Chocolate and Shea Butter Soap

December

2024

Chocolate and Shea Butter Soap

Introduction:

This DIY soap recipe uses chocolate and shea butter for a luxurious, silky-smooth experience. Shea butter is known for its moisturizing properties, while cocoa butter provides nourishing benefits. This soap gently cleanses while locking in moisture, making it perfect for DIY enthusiasts. Whether used as a treat or a gift, this luxurious soap will delight the senses and soothe the soul.

Benefits of DIY Chocolate and Shea Butter Soap:

Deeply moisturizing - The shea butter in this soap provides intense hydration and nourishment for dry, flaky skin. It's rich in fatty acids that lock in moisture.
Antioxidant-rich - Chocolate is packed with antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage.
Gentle cleansing - This soap has a creamy, luxurious lather that cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
Soothing and calming - The natural properties of both chocolate and shea butter make this soap ideal for sensitive or irritated skin types.
Indulgent scent - The warm, comforting aroma of chocolate creates an at-home spa experience with every use.

Ingredients:

1 pound shea butter
1 pound coconut oil
1/2 pound olive oil
1/2 pound castor oil
7 oz sodium hydroxide
14 oz distilled water
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chocolate essential oil

Steps:

Combine the sodium hydroxide and water in a heat-resistant container. Stir until dissolved.
Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil together.
Slowly add the sodium hydroxide solution to the melted oils, stirring continuously.
Add the cocoa powder and chocolate essential oil to the mixture.
Continue stirring until the mixture reaches a trace.
Pour the mixture into a soap mold and let it set for 24-48 hours.

Lye and Water Calculations

Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:

Shea butter: 0.128 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Coconut oil: 0.183 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Olive oil: 0.135 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Castor oil: 0.129 oz NaOH/oz of oil

Step-by-Step Calculations:

Shea butter (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.128 = 2.048 oz NaOH
Coconut oil (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.183 = 2.928 oz NaOH
Olive oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.135 = 1.08 oz NaOH
Castor oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.129 = 1.032 oz NaOH
Total Lye Amount: 2.048 oz + 2.928 oz + 1.08 oz + 1.032 oz = 7.088 oz NaOH
Water Calculation: Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 7.088 oz NaOH × 2 = 14.176 oz water

This Recipe was originally published in DIY Shea Butter Soap Making Recipes

Popular Soap Calculators:

SoapCalc.net: A widely used online calculator with a user-friendly interface. SoapCalc: http://www.soapcalc.net/
Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild (HSCG) Calculator https://www.soapguild.org/tools-and-resources/product-price-calculators/lye
Lye Calculator: Another popular option with a simple design. https://www.lyecalc.com/
Soap Recipe Calculator: Offers additional features like fragrance and color calculations. http://thesoapcalculator.com

There are also many YouTube Videos on how to calculate this.

Remember: Always handle lye with extreme caution. It is a strong chemical and can cause severe burns. Ensure you're following safety guidelines when working with it.

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