Hi all,
I have played around with the soapcalc but I need some help. I'd like to make a batch using a 10 inch silicone loaf mold/ 50 oz. I'm going for a soap that exfoliates gently (using coffee grounds) and has peppermint EO. I want a soap that has a luxurious lather, but doesn't leave skin dry or feeling stripped.
I'd like to use: olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil (RSPO), castor oil and shea butter.
What are your thoughts on these recipes? :
Any other suggestions or recipes are much appreciated!
Thanks very much for your time.
I have played around with the soapcalc but I need some help. I'd like to make a batch using a 10 inch silicone loaf mold/ 50 oz. I'm going for a soap that exfoliates gently (using coffee grounds) and has peppermint EO. I want a soap that has a luxurious lather, but doesn't leave skin dry or feeling stripped.
I'd like to use: olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil (RSPO), castor oil and shea butter.
What are your thoughts on these recipes? :
- 30% olive, coconut and palm, 4% castor, 6% shea
- 35% olive, 25% coconut and palm, 5% castor, 10% shea
- I came across this recipe in the search function - 8% Castor Oil, 20% Coconut Oil, 25% Olive Oil, 27% Palm Oil, 20% Shea Butter - I am wondering if this will give me the results I'm looking for. Seems like it would be more of a moisturizing soap?
- Is 5% superfat ok?
- I'm thinking about adding sodium lactate for a firmer bar but is it necessary in these recipes?
Any other suggestions or recipes are much appreciated!
Thanks very much for your time.