I created a recipe....

[LolaFalana]

So I've been playing around with oil ratios. Using recipes I found online was cool until I realized that me and olive oil don't get along. Living in Palm Beach, FL I've just been producing soap that's barely about a sticky mess because of all the moisture in the air. So.... this is what I came up with. I made 1 single bar and now that it's cured, I really think it's a winner. Please give me your thoughts and how I can tweak...

Oil(s) Selected Amount $
Avocado Oil 1.20oz 30.0%
Castor Oil 0.20oz 05.0%
Cocoa Butter 0.20oz 05.0%
Coconut Oil (76 Degrees) 1.60oz 40.0%
Jojoba Oil 0.40oz 10.0%
Olive Oil 0.40oz 10.0%
5% Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) Amount 0.551oz
Ounces of liquid recommended 1.32oz



Yields 5.87oz

40% Coconut oil
30 Avocado oil
10% Olive Oil
10% Jojoba oil
5% Cocoa Butter
5% Castor Oil

 

[lsg]

Looks like a bar that will lather well. Some people think that 40% coconut oil would be too drying to the skin. If it works for you, then go with it. What percent superfat did you use; I could probably enter the recipe in SoapCalc and get it, but thought I would ask instead.

 

[LolaFalana]

I did 5%. I thought anything higher would make it too soft. Coconut oil is a staple more so than olive in my culture. A lot of people I had try the soapa before commented on her it melts away. I love the lather on this soap. I keep the bar in the kitchen use it EVERYTIME I walk in there. Love it.

But you guys are my experts. Which is why I come to you.

 

[seven]

if i can suggest a bit, perhaps bump up the superfat to 7-8%. with a hardness value of 53, i don't think bumping up the SF a bit will matter much. perhaps do a small batch with the higher SF so you can compare. goodluck

 

[LolaFalana]

Since I'm in the soaping mindframe again (THANK GOODNESS) I will try 1 lb at 5% and the other at 7%. I will post pics and I'm going to try coloring CP this time. Fingers crossed.

 

[LolaFalana]

Question: Could I use avocado puree instead of avocado oil? Or in addition to? I have a tree in the backyard that's begging for it. I'm researching this now but I'm at a loss.

 

[seven]

why not use both? sub some of the water with the avocado puree

 

[LolaFalana]

..... did not know you can do that. Honestly the thought came this morning when I was leaving the house. Omg I'm excited. I will be picking avocados after work today.

 

[seven]

actually, i just made avocado soap not a while ago, using real avocado (as a puree) and avocado butter (it's basically a mixture of avocado oil and hydrogenated soybean oil). goodluck on your avocado soap!

 

[LolaFalana]

How did it come out? I'm sure fabulous. If you use the puree and butter, do you still have to color it? I have this beautiful green in my head.

 

[seven]

this is the end product if you want to see it

i was paranoid the soap will turn brown on me in a few months, so just to be safe i added just a touch of french green clay + green oxide. and i mean it, just a tiny bit, coz the avocado itself already gives a really nice green to begin with.

 

[LolaFalana]

They are beautiful. The brown in it is from the tea? And that stamp! Sorry I'm gushing over your soap right now I wonder how mine will turn out without the oxide or clay. Since I'm still learning everything getting the color just right isn't exactly a priority for me right now. You've inspired me seven! Lol