Making Soap in a World Without - Part 4 of 5 Skin Cleansing Soap

Facial and Body Soap

2 cups coconut oil

2 1/2 cups olive oil

2 cups grape seed oil

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup Liquid Castile soap

You may substitute 11 oz. of lye for the Castile soap to make a stronger more caustic soap.  If you use lye in this recipe, make sure to add the lye to the oils.

Heat oils in a double boiler until completely melted but not hot.   If you want a scent from essential oils, add them at this time.  Add 20-30 drops.  I use lavender or lemon oil because it makes the soap antibacterial.  Add your water and mix with a whisk.

Begin adding liquid Castile using an immersion blender.  Whip until creamy and fold into molds.  Once the soaps have cooled, remove from the molds and store in an airtight container.  

This soap is for skin care and hair care.  It will NOT do what you want around the house.  If the soap feels to oily for your taste, omit the grape seed oil.