Shea Butter and Peppermint Soap

January

2025

Shea Butter and Peppermint Soap

Introduction:

Welcome to our DIY soap recipe featuring the delightful combination of shea butter and invigorating peppermint. This all-natural, homemade soap is designed to nourish and refresh your skin while providing a luxurious cleansing experience. With the moisturizing properties of shea butter and the refreshing scent of peppermint, this soap will leave your skin feeling revitalized and rejuvenated.

Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Peppermint Soap:

Deep Moisturization: Shea butter deeply nourishes and hydrates, leaving skin soft and smooth.
Refreshing Sensation: Peppermint provides a cooling, invigorating effect, revitalizing tired skin.
Soothes Irritation: Both ingredients work together to calm and soothe irritated or itchy skin.
Antimicrobial Properties: Peppermint’s natural antibacterial properties help cleanse the skin and prevent breakouts.
Improves Circulation: The invigorating properties of peppermint can stimulate blood flow, promoting a healthy glow.
Natural Aroma: The combination offers a refreshing, minty scent that uplifts the senses and refreshes the mind.

Ingredients:

1 pound shea butter
1 pound coconut oil
1/2 pound olive oil
1/2 pound castor oil
7 oz sodium hydroxide
14 oz distilled water
1/4 cup peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

Combine the sodium hydroxide and water in a heat-resistant container.
Stir until dissolved. Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil together.
Slowly add the sodium hydroxide solution to the melted oils, stirring continuously.
Add the peppermint essential oil to the mixture before pouring it into the soap mold.
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
Castor oil: 0.129 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
Castor oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.129 = 1.032 oz NaOH
Total Lye Amount: 2.048 oz + 2.928 oz + 1.08 oz + 1.032 oz = 7.088 oz NaOH

Water Calculation:

Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 7.088 oz NaOH × 2 = 14.176 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.

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