Olive Oil and Coconut Oil Soap Recipe

Olive Oil and Coconut Oil Soap Recipe - Cold Process Mistakes

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I will show you how to make our traditional bastille soap recipe and we made it in a new mould and in a loaf. It is similar to a Castile recipe such as in this video • How to make Traditiona... but this variation has a bubbly lather.
I had several common problems with this cold process batch, which will be great pointers to help you avoid them yourself. I didn't pre-test the scent, I didn't check if the colour was suitable for high ph or heat-stable plus I overheated it in an oven - yikes. It is a great way to show you some of the things that can happen when you don't research and check things before making :)
The new decorative mould I used was the Coccola SF305 by Silikomart which makes 6 bars www.amazon.co.uk/Silikomart-2...
You can opt to switch the fragrance to essential oils instead or simply leave it as a natural unscented version.
Olive and Coconut Soap Recipe (with 5% superfat)
Olive oil 700g
Coconut oil 300g
Distilled water 300g
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda / lye) 142g
Fragrance oil 20g
Optional colour
Total batch weight: 1000 g
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@NezumiSoaps 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video 💕 Super cute mold. I love your idea of filling in the little heart. I also appreciate your humbleness throughout. My greatest soap disaster was an awful fragrance oil that misbehaved on every level but the worst part was the separation. It refused to combine with the soap batter. It was terrible, lol.

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hate the oily separation nightmares. Thank you x

@tintinjacks4371 Жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK need to see those to, can learn just as much

@melaniebrown6610 2 жыл бұрын

I love the swirl soaps. They reminded me of raspberry ripple ice cream. All of the projects were gorgeous.

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

oo yes now you say it, it does!

@emilion4000 2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to soap making and yesterday I was literally thinking of this recipe and how well these ingredients would blend well together. Will definitely give it a try!!! Thank you for the awesome content!!!!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, good luck!

@shaneandtiffanyipps6937 2 жыл бұрын

I did my very first batch of soap today using your recipe!! Thank you so much for sharing I made it a half batch. I have never used homemade soap or even bought any so I’m very excited to try this in 4 weeks !!!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations now do the happy soapers dance

@lkrsoapandsuch5767 Жыл бұрын

I just love the adventure in Soaping. It always appreciate an attitude of joy when things don’t work as we planned. Your laugh is contagious Sarah. Blessings to you soapy friend. ❤

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks you my friend. xx

@amymason8599 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the simplicity of this recipe and I can't wait to make it today! Thank you!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy Amy!

@Katy99941 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. You are really good at explaining the process. Gorgeous soaps❤

@1118cristina 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed so much your video, so warm and simple yet so beautiful !!! thank you

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Christina, so glad you enjoyed it x

@cathygilani4663 2 жыл бұрын

Nice soaps Sarah!! Lovely pastel pink swirl in the square bars!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Cathy you are being very kind and thank you 🙂

@Zabelina347 2 жыл бұрын

I love your soaps and your great mood 😍😁 your video is a real pleasure ! Thanks for sharing and encouraging❣️

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Isabelle

@mompuff Жыл бұрын

I ❤your videos!!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!! Much love from Kentucky 🙌🏻🤗🦋

@RavenVargas27 Жыл бұрын

I love how the big loaf one you made looked like marble in the middle when you cut it very pretty

@aseshawnte 2 жыл бұрын

You make creativity look so easy, Sarah. And that mold is 🔥

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! It's a gorgeous mould, I can't wait to try it out again soon Shawnte

@barbaraayala7808 2 жыл бұрын

When testing a new fragrance you could always put some batter in a paper cup and drop a few drops into the small cup and see if the fragrance will seize or not. This way you don't loose the whole batch. That happen to me with a cherry blossom so when ever I use a floral that's how I test it.

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, that's a great tip and I actually do use pepper cups or ice cream tubs to do this in batches to test several at one but sometimes I am impatient and just grab one...

@jennyolaechea9867 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, thanks for sharing!!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jenny!

@saveto4648 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@marviareid2190 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@treab.4077 2 жыл бұрын

I've had so many "disasters" that it's hard to pick one to tell about, so my philosophy has become "It's perfectly imperfect!" Frankincense tends to seize for sure! I made a pink granite soap out of the crumbly mess I ended up with most recently, though.😁 I wish I could put a picture up... it turned out really great!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Trea, I love your philosophy of perfectly imperfect :) I see some bars that are so beautiful and the maker is worried about a tiny dot somewhere. I just see the beauty of it like you

@brightchange6065 Жыл бұрын

I love the cutter ...

@liszanrs7137 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this vid thx

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! It's always lovely to know you liked it - thanks x

@raycenemathura9127 Жыл бұрын

I totally enjoy every single one of your videos! Thank you! Question: how much Activated Charcoal could I add to this recipe? T.I.A ♥︎

@Cochita322 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, 😍

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gloria

@Sabaseb Жыл бұрын

Thanks ,❤

@scarletcb 2 жыл бұрын

I made a Cinnabon cinnamon soap last week, cold process. Everything was going smooth, my colors were spot on, no acceleration from my fragrance oil. I went to put it in the loaf mold and next thing I knew, instant excelleration in one of my 3 colors. I jammed it in, piled the rest on top, and next thing I knew, my soap was rising up out of the mold like the undead or elephants toothpaste. I panicked and jammed as much as I could back in, threw my last color on top, sat it aside to cure, and prayed for a miracle because I was pretty certain it would be full of holes. I cut into it a day or two later and what do you know, no holes. My issue now, a week later, is that it has a very odd scent and doesn't smell anything like the Cinnabon cinnamon roll it smelled like in the fragrance oil bottle. 😅 The other two smells I made, peanut butter cookie and cotton candy, came out perfect and I did them all the same way. It was strange, but I just keep soaping onward. 🤣

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

It happens to us all! Sounds like you had great fun though and the others worked out a treat - that's a real win :D

@sanazmirbolook4445 2 жыл бұрын

Great♥️♥️😘😘😄😄😄

@moonlitsky9321 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm sort of new to soap making and I tried your recipe. It looks like the best soap I've made from scratch ever! I have a question, though. I used different kinds of molds for this. For the large mold, I was able to pull it out the next day. For some smaller individual molds, It got smooshed as I was taking those out. The block of soap is still quite soft - I can press my finger through it. But is this normal? Why is it so soft when I had 30% coconut oil? I thought it should be a bit more harder. Until how long after does it become hard enough that I grab is and press it and not make a dent? (press it like playing the piano, I would say?) Also, would leaving it for 6weeks be enough for the pH level to go down closer to neutral?

@relaxedandlovingit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Could you please provide info on the scales you are using please ☺️ Scale accuracy (trade approved?) & place to buy, Thank you

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

I use MyWeigh scales. I love the KD7000 and the KD8000 is almost identical for most functions. They are not trade stamped scales but they are accurate scales that are great for weighing ingredients. I do also use the newer MyWeigh scales which you can find a review on in my KZfaq channel

@hyacinthbascombe1293 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Where did you get this soap cutter?

@SoapSchoolUK 4 ай бұрын

It was from Etsy :)

@abeirheib4871 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I am wondering how long it’s going to take to cure?

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

about 4 weeks usually

@abeirheib4871 Жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK thanx

@witchhazel8583 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there...Is it ok to use real essential oil instead of a fragrance?? And and idea of hon man drops?? Thanks for an easy video

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, You can use essential oils. The amounts will vary depending on the oil you are planning on selling but in general, they are normally at a similar or same level as using fragrance oils 🙂

@blue246 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, bless you for sharing. Is that pomace olive oil you’re using or just olive oil?

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sabre, Thanks for your support, it's truly appreciated. I do sometimes use pomace but this was virgin olive oil :)

@blue246 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK Thank you Sarah. Keep soaping, lovely lady!

@1.7-5. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice video. Some people use a large proportion of olive oil and the rest coconut oil to harden quickly. Others use the same percentage of olive oil, but a little palm oil, and the rest is coconut, but they consider it not good for the presence of palms. In your opinion, which is better?thank you

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

There is no best recipe, I use many recipes

@1.7-5. 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK ok.thank you

@Kattcreate 10 ай бұрын

I do the 95% Olive and 5% Castor oil. Stout beer as my liquid. And added salt (hardness) and sugar (bubbles)

@lindaschouten7210 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I have a question. In the description it says that the total batch weight is 1000 grams, but counting all the ingredients it seems that it’s 1462 grams? Is that correct?

@SoapSchoolUK 6 ай бұрын

That is correct Linda, most soap recipes are based on the amount of oils used so in this case 1000g but the total recipe would include all the other elements such as lye and water etc. The water does not even remain in the finished product but evaporates which changes the amounts again later.

@abeirheib4871 Жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best temp for this recipe I got to trace very fast after I added the FO?

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

Around 100F

@emilyuk3570 11 ай бұрын

hi, just aout to make this, i ran it through the soap calc thingy and it has different lye and water amounts, what ratio is the water to lye please. xx

@SoapSchoolUK 11 ай бұрын

I use soapcalc.net to calculate. Water is a solvent for the lye and can be variable

@MommaDrake02 2 жыл бұрын

I've had a hot process soap fall completely out of solution. I experimented adding my colorants to the batter before cooking it, a mica and some TD. Bad idea, one of the two doesn't play well with heat, maybe both. 🤣

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a nightmare. Yep TD doesn't like being cooked and some micas are not heat stable. I bet you did it again and it was lovely though :)

@MommaDrake02 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK I've most definitely learned from it!! I add my colors with my superfat now, after my soap has cooked and cooled. It works so much better!

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@MommaDrake02 Yay, you got this!

@misselliegrace1 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning I loved your video I can't find your recipe? Many thanks

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, you can find it in the description under the video :). Glad you enjoyed it

@misselliegrace1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK thank you for your quick response ❤️, I have looked everywhere? On the bottom of the video and can't see where I click on to many thanks the soap I have just made with 40oz olive oil 6.9 oz lye, 16oz water, 10 oz of coconut, but seems a little soft when taken out of the mould to cut? Could I use less oil and more coconut many thanks xx

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@misselliegrace1 click on the text under the video then scroll down to the recipe :)

@misselliegrace1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoapSchoolUK I'm trying cp soap my colours has faded after curing? Have I not put enough in I a 4Lb mould and tried a swirl they was bright when I mixed up the dye but was very pale when I took it out of the mould disappointed 😢 🌹🌹🌹

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@misselliegrace1 It sounds like you might need to use more colour. The colours will generally be brighter when it's wet

@juweriafazil3293 Жыл бұрын

Can curing take lesser time if it's put in an oven? Any side effects.. negetive ones?

@OfficialLadyDarkSky 10 ай бұрын

no its just to make the colour more vibrant, we call it c poping its to make it gel faze, you can also just wrap it up like you would a baby with a towel under and a piece of cardboard over the soap with a heavy towel over that. it also has a tendancy to cause glycerin rivers which makes the soap look more vintage.

@lilychats5317 2 жыл бұрын

What happens when you use more coconut oil than olive oil? Does it thicken faster at trace,?

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would trace faster, be a harder bar and be more cleansing

@emilyuk3570 11 ай бұрын

Heloo, could I add 5% castor to this??

@iluminameluna 5 ай бұрын

If using any scent in a recipe for a skin product, it's best to check w/ the provider if they have a "best use" chart for that particular scent. Or even if it's appropriate for soap, & cold process specifically. Very early in I learned the hard way NOT to fly by the seat of my pants. It can be costly, & sometimes downright dangerous. Costly bcs you waste not just your fragrance oil or essential oil, but your soap batter, possibly your "cooking utensils", &/or your dwelling if your fragrance/eo catches fire as you're adding it as your mix is too hot. Believe me it's happened. It's also happened that ppl have gotten hurt from adding them at too high temp, not knowing it was a danger. One more thing? Organic colors like turmeric & annatto, unless you've infused them into the oils over a few weeks, or a cpl of months, will not stay. They'll fade to a VERY light creamy white over a few months as the soap cures. However, adding them just as you are whipping up the recipe will add a slight amount of exfoliation, but the flecks of the powder WILL discover over time. Just letting you know bcs I've been doing organic only colors & scents since I began soaping in 2014. ❤

@Thelearninghub122 Жыл бұрын

Can i use the same recipe for shampoo bar?

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

yes but not the best recipe for hair

@Angela-gn3wv Жыл бұрын

Can we know the superfat you used in this recipe?

@jorellitorres Жыл бұрын

What olive oil did you use again?

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

I use regular olive oil or light in colour but you can also use olive pomace

@mary-ruthflores4107 2 жыл бұрын

When coconut oil is used, does it smell like coconut when no fragrance oil is used?

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly there is no fragrance from it

@aminasharaf5605 2 жыл бұрын

Can i know which coconut oil u used ? 76 degree or 92 degree ?

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

regular 76 degree coconut oil :)

@jovybartolome Ай бұрын

142g and the water is 284g?

@emilyuk3570 Жыл бұрын

Hat olive oil did you use

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

I like to use light in colour olive oil which us available in our supermarket

@balancespa2455 2 жыл бұрын

Many a time soap on a stick

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you loud and clear - always a pain

@emilyuk3570 Жыл бұрын

Hats the company please for the essential oil

@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын

I use many companies for my essential oils. Bayhouse is normally good quality

@juliovelez1760 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the recipe

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

It's in the main description box under the video :)

@sofinasidi7327 Жыл бұрын

I used this recipe 🥺 but my soap worse 🥺

@fir8550 2 жыл бұрын

Tumeric stains badly

@SoapSchoolUK 2 жыл бұрын

It is widely used as a soap colourant but you can vary the amount and still get a great colour or even a pretty pale shade

@iluminameluna 5 ай бұрын

Only when you're cooking w/ it. If you infuse the oil you intend to use for soap, it doesn't stain anything. I've been using turmeric, annatto, smoked paprika, even beets to try to stain soap, w/ varying degrees of success (beets don't work to get red or even pink soap). I've been soaping for almost 10 yrs now (May will be my official anniversary!). I've made several thousand batches of soap, so I think I've made enough mistakes to know what to expect from my spices. 🤣😂😭💜