aroma, making this soap ideal for a luxurious and grounding experience. The kombo butter provides moisture and nourishment, while the patchouli scent creates a deep and relaxing atmosphere.

Popular Soap Calculators:

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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