Mint Lavender And Rosemary Cold Process Soap Recipe

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WebJul 28, 2019 · Melt the butter together with your oils in a microwave, using 30 second bursts. Now it’s time to balance our oils and lye water. Check …

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1. I like to start off by weighing out my essential oils into a glass container now. This just makes it easier later on when we come to add them, as getting these minute measurements right can take some time.Weigh the distilled water into a glass jug. In a separate container, weigh your sodium hydroxide/lye crystals.When you’re ready, combine these by pouring your lye crystals into the water and stirring. This will result in a chemical reaction, and the lye water will begin to increase in temperature and release noxious fumes. Turn your head and lean away while stirring, so not to breathe any of the fumes in.Now place to one side, somewhere well ventilated, and allow to cool as we get on with our other steps.Last but not least, weigh out your oils and cosmetic butter. Melt the butter together with your oils in a microwave, using 30 second bursts.
2. Now it’s time to balance our oils and lye water. Check the temperature of the oils and compare this to the temperature of the lye water. We want them both to fall between 90-120F. Don’t try to warm the lye water up, but you can heat up the oils a little bit if they’re too cold.
3. Once you’re satisfied they’re balanced, pour your lye solution into your oils and blend with a stick blender until you reach trace.Need a better description of trace? Take a look at step 5 of Soap Making – A Guide For Beginners Using Cold Process.
4. Now we’re at trace, it’s time to add our essential oils and mint. Add your essential oils first, mix thoroughly and then add the mint. We don’t want all the mint to sink to the bottom, so I like to add it first.

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WebJul 4, 2023 · For every cup (237 ml) of water, add one teaspoon of dried lavender buds or two teaspoons of fresh. Leave to steep until the liquid …

1. I always advise to get everything prepared and measured before starting to make soap. Get your equipment set out, measure out all the ingredients -- this includes the water into the heat-proof jug, lye into a jar, and solid oils into the pan.Your liquid oils should be in a kitchen bowl or jug. Once they're measured, pour about a Tablespoon out and into a small jar. Into this small amount of oil mix the Ultramarine violet if you're choosing to use it. One of those mini milk frothers is very helpful but you can use a tiny wisk or fork as well. It's optional but will give you a lovely lavender shade. Without the mineral your bars will be a creamy and natural colour.You should also be wearing closed toe shoes, a long sleeve shirt, hair pulled back, and wearing eye protection and rubber/latex/vinyl gloves.
2. Soap making is chemistry so this step needs particular care. Double checking that you're wearing eye protection and rubber gloves, pour the lye crystals into the water in a well ventilated place. Outdoors is best as there will be steam and heat when you mix them together.Stir immediately and thoroughly with a silicone spatula until you're sure all the lye crystals are completely dissolved. Allow to cool outside or place the jug in a basin of water to help it cool down. If I'm cooling lye-water indoors then I fill the sink with an inch of water and put the jug in to cool.
3. Just after you mix the lye water, place the pan of oils on low heat. Stir while it's melting to speed things up. When there are just a few small pieces that are unmelted, take the pan off the heat and continue stirring on the side.When fully melted, pour the liquid oils into the pan -- meaning the sunflower oil and olive oil. Save the essential oil for later.Also add the coloured oil. Pour it through the sieve and into the pan. Ultramarine violet has a tendency to clump in my opinion so that sieve will catch any lumps. If they make it into your soap you'll have lumps of colour in your bars.
4. Before you head to the next step you need to melt the shea butter. It's added at 'Trace' so that it stays in your soap as rich butter rather than being transformed into soap. You can melt it either in a microwave on short bursts or using a double-boiler.

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WebMar 15, 2024 · Step 2: Put on your rubber gloves and safety goggles, then in small increments, slowly add the lye to the water in a heat-resistant jar (never pour water into …

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