In a lye safe jug, weigh out your water and add your finely chopped tussah silk and your sodium lactate. Weigh out both of your lyes ( NaOH and KOH) and add them to the water, stirring until dissolved as usual. Potassium Hydroxide Flakes. Soy Wax, weighed out and ready for melting. Solid Oils Ready For … See more
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WebIn a glass bowl, weigh the coconut oil, castor oil, shea butter, and sweet almond oil and, using a spatula, transfer them to a large stainless steel pot. Melt over medium-low heat. Remove from the heat and let cool to 90°F. …
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WebJun 23, 2011 · Shaving Soap Ingredients. 1 bar of natural, handcrafted soap (store bought regular soaps don’t work!) 1 TBSP olive or almond oil or aloe vera gel; 1-2 TBSP white …
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WebAfter pouring your lye solution into the oils, stick blend the lye solution and oils together. At first, they will accelerate quickly and turn into a texture similar to mashed potatoes. Keep stirring and mixing, and the shaving …
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WebOct 12, 2015 · In a good-sized stainless steel pan, melt the beeswax, cocoa butter, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and palm oil over low heat. Put on the protective eyewear, …
WebOct 5, 2011 · 40% olive oil (pomace) ( USA / Canada) 30% refined coconut oil ( USA / Canada) 20% beef tallow. 10% castor oil ( USA / Canada) Per 500g oils: 1 tbsp kaolin clay. 20g essential oil (or blend) of choice. …
WebOct 4, 2019 · 9.2 ounces water. 2 teaspoons bentonite clay. 1 to 1.4 ounces fragrance or essential oil. The clay helps give the soap extra "slip" and also works to purify your skin. …
WebNov 14, 2020 · For this soap I opted to use these little bowls I found on Amazon, but you can just put it in a regular soap mold and cut it into bars when it hardens. I find that bowls make it easier to use a shaving brush …
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WebIncreasing your hard to soft oil ratio, by using a higher percentage of hard oils ( oils that are solid at room temperature) Adding stearic acid at 0.5% to 1% of the total soap formula. …
WebNov 12, 2021 · Melt and pour shaving soap bar recipe. Cut the soap base into small chunks and melt in a double boiler over low heat. Stir occasionally to keep from burning. …
WebMartin de Candre (“MdC”) is insanely expensive, difficult to get, and often out of stock. But admittedly this shaving soap is at the top of many shaver’s “best” list. Originally …
WebCombine the essential oils, glycerin, and yogurt in a small glass bowl or cup. Step 2 – Bring the Soap to Trace. Pour the lye solution into the oils. Stick blend on high. The mixture …
WebHow to create a lather. The steps to creating a perfect shaving lather are as follows: Step 1: Using warm tap water, dampen your face / beard.; Step 2: Add a sprinkle of water to your …
WebThe amount of fat you add can be tweaked up or down in subsequent batches. For this trial run, I would recommend adding 2-5% of the total weight of your base oils. So, if you are …
WebMay 17, 2012 · ONE: Add 1 pound of foaming bath whip to your stand mixer. Start with the mixer on low and gradually increase it to high for about 20 seconds (or until soft like a …
WebApr 29, 2022 · Once the fats and oils are melted, set the saucepan aside to cool along with the lye. Once the lye and the fats are cooled to approximately 115 degrees or within ten …