Why use melt and pour soap?
It’s quick and easy, premixed bases that have all the scary work done already. This is perfect for those who are busy and who want to make their own lavender soap fast. The base is already pre-made and you don’t have to deal with lye! It’s similar to having a quick-mix versus starting from scratch when you are trying to bake a cake. You get the joy of homemade soap with the ability to customize it as you see fit, without dealing with chemical ratios and possible burns. Not a bad deal!
If you want to make the base yourself, instructions are below
SUPPLIES NEEDED
The supplies needed for the hot process are listed below. For specific information about these supplies, check out this guide here.
- Lye
- Ventilated space
- Rubber gloves, goggles, mask
- Slow cooker
- Water (distilled and tap)
- Heat-safe glass containers
- Stainless steel measuring spoons
- Digital scale
- Thermometers (2)
- Silicone spatulas
- Electric stick blender
- Rubbing alcohol
- Soap mold
- Litmus paper
Basic Vegan Soap Recipe:
- Ingredients:
- 16 oz. coconut oil
- 16 oz. palm oil1
- 3.5 oz. olive oil
- 16 oz. distilled water
- 6.5 oz. lye (NaOH)
Directions:
Mix lye solution into oils when both are at around 95-100 degrees F. At trace, add your desired EO, FO or just leave it unscented. Pour into mold(s). Leave 18-24 hours. Unmold and allow to cure for 3-4 weeks.
If you need a LYE calculator
http://soapcalc.net/calc/SoapCalcWP.asp
The saponification in the cold process takes longer, about 24 hours to complete. In the hot process, it takes about 2 hours.Cure TimeThe cure time (meaning the time you need to let the soap become soap and ready to use) can take up to 4 weeks for the cold process. For the hot process, only 1 week is needed.