Liquid Soap

Household · Provided by Clark Madsen

Oil Mixture (1% Super fat)

Lye Mixture

Oil Mixture

Add all oils into a crock pot and begin heating on medium heat.
Make sure to not use a pot that has a non-stick surface, as it will cause a chemical reaction with the lye mixture.

Lye Mixture

Potassium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydroxide are dangerous chemicals and MUST be handled with care.
Always were gloves and eye protection when working with Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide
In a separate bowl, create the Lye Mixture by adding the water and then slowly stirring in the Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide to the water
NEVER the reverse (adding water to the Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide can cause it spatter
Stir Lye Mixture until the Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide is completely dissolved into the water
It is very important to make sure the Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide is completely dissolved and distributed equally in the water

Combine Mixtures

Slowly stir the Lye Mixture into the heated oil mixture, stirring constantly.
Heat a mix with a stick blender until solution thickens, takes about 1 hour
Dilute mixture with water at a ration of 1 part mixture to 1.5 parts water
Turn heat off and allow to cool
Add 28.92g Essential Oil (2%) to mixture and stir thoroughly
If soap mixture is too thin, a mixture of 20% salt water can be used to thicken soap to desired viscosity