Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter Soap

December
31
,
2024

Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter Soap

Introduction:

Experience the luxurious hydration of our DIY soap recipe, with a decadent blend of shea butter and cocoa butter. This rich lather will leave your skin pampered and rejuvenated, perfect for dry or dehydrated skin. Our shea butter and cocoa butter soap offers intense moisture and soothing care, creating a spa-like experience at home. Indulge in the velvety sensation and nourishing benefits of this homemade soap, designed to rejuvenate your skin and elevate your daily skincare routine with a touch of luxury. Treat yourself to the ultimate pampering experience with our sumptuous soap recipe.

 


Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter Soap:

  • Intense Moisturization: Both Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter provide deep hydration, leaving the skin feeling exceptionally soft and smooth.
  • Rich in Essential Fatty Acids: The combination of Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter delivers essential fatty acids that help to nourish and repair the skin barrier.
  • Enhanced Skin Elasticity: Cocoa Butter is known for its ability to improve skin elasticity, which helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks and fine lines.
  • Antioxidant-Rich: Both butters are packed with antioxidants, which help protect the skin from environmental damage and promote a youthful appearance.
  • Soothing and Calming: The emollient properties of Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter work together to soothe and calm irritated or dry skin.
  • Luxurious Texture: This soap creates a rich, creamy lather that feels indulgent and pampering, enhancing your daily skincare routine.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Combine the sodium hydroxide and water in a heat-resistant container. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil together.
  3. Slowly add the sodium hydroxide solution to the melted oils, stirring continuously.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture before pouring it into the soap mold.
  5. Let the soap set for 24-48 hours before cutting and curing.

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:

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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