Shea Butter and Honey Almond Soap

January

2025

Shea Butter and Honey Almond Soap

Introduction:

Shea butter and sweet honey almond. This all-natural, homemade soap is designed to nourish and pamper your skin while providing a luxurious cleansing experience. With the moisturizing properties of shea butter and the sweet, nutty aroma of honey almond, this soap will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and indulged. Follow our simple instructions to create a personalized bar of soap that will elevate your daily skincare routine.

Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Honey Almond Soap:

Intense Moisturization: Shea butter deeply hydrates, leaving skin soft and supple.

Nourishing & Healing: Honey is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that promote skin healing and rejuvenation.

Gentle Exfoliation: Almonds provide gentle exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells and improve texture.

Soothing Properties: Honey and shea butter work together to soothe and calm irritated or sensitive skin.

Improved Elasticity: The natural oils in almonds help enhance skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Warm, Sweet Aroma: The combination of honey and almond creates a comforting, sweet fragrance that lingers on the skin.

Ingredients:

1 pound shea butter
1 pound coconut oil
1/2 pound olive oil
1/2 pound almond oil
7 oz sodium hydroxide
14 oz distilled water
1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

Follow steps 1-3 from the Lavender Shea Butter Soap recipe.
Add the honey to the mixture before pouring it into the soap mold.
Let the soap set for 24-48 hours before cutting and curing.

Lye and Water Calculation:

-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
Almond oil: 0.139 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
Almond oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.139 = 1.112 oz NaOH
Total Lye Amount: 2.048 oz + 2.928 oz + 1.08 oz + 1.112 oz = 7.168 oz NaOH

Water Calculation:

Assuming a water-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 7.168 oz NaOH × 2 = 14.336 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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