Dandelion Soap
Discover how to make luxurious dandelion soap with this easy recipe! Perfect for nourishing and softening skin with natural ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 oz coconut oil
- 9 oz olive oil infused with dandelion herb infused Here’s how to infuse herbs in oils
- 4 oz shea butter
- 3 oz castor oil
- 3 oz sweet almond oil
LIQUIDS AND LYE
- 3.9 oz lye
- 9 oz cold water
ADDITIONS AT TRACE
- 2 teaspoon dandelion leaf powdered
- .75 oz lemongrass essential oil
- .5 oz sweet orange essential oil
- .25 oz peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all equipment and ingredients. Wear protective gear (gloves, goggles, long sleeves).
- Measure Water: Measure cold water into a heatproof pitcher using a kitchen scale.
- Lye Solution: Weigh and carefully mix lye into the water. Allow to cool to 100-110°F.
- Oil Mixture: Weigh and melt the coconut oil and shea butter, then blend in the other oils (except essential oils) until the mixture reaches 100-110°F.
- Blending: Combine the lye solution and oils when both are at the right temperature, mixing to reach 'trace'.
- Adding Extras: Stir in powdered dandelion leaf and essential oils at trace.
- Pouring and Curing: Pour into mold, optionally swirl the top, cover, and insulate for 24 hours. Unmold, cut into bars, and cure for 4-6 weeks.
Notes
When it comes to adding essential oils to your soap recipe, the amount you use can vary based on personal preference and the strength of the essential oil’s scent. However, a general guideline for soap making is to use about 0.5 to 1 ounce of essential oil per pound of soap.
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