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Olive Oil Soap

Olive Oil Soap

Olive Oil Soap

Essential Equipment:

  1. Precision scale

  2. Stick blender or mixer

  3. Heat-resistant container

  4. Stainless steel pot or bowl

  5. Stainless steel spoon

  6. Molds or pastry forms

Essential Safety Equipment:

  1. Plastic gloves

  2. Safety goggles

  3. Vinegar

Ingredients:

Preparation Instructions:

Wear safety equipment and keep children and pets away from the area. Weigh all ingredients. Prepare the lye solution by placing the heat-resistant container under an active extractor hood or, preferably, outdoors. Pour the water first, then gradually add the caustic soda while stirring with a stainless steel spoon until fully dissolved. (Lye is added to the water—never the opposite! Risk of explosion!)

As lye dissolves, it releases steam; stir from a distance with an open window. The solution will reach approximately 90°C (194°F). Allow it to cool.

In a pot, add the olive oil, then gradually mix in the cooled lye solution while stirring. Use a stick blender until trace (the first visible sign of saponification) appears. Optionally, add ground herbs, spices, or essential oils.

Pour the mixture into molds and let it solidify for 24-48 hours. Remove the soap from the molds and store it in a well-ventilated, shaded area until it fully cures.

Curing Time:

8 weeks

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