 Lesson Summary

 The key points that were covered in this module are as follows:

o Soap is simply the salt of a fatty acid. In terms of chemistry, salt is anything that is the product of a
reaction between an acid and an alkali.

o In pH or potential hydrogen scale, water is neutral at 7. Anything with a pH less than 7 is an acid and
with a pH of more than 7 is an alkali.

o The chemical process of making soap is known as saponification. During saponification, first, the
alkali works to split the acid into two parts – fatty acid and glycerine. Then it binds with the fatty acid.
Homemade soap is made with lye and natural oils.

o Soap lacks glycerine, which is a natural by-product of the process and enables the soap to soothe
and clean without irritation. Glycerine is a small amino acid that is very good for the softness of your
skin.

o An organic ingredient is one that contains no chemical pesticides or other synthetic ingredients to kill
the weeds or the insects who may want to chew on the leaves or flowers.
o Commercially made soap lacks glycerine which is a natural by-product of the process and enables
the soap to soothe and clean without irritation.

o Lye is caustic soda or sodium hydroxide. It is used in making a bar of soap. Liquid soap uses
potassium hydroxide.

o You may use spices and clays to produce natural colours.

o Essence can come from leaves, flowers, bark, berries, roots, needles, seeds, beans, peels, cones,
wood, stalks or other parts of the plant.

o Essential oils are natural products. They also contain naturally occurring chemicals that are not
necessarily safe for the skin.

o Some botanicals provide exfoliation, such as oats, pumice and coffee; some are decorative, such as
lavender buds and orange slices. Some others have therapeutic benefits such as aloe vera, vitamin
E and honey.

o Adding sugar can increase the temperature of the soap during the gel process. So, be extra careful
when handling the mixture.
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Once you are comfortable with the soap making process, you may want to branch out and
experiment with different aromas. Essential oils are the best way to naturally scent your
soap but picking different oils, determining how much to use, and how to blend them can be
a bit daunting.

Creating a satisfying soap recipe may require some trial and error to determine how much
of each essential oil is needed to create the aroma you are looking for.  Experimenting with
different blends can be fun, as long as you avoid mixing oils that may have an unpleasant
reaction. It's important you use each essential oil in accordance with its safe usage
rate. The total amount of essential oils should be no more than 3% of your soap recipe.

An excellent guideline for blending essential oils during soapmaking is approximately

30% top notes, 50% middle notes, and 20% base notes. 

Top notes are the first fragrances in a blend that are identified by your nose. Lighter,
brighter scents like lemon and tea tree are top notes. 

After that, your nose identifies middle notes, which are a bit deeper and create a balance
within the blend. Oils like lavender and rosemary are middle notes.

Base notes are the deepest and earthiest tones in a fragrance. They include oils such as
sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver. 

These percentages can be tweaked a little depending on the strengths of each oil. If you’re
using an oil with a lighter aroma, more may be needed for your blend, whereas if you’re
using a stronger scented oil, less may be needed. Since some essential oils weigh more or
less than others, it is important to measure your blends by weight so that the percentages
remain accurate.

Here are a few simple blends to get you started:

50% Lavender Essential Oil

10% Peppermint Essential Oil

20% Lemon Essential Oil

20% Frankincense Essential Oil

20% Spearmint Essential Oil

60% Rosemary Essential Oil

20% Cedarwood Essential Oil

60% Sweet Orange Essential Oil

20% Patchouli Essential Oil

20% Ginger Essential Oil

NO TEARS BABY SOAP RECIPES AND

QUICK TRACE BLENDER SOAP
FORMULAS

Here are some of our quick trace soap formulas as well as some no tears baby soap recipes.  The
quick trace recipes are heavier on coconut and palm oils and will lather very nicely.  The gentle
baby soap recipes are more olive oil based and are much more gentle.  You  can modify any of our
formulas using our Soap-Calc Spreadsheet Program.  The program will let you enter any oils you
wish and will calculate the lye and water needed for the batch.  It also converts the batch to a
blender sized formula. If you prefer video soap making lessons you can Click Here. Also, if you like
soap making then you may also want to consider making your own Spa Products as well.

Ultimate Quick Trace Formula

14 ounces of coconut oil
2 ounces of castor oil
2.7 ounces lye (sodium hydroxide)
7 fluid ounces water
Blend this but do not allow it to reach a full trace. Pour into molds quickly as it will set up
rather fast.

Quick Trace Pine Scent Bar

14 oz coconut oil
2 oz castor oil
2.7 oz lye
7 fluid oz water
1 teaspoon pine EO or FO added at thin trace
Blend this but avoid letting it reach a full trace. Pour into molds immediately.

Gentle Cocoa Butter Baby Soap

12 oz olive oil
2 oz sweet almond oil
2 oz cocoa butter
7 oz water
2.1 oz lye
1/2 oz avocado oil at thin trace
no scent or no more than 1/2 teaspoon of EO or FO
Orange Calming Baby Soap
12 ounces olive oil
4 ounces avocado oil
7 ounces distilled water
2.2 ounces sodium hydroxide
.5 ounces orange essential oil
.2 ounces chamomile essential oil

AROMATHERAPY SOAP FORMULAS /

RECIPES – FREE
MARCH 3, 2011 STEVEN COLE

Aromatherapy has been used since the beginning of recorded history to treat a variety of
ailments. Respiratory conditions are especially responsive to aromatherapy. By introducing
certain essential oils into your soap formulas you can easily create aromatic soaps that can
treat different symptoms. Listed below are some aromatherapy soap recipes and what they
treat.
If you prefer video soap making lessons you can Click Here. Also, if you like soap making
then you may also want to consider making your own Spa Products as well.
Chest and Sinus Congestion Aromatherapy Soap
10 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
2 ounces of Palm Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
Cough, Cold and Flu Aromatherapy Soap
8 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
4 ounces of Palm Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
1/2 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
Muscle Relaxing Aromatherapy Soap
12 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1 teaspoon drops Lavender Essential Oil
1/4 teaspoon Petitgrain Essential Oil
1/4 teaspoon Frankincense Essential Oil

EXFOLIATING SOAP RECIPES AND

FORMULAS – FREE
MARCH 4, 2011 STEVEN COLE

Exfoliating soaps are great for refreshing your skin.  They gently remove dead skin cells
and reveal new fresh skin.  Exfoliating soaps also remove dirt, oil and grime that regular
soaps do not get rid of.  You will find below a variety of exfoliating soap recipes and
formulas that you can make right in your own home.  Feel free to modify any of these
recipes to suit your own personal needs. If you prefer video soap making lessons you
can Click Here. Also, if you like soap making then you may also want to consider making
your own Spa Products as well.
Oat Flour Gentle Exfoliating Soap
6 ounces Avocado oil
4 ounces Coconut oil
4 ounces Olive oil
2 ounces Palm oil
2.3 ounces Lye
7 ounces Water
At trace:
2 Tablespoons Whole oat flour
1 Teaspoon Almond Essential Oil
Honey and Oats Exfoliating Soap
9 ounces Olive oil
4 ounces Coconut oil
4 ounces of Canola Oil
2.4 ounces lye
6.4 ounces water
AT TRACE ADD
1 teaspoon Evening Primrose
1/8 cup finely ground oatmeal
1 teaspoon warm honey
Skin Renew Exfoliating Soap Bar
6 ounces olive oil
1 ounces wheat germ oil
5 ounces coconut oil
4 ounces palm oil
7 ounces distilled water
2.3 ounces sodium hydroxide
1/2 ounce Lavender essential oil
2 Tablespoons ground oatmeal
1 Tablespoon ground almonds

GOATS MILK SOAP RECIPES AND

FORMULAS – FREE
MARCH 29, 2011 STEVEN COLE

The following recipes are free and include several goats milk soap recipes / formulas. All
are designed to lather well and have the rich feel that only goats milk can give you.  All of
the formulas on this page can be modified using our Soap-Calc spreadsheet program. Also,
you can modify the essential oils to get the fragrance you desire. Things like oatmeal and
ground apricots can be added at trace as well. Always add fragrances and other additives
at trace before pouring into molds.
If you prefer video soap making lessons you can Click Here. Also, if you like soap making
then you may also want to consider making your own Spa Products as well.
Goats Milk with Almond & Honey  Soap
8 ounces of non virgin olive oil
4 ounces of coconut oil for lather
4 oz. palm kernel oil for lather
2.3 ounces lye
2 ounces distilled water
5 ounces goat’s milk
1 ounce honey almond Essential Oil
Goats Milk Baby Soap
12 ounces olive oil
4 ounces avocado oil
2 oz distilled water
5  ounces of goats milk
2.2 ounces  Lye (sodium hydroxide)
.5 oz orange essential oil
.2 oz chamomile essential oil
Carribean Goats Milk Supreme Lather Bar
5 ounces coconut oil
5 ounces palm oil
6 ounces olive oil
2.3 ounces lye
8 ounces goats milk
1/2 ounce coconut essential oil
1 ounce warmed mango butter added at trace
Goats Milk & Honey – Medium Lather
6 ounces Crisco Type Shortening
4 ounces Olive Oil
2 ounces Canola Oil
4 ounces Coconut Oil for Lather
1 ounce Honey at trace
1 ounce Whipping cream
4 ounces Fresh Goat Milk
3 ounces water
2.3 ounces Lye
-Mix water, goats milk and cream and place in freezer until slushy. Add lye slowly. Pour
into slightly warmed oils.

NaOH
(Sodium Hydroxide aka KOH
SAP Value Chart: A-H Lye) (Potassium Hydroxide)
Oil, Butter or Other Ingredient (for hard bar soap) (for liquid soap)

Almond Butter, Sweet .098 .139

Almond Oil, Sweet .137 .193

Aloe Vera Butter .176 .247

Aloe Vera Oil .135 .191

Apricot Kernel Butter .097 .136

Apricot Kernel Oil .134 .188

Arachis Oil .136 .191

Avocado Butter & Oil .132 .186

Banks Oil .132 .185

Baobab Oil .143 .202

Beeswax, White & Yellow .067 .095

Blackcurrant Fruit Oil .134 .188

Borage Seed Oil .134 .187

Brazil Nut Oil .176 .248

Butterfat, Cow .161 .226

Butterfat, Goat .167 .234

Camelina Oil .132 .186

Camellia Seed Oil .134 .189

Canola Oil .135 .189

Castor Seed Oil .127 .179

Cherry Kernel Oil .135 .190

Chicken Fat (Strained) .138 .194

Chinese Bean Oil .135 .189

Cocoa Butter .136 .192

Coconut Oil – All Grades except

Virgin .180 .256

Cod Liver or Fish Oil .132 .185

Coffee Seed Oil .130 .182

Colza Oil .124 .174

Corn Oil .135 .190

Cottonseed Oil .137 .192

Earthnut Oil .136 .190

Emu Oil .135 .191

Evening Primrose .130 .184

Flaxseed Oil .135 .189

Goose Fat .136 .191

Grapeseed Oil .134 .188

Hazelnut Oil .135 .189

Hemp Seed Butter & Oil .134 .190

Herring / Fish Oil .136 .190

Illipe Butter .136 .192

Java Cotton Oil .137 .192

Jojoba Seed Oil, Clear .064 .090

Jojoba Seed Oil, Natural – All

Grades .065 .091

Kapok Oil .137 .192

Karite Butter (Shea) .126 .178

Katchung Oil .136 .190

Kokum Butter .134 .188

Kukui Nut Oil .135 .191

Lanolin .074 .103

Lard .138 .193

Linseed Oil .135 .189

Loccu .134 .187

Macadamia Nut Oil .137 .193

Mango Butter .134 .189

Mango Oil .132 .186

Manketti Oil .148 .208

Margarine .136 .190

Marula Kernel Oil .135 .190

Meadowform Oil .119 .167

Mink Oil .140 .196

Monoi de Tahiti Oil .178 .252

Moringa Oil .136 .191

Mustard Seed Oil .124 .173

Neat’s (Neet’s) Foot .141 .197

Neem Oil .134 .188

Nutmeg Butter .117 .165

Olive Butter .088 .124

Olive Oil (All Grades) .133 .188

Palm Butter .155 .218

Palm Kernel Oil .156 .218

Palm Oil .139 .195

Palm, Stearic .141 .197

Papaya Oil .135 .190

Passionfruit Oil .129 .181

Peanut Oil .136 .190

Perilla Oil .136 .191

Pomace Olive Oil .133 .188

Poppy Seed Oil .136 .192

Pumpkin Seed Oil .134 .189

Rice Bran Oil .129 .181

Ricinus Oil or Caster Oil .128 .180

Rosehip Seed Oil .133 .187

Safflower Oil, High Linoleic .135 .190

Sal Butter .130 .183

Sardine (Fish) Oil .135 .189

Seabuckthorn Oil .116 .163

Sesame Seed Oil .135 .191

Shea Fruit Butter .126 .178

Shea Seed Oil .128 .181

Shortening (veg.) .136 .190

Soybean Oil – All Grades .134 .188

Sunflower Seed Oil .134 .189

Sweet Oil .134 .187

Tallow, Bear .139 .194

Tallow, Beef .140 .196

Tallow, Chinese Vegetable .134 .188

Tallow, Deer .139 .195

Tallow, Goat .139 .195

Tallow, Mutton .138 .193

Tallow, Sheep .138 .193

Teal / Teel / Til .133 .186

Tung Oil .137 .192

Turkey Red Castor Oil

Sulfated .127 .178

Virgin Coconut Cream Oil .178 .252

Walnut Oil .136 .192

Watermelon Seed Oil .135 .190

Wheatgerm Oil .135 .190

Yangu (Cape Chestnut) Oil .135 .190