![]() Step 4, Cold Process Option – At this point, if making cold process soap, stir in the essential oils then pour directly into a mold, cover and insulate with a towel or blanket. This step can take anywhere from two to eight minutes. Using a combination of hand stirring and a stick (or immersion) blender, mix until trace is reached. Step 3 – Pour the lye solution into the oils. If needed, warm the oils further to bring the temperature up to somewhere around 90 to 100☏ (32 to 38° C). Step 2 – Weigh and melt the coconut oil, then combine them with the other oils. If making cold process soap, let it cool for 30 to 40 minutes first, so the temperature drops to around 100 to 110☏ (38 to 43☌). If making hot process soap (in your Crock Pot), the lye solution only needs to cool for around 15 to 20 minutes. Set the solution aside in a safe place to cool, while you measure out the oils. Don’t breathe in the temporary, but strong, fumes. Weigh the lye next, then carefully sprinkle and stir it into the water. Step 1 – Wearing gloves and goggles, weigh the distilled water into a heatproof container. * If you’ve never made soap before, read over Soap Making 101 first and study up on the process before proceeding. I like ComStar or Essential Depot brands.ĭirections to Make Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bars Look for lye at your local hardware store or Amazon. This recipe is sized to fit a Crafter’s Choice Regular Silicone Loaf Mold. For a 6% superfat, use 3.78 oz (107 g) of lye (sodium hydroxide) instead. If making cold process, reduce the water amount to around 9 oz (255 g). If making hot process, use the full 10 oz of water. You can omit the rosemary essential oil completely, or replace it with lavender essential oil.ĭirections are given to make either hot process (Crock Pot) or cold process method. If you’re pregnant, have hypertension or epilepsy, rosemary essential oil should be avoided or used with care under the supervision of a health care professional. ( Herbal teas must be chilled or completely cool before using in soap to avoid overheating.) Rosemary tea can affect the final color, especially if the tea is strong dark brown, so keep it light while infusing! Steep just until the water starts turning color then strain and chill. If you’d like to use a light rosemary tea instead of distilled water, place about 1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary into a heat proof canning jar and pour 11 ounces of simmering hot water over the herbs. If making hot process, you’ll also need a 4 quart crock pot (slow cooker). 5 g rosemary essential oil (abt 1.5 tsp).15 g peppermint essential oil (abt 4 tsp).10 oz (283 g) distilled water or light rosemary tea for hot process soap, or 9 ounces (255 g) water or tea for cold process directions.4 oz (113 g) sunflower or sweet almond oil.You must use an accurate scale to make soap. :) Ingredients for Rosemary Mint Shampoo BarsĪll measurements are given by weight. I only recommend products I’ve personally purchased & like. ![]() ![]() Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you’re interested in learning more about shampoo bars and soapmaking in general, be sure to check out my Handmade Natural Soaps eBook Collection. Shampoo bars are similar to regular bars of soap in many ways, only they usually contain a lot more castor oil, for a great lathering experience, along with herbs and oils that are especially nice for your hair.īelow, I’m sharing a recipe for Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bars, but you could use another essential oil (such as lavender) if you’d like.
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