Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil Soap
Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil Soap
Introduction:
Experience the luxurious hydration of our DIY soap recipe, with a decadent blend of shea butter and cocoa butter. This rich lather will leave your skin pampered and rejuvenated, perfect for dry or dehydrated skin. Our shea butter and cocoa butter soap offers intense moisture and soothing care, creating a spa-like experience at home. Indulge in the velvety sensation and nourishing benefits of this homemade soap, designed to rejuvenate your skin and elevate your daily skincare routine with a touch of luxury. Treat yourself to the ultimate pampering experience with our sumptuous soap recipe.
Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil Soap:
Deep Hydration: Shea Butter provides rich, intense moisture, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and well-nourished.
Antimicrobial Properties: Tea Tree Oil has natural antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that help cleanse and purify the skin, making it ideal for acne-prone or blemish-prone skin.
Soothing and Calming: The combination of Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil helps to soothe and calm irritated skin, reducing redness and inflammation.
Skin Healing: Tea Tree Oil aids in healing minor cuts, scrapes, and blemishes, promoting clearer and healthier-looking skin.
Natural Antioxidants: Both Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the skin from environmental damage and support overall skin health.
Balanced Moisturization: While Tea Tree Oil helps control excess oil and acne, Shea Butter ensures the skin remains hydrated and balanced.
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 tea tree 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 tea tree 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 Calculations
-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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