Shave soap questions

[FrayGrants]

I am planning on making a shave soap for myself and I have a few questions before I decide to dive in. First, can I make it using NaOH only and skip the KOH, or is the KOH required and what properties does it add?

Second, can I use the cold process method or does it have to be hot process?

Third, I have heard of people using soy wax in place of stearic acid as it has a very high stearic acid content? Could I use beeswax?

Finally, does anyone have any good recipes? Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!

 

[lsg]

"A dual lye shaving soap uses both Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). The combination creates a “solid” but soft bar of soap that lathers easily with water and a brush. Shave soap is specially formulated for the purpose of creating a bar with thick dense lather that lasts and provides a superior shave experience."

Source: https://jennifersoap.com/products/h...ext=What is a dual lye,with water and a brush.

 

[FrayGrants]

Okay so I have done some research and have decided to go with a dual lye soap using the soy wax as previously mentioned, I figured I could use the rest to make candles. Anyway, still looking for some more info if anyone has experience in making shave soap.

 

[Kcryss]

If you do a search for Shave Soap you'll find tons of great threads with a lot of information. There is a really long thread here that will help answer a great deal of your questions.