Lavender and Kombo Butter Soap

January

2025

Lavender and Kombo Butter Soap

Introduction: This calming and relaxing soap features the soothing aroma of lavender and the moisturizing properties 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.

Lavender Essential Oil:

Calming properties: Promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Can help soothe irritated skin.
Antibacterial properties: Helps fight bacteria.
Pleasant aroma: Provides a relaxing fragrance.

Suitable Skin Types and Conditions:

Dry skin: All four ingredients are excellent moisturizers, making them ideal for dry skin.
Sensitive skin: Olive oil and kombo butter are both gentle and soothing, making them suitable for sensitive skin.
Acne-prone skin: Coconut oil's antimicrobial properties and lavender essential oil's antibacterial properties can help combat acne-causing bacteria.
Mature skin: The antioxidants in kombo butter and olive oil can help reduce the appearance of signs of aging.

Ingredients:

8 oz. kombo butter
4 oz. coconut oil
4 oz. olive oil
3 oz. lye
5 oz. distilled water
1/4 cup lavender essential oil
Lavender buds (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 lavender: Stir in the lavender essential oil and lavender buds (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 before use.

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

Why Make This Soap: Lavender is known for its calming and relaxing properties, making this soap ideal for a soothing bath or shower. The kombo butter provides moisture and nourishment, while the lavender scent creates a relaxing and fragrant experience.

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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