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How to Make Liquid Castile Soap

Castile soap, also known as vegetable soap, is soap that contains no animal fats. It is made primarily with olive oil but it can also contain other
plant oils. Making liquid castile soap at home can save you money and give you the peace of mind of knowing that no harmful ingredients have
gone into your soap.

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Place 14.1 oz. (417 ml) coconut oil, 14.1 oz. (417 ml) liquid soybean oil and 18.8 oz. (555 ml) olive oil into a crockpot.
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 Set your crock pot on high heat. If your crockpot has a setting for hours, set it to 4 hours.

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Put on safety glasses, gloves and a long sleeve shirt or coveralls.

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Pour 32.9 oz. (973 ml) of distilled water into a large heat-proof container.

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Add 9.39 oz. (277 ml) of lye slowly to the distilled water.
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 Stir with a heat-proof spoon until the lye is dissolved.

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Pour the lye/water mixture into the crockpot slowly, stirring it into the oils constantly

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Blend with a stick blender for 15 minutes.

o The mixture might try to separate, but just keep mixing.

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Stir with a spoon when the mixture becomes too thick for the stick blender.
 o Continue stirring until the mixture becomes too thick and you can no longer keep it moving.
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 Place the lid onto the crockpot and set the heat to medium. If your crock pot has an hours setting, set it to 6 hours.

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Stir every 20 to 30 minutes.

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Turn off the heat when the mixture becomes clear and has the consistency of thick honey.

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Transfer the mixture into a large stainless steel pot.

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 Pour 80 oz. (2365 ml) of distilled water onto the mixture.

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Allow it to sit overnight or until the thick mixture is dissolved.

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Pour your homemade liquid castile soap into storage containers, such as the empty distilled water jugs.

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Let it age for 4 weeks.

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 Add fragrance oil to each container as you use it.

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How to Make Castile Soap

Four Parts:Preparing Soapmaking SuppliesMixing the Lye and OilsPouring and Curing the SoapMaking Liquid Castile SoapCommunity Q&A

Castile soap is a biodegradable soap made with olive oil, water and lye. It was invented in Aleppo and brought, by the crusaders, to the Castile
region of Spain where it became popular. For centuries people have been using this gentle cleanser for everything from bathing skin and hair to
washing clothes and floors. After making bars of Castile soap, you can use them in their solid form or blend them with water to create liquid
soap. See Step 1 and beyond to learn how to make your own Castile soap.

Part 1

EditPreparing Soapmaking Supplies

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Lay out your equipment. Prepare a work space in your kitchen or near a source of water, and lay out your equipment so everything is at the ready.
The bowls, measuring tools and other utensils you use should be reserved for soapmaking only - don't use them when you're making food, since
residue from the soap will remain on them. You'll need the following equipment to make Castile soap:

o Large measuring cup

o Stainless steel pot
o Large bowl
o Spatula
o Handheld blender or mixer
o Meat thermometer
o Kitchen scale
o Rubber gloves and safety goggles (for handling lye)
o Lye crystals (these come in plastic containers, and you can store what you don't use; you'll need 4.33 ounces (122.8 grams) to make 10
medium bars of soap)
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Prepare your oils. True Castile soap is made with 100 percent olive oil, but many soap makers use a blend of oils to create a soap with balanced
properties. Pure olive oil soap has doesn't produce fluffy suds, and it results in soap bars that are a little slimy in texture. Coconut oil is commonly
added to help produce better suds, and palm oil helps the soap bars firm up. A ratio of 8 parts olive oil, 1 part coconut oil and 1 part palm oil
produces fine soap. For the purposes of this soap recipe, measure out the following oils. You'll end up with a total of 34 ounces (1005.5 milliliters)
of oil:

o 27.2 ounces (804.4 milliliters) olive oil

o 3.4 ounces (100.55 milliliters) coconut oil
o 3.4 ounces (100.55 milliliters) palm oil
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Consider using essential oils. If you want to scent your soap, you'll need 10 drops of your favorite essential oil, or a combination of more than one
essential oils amounting to 10 drops. Increase the amount of essential oil you add for a stronger scent, or scale it back to 5 - 7 drops for a milder
scent. Common essential oils used in Castile soapmaking include:

o Peppermint
o Orange, lemon or grapefruit
o Lavender
o Rose
o Vetiver
o Pine
o Sandalwood
o Bergamot
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Ready your soap mold. The mold you use will determine the size and shape of your finished bars. If you want to make rectangular bars of soap,
choose a rectangular soap mold shaped like a loaf pan; the soap will come out in a loaf shape, and you'll be able to cut it into bars as thick as you
want. Line the mold with waxed paper so that the soap easily separates from the mold.

o Molds are available at craft and soapmaking supply stores, and you can check online for a large variety of options.
o If you don't want to go to the trouble of buying a mold, you can convert an old shoebox into an adequate soap mold. Just find a sturdy
shoebox, reinforce the corners with tape to seal the edges, and line it with waxed paper.
o You can also make your own soap mold using wood, or turn an existing wooden box into a soap mold.[1] The mold should be as wide and
deep as you'd like the finished soap bars to be.

Part 2

EditMixing the Lye and Oils

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Put on your safety equipment. Lye is a caustic chemical that can burn the skin and eyes and is hard on the lungs when inhaled. If this is your first
time working with lye, take extra care to make sure that you handle it safely. Put on your rubber gloves and protective goggles before opening the
container of lye. Open some windows and turn on a fan to make sure the room is well ventilated.

o Keep a bottle of white vinegar nearby. If you spill some lye on the counter, the vinegar will neutralize it.
o If you accidentally touch or inhale too much lye, immediately call your country's Poison Control Center phone number, which you can find
by doing an online search. The US National Poison Control Center number is 1-800-222-1222.
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Make the lye solution. When you mix lye and water, it's important to use exact measurements. For this soap recipe you need 10 ounces (295.7
milliliters) of water and 4.33 ounces (122.8 grams) of lye. Using separate containers, measure out these exact amounts using your kitchen scale.
Carefully add the lye to the water. The mixture will immediately begin to heat up and become cloudy, then clear a bit as it cools. It will take several
minutes for the mixture to cool. Use the meat thermometer to test the temperature. The lye is ready to use when it reaches 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).

o Never add water to lye - always add lye to water. Adding water to lye creates an explosive reaction.
o When you weigh out the ingredients, be sure to zero out the containers you're using first so that they aren't included in the measurements.
o If you're creating a bigger or smaller batch of soap, use a lye calculator[2] to find the exact amount of water and lye to use.
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Heat the oils. While the lye is cooling, heat up the oils. Place them in a saucepan and heat them using medium high heat. Stir the oils to incorporate
them. Continue heating the oils until the mixture reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius). Use the meat thermometer to determine
when the oils are ready to mix with the lye. The oils and lye must be as close as possible to the same temperature to properly blend.

o Neglecting to make sure both the oil and lye are close to the same temperature will result in soap that doesn't set up correctly. Be sure to
use the meat thermometer to measure both mixtures and complete this crucial step.
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Blend the lye with the oils. Pour the lye mixture into the oil mixture. Use a handheld blender or mixer to begin blending everything together. After
a few minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken. When you can see the trail left by the blender, the mixture has reached "trace." It should have the
consistency of honey.

o You can use a spoon to blend the lye and oils, but it takes much longer to reach trace this way.
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Add the essential oils. Once the mixture reaches trace, you can add oils to scent to the soap. Pour in 10 drops of essential oil and blend them with
the soap until the mixture is thoroughly incorporated.

Part 3

EditPouring and Curing the Soap

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Pour the soap into the prepared mold. Be careful not to spill the soap as you pour it directly into the mold. Cover it with a clean dishcloth or towel,
making sure the cloth doesn't touch the soap itself, but drapes over the sides of the mold. This will protect the soap from getting dust or bugs in it.
Let it sit for 48 hours.

o During the first 48 hours, the soap will set up and harden a bit. However, it's not ready to use; it has to cure first, so that the water
evaporates and the soap becomes milder. Don't use the soap right away, as it will be harsh on your skin.
o Examine the top of the soap after 48 hours have passed. If it has a film on top, or looks as though it has separated, the soap won't be
useable. Either it has too much lye, which could hurt your skin if you use it, or the lye and oils didn't properly blend. Unfortunately, there's
no way to save it if this happens - you'll have to discard the soap and start again.
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Remove the mold from the soap. A store-bought soap mold will have removable sides you can simply detach from the sides of the soap log. If you
used a shoebox, you can tip the soap out or cut away the sides. If you used custom molds, you can simply pop them out.

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Cut the soap into bars. Decide how thick you want the bars to be. One inch is standard, but you could make thinner or thicker bars if you choose.
Use a ruler to measure out the thickness of the bars, and make evenly-spaced notches along the soap loaf to indicate where you'll make the cuts To
cut the bars, you have the following options:

o Use a sharp knife. Don't use one with a serrated edge, unless you want to intentionally give the edges of the soap a wavy appearance.
o A bench cutter. This is a common baking tool used to cut dough, and it works well for cutting through soap.
o A wire cheese cutter. Make sure the wire is taught so that you end up with a clean, vertical cut.
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Lay out the bars to cure them. Line a baking sheet or tray with waxed paper and lay the bars flat. Put them in a cool, dry place to cure for at least 2
weeks, and up to 9 months. The longer you wait, the better the soap will work; it'll produce fluffier suds and have a better texture.[3]

o You can technically start using the soap after a few weeks. When it's ready to use, the soap should be hard, without a hint of chemical
smell.

Part 4

EditMaking Liquid Castile Soap

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Grate 4 ounces of solid Castile soap. This amounts to an average-sized bar of soap. Use a cheese grater or a knife to grate it into small flakes. This
will help the soap combine with the hot water more easily.

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Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Pour the water into a pot and turn the burner to high heat. Bring the water to a full boil.

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Combine the water and soap flakes. Pour the water into a large plastic bowl or pitcher, then stir in the soap flakes. Let the mixture sit for a few
hours until it thickens a bit. If the soap gets too thick, you may need to heat it and add more water. It should have the consistency of shampoo at
room temperature.

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Pour it into containers. Keep the liquid soap in squeeze bottles, and store them in the bathroom or kitchen. The liquid soap will keep for months at
room temperature. Use it to wash your hair and skin, your clothes, dishes, or other items in your home.

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How to Make Liquid Soap for Babies

Two Methods:Organic Baby Soap MaterialsMake Organic Baby SoapCommunity Q&A

Some parents prefer to use baby shampoo and soap that does not contain added chemicals or fragrances. Most baby soaps sold in stores do have
some added chemical preservatives. If you make homemade baby soap, you can ensure you use organic, natural fragrances, preservatives and
oils. Baby soap usually has a slightly higher fat content to ensure it is gentle on the skin. It also contains natural, calming scents. You can make it
for your own children or use it as a homemade gift for baby showers. Once you perfect your baby soap recipe, you can make large batches that
store for up to 6 months. Find out how to make liquid soap for babies.

Method 1

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 Purchase liquid unscented Castile soap from an organic Internet retailer. Castile soap is made from olive oil and traditionally comes from Castile,
Spain. You may choose to buy extra-thick soap because it results in a better lather.

o You can choose to buy Castile soap in any amount from a pint to a gallon, depending upon how much soap you want to make.
o When purchasing your Castile soap off the Internet, the main ingredient will be olive oil; however, you can choose to thicken it with
additional oils, such as coconut, jojoba, almond or hemp oil. You may want to test these oils on your baby's skin before ordering.
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 Order or buy an essential oil in a fragrance of your choice. Do not buy fragrance oil. Instead, ensure your lavender, citrus or other oil is 100 percent
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Buy rosemary oil extract online or in a natural food store. This acts as a natural preservative, so that your batch of soap will not have a short shelf
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Method 2

EditMake Organic Baby Soap

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Pour 1 and 3/4 cups (414 ml) of Castile soap into a liquid measuring cup. Use a measuring cup with a spout for easy pouring.
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container you have used in the past. Most soap containers are made of thick plastic and can be reused a number of times.

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Use a dropper to add 2 drops of your essential oil to your Castile soap bottle. Do not pour the essential oil directly into the bottle without a
dropper when you begin, because you want to avoid an overpowering scent.

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Place 2 drops of rosemary oil extract into your 20 oz. (591 ml) bottle.
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Spoon the flowers into your 20 ml (591 ml) container using a 1/2 tsp. measuring spoon. You can also use another size of spoon that fits into the
mouth of your bottle.

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Place the top on your plastic bottle. Shake the ingredients together for 30 seconds. Allow it to sit for approximately 1 hour.