Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

Important

Wear Mask

Safety glasses

Long Gloves

For experienced soap makers

800g Olive Oil

200g Coconut Oil

193.42g Potassium Hydroxide

300ml Distilled water

For dilution after paste is cooked

1-2 litres

Heat oils to around 60 to 70 degrees Celsius.

Carefully add Potassium Hydroxide to water

Add lye solution to oils and stick blend until thick trace

Cook on low heat (slow cooker) for 2 to 4 hours stirring occasionally.

Test paste clarity. Dissolve a small amount in hot water if, mostly clear it is ready.

Dilute paste slowly with hot Distilled water until you reach your preferred consistency.

Leave overnight for full dilution.

Add preservative only if adding botanicals or extra water based ingredients later.

Optional

0.5 – 1% fragrance or essential oil

1-2% Glycerine for extra skin feel.

Important Notes

Do not add acids (citric acid, vinegar) directly without recalculated as they neutralize soap.

Allow the soap to rest for 2 weeks for best clarity.

Please note Castile liquid soap is naturally thin and dies not lather the same as commercial soap.