Coconut Milk Soap Making | Cold Process Soap

In this soap making video, I use coconut milk to replace 100% of the water in my recipe.
Find me on Instagram @kapiamerasoap - I’d love to see what you’re creating!
Thank you so much for watching, liking, & subscribing! - Holly :)
If you’d rather not use 100% coconut milk, here’s a video I made using the milk-in-oil method with a combination of coconut milk and water:
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** SAFETY **
Remember to always wear safety glasses and gloves when making soap. If you’d like more info on lye safety or basic soapmaking, check out these links:
Soap Queen TV Lye Safety & Beginner Series: goo.gl/FqA0Yt
Lovin’ Soap offers a free ebook on basic soapmaking called Basic Cold Process Soap Making Guide: bit.ly/2PlwB3s
Understanding Water Discounts & Lye Solutions by Modern Soapmaking: bit.ly/2Yvyq2m
** AFFILIATE LINKS **
In case you’re interested, I have an affiliate store where I’ve listed all of the soap making supplies and materials that I purchase on Amazon:
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If you use those links to buy anything, it won’t cost you anything extra, but I will receive a very small percentage of the sale. Every little bit helps, though, so thank you very much if you do! :)
*** RECIPE ***
Recipe is given in percentages so you can use it for any size mold.
If you don’t know how to convert it, this link will help:
bit.ly/2DaKDz3
Olive Oil - 34%
Coconut Oil - 23%
Shea Butter - 20%
Cocoa Butter - 10%
Avocado Oil - 7%
Castor Oil - 6%
Superfat - 5%
To calculate your sodium hydroxide for your specific recipe amounts, you can use a soap calculator like the one at Majestic Mountain Sage:
bit.ly/36kAlda
Coconut milk = water = 2 x sodium hydroxide (33% lye solution)
Essential Oil Blend:
For help calculating how much EO to use or to find new blends try EO Calc (created by Modern Soapmaking): www.eocalc.com/
Lavender - 4 parts
Lavandin - 2 parts
Patchouli - 1 part
Kaolin Clay - 2 teaspoons per 500g oils
(purchased from Mad Micas - bit.ly/37A7rVo)
Soapmaking oils purchased from Soaper’s Choice
Essential oils purchased from Camden Grey & New Directions Aromatics
** NOTE: Amazon Links are AFFILIATE Links **
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*** WHERE TO FIND ME ONLINE ***
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Blog: kapiamera.blog
*** MUSIC INFO ***
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)
DISCLAIMER: I make these videos to share my own personal methods and techniques for how I make cold process soap. These videos are not intended as tutorials for beginners. These videos are intended for those who already have an understanding of cold process soap making. Cold process soapmaking has many variables and involves working with sodium hydroxide (NaOH, also referred to as lye). Lye and raw soap can damage your eyes and burn your skin. When making soap, you should already know and practice lye safe handling procedures and always wear safety gear. While I hope you find watching my videos helpful or entertaining, so many variables go into making soap and even the smallest change can greatly affect the results; therefore, I am not liable or responsible for your results if you try any of the methods or techniques that I use in my videos.

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[@toddd.8496]

I ran into a problem making this soap. In the video she is using a coconut milk called Simple Truth Unsweetened Coconut milk which is not a pure coconut milk but has additives. In my recipe I used a much higher quality coconut milk which was only pure coconut milk with no additives which, evidently, has a MUCH higher concentration of fats as opposed to a cheaper variation. The resulting "lye water" was way thicker than I would normally expect. Something to keep in mind if you are using a high quality coconut milk. In my recipe I ended up adding some water to the recipe so I wouldn't end up with a failed batch. Lesson learned: This recipe will need some adjusting depending on the kind of coconut milk one uses.

[@user-qe2tj8hu1r]

Hello, thank you for sharing, could you tell us more about the water? Did you add it to your lye water? And also, what milk did you use? Thanks 😊

[@toddd.8496]

Yes, it was the Native Forest Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk Simple Version which contains no guar. I added a small amount of additional water to the lye mixture because it was just too thick to use before pouring it into the oils. Almost like a milkshake in consistency. I didn't actually measure the amount of additional water I used. I sort of ballparked it. Fortunately, the batch came out without any major issues.@@user-qe2tj8hu1r

[@Tighakoh]

Yep.. adjustment is the word

[@jenniferg5239]

I did the same thing and my lye never dissolved in the coconut milk. I froze the coconut milk and then added the lye. I even added a little water to make sure but I ended up with a thick batter of coconut milk and lye and the lye didn’t dissolve fully even though I stirred forever. My end soap was grainy and had undissolved lye. I had to throw it out.

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This simplicity is sooo elegant and classy! Love it! 🙏

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Made this lovely soap 4 weeks ago and used it tonight. Really lovely lather and moisturizing. Will definitely make this soap again! Thank you Holly :) Cheers from Canada

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She speaks! Beautiful, creamy soap Holly. ASMR quality video.

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Thank you so much!

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The simplicity of this soap is so beautiful. Love it

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Thank you so much!

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Thank you for being kind enough to share your recipe! I will give it a try 💕

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Wow this soap looks so lovely. I just made my 1st batch of soap the other day and I am just itching to make more. This inspired me I would love to try it w coconut milk. I will try this recipe thank you Kapia Mera for sharing w us!

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This will be a great business idea for women living in rural areas. In many areas milk gets spoiled because of lack of storage facilities. Thanks for sharing your ideas on KZbin.

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Just Beautiful!! I have been wanting to make a all coconut milk soap. You have inspired me to do it!! Thank You for making to video.

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Your soaps are always so elegant.

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Hi Holly, I love the Coconut Milk Soap! I bet it smells wonderful! Thanks for the wonderful recipe! You have a beautiful voice!

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Oh, thank you so much, Debra! That's so kind of you to say!

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Absolutely wonderful. Very many thanks.

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Beautiful in its simplicity. Simply beautiful.

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Thank you!

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Very simple and well presented ,thank you

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Beautiful, elegant. Thank you.❤️

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Welcome back Holly, it's good to hear your voice again, I've missed you! This is a very nice, creamy soap, I love milk soaps 🥰, and milk baths. The color is nice and smooth too, I am a soapaholic lol!! Thank you for sharing. 😊

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Made a French clay infused version of this today!! Can't wait to see how it turns out

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A perfectly pure looking bar of soap. Beautifully done💕 -Shonna

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Thank you so much, Shonna! ❤️

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Looks amazing. Can't wait to try 😊

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Beautiful milky bar of soap!

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Beautiful and creamy 😍 I love coconut milk in soap!

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I do love coconut milk in my soaps also. What a lovely creamy bar your recipe produced. Loved the video

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Thank you!

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What a creamy and lovely bar of soap. I'm sure it smells amazing as I love lavender AND patchouli. Nicely done and thank you for sharing your recipe. I've got to try that. I've never used so much shea before so it will be a new experience!!! Take care and have a beautiful up coming week.

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Thank you so much, Renee!

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Just gorgeous soap.

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Thank you!

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Im gonna make this tonight!! I just made goats milk soap 🐐 I'll have soap that will last me a long time 😊. Thank you for for sharing ❤️

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Thank you so much! And thank you for subscribing!

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I have never used coconut milk only water. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Right now I'm making an olive oil soap. Fingers crossed lol.

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looks so creamy and nice

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Thanks so much! 😊

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Beautiful job! Thanks to share

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Thank you!

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Wonderful recipe.. thanks for sharing:)

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Nice video , will try.

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I’m a new subscriber and look forward to your beautiful videos and luscious soaps. Very informative. I’m excited to try this recipe. Thank you, Holly!! 💗

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Thank you and thanks so much for subscribing!

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Thank you!!

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Thank you 🙏

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Thank you for sharing

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Very nice, looks so creamy

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Thank you 😋

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Wonderful video, thankyou for sharing! I will have to try this myself, I just love Milk soaps although not made them other than goats milk so far.

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That’s look so nice. May I know the curing time of any soap before first use ??

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Wow thank you

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💕❤️💕✨ Soooooo pretty.... I love watching you Holly and your voice is sooo soothing just like this simply beautiful soap 😊 ✨💕❤️💕

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Thank you so much!! ❤️

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I love the beautiful simplicity of your soap. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’m curious how you know that the soap went through gel phase. Is there a sign that you look for when the mold is completely covered?

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wonderful soap with perfekt smooth, I love the optic and enjoy your video, Tina

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Thank you so much!

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Thanks! I'm inspired by the video tutorial

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I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

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Those bars look so beautiful!😍 If you left out the fragrance and essential oils, would the coconut milk be strong enough to leave a slight smell?

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Lovely! I’ve never tried coconut milk before. I will have to plan on using it in one of my upcoming soaping sessions. Have you ever tried oat milk in a soap? It makes a lovely soap too!

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Do we need Preservative? If not how long to keep this soap? I love your video also. Thanks a lot

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Helo, this percentages would be the same as in grams? thanks for sharing!!

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beautiful soap! thank you, gonna make this tonight with some fragrance and mica colouring i need to get the ingredients from ebay tho

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Thank you for watching and subscribing!

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Coconut milk soap thanks for sharing sist

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Thank you!

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