Cold Process Activated Charcoal & Tea Tree Soap Recipe

Cold Process Activated Charcoal & Tea Tree Soap Recipe

Ingredients

Oils

• 400 g Olive Oil
• 300 g Coconut Oil
• 250 g Sustainable Palm Oil
• 50 g Castor Oil

Total Oils: 1,000 g

Lye Solution

•  143.71g Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda/NaOH)
• 310 ml Distilled Water

Additives

• 10–15 g Activated Charcoal Powder
• 15–20 g Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sodium Lactate (optional)

Equipment

• Digital scale
• Heatproof jug
• Stainless steel or heavy-duty plastic mixing bowl
• Stick blender
• Silicone spatula
• Soap mould
• Thermometer
• Gloves and safety goggles

Method

1. Put on gloves and safety goggles.
2. Slowly add the sodium hydroxide to the distilled water (never add water to lye). Stir until completely dissolved and allow to cool to 35–40°C.
3. Melt the coconut oil and palm oil, then add the olive oil and castor oil. Allow the oils to cool to 35–40°C.
4. If using sodium lactate, stir it into the cooled lye solution.
5. Pour the lye solution into the oils.
6. Blend with a stick blender until a light trace is reached.
7. Mix the activated charcoal with a small amount of olive oil to form a smooth paste, then stir it into the soap batter.
8. Add the tea tree essential oil and mix well.
9. Pour the soap into the mould and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
10. Cover and insulate for 24 hours.
11. Unmould and cut into bars after 24–48 hours.
12. Cure the soap in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for 4–6 weeks before use.

Benefits

• Deeply cleanses the skin.
• Activated charcoal helps remove excess oil and impurities.
• Tea tree essential oil provides a fresh, clean scent and is known for its skin-purifying properties.
• Produces a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy lather.

Yield: Approximately 1.45 kg of soap batter, producing around 10–12 bars, depending on the size of each bar.