100% Organic Coconut oil, & Organic Aloe Vera Juice. Palm free, Vegan, w/ Recipe. Single oil Soap.

I'm making a 100% organic Coconut oil soap, using Aloe Vera juice for the lye solution, with a Sweet Fennel essential oil with a dash of Orange essential oil for the scent.
Here is the recipe I'm using today, you can size it up or down as needed. If you're new to cold process soap making, please follow all safety precautions when dealing with lye.
108 oz Organic Coconut oil (a 20% superfat)
15.3 oz Lye
31 oz Organic Aloe Vera juice
2 T organic Colloidal Oats
2 T Kaolin clay
This video is intended for entertainment purposes. Any opinions or statements made are just my own, I'm not a health professional. I'm simply an artisan soap maker, inviting you to come along on my journey.
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[@martina5923]

Thank you for sharing your vegan soap demo and recipe with us.Thank you also for speaking slowly and taking your time through the steps. What a beautiful soap it is!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💕

[@MrHerks]

Love the white base on this. Really sets the bar off! Nice!

[@jayne8169]

Love your soaps Ellen and your tutorials! So inspiring.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you

[@kimberlygries6517]

oh man! the white bottom of that soap is a brilliant white!! What a masterpiece!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🥰

[@PamelaPratt4492]

It’s amazing how clean the bottom remained

[@katieprice4201]

I love that stark difference with that white and the other colors.. it is just a POP.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰 thanks 💗

[@donnacarson3608]

I love watching your videos. I have also ordered your soap. It is amazing. I love them.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I said Crafters Choice (which I do buy from), but I meant Soaper's Choice for the bulk oils... Just to clarify.

[@Geekerbell]

Beautiful! I just love the colors!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks

[@Julie-we3ll]

Oh my word Ellen that is so beautiful I wanna make that myself😅 Thank you , Love from Georgia💕💕

[@marydaun5346]

I am researching on how to make soap, I will try and use this recipe when I'm starting to make soap

[@Random_847]

I LOVE that you use colloidal oatmeal in each recipe, my husband and our daughter have skin issues as well as my best friend’s daughter which somewhat spurred my soap making and in my research I found how absolutely amazing the colloidal oatmeal is! I love the recipe and design of this one as well ❤️ Beautiful! I would Love to try that red clay! I always use kaolin mostly to help hold scent but have wanted to experiment with others for natural color etc. Thanks for sharing!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching! I love putting the oats in just about all my bars💕

[@TessieDobey]

I added my denim blue directly to my lye water and it turned out beautiful.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

good to know, I"ll have to try that!

[@bubbledistrict6546]

That Red Reef clay looks really luxuriant! ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It’s a really pretty color, and very easy to work with too

[@SoapyOaksFarm]

Always a good staple soap to keep on hand, well done

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks!

[@Mrs_Canary]

I love 100% coconut oil soap.

[@freddieivory625]

Nice, thank you for sharing

[@kathysanchez5945]

Awesome design!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you😀

[@julesjam215]

Got the makings of a great 4th of July soap.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes💡 I’ll have to make it again this summer!

[@chrisfix3546]

Love the recipe would of like it to be the same batch size.

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Thabk you for another great video. What size is the mold box you used in this video?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It’s the Tall Triple Skinny from Workshop Heritage

[@joanfischer1819]

Beautiful soap as always! Does one need to freeze the aloe juice or does the lye not scorch it? Thank you for sharing Ellen!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! I don't freeze my aloe, but I do keep it in the fridge, so it's cool. Never had a problem with scorching.

[@mariajoaoguerreiro122]

Hi Hellen, thank you very much for the video! The colores are amazing!!! Can you please tell me where is the Red Reef Australian Clay from, so I can purchase one for myself please?...

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! It's really hard to find right now, I haven't found a supplier with it in stock...

[@SudsNSkinNaturals]

love your channel

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much

[@lennyasmrart]

great soap/!!!!!! could u recommend where to get aloe and what kind ty u so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I use "Fruit of the Earth" and I get it at the local grocery store, in gallon jugs.

[@lisselottebenito5144]

Thank you again for your wonderful videos. Your soaps are always so beautiful. I am new in the soap making hobby. I have a question about the Coconut Oil. Which tule is best for soap making “ unrefined or Refined “ cold process or Expelled Pressed “. Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Any good quality coconut oil will do👍

[@Juliskool423]

Omgsh Ellen, I love your videos SO MUCH. Just found you and binge watching!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay! Thank you!

[@maridv38]

Wow, I love this video. Very helpful.

[@evitacastor1593]

What is that you sprinkled on top and why did you spray it with alcohol. Thank you very for taking the time to teach us

[@EllenRuthSoap]

eco-glitter, and the alcohol helps to reduce soda ash.

[@stacylewis7932]

hi Ellen. i am loving your videos. can you say where did you purchase the Australian red reef clay?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I got it on Amazon, but I think that seller is out😕

[@stacylewis7932]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you

[@stellamarisokello2140]

This is beautiful. I long does this cure for?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

💕 thank you! It cured for 4-6 weeks

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

I am a new soap maker and don't have an essential oils yet. Just fragrance oils. Would it be okay to substitute fragrance oil for essential oil? If so, how much should I use for this amount and will the scent stay around over time? I'm sorry for my new questions. I've been experimenting with soap for a few weeks but still haven't come up with a really great go to recipe. The bubbly and cleansing properties of coconut oil (with the 20% superfat that I'm still not totally sure how works), really appeals to me. Edit: Sorry, I had two more questions. Did you freeze your aloe water first or use it room temp? Wondering if working at room temp with 100% coconut oil soap would help it slow tracing?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Welcome to soap making! Each fragrance and essential oil has a different usage rate, so it's always good to look it up and figure out the %. I keep my aloe in the fridge, so it's cold not frozen, and I do soap at room temp or close usually between 70-90 degrees

[@kimjohnson5645]

Ellen, your soap is amazing! If I want to make a smaller batch, what is percentage of liquid in this case aloe juice that you used? Thank you so much!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You'd just need to use a soap calculator, I do a pretty steep water discount...

[@kimjohnson5645]

@@EllenRuthSoap I see. I did put the numbers in the soap calculator. It used 38 percent water. Did you go down to 25 percent? Thanks for your help. I like a water discount, too. In this recipe you are substituting all the water with aloe juice?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@kimjohnson5645 Yes, I use all aloe juice. I use about 1.5 to 1 liquid to lye ratio.

[@kimjohnson5645]

@@EllenRuthSoap you are awesome! Thanks so much for your help! You have truly inspired me!

[@trelyn3662]

These are lovely! I’ve been thinking about making my own soaps and I’m a vegan so I would love to try this. Is there anything you would change to use this soap as a Yoni soap? Is it safe AND “gentle” enough for that area? Thanks in advance. This video is from a couple years back, so I hope your still responding to questions. Thanks again!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching! Yes, this soap is super gentle with a 20% super fat, you could even do a 25% SF if desired...

[@nowirehangers2815]

Your “yoni” doesn’t need soap

[@cherylvallie6233]

2 questions, Is Aloe Extract the same as/or close to Aloe Juice? Can Aloe Juice be used instead of Aloe Extract? I'm making beard oil. Having a hard time trying to find Aloe Extract and if I do find it, it's so expensive.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They are different and can't be exchanged for one another...

[@giftedcreation4454]

Hi love this video. My question is. I'm running this through soap calc what can I do for the water discount please? Thank you in Advance

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like to do a 26% water discount

[@giftedcreation4454]

@@EllenRuthSoap ok thank you so much! New subbie ❤

[@TIMSLOVELY]

Where did you get your soap stamper?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

etsy, Digital2cre8

[@mllysmth]

How long do you wait before you bevel and stamp?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like to bevel and stamp within about 48 hours of cutting.

[@mymasmundus7041]

Can i replace the colloidal oats with neem powder?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've never tried that, but I don't see why not. Neem is great!

[@nitrojen2631]

Beautiful! Also, where did you get your stamp?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you. I got my stamp off etsy. Digital2Cre8

[@yumaryquinonez6059]

Amazing soap❤colors and design. Helen, you are a good teacher ❤

[@rhondam883]

Love this soap, may I ask where you buy your aloe vera juice from?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I get it from my local Walmart, it comes in gallon jugs: www.walmart.com/ip/Fruit-of-the-Earth-Aloe-Vera-Juice-Original-128-Fl-Oz-1-Count/10314798

[@rhondam883]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you Ellen

[@lianaavetisyan3407]

Amazing👍 Are you using soap base?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! No, I use bulk oils (in this case Coconut oil), and sodium hydroxide.

[@valbakke]

Where do you buy your red reef clay?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I got it on Amazon. A true Red Reef clay is hard to find right now, not sure what's up with that.?.

[@crivet9087]

Hi Ellen ☺️ I thought 100% coconut oil had to be cut within a few hours or use single silicone molds... how long did you wait? Thank you, I love that clay ❤️🧼🐾

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I actually waited about 18 hours, I think the high super fat helps with the cutting time 😉

[@dyneryzen]

@@EllenRuthSoap i use 30% sf... Still need to cut in like 4 hours

[@carolkatgara1661]

What is your mold made of please

[@EllenRuthSoap]

it's from Workshop Heritage, they have all the specs

[@ChannelThanuri]

Why did you add kaolin clay?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I love how it feels in the lather

[@Preetimehta-100]

Loved d video. Please make a beer soap.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

💕 great idea 👍

[@joshualight7376]

have u made this recipe with goat milk did it behave well if u have

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not made 100% with Goat milk yet, so I can't say how it behaves... But I do plan to in the future!

[@mayelajuarez3825]

Can I do only half batch?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@SudsNSkinNaturals]

This is a beautiful self. Thank you for the info.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christinej5211]

Can you clarify the soap recipe call for 108 oz (~3061 grams) of coconut oil ? thanks! 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, that's correct👍

[@christinej5211]

Thank you

[@thesoapalchemy8208]

I made 900 gram of coconut oil and kaolin clay soap ,297 gm of water and 200 gm of lye.(soap cal) My soap solidified in 4hrs only and was very hard .When I forced cut it, soap crumbled. Please help what I did wrong.?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

How much clay? Coconut oil soap can get very hard, really fast. Run the numbers thru a soap Calc, and double check.?.

[@thesoapalchemy8208]

@@EllenRuthSoap Clay was 2gms dissolved in little water, I put water as percentage of oil weight 33%. And superfat 5% in soap cal.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@thesoapalchemy8208 For a 100% coconut, I suggest a super fat of 20%. I know that sounds high, but it's really a good finish. That may help with the crumbling.?...

[@thesoapalchemy8208]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much for the help.

[@melodycross498]

Can a person use almond oil from the store? It doesnt state almond oil SWEET, just almond oil.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can use store almond oil👍

[@K3Flyguy]

I need a quality shaving soap for highly sensitive skin. I simply can not use commercial product due to the amounts of garbage in them. I have no preference to smell as usually smell is a foreign substance that causes problems. I must shave daily and my skin gets very irritated in the dry months. Do you make something that could help me or can you offer advice? I've tried farmers market soaps and it's hit or miss even by the same vendor. Pleas help?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here is a video with recipe that makes a wonderful shave soap. You can make it with no fragrance for a super gentle soap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKXQaqyceNKpY68

[@K3Flyguy]

Thank you! I sincerely appreciate the reply! Have a blessed rest of your day!

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@K3Flyguy try a tallow based soap or even just for use as a balm for sensitive skin

[@carolkatgara1661]

Is lye natural?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sodium Hydroxide / Lye is a natural substance, I use food grade lye.

[@AGee2217]

Holly - Kapia Mera Soap has a great video on natural colorants and how to infuse them into oil if you're interested 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! Yes, I love her channel, she's a true artist and a wonderful teacher!

[@turlapatisarma3095]

I also making 100 % coconut oil soaps(25% SF), but dryness of skin noticed after bath.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

What liquid are you using? Perhaps a goat milk, or aloe vera will help with the dryness.?. I always use aloe vera juice with my coconut oil bars.

[@turlapatisarma3095]

@@EllenRuthSoap I am using DM water as liquid. To counter dryness tried using castor oil (3 to 10 %). Above 4 % soap becomes creamy while using. Share some tips.

[@turlapatisarma3095]

@@EllenRuthSoap How much are you adding aloevera gel.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@turlapatisarma3095 I'm using aloe vera juice, at the full liquid volume. And I don't add castor or any other oil.

[@turlapatisarma3095]

@@EllenRuthSoap so you are replacing water with aloevera juice.

[@Herbnesskincare]

Coconut oil skin dry

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Not at a 20% super fat 😉