For those wanting to use soap calc to tailor your soap batch size, this is 5% superfat, 30% water, 50% Shea Butter, 30% Coconut Oil, 20% Olive Oil.
@user-ef1lc4bt6r18 күн бұрын
Can I use a mixture of argon and avocado oils in place of olive oil?
@jlo9207 Жыл бұрын
Made shea butter soap but didn't use coconut oil. I replace it with rice bran oil and avocado oil since I have very sensitive skin. It was beautiful, creamy and very moisturising
@dmoneil100 Жыл бұрын
could you share the percentages, i thought shea was only recommended for 15% or less or you get dreaded orange spots???
@thetvgallery6 ай бұрын
New to soap making here, finally took the leap to make soap, used your recipe here and it came out beautifully! This is exactly the recipe I was looking for! I’m so incredibly excited how beautifully this soap came out! Thank you so much!
@SoapSchoolUK6 ай бұрын
So thrilled t hear you enjoyed it and your time making soap
@crystalvoyager112 ай бұрын
I just found the cure time in previous questions and reply. Thank you so much , i cant wait to try this!! ❤❤❤
@eveofalliance Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The simplicity and your cheerful demeanor are very much appreciated! Near Savannah, Georgia, USA
@rachelmageo7735 ай бұрын
Yes!! That’s wonderful I order my shea from Africa from a women run company called Baraka
@Coconutluxenaturals Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love using Shea butter in my soaps, you can really feel the difference it makes xxx
@Filmarsoap3 ай бұрын
Melt the butter first before mix the oil
@Relesemeskincare Жыл бұрын
Yes coconut oil and Shea butter makes a beautiful luxurious bar of very soothing to the skin. I add olive in my soap. I love your video❤
@Sellocske702 жыл бұрын
I use this shea butter+olive oil+coconut oil recipe for years now. I love it, the best one. Plus I put a bit of honey and goat milk powder in it but this is the vegan version. Perfect! Thanks for the recipe ;)
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Orsi your recipe sounds delicious!
@theessientialbasics8633 Жыл бұрын
have you tried it on your face?
@brigidaamezcua148810 ай бұрын
Would you share your recipe? Thank you
@rickterrance49818 ай бұрын
How much honey? Is that just for scent?
@susanravella6261 Жыл бұрын
This recipe makes the absolute best everyday soap ever! I am making a second round of it this weekend as my husband loved it, too, and the last batch was used up really quickly! (I used a tsp of colloidal oats and a tsp of honey last time. It's fun to play with such a reliable recipe!) Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
Your additions sound fabulous Susan!
@kblaze8436 Жыл бұрын
How long do you let the soap cure for before you use it?😊
@susanravella6261 Жыл бұрын
@kblaze8436 I cured my first batch for a total of 6 weeks, but in all honesty, I had cut some smaller bars, and began using them at 4 weeks. By weight, though, it was 6 weeks before they stopped shrinking from evaporation. I also got very impatient, and after making my second batch, immediately made a third batch, and cooked it. This recipe adapts perfectly to hot process!
@sharronboccorh37772 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah. Beautiful soap. I make cold process soap. I live in the Shea butter country. (Ghana) I have never tried 50% Shea butter. I will definitely try this. Amazing soap
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I cant wait for you to try it out Sharron
@sharronboccorh37772 жыл бұрын
I made this Amazing 50% Shea butter soap. The creamiest, most luxurious, buttery, gorgeous, lovely soap I've ever made. It gave me the rich creamy colour of Shea butter. I wish I could send you a photograph. Thanks Sarah 🙏
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
@@sharronboccorh3777 That's so fantastic to hear!
@hellentatendakajawu8 ай бұрын
Hi Sharon, where can I get shea butter in ghana. I'm in southafrica
@sharronboccorh37778 ай бұрын
@@hellentatendakajawu Shea butter is everywhere (lol) I have colleagues who deal in shea butter. I will ask them if they do international shipping
@jlo9207 Жыл бұрын
I 've made shea butter soap twice. Used shea butter, avocado oil , rice bran and a bit of castor oil and coconut milk. Added a bit of sugar for bubbles and wow it was the best. Don't know why I never made it again, think I should. This time using your recipe as that one was a bit costly :)
@chukwuezemaureen50202 жыл бұрын
Hi, Sarah. Never done any shea butter cold process soap before. I will try it out this night. Ur teaching is wonderful. Well understood..Well done ma
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you find my videos helpful
@lisastemnock7502 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, thank you so much! I am so glad I stumbled upon you! I have 55 pounds of Shea butter I bought for my whipped body butter. I will definitely be trying this recipe soon! I love the lather test, it looks so creamy! This will also be perfect for my vegan friends.
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Lisa I am thrilled it has helped you
@lball99752 жыл бұрын
Love that creamy lather! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and spending time with us today x
@Nickyk64 Жыл бұрын
This is the best soap ever! Has anybody had any experience with adding essential oil for fragrance? Could you advise please.
@1019buster Жыл бұрын
I make soap and always use 10 percent shea butter. I am going to try 50 percent. I love all your video. Thank you for sharing your tips
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@shannonpayne3041 Жыл бұрын
Best soap I've ever seen, I never made soap before but I love moisturizing bars so this will be my first try definitely, 😍 thanks for your teaching
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it Shannon
@opentoreiki Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to make it! Where do I find the recipe?
@helenellsworth95562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recipe, people like you are a gem in ash 😊
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helps Helen :)
@user-us8to1pi6h2 жыл бұрын
Дякую за рецепт! Ви дуже гарна та позитивна жінка😍 Вже зварила мило👍🥰🥰🥰
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. I hope you get to make more soap really soon
@user-us8to1pi6h2 жыл бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK , дякую, Сара! Мило по Вашим урокам неймовірні та дуже подобаютьсявсій моїй родині 🥰👍😍. Процвітання Вашому каналу💋💋💋
@marviareid21906 ай бұрын
I made it using your recipe and it came out great. Thanks you
@SoapSchoolUK6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@johnnybstuddd44822 жыл бұрын
I have some shea butter and I can't wait to make this soap. It looks simple too, going to make it this weekend, thanks again for the awesome recipe.
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Johnny I hope you enjoy making it :)
@johnnybstuddd4482 Жыл бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK Yes I did, i finally got a chance to use it since it cured. It is really nice soap. I was thinking of making it again but modifying the recipe using coconut milk, maybe using 75 g of water and 75g of frozen coconut milk.
@kathrynway72182 жыл бұрын
I'll probably do this tomorrow! Thank you ☺️
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy making it Kathryn
@sonyasmith-hughes33263 ай бұрын
WONDERFUL! I learn something new every time! What a lovely lady. Thank you
@sonyamatson88866 ай бұрын
My daughter and I have made this soap many times now, we absolutely love it! If I were to put in an essential oil, how many drops do you suggest? Thank you!
@SoapSchoolUK6 ай бұрын
Yay, so glad you love it too. You can use up to 3% fragrance or essential oils in your recipe usually
@debbieescobar6267 Жыл бұрын
Use percentages instead of weights. Typos happen, and it makes it easier to make any batch size
@cathygilani46632 жыл бұрын
Ooh - what creamy lather!! This look like a winner Sara! 💖
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cathy, yay, so glad you like it too :). It's really is lovely and rich
@roshab2 жыл бұрын
You have always been my favourite 💖. Thank you so much mam for such lovely recipes . Great work 🥰 god bless you
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Roshni 😊
@lkrsoapandsuch57672 жыл бұрын
Another great video Sarah. I just love using Shea Butter. Have a wonderful rest of your week.
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
🖐Hope you have a fabulous week too :)
@Mrs_Canary Жыл бұрын
I tried 70% shea and 30% coconut oil and 100% shea. They both feel great. Creamy. The one with coconut oil has more lather though
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you have tried them out and enjoy them!
@marianacortez643711 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ!!!! I've been searching for a recipe JUST LIKE THAT in weeks!!!!! Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to finally try it! :) Love the way you explained it all!
@SoapSchoolUK11 ай бұрын
Woohooo, so glad it helped you :). Have fun!
@marianacortez643711 ай бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK Could you tell me how much fragrance I should put in this recipe? I think 15g but not completely sure :D Thank you once again!
@marviareid21905 ай бұрын
I tried it and it came out great
@ykwong73898 ай бұрын
This is what I have been searching for. Easy to follow step by step and the clear beautiful voice. Can I do away with the Soap Calculation scales which is confusing for me to understand? Yes, I will get the ingredients soon to make my own soap. Thank you. I pressed like and subscribed k
@rachelmageo773 Жыл бұрын
Baracka Shea butter is my fav!!
@mahdiammar58624 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@jennifermanna97968 ай бұрын
thanku will try this
@manishsrivastava6144 Жыл бұрын
excellent ,very simple and impressive ...
@user-mj7jf2yz8g8 ай бұрын
Thankyou Sarah i been making soaps for a few years now . Lately the soaps i making havea white film.over them.not aure if thisnis soda ash. I use honey salt sugar in the recipe might be something im doing wrong .,, So inwant to try your recile to give me.hope.again. I love making soap. Thanku for sharing .
@fishlim6275 ай бұрын
Thank you! Can it be used like this immediately after 24 hours or does it need to be cured? If yes how much longer before it can be used safely without lye residue left? Thanks!
@SoapSchoolUK5 ай бұрын
If you have achieved a full gel stage there should be no remaining lye. You can leave it longer if you prefer :)
@aishahamza5186 Жыл бұрын
Hi sarah, Have some shea butter, I,m going to tried it soon. Very enjoyable. Thank you.
@DeborahKeeney-mg3ft Жыл бұрын
Love shea butter! Thank you for the video
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
So good to know you enjoy it too :)
@thankyou.59325 ай бұрын
It's beautiful
@Shelinka13327 күн бұрын
This will be my first time making soap. How long does this soap take to cure? I also would like to know if I could add fresh rosemary to this recipe? I have many, many bushes of rosemary on our property.
@user-wh9lw3xh1n5 ай бұрын
Hey Sarah, how would I go about adding essential oils to it.
@chsrlottetaylor580410 ай бұрын
Love your she butter
@caterrificable7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video and recipe!! if I want to add a fragrance, how much should I add and when?
@SoapSchoolUK7 ай бұрын
You can generally add 3% skin safe fragrance or essential oil blend of your choice
@caterrificable7 ай бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK I’m brand new to this so 3% of what?
@caterrificable7 ай бұрын
And when do I add it?
@SoapSchoolUK7 ай бұрын
@@caterrificable You asked how much fragrance you could add? I replied with the amount :)
@jessicaharris1446 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Love the video. Thank you and appreciate you for sharing. How long did you let the soap cure?
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
I give them 4 to 6 weeks before packaging
@soniasangion5517 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah! I will give this recipe a go for sure. Only query is... As it is cold process method, don't I have to let it cure? If yes, for how many days? Thanks in advance for your help.
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
Yes, it will need 4 to 6 weeks to cure and dry
@ogoosarah44672 жыл бұрын
So nice . Well done Sarah ❤️
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you supporting my channel Sarah x
@Rosemary-lg8sf2 жыл бұрын
♥️ Love your recipe ♥️
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rosemary, I appreciate your support 😊
@RubyLockx2 ай бұрын
If you want to add essential oil scent how much do you recommend for a batch this size? And at what stage do you add the scent in? How do you store this after making a batch this size?
@jackiexoxo1699 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! If were to add essential oils to the soap (for example, lavender oil), how many grams would you recommend I should add?
@SoapSchoolUK9 ай бұрын
I use a maximum of 3% essential oils in my soaps :)
@jackiexoxo1699 ай бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK Thank you!
@lauragent27086 ай бұрын
Great video. I really want to try doing it now. If I wanted essential oils in it, how much would you recommend for this size batch please? :)
@taniategg19992 жыл бұрын
As always an amazing, clear video Sarah!! Can i ask what the SF was on this recipe?
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tania, Great question. Because the shea has lots of unsaponifiables I kept it at 5% superfat :)
@elainem77222 жыл бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK How does one find out the percentage of unsaponifiables in an oil? Thanks.
@danielbolger256 ай бұрын
I love this ideal but i am scare the shea butter speeds up trace on me. I never used shea butter before.
@PatMcHock8 ай бұрын
Hey, just started making soaps. Ive made about 20 loafs or so. Did you use the soap after 24 hours? I thought you had to let this cure for 4-6 weeks?
@SoapSchoolUK7 ай бұрын
If the soap has fully gelled there will be no further ph changes but it still requires time to cure and for the water to evaporate
@Hello1970_2 жыл бұрын
hello I really like your videos I would like to learn how to make liquid soap for the bath would it be possible to make a video teaching us?
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
I will pop it on the request list :)
@mariadsouza7734 Жыл бұрын
Yes please, liquid soap would be great!! Thanks for your generosity.
@binxwinx843424 күн бұрын
Lovely! Thank you! If adding essential oil or fragrance oil, how many grams should we add?
@ScrubsToScreensWithFibro Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this recipe 😊 How many days after did you do the lather test?
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
I tested after only a few days but I prefer to test after 4 weeks
@oumou-lalya80527 ай бұрын
Can this recipe be made for liquid soap? Thanks
@SoapSchoolUK7 ай бұрын
No, you need a different recipe and lye type for liquid soaps
@virginial_c22358 ай бұрын
Hello Sarah, I have a question. Today I made my first batch of soap, and filled my molds, then while washing my utensils, I thought of using the left over soap from my container to wash my hands, it was still in a creamy state. And it didn't mske any bubbles, and made my hands wrinkle in just a few seconds. Any idea why was that? Thank you for your videos, I can't wait to try all your soaps. Update: Well after waiting 2 days for my hands to be okay again, and after I felt confident again to try the solidified soaps I made, that soap needs to rest ( at least 24hrs), Yes or yes. It needs to mature. So the lye doesn't burn your skin.
@sandriagutierrez26054 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’m a novice, and had no clue how to start. If I want to add essential oils, at what point to I add to the mixture, and is the stick blender an essential?
@SoapSchoolUK4 ай бұрын
You add the once you reach a light trace :). I hope you enjoy soap making
@sandriagutierrez26054 ай бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK thank you!!
@user-ly8yj4fw9w8 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm still learning soap calculator.when I put this recipe for trial, I'm getting different water and lye results pls help me
@konstantinabrousali5829 Жыл бұрын
Hello Sarah. May i ask a question? Because we have very hard water, can i add citric acid 1 or 2% for this recipe? Thank you for your beautiful tutorial.
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
You can add citric acid to any of your recipes, hope you have lots of fun making it :)
@konstantinabrousali5829 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@medardazah1833 ай бұрын
Si vous dépasser certaine quantité d'acide citrique il faut un surplus de soude. Mais 2% devrait aller
@konstantinabrousali58293 ай бұрын
@@medardazah183 Thank you so much!
@kenimitrovic7001 Жыл бұрын
❤ Very good
@jayashree3972 Жыл бұрын
Is it suitable to babies and children too?
@DarcieGibson Жыл бұрын
Did you let the soap cure before demonstrating the lather? I am 100% new to soap making but would love to try this recipe. I actually have all of the ingredients. :) Also, if I were to add essential oils how much should i add and will different ones cause a different reaction? Thanks
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
The soap was only a couple of days old when I tested the lather. The essential oils will not affect the recipe in any way, you can use them or leave them out :)
@emilyuk3570 Жыл бұрын
Could I add poppy seeds to this?
@eveywebb5 ай бұрын
Can you do it without the Lye?
@SoapSchoolUK5 ай бұрын
No, the oils are transformed into soap by the lye
@staceyj6615 Жыл бұрын
It's been a while since I made soap, if I use spring water, will it still set correctly or do I have to use distilled water?
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
Hi :). Many mineral waters work well but they do contain some minerals that can accelerate oxidisation that can lead to DOS. The distilled water does not but if you are just starting to enjoy soap making at home I would do a test
@jenniferacevedo55433 ай бұрын
Is this good for sensitive skin
@SoapSchoolUK3 ай бұрын
I have a sensitive skin and eczema, and I love it
@Seabee7536 ай бұрын
I have a couple of questions - i am new to soap making . Do i have to add lye to the soap ?could i add something else as a substitute? What does the lye actually do ?
@user-ly8yj4fw9w8 күн бұрын
Can I double this recipe ?
@jenniferacevedo55433 ай бұрын
I love the recipe but when I’m soaping it set up very fast
@SoapSchoolUK3 ай бұрын
Yes, all high % butter recipes will but it makes a beautiful creamy bar :)
@Monkeyman3A.4 ай бұрын
New to Soap making . May you share where you get Shea butter from
@SoapSchoolUK4 ай бұрын
I'm in the UK, so I use Soap Makers Store and Soap Kitchen
@annap1191 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Can you use food grade lye using baking soda?
@ScrubsToScreensWithFibro Жыл бұрын
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate not sodium hydroxide if I’m correct
@atibatianya10 ай бұрын
Can I use essentials oils as fragrance or they are not working for soap?!
@SoapSchoolUK10 ай бұрын
You can absolutely use essential oils
@atibatianya10 ай бұрын
@@SoapSchoolUK Thank you I
@jennifercuebas75925 ай бұрын
Hi there, is it possible to replace the coconut oil with another oil? Working with a coconut allergy...Thanks!
@emilyuk3570 Жыл бұрын
Could I add seamoss to this and at what point pls,
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
You can soak the seamoss in the water or keep part of the water back to infuse it in and add later in the mixing process.
@emilyuk3570 Жыл бұрын
Which shea butter is best to buy
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
They will all work in your soap. The raw unrefined will have an odour that may come through over your fragrance
@opentoreiki Жыл бұрын
Looks fabulous. Where is the recipe link?
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
In the description under the video Kris
@bridgetfrias9786 Жыл бұрын
Do we have to add the sodium hydroxide? And can I add coloring to this?
@user-ly8yj4fw9wАй бұрын
Can i double the ingredients
@tiffanyburroughs1 Жыл бұрын
I subscribed to your channel. I wanted to know if you can pair this up with another butter and what would be best. Like Mango? And how many Grams if making recipe would you recommend?
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
Yes you can! You would need to run the new recipe through a SAP calculator online though to recalculate the new lye amount
@tiffanyburroughs19 ай бұрын
Thank. I have made some of my own soap. Soap cal is helpful
@veranita1867Ай бұрын
I weighed exactly 250 grams of my shea butter when it was still hard, but it decreased when it was melted, is that okay?
@bonniebell11042 жыл бұрын
I was wondering, if I added a fragrance would I need to adjust the recipe?
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
No it wont affect the recipe calculations :)
@gumbylovesyou Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this! Out of curiousity, what percent superfat are you using in this recipe? Is is more than 5%? Thank you! :)
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
5% so avoid DOS
@Th3gloprincess4 ай бұрын
With cold process soaps is there no need to spray the top and mold with 99% isopropyl alcohol?
@SoapSchoolUK4 ай бұрын
It is not essential
@justinrowley86474 ай бұрын
do you think or know if i could replace shea butter in this recipe with kokum butter?
@kathygoding5245 Жыл бұрын
I thought you were not suppose to pour the lye in the water but the water into the lye for safety??? This was so enjoyable to use just the shea, coconut and olive oil. Thank you.
@ronmiller7248 Жыл бұрын
always pour lye into water little by little. the other way around will cause an eruption since initially you have a small amount of water into a large amount of reactant lye.
@ScrubsToScreensWithFibro Жыл бұрын
Lye in water
@lookate2001 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, I followed your recipe and added a little bit of peppermint oil, it’s been 10 hours, the soap is dried, when I tried it, it’s not lathering at all. Did I do something wrong? Or do I just have to wait loner? Thank you
@medardazah1833 ай бұрын
Ce serait plus prudent de respecter sa recette. Et pour un autre essai tenter de modifier. Juste une suggestion.
@akhilaunni7385 Жыл бұрын
Can we use this soap immediately after making
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
No it will take several weeks to dry and cure
@amcinterАй бұрын
what brand is your sodium hydroxide?
@lauraincardona9475 ай бұрын
Did anyone add fragrances to this recipe? If yes how much did you add? I want to use this recipe but I like fragrances to the soap and I don't know how much I should add. Thank you for the information
@hibiscusflower59114 ай бұрын
Can I just use Shea butter? I have some old stuff laying around
@mtnk0969 ай бұрын
Hi is this soap just body soap or also good for face?
@joellen3666 Жыл бұрын
Is Sodium hydroxyde safe for Eczéma? I would like to try to make this soap for my daughter.
@SoapSchoolUK Жыл бұрын
There is no sodium hydroxide when it is finished, it transforms into the sodium salt we call soap
@thankyou.59325 ай бұрын
I make soap for a living. Please how and where can I get your type of soap cutter?.
@पुस्तकधारा5 ай бұрын
Lye is mix in which water.
@SoapSchoolUK5 ай бұрын
Most bottled water works well
@jenniferacevedo55433 ай бұрын
What the lye ratio
@SoapSchoolUK3 ай бұрын
The recipe is in the description under the video :)
@najamaja2712 жыл бұрын
شكر للوصفة كم اشعملتي نسبة الماء في جاسبة الصابون هل 30\
@SoapSchoolUK2 жыл бұрын
Hi Naja, I used 150g water and juice combined. The full recipe is in the description under the video :)