Secrets to the Perfect Moisturizing Coconut & Olive Oil Soap

Using soaps to cleanse and moisturise our skin is a regular part of our skin care. But soaps with chemicals and harsh ingredients can strip off the moisture from our skin, make our skin dry and cause other problems. That is why, using a homemade soap can be an incredible idea. A chemical-free natural soap prepared from natural ingredients is more likely to be suitable for your skin without causing any damage. Besides, the ingredients are the best reason to use a natural soap, as the quality of a product is defined by the ingredients used to prepare it. 

 

Why Homemade Soap?

There are a few reasons why it’s a good idea to make soap at home for skin care. First of all, homemade soap contains glycerin, which is a natural byproduct of the soap making process, and it is a great moisturiser. Glycerin is an emollient that draws moisture from the air to keep the skin hydrated throughout the day. On the other hand, store-bought soaps typically lack glycerin and make your skin irritated. Also, to produce things like a dense lather or a precise hardness of the bar, they utilize synthetic chemicals. That’s why it’s better to opt for a natural handmade soap rather than buying one from the store.

 

Coconut And Olive Oil Soap : A Homemade Natural Soap For Your Skin

 

You can use different oils to make soap at home, as they come with their own benefits. But if you are looking for a moisturising soap for your skin, you should definitely go for coconut and olive oil soap. In this section, we will talk about how you can easily prepare this DIY natural soap:

 

Ingredients

• Three teaspoons of lye
• Five teaspoons of coconut oil
• Seven teaspoons of distilled water
• 10 teaspoons of olive oil
• Six teaspoons of palm oil

 

How To Prepare

 

Collect The Necessary Ingredients 

Keep in mind that lye (sodium hydroxide) can be toxic, hence wearing gloves, long sleeves, safety eyewear, and working in a well-ventilated workplace are recommended.

 

Be Precise About The Measurements  

Try to be as accurate as possible about the measurements while taking the ingredients

 

Blend The Lye And Water 

Slowly pour the lye and distilled water into a container, being careful not to spill, and stir to mix with a wooden or stainless-steel spoon. Also, note that when lye and water are mixed, the temperature rises fast. Be careful and allow it to cool down.

 

Mix The Oils

In a deep pan, add the olive oil, palm oil, and coconut oil and stir to mix over low heat. Remove the pan from heat after the temperature reaches 100-110 degrees.

 

Combine The Lye And The Oil Mixture

Carefully add the lye solution to the oil mixture once it has cooled to between 100 and 110 degrees.

 

Mix Properly

In this step, mix the ingredients with a stick blender until it is thick and dense. The ideal consistency will be obtained after trails of soap dripped from your spoon or stick blender start to remain visible on the surface.

 

Fill In The Mold

Fill in a small cardboard box with the soap. Before that, line it with a garbage bag or parchment paper. The thickness of the finished bar soap will be determined by the size of the box. Cover with a piece of cardboard and let aside for 24-36 hours, until the soap is solid enough.

 

Slice When Solidified

Take the solid soap out of the box and cut it into bars. After cutting the bars, put them in a cool, dry place.

 

Benefits Of Using This DIY Natural Soap

There are numerous benefits of using this natural handmade soap for your skin. The key ingredients of this moisturising soap, coconut oil and olive oil, have amazing beauty properties. Coconut oil is a fantastic hydrating moisturiser due to its high fatty acid content. Also, because of containing high quantities of skin soothing linoleic acid, coconut oil may be effective in treating acne-prone skin as well. On the other hand, olive oil is rich in vitamins that help to keep your skin healthy, including Vitamins A, D, and K, as well as Vitamin E. It has moisturising and antioxidant properties as well. Moreover, if you have acne, using an olive oil-based soap can help you get rid of it by eliminating the bacteria that causes it. 

 

Now that you know the wonderful secret for perfect moisturising with this olive and coconut oil soap, don’t forget to make this natural soap at home and indulge yourself in the goodness of it! 

 

FAQ

 

1. What are the ingredients for homemade soap?

 

-To prepare a homemade natural soap, you will be needing three teaspoons of lye, five teaspoons of coconut oil, seven teaspoons of distilled water, ten teaspoons of olive oil and

six teaspoons of palm oil. 

 

2. How do I make homemade soap?

 

– To make a homemade moisturising soap, first, you need to mix three teaspoons of lye with seven teaspoons of distilled water. Then, mix five teaspoons of coconut oil, ten teaspoons of olive oil and six teaspoons of palm oil altogether. Afterwards, blend this oil mixture with the ley solution and stir till it takes a thick and dense shape. Then, put the blend in a mold and let aside for 24-36 hours, until the soap is solid enough. Finally, Take the solid soap out of the box and cut it into soap bars.

 

3. Is coconut oil soap good for my face?

 

– Yes, coconut oil soap is good for your face. Due to its high fatty acid content, coconut oil works as an excellent moisturiser. Also, a natural soap made from coconut oil may also be effective in treating acne-prone skin due to its high concentration of skin-soothing linoleic acid.

 

References

https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/how-to-make-moisturizing-coconut-and-oil-olive-soap

https://lovelygreens.com/simple-castile-soap-recipe-make-olive-oil-soap/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/a20705805/how-to-make-homemade-soap/

https://www.healthline.com/health/olive-oil-benefits-face#benefits

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a27305882/coconut-oil-benefits-skin/