ZandarKoad
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I'm making my third batch today of the following recipe (found here):
10 oz Olive Oil (I'm using EVOO)
6 oz Coconut Oil (I'm using Organic EVCO)
0.5 oz Castor Ooil
2.25 oz lye
6 oz Steam Distilled Water
I was wondering if that recipe is appropriate for a general purpose bath / sink soap. I've read in various places that the coconut oil is very drying, but that it is also very good at cleansing.
I'm also curious if that recipe is super fatty, and if so by how much? Or, how would I calculate it on my own?
My second batch turned out quite slimy and soft but I still cut it after 50 hours. I think it's because on that batch I added 1 oz of diluted Titanium Dioxide (essentially 1 oz water) and 0.25 oz of liquid colorant. The mold it was in was lined with plastic wrap, and it was covered in plastic wrap. I'm hoping it dries out normally after a few days / weeks / months, etc.
I'm loving these forums. So much activity!
Thanks!
10 oz Olive Oil (I'm using EVOO)
6 oz Coconut Oil (I'm using Organic EVCO)
0.5 oz Castor Ooil
2.25 oz lye
6 oz Steam Distilled Water
I was wondering if that recipe is appropriate for a general purpose bath / sink soap. I've read in various places that the coconut oil is very drying, but that it is also very good at cleansing.
I'm also curious if that recipe is super fatty, and if so by how much? Or, how would I calculate it on my own?
My second batch turned out quite slimy and soft but I still cut it after 50 hours. I think it's because on that batch I added 1 oz of diluted Titanium Dioxide (essentially 1 oz water) and 0.25 oz of liquid colorant. The mold it was in was lined with plastic wrap, and it was covered in plastic wrap. I'm hoping it dries out normally after a few days / weeks / months, etc.
I'm loving these forums. So much activity!
Thanks!