Crafter's Choice
French Lavender CP Soap for Beginners Recipe

Yield: (8) Bars  |  Est. Time: 1 Hour  |  Level: Advanced – Danger Chemicals
About This Recipe:
This beginner recipe is great for anyone just learning to make cold process soap. The lavender essential oil gives the final product a relaxing herbal and floral aroma. Sprinkling lavender buds on top is the perfect finishing touch!


Shopping List:
(1) Distilled Water
(1) 2 lb Sodium Hydroxide Flakes
(1) 1 lb Olive Oil - Pomace
(1) 1 lb Coconut Oil - 76º Melt
(1) 1 lb Palm Oil
(1) 2 fl. oz Lavender 40/42 EO - Certified 100% Pure 139
(1) 2 oz Lavender Buds - Premium Botanical
(1) 1 Mold Regular Loaf Silicone Mold 1501
(1) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 10.64 oz. Distilled Water
• 3.95 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Flakes
• 14.0 oz. Olive Oil - Pomace
• 7 oz. Coconut Oil - 76º Melt
• 7 oz. Palm Oil
• 0.85 oz. Lavender 40/42 EO - Certified 100% Pure 139
• 1 Tablespoon(s) Lavender Buds - Premium Botanical


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Safety Equipment (goggles,mask,gloves)
• (1) Polypropylene Pitcher
• (1) Polypropylene Container for lye
• (1) Spatulas
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (64 oz.)
• (1) Thermometer - Digital
• (1) Stick Blender
• (1) Spoon for texturing

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. Prepare the lye solution by weighing the water and lye in two separate containers. Pour the lye into the water, carefully mix in a well-ventilated area and set aside to cool while you prepare your oils.
  2. Measure the oils and butters in microwave-safe measuring cup and melt in the microwave. Set aside.
  3. In plastic beaker measure out essential oil and set aside. 
  4. When both the lye mixture and the oils are 120° F or below, pour the lye mixture into the oils. 
  5. Stick blend until you reach a light trace. Add the essential oil and mix by hand or with a few short bursts of the stick blender. 
  6. Pour the soap batter into the mold and tap the mold on the counter to release any air bubbles. Texture top as desired and sprinkle top with lavender buds. 
  7. Allow to set at least 24 hours or longer until soap is firm enough to unmold. Remove soap from mold and slice into bars.
  8. Let soap cure 4-6 weeks. Package and label accordingly.
To Use: Lather onto wet skin and rinse with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes. 

Ingredient Label: Olive Pomace Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Lavender Essential Oil, Lavender Flower.

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