Shea Butter and Coconut Milk Soap

Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Cocount Milk Soap:

Nourishing & Soothing: Coconut milk is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that nourish and soothe dry or irritated skin.

Promotes Skin Elasticity: Shea butter helps maintain skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Gentle Cleansing: The natural properties of coconut milk create a mild, creamy lather that gently cleanses without stripping the skin’s natural oils.

Rich in Antioxidants: Both ingredients are loaded with antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage.

Luxurious Texture: The combination results in a rich, creamy soap that feels luxurious and pampering on the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shea butter
• 1 pound coconut oil
• 1/2 pound olive oil
• 1/2 pound coconut milk
• 6 oz  sodium hydroxide
• 12 oz  distilled water

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Instructions:

1. Follow steps 1-3 from the Lavender Shea Butter Soap recipe.
2. Replace the water with coconut milk in the lye solution.
3. Add the coconut milk to the mixture before pouring it into the soap mold.
4. Let the soap set for 24-48 hours before cutting and curing.

Lye and Water Calculation:

-Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:

• Shea butter: 0.128 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:

• Shea butter (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.128 = 2.048 oz NaOH
• Coconut oil (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.183 = 2.928 oz NaOH
• Olive oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.135 = 1.08 oz NaOH 
• Total Lye Amount: 2.048 oz + 2.928 oz + 1.08 oz = 6.056 oz NaOH

Water Calculation:

• Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 6.056 oz NaOH × 2 = 12.112 oz water

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.