Moist Coconut Milk Soap Recipe For Skin Care

Hey y’all! If you’re looking to whip up something special, this easy coconut milk soap recipe is perfect for you. Not only does it smell divine, but it’s also super moisturizing for your skin. So let’s get into it!

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Check out this beautiful coconut milk soap:

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create your own coconut milk soap:

2 cups of coconut milk
1 cup of olive oil
1 cup of palm oil
1/2 cup of lye (sodium hydroxide)
Optional: Essential oils for fragrance (like lavender or eucalyptus)
Colorants (if you want to add some flair)
Safety gear: Gloves, goggles, and a mask

Instructions

Making your coconut milk soap is a fun and rewarding process. Just follow these steps:

First things first: Put on your safety gear because we want to keep you safe while working with lye.
In a well-ventilated area, mix the lye with about 1/2 cup of the coconut milk. Stir until it’s fully dissolved. Be careful as this mixture will get hot!
In another pot, combine the remaining coconut milk, olive oil, and palm oil. Heat gently until it’s all melted and combined.
Once everything has cooled down to room temperature, slowly pour the lye mixture into the oils, stirring gently as you go. You want to blend it until it reaches a trace (that’s when it starts to thickening like pudding).
If you’re feeling fancy, this is the time to add your essential oils and any colorants you want. Just mix it in well!
Pour the soap mixture into your molds. Tap the molds gently to release any air bubbles.
Cover the molds with a cloth and let them sit for 24 to 48 hours until they’ve hardened.
Once hardened, carefully remove the soap from the molds and cut it into bars. Let those bars cure for about 4 to 6 weeks before using them, so they get nice and mild on the skin.

And there you have it! Your very own homemade coconut milk soap that’s perfect for pampering yourself or giving as a gift. Happy soap making!