Scent Almanac← Make · Calculators: Candle · Soap & lye · Reed diffuser · Room spray
NaOH138.9 g · 4.9 oz
Water (distilled)282 g · 9.9 oz
2.0 : 1 water to lye
Fragrance50 g · 1.8 oz
Batch weight1471 g · 51.9 oz
| Oil | % | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 40.0 | 400 g · 14.1 oz |
| Coconut oil (76°) | 25.0 | 250 g · 8.8 oz |
| Shea butter | 15.0 | 150 g · 5.3 oz |
| Sweet almond oil | 15.0 | 150 g · 5.3 oz |
| Castor oil | 5.0 | 50 g · 1.8 oz |
Bar qualities
Hardness
34
Cleansing
17
Conditioning
62
Bubbly
21
Creamy
22
Iodine
64
INS
141
Green bands are the usual ranges for a balanced bar. Liquid soap, castile and salt bars fall outside them on purpose.
Lye safety: wear goggles and gloves. Add lye to water, never water to lye, in a heat-safe stainless or #5 plastic container, with good ventilation and no children or pets nearby. Always double-check a lye amount with a second calculator before you make soap.