Easiest Cold-Process Soap Recipe

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Making cold-process soap isn’t as hard as I thought! Learn how to make a basic soap bar with this simple video tutorial and recipe.
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RECIPE:
8 ounces coconut oil
14 ounces avocado oil
12 ounces palm oil
4.76 ounces lye
10.65 ounces water
1 tablespoon chamomile essential oil (more or less depending on preference)
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@jennwatson74 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been making cold processed soap for 8 years now and we haven’t had to buy soap (bar soap) ever since. We love it! Congrats on your new adventure, it’s so worth it!!💞

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@susannamohammed4376 3 жыл бұрын

Jenn send your recipe for me please

@lindac7146 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for demonstrating soap making with lye. The idea of lye in soap has always made me nervous. You've made it so much more accessible thru your demo.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Coconutluxenaturals 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Laura.. as a soap teacher over here, watching you go through the steps, you did a great job! 👍

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@cathykowalke7031 3 жыл бұрын

I have been making cold pressed soap for 9 years. I am getting ready to make our big batch for the year. It is a good idea to have white vinegar near by while making soap. It will neutralize the lye if you accidentally get it on your skin. Enjoy your videos.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@lisawalker7923 3 жыл бұрын

Good information

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong! Never put vinegar on top of a lye burn. It causes another burn because the reaction between NaOH and acetic acid is exothermic. Rinse well with water only. Also, it is cold processed, not pressed. No such thing as cold pressed soap

@lisawalker7923 3 жыл бұрын

@@debbieescobar6267 really good information

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

@@lisawalker7923 I hope you reach out to better soapers out there who do things correctly. At least 8 things in this video are big no-no's for safety reasons and to get the most out of your expensive ingredients. She should not be teaching.

@cherishedhomestead710 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Laura...I have heard you talking about it! I have been wanting to make it myself and now I will have even more courage!! God bless and thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@hopethomas1394 3 жыл бұрын

I have been so apprehensive about moving on to cold process, I've bought everything but have been hesitant! Thanks to you Laura, I'm ready to just but the bullet🙄 Thank you is much, I really love your video's and learn so much!

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@johnsonfamilynaturals 3 жыл бұрын

Making soap from scratch is so much fun!

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@elisabethensor8460 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing- you made it seem very simple compared to the many recipes I have read and now I want to make these for sure this year

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sallymichaelsdesigns3045 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! Definitely the easiest cold process video I’ve watched 💕

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adrianaariza-jones3694 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this with us ! Love this ! 👍😁👏🌹🌹🌹🌹

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@hairea54 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! You just gave me confidence!!!!!!!! To try this thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@wh3549 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope to try it sometime

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@brandongrennan7602 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks!!

@niecysmith3609 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel you have very helpful tips.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@EricaG23 3 жыл бұрын

Have you calculated how much each bar costs you when you make it yourself?

@stephanier1336 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome I was always scared of lye too

@damianchisley 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video how to make fabric softener without using hair conditioner?

@poetdehart9898 3 жыл бұрын

The longer the cure the better the soap. 4-6 weeks for your formula is ideal. You can use sooner but it will melt faster. The cure time is what allows all the water to evaporate.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

OK thanks! I will cure it longer!

@tiffanyspencer3127 3 жыл бұрын

This!

@kettyd2075 3 ай бұрын

I think you should also wear a respirator when handling lye

@tanyabonnett7787 3 жыл бұрын

If you heed all the safety precautions Cold process soap is very easy.

@mamajewelAmber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demo, I've been so scared of using lye. Great demo Just getting into the video, curious why palm oil? I've heard some not great things about it especially sourcing sustainably can be difficult. I haven't done any research on this just what I've read/heard over the years.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I found one I liked and linked it. :)

@jennwatson74 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much any company that sells palm oil for soap making are RSPO members and the palm is sustainably sourced.

@marleangreene6117 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , I want to eventually learn to make cold press soap but for now im going to start with melted and pour i think i need to walk before i run

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@elizabethhorak1155 3 жыл бұрын

I was recently asked about soap making and I am curious to try!! Where did you source the lye? And how did it turn out once it “cured”?

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I have everything I used linked below. :)

@anastasiak7305 3 жыл бұрын

I so want to make my own cold processed soap but I have 4 little ones always running around me that am scared one of them will run into me during the process. Hopefully some day I will be able to finally make my cold processed. Thanks for shearing 😊

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes I get it!

@natalieackermann5357 3 жыл бұрын

I always soap at night... Once the little ones are in bed😁

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

It's cold processed, not cold pressed

@anastasiak7305 3 жыл бұрын

@@debbieescobar6267 thank you

@veniqer 2 жыл бұрын

@@debbieescobar6267 It's cold process soap. Not cold processed soap.

@anitaderstine322 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am very new to this-if I were to add a butter to this recipe, for example shea butter, do you know how much I would add?

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

You will have to use a soap calculator if you change the ingredients.

@lindseycrandall1631 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on your videos and love them! Can you mix everything by hand if need be, or are the tools you're using a must?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

The tools are pretty necessary.

@blackbones15 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, and thank you for your videos. I have a question for you, hoping you can help. My daughter has been trying to get pregnant for a few years now. She just turned 34, she had a pregnancy test back in November 2020, it was a faint positive and then a few days later, her period started. This type of scenario has been on going. So here's the question, what would you recommend to help in implantation of the egg, and or making uterus strong and healthy to hold an implantation and pregnancy?

@mamajewelAmber 3 жыл бұрын

Has she had her hormones checked? Vitamin ivs and hormones support (from a naturopath) helped me to get pregnant and carry my daughters to delivery.

@blackbones15 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if she has had her hormones checked. I will ask her. I did buy raspberry tea and squaw vine to strengthen and tone the uterus, also nettle leaf, to decrease infertility, and to keep from miscarrying. Cramp bark, blue cohosh, and false unicorn root. Last 3 get mixed together and drank 3 x a day. I'm hoping and praying for her miracle as I know it severely breaks her heart each time she believes she's pregnant, late period, etc... then here it comes. Sometimes they are heavy like she's miscarrying. She relays this all to me. Anyway, thank you for your suggestion and support. If you have any other ideas, please feel free to contact me.

@rkatika9 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for this, I always thought that lye is in liquid form. It didn't look as scary as I thought. I'd probably get plastic things for just this. Is the immersion blender OK to use for food after all?

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Best to use separate!

@charitynewlun4349 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you substitute the water for goat’s milk? Would it be the same amount?

@trishabrinkdesign 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use my everyday-use immersion blender for this project and go back to using it for food again? Or do I need a separate one for making soap only?

@tracywerner4315 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a separate immersion blender for soap making. I picked one up at a thrift shop for $5. It is better to have separate bowls, spatula/utensils as well. It's just all around safer that way.

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

@tracywerner4315 3 жыл бұрын

I have been making homemade soap for about a year. It is definitely practice makes perfect. Do you wrap your soap in a blanket? I wait till 6 weeks for my soaps to cure.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I did not wrap it. I was going to wait 3 weeks, maybe I should wait longer??

@tracywerner4315 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse with all of the research I have done most people cure for 6 weeks. Of course the longer you cure the harder the soap becomes. I haven't tried my soaps with palm oil. That sounds interesting. I am really loving the new levels that you are taking your channel to. I would love to see you do more soap recipes. I have been Doing DIY bath and body products for about 2 years. I have learned some really cool techniques from you.

@tiffanyspencer3127 3 жыл бұрын

I have waited less than 6 weeks with my cold process soap, but just my experience 🙂 I think in general, the longer you wait the better because it has more time to become a firmer bar.

@hbrunet72 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse For a good cure it's between 4-6 weeks ... sometimes longer depending on the ingredients. You can use your soap as soon as the saponification process is complete, with cold process soap within about 72 hours. After that if you use your soaps, it will be safe, the only thing you will notice is that they will dissolve fairly quickly if they haven't completely cured. I generally do wrap my soaps, but it isn't necessary. I loved this video, thank you!

@madzescala6556 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use Cooking Palm Oil for this soap? Or is there Palm oil cosmetic grade?

@angelahagood7143 3 жыл бұрын

I’m probably the only person that didn’t realize that you could make soap with lye! 🤦🏻‍♀️ My grandmother made her lye soap but she wouldn’t let us touch it. She used it for stain removal and for badly soiled hands (gardening,etc.) I think it will be a while before I get the courage to try this. You are so clear with your directions, thank you!

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

All soap has lye ;)

@lmclrain 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, have you ever considered to make your own essential oils?

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@lmclrain 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse It seems relatively simple, I am really curios since I can take care of the plants that I will use. And it should be way cheaper in the long run.

@thesloanfamily1504 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your bowls from?

@rebeccafincher2486 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been nervous about making it too! How many bars does it make?

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Itr made 12 bars

@victoriabidwell6965 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura- I bought the same scale you have but it doesn’t measure to the hundreds of an oz. (example Lye-4.76 oz and water 10.65) Does the lye and water have to be exact measurements? Thanks

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

You can go to the 10th!

@victoriabidwell6965 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@samanthastacey3136 3 жыл бұрын

I have everything to have a go except the avocado can I use affectionate coconut oil or any others oil please

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can use any fat that you want. I use a soap calculator to get the exact measurements.

@goingbacktoourroots 2 жыл бұрын

Could I use tallow instead of palm oil? If so would it be the same measurements for Substituting it?

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can use a soap calculator to readjust measurements.

@IntentionallyBethany 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to do that next time bc I love tallow!

@damaristinajera7432 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to make some breastmilk soap for my son. Anyone know how I can figure out the measurements for a cold pressed soap?

@juliapeixoto8341 Жыл бұрын

I suggest you do this dangerous mixing into a larger deeper bowl. Good luck

@tiamaribu9394 3 жыл бұрын

Is cold pressed sopa the same as cold process soap?

@kristensnodgrass4875 3 жыл бұрын

If I wanted to make this a goat milk soap, would I use goat milk instead of water? Thank you for your time

@tb1670 3 жыл бұрын

Milk of any kind is tricky to work with in soap making as the lye will burn the milk if you just mix it with the lye. I use goat milk powder which can be added after the lye water and oils are mixed together. That way the milk doesn’t burn and stays creamy white.

@tonyapatrick4451 Жыл бұрын

Just curious as to whether you could use infused oils? Such as a lavender infused oil?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

Yes you could but may need to adjust amounts.

@loribrooks202 Жыл бұрын

Do you use the glass dish that you poured the dry lye in? You said not to use the jar with lye and water but you also used that glass dish for the lye. Can that be cleaned and used because no chemical reaction?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

I leave it separate and only use it for soap making.

@laraibabro8093 2 жыл бұрын

Can we use this lye soap on face?

@mitchimoon 2 жыл бұрын

Would be great if you gave temperatures etc at each stage of lye.

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

All that information is in the blog post here: www.ouroilyhouse.com/cold-pressed-chamomile-soap-recipe/

@mitchimoon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@emilybenedetto3607 3 жыл бұрын

SCIENTEST LAURA 👩🏻‍🔬

@roxannaharvey8983 3 жыл бұрын

Mixing the lye and water create fumes. I always mix them in a very well ventilated area or outside.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@abbystaggs2794 Жыл бұрын

I’m new soap making here If I don’t have palm oil, can I use Shea butter instead?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

You can use different ingredients, but you will want to use the soap calculator to adjust the measurements.

@danabella6540 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to cool down the lye solution before blending?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

Yes! I let it cool down to 120°.

@jacierountree7208 3 жыл бұрын

Once cured I’m assuming it is safe for a child’s skin as well?

@tracywerner4315 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I found that making a batch of just straight castile soap is best for children. I make it for my grandsons.

@ShaheryarAlim Жыл бұрын

1 hi there , i understand quantity of oil remain same but can i use one oil? or two? 2. I am new to everything so can you tell me are these cooking oils?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use a blend of oils to make different scents.

@Tomcoin 3 жыл бұрын

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@lisawalker7923 3 жыл бұрын

How did you come up with lye amount

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I used a soap calculator.

@anahere_ 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between cold-pressed and cold process soap?

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

It is cold processed, not cold pressed. There is no such thing as cold pressed soap

@niki-mars955 3 жыл бұрын

Is the palm oil necessary? Can I just use coconut to Jane a natural plain soap?

@DK-qj7cr 3 жыл бұрын

All coconut oil soap can be a bit drying to the skin

@niki-mars955 3 жыл бұрын

@@DK-qj7cr ah, I see. Ok, I'll get palm. Thank you so much for coming back to me so quickly. Nik

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

@@niki-mars955 palm oil doesn't do the same thing in soap as coconut oil. Replace palm oil with lard or beef tallow, or use a butter like cocoa butter and up the soft oil a bit.

@hbrunet72 3 жыл бұрын

@N I K I - M A R S H You could use just coconut oil, but like someone else mentioned it could be drying to the skin. If you add some olive oil to it however, it would be really nice. I generally use a 70% olive oil and 30% coconut oil to my castile soaps.

@niki-mars955 3 жыл бұрын

@@hbrunet72 Thanks so much

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 2 жыл бұрын

I thought we were supposed to melt all of the solid oils together first? I'm getting ready to be brand spanking new to soap making once the rest of my supplies get here so genuinely curious.

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

This recipe works great every time!

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse awesome! I think I'll use it for my 1st time. I'm a little nervous about the lye but I have glasses and gloves so hopefully it will go safely.

@lisawalker7923 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you makes me not so scared now

@dawndecesare2177 3 жыл бұрын

Does the water used in the recipe need to be distilled? I love making my own stuff such as soap, lotion etc.

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

I used filtered!

@bee7549 3 жыл бұрын

Cold processed soap

@loribrooks202 Жыл бұрын

On print out it says a teaspoon of EO but you said a tablespoon. Which is it?

@ouroilyhouse Жыл бұрын

It depends on preference. I like a more subtle scent.

@phoenix21studios Ай бұрын

buy a funnel.........

@mackenzieparker4263 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard you should NEVER use glass for making Lye as the glass can exploded

@ouroilyhouse 3 жыл бұрын

It needs to be heat resistance.

@debbieescobar6267 3 жыл бұрын

@@ouroilyhouse no! Glass is not resistant to lye. Not even Pyrex. Plz teach correctly!

@jessieemery2786 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys… anyone able to help me Where is the recipe? I can’t see it

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

All recipes are written out on my blog, ouroilyhouse.com

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

That's what has scared me I been wanting to make my own soap for years I know they say add the the lye to the water not the water to the lye something like that

@orlandolanda2820 3 жыл бұрын

You should really wait 4-6 weeks before using those bars

@JG-ix5xr 3 жыл бұрын

Cold processed* :)

@Soul.7 2 жыл бұрын

What! - 1 tablespoon of Camomile essential oil is in your soap batter? 1 tablespoon meaning 15ml? Do you mean three bottles of the DoTerra 5ml bottles of Camomile, costing around £135 or $150 wholesale alone?😳😳😳 Or have you diluted the essential oils? Please describe your fractionated coconut oil dilutions if you have done that to make it more affordable, whilst securing a long lasting scent for the soap. Soap making is such creative fun, a life-skill, and self empowering, along with creating other body care items. Essential oils are clearly the most expensive ingredient - and I’m glad you’re using that instead of synthetic fragrances which would be cheaper. Just tell us how you make the delicious chamomile essential affordable for soap-making. Would appreciate that, and thank you.

@ouroilyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

You can always add less, it is really up to preference and how strong you like it.

@kendo2377 8 ай бұрын

If you've successfully made fried chicken then you have enough common sense to work with lye. Yeah I understand KZfaq's 'safety' concerns and now people are treating a basic plumbing product like it's radioactive.