Pureed Carrot Cold Process Soap Recipe

About This Recipe:

Carrots are known for their multiple benefits for the skin. The high content of beta-carotene and antioxidants are thought to provide the skin with extra protection from the elements. This makes a great soap for veggie lovers!

Shopping List:

(1) Distilled Water (if not using carrots, use 9.30 oz.)

(1) Pureed Cooked Carrots

(1) 2 lb Sodium Hydroxide Flakes

(1) 1 lb Palm Oil

(1) 1 lb Coconut Oil - 76º Melt

(1) 1 lb Olive Oil - Refined A

(1) 2 oz Poppy Seeds

(1) 1 Mold Regular Loaf Silicone Mold 1501

Recipe Ingredients:

• 6.32 oz. Distilled Water (if not using carrots, use 9.30 oz.)
• 3 oz. Pureed Cooked Carrots
• 4.66 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Flakes
• 14 oz. Palm Oil
• 10 oz. Coconut Oil - 76º Melt
• 8 oz. Olive Oil - Refined A
• 0.50 oz. Poppy Seeds

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Safety Equipment (goggles,mask,gloves)
• (1) Double Boiler (optional)
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (64 oz.)
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Thermometer - Digital
• (1) Stick Blender
• (1) Spatulas

Directions:

NOTE: This project and these instructions have been written for someone who has experience making soap and knows the potential dangers due to working with sodium hydroxide. It will not outline all safety methods of working with dangerous chemicals; it is simply a soap recipe for advanced soapmakers.

1. Puree the cooked carrots or use carrot baby food if preferred.
2. Melt the coconut and palm oil in double boiler or microwave until melted.
3. Add olive oil to melted oils, stir and set aside. 
4. When the lye and oils have cooled down to between 100°-120°F, pour lye solution into liquid oils and hand stir for a minute. Then, using a stick blender, blend with small bursts and stir until it is emulsified to a light trace.
5. Sprinkle the desired amount of poppy seeds in the soap batter and stir - save some seeds to sprinkle on the top.
6. Stick blend until soap comes to full trace.
7. Pour soap batter into the silicone loaf mold and sprinkle poppy seeds down the middle.
8. Gently tap the mold on the counter to remove any air pockets.
9. Let sit in mold for 24-48 hours. 
10. Remove soap from mold and slice into bars. They will have a nice light-orange natural color. If soap is still soft, place in freezer for 45 minutes to help pop the loaf out of the mold.
11. Let cure for 4-6 weeks. 

To  Use: Lather onto wet skin and rinse with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes.