DIY Coconut Oil Soap – Holistic Organic Agricultural Production Recipes

In chemistry, soap is a salt of a fatty acid. Soaps are mainly used as surfactants for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but they are also used in textile spinning and are important components of lubricants. The glycerin is a useful by-product, which can be left in the soap product as a softening agent, or isolated for other uses.

In ancient times, lubricating greases were made by the addition of lime to olive oil.

Today we will show you how to DIY your Coconut Oil Soap – an Holistic Organic Agricultural Production Recipes.

Coconut Oil Lathering Skin Bar (20% superfat)

Note: Because this soap is highly superfatted it can create a very dense lather when rubbed directly on skin. For a light, bubbly effect I recommend lathering with a natural sponge.

Ingredients

• 33 oz coconut oil, 76 degree*
• 4.83 ounces lye (NaOH)**
• 12.54 oz water
• 0.5 – 1 ounce essential oils (optional)

Equipment
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