Eucalyptus and Kombo Butter Soap
January
2
,
2025
Eucalyptus and Kombo Butter Soap
Introduction:
This invigorating and refreshing soap features the eucalyptus aroma and the moisturizing benefits of kombo butter.
Kombo Butter:
- Rich in nutrients: Provides essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants.
- Moisturizing properties: Helps soothe dry, irritated skin.
- Anti-inflammatory: Can reduce inflammation and redness.
- Hardening properties: Increases the hardness and lather of the soap.
Coconut Oil:
- Cleansing properties: Effectively removes dirt and impurities.
- Antimicrobial properties: Helps fight bacteria and fungi.
- Foaming agent: Creates a rich, lathering foam.
- Hardening properties: Increases the hardness of the soap.
Olive Oil:
- Moisturizing properties: Hydrates and softens the skin.
- Antioxidant benefits: Protects the skin from environmental damage.
- Emollient properties: Helps soothe and calm irritated skin.
- Mild cleansing: Gentle on sensitive skin.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil:
- Stimulating properties: Can help improve blood circulation and wake up the senses.
- Antiseptic properties: Can help prevent infections.
- Refreshing aroma: Provides a stimulating fragrance.
Suitable Skin Types and Conditions:
- All skin types: Eucalyptus essential oil is generally suitable for most skin types.
- Tired or stressed skin: The stimulating properties of eucalyptus can help revitalize the skin.
- Clogged pores: Eucalyptus can help unclog pores and reduce congestion.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. kombo butter
- 4 oz. coconut oil
- 4 oz. olive oil
- 3 oz. lye
- 6 oz. distilled water
- 1/4 cup eucalyptus essential oil
- Eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the lye solution: Combine lye and distilled water in a heat-resistant container. Stir until the lye is completely dissolved.
- Melt the oils: Melt the kombo butter, coconut oil, and olive oil together in a double boiler.
- Combine: Carefully pour the lye solution into the melted oils and blend until the mixture reaches trace.
- Add eucalyptus: Stir in the eucalyptus essential oil and eucalyptus leaves (if using).
- Pour into molds: Pour the soap batter into your chosen molds.
- Cure: Allow the soap to cure for at least 4-6 weeks
Lye-Water Calculation
Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:
- Kombo butter: 0.137 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Coconut oil: 0.183 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Olive oil: 0.135 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Step-by-Step Calculations:
- Kombo butter (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.137 = 1.096 oz NaOH
- Coconut oil (4 oz): 4 oz × 0.183 = 0.732 oz NaOH
- Olive oil (4 oz): 4 oz × 0.135 = 0.810 oz NaOH
- Total Lye Amount: 1.096 oz + 0.732 oz + 0.810 oz = 2.638 oz NaOH
Water Calculation:
- Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 2.638 oz NaOH × 2 = 5.276 oz water
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.
This Recipe was originally published in Kombo Butter Soap Making
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