Yesterday's liquid castile soap

[tank7900]

I felt froggy yesterday, and decided to make a batch of liquid castile soap. I have done many batches of liquid soap with very good results. This however has been the most interesting to date. A word to the wise, if you desire to make a batch from 100% EVOO as I did, be prepared. The major difference that I noticed is that this soap will require a great deal more water to dilute. I used 64 oz of EVOO, and that yeilded just over 3 gallons of a rich and smooth soapy goodness, that is absolutely fabulous on the skin. The paste took a good deal of time and effort to dilute, as I was not fully prepared to the amount of water this soap can handle. My pot was filled to the brim by the time I had reched the desired consistincey. Below are a few pictures of the finished product.

Tank

 

[Elly]

That looks amazing, so clear. One of these days I'll venture into the world of liquid soap, the process seems so complicated though

 

[tank7900]

Thank you Elly! I actually started with liquid soaps before bars. I find the process to be much easier than most of what I have read. If you want to give it a go, let me know I can give you some good tips I have learned along the way. Take care!


Tank

 

[Northland Naturals]

i have been venturing into liquid soaps as well lately and have a bunch of batches under my belt now. i almost like it better than bar lately. when i made the 100% OO batch, i was also shocked at how much water it took to dilute. i use it mostly to bathe my little boy with.

 

[soapbuddy]

I love your color! Mine is amber colored.

 

[tank7900]

Yeah, I agree the deep green that the extra virgin olive oil brings is very nice. I enjoyed making this soap. I have so much now, that unless I give away a ton, it will be awhile before I make any more...hehe

 

[Araseth]

Those look great. Would love to try making liquid soap one day