This yummy combination cold process soap has no added colour and is a nice journey from the kitchen pantry into the bathroom. Because of the honey and yoghurt it can super heat so I have chosen to use individual cavity mould to ensure it doesn't over heat. I don't insulate this soap and have a peek to see if an even gel is happening.
If you are a beginner, we recommend you make a few batches before attempting this soap as it can be a little overwhelming trying so many new things when just starting out. If you are more experienced, it's plain sailing!
Ingredients:
- 300g Coconut Oil
- 300g Olive Oil
- 200g Rice Bran Oil
- 100g Macadamia Nut Oil
- 60g Mango Butter
- 50g Oat Extract - Oil Soluble (Our extract is in Fractionated Coconut Oil)
- 50g Castor Oil
- 380g Distilled Water
- 154g Sodium Hydroxide (Lye/NaOH)
- 20g Sodium Lactate
- 35g Wildflower Honey Fragrance (L'Occitane type)
- 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon liquid honey
- 1 tablespoon whole oats (not quick oats) for decoration on top
- Silicone Rectangle Mould - the individual cavities will help avoid the soap overheating
- A spare mould handy in case you you have some left over soap
Equipment:
All your regular Cold Process Soap making equipment and Safety Gear including Goggles and Gloves
Small bowl to mix honey and yoghurt
Method:
If you are a beginner, we recommend you make a few batches before attempting this soap as it can have a hot gel. For how to make soap from Scratch, please see our Cold Process Soapmaking Instructions. You can also watch Soap Queen's You Tube Series on Cold Process Soapmaking.
- Prepare your workspace and set out the ingredients and fragrance ready to go
- Combine the honey, yoghurt and oat extract and fragrance in a glass jug or beaker. Stir until the mixture comes together and is smooth in texture
- Bring soap to medium trace, and then add the honey and yoghurt mixture and mix thoroughly through the traced soap.
- You are done, pour into the mould cavitites
- Give the surface a quick spray with isopropyl alcohol to avoid any ash, and then sprinkle a few whole oats on top to decorate
- Check the soap periodically to see how gel is coming along. If it's a really hot summer day you can pop the mould on a tray and slide it into the fridge to bring it down from gel. It does depend on the ambient temperature.
- This picture shows the soap at full gel
- Allow to sit in the moulds for a day or two and then unmould and slice as usual. Don't forget there's no evaporation in the silicone mould, so it will be a little softer for longer.
If using the Trolley items, you need to purchase Distilled Water, Olive Oil and Sodium Hydroxide from the supermarket.
Palm Oil Free: | Yes |
Difficulty: | Beginner |
Yields: | 12 - 14 bars |
Time: | 1 hour |
save: | No |
sale: | No |