Coconut Oil Soap Recipe - Homemade Soap Recipes

[@tiffanyempowers]

I just made my first homemade coconut oil soap following your simple, quick and safe instructions. I even got my note pad to write down all the fun recipes. I stopped using common brands of soap due to me itching after showering, and moved to a more natural soap. You have now changed my life when it comes to what I am using on my skin. I am big on being able to pronounce all the ingredients and knowing what exactly is in my product, so in addition to my hand whipped Shea Butter and body oils, now I have a beauty bar and homemade soap, can we say WINNING! Thank you for sharing your soap making recipes with us.

[@kindanice4me]

I have been making soap for over 30 years and I use rain water and it works great and just seems more natural.

[@sooblunt1765]

I use regular well water. No chemicals natural spring water. My soap is awesome!

[@LindatheOldBird]

WOW that sounds like a great idea - have a blessed day John 3:17

[@marieclark7019]

Rain water isn't very clean,you could be getting all sorts of nasties in your soap,most what the eye can't see 😮

[@tamfunk1]

t Thank-you so much for this video Becky...I have made 4 batches of soap with this recipe and my family loves this soap. I have made lavender, rosemary, frankincense and clove. I never thought I could do something like this and you made it so very easy.. I also made your laundry soap and what a money saver as well as it works great!! I think what you are doing is fantastic and hopefully more people will learn these healthy and cost saving ideas from you.. Thanks and keep up the good work:)

[@benmiyuki]

tamfun

[@jenjeshwanthj4150]

Great! Tnx for the feedback.

[@loridennis2989]

@@fromextratime4292 Wth are you trying to say?

[@territhranfernandez8857]

In case anyone is unaware, check your local Big Lots, mine carries unrefined coconut oil for $12. a GALLON! Love, love, love it!

[@stormlunan1180]

How has soaping with unfiltered been for u?

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

Thats where I get mine. I've made her olive oil soap, soon to make it with this coconut oil soap.

[@stlouislegrands]

We watched this video over a year ago, ordered the supplies and they have collected dust ever since. We are FINALLY making soap for the first time today and are so thankful for your tutorial! 😊

[@jillianbowman7846]

2019... I made my first batch of coconut oil soap using your recipe....branched out in other homemaking products and crafts.....thank you so much Mrs. Becky! You are so awesome ❤️

[@francisobiero3065]

Becky is such a great teacher, you're transforming lives.

[@sandylytle2891]

I appreciate all the work you do to show (us newbies) how to make bar soap. I made this soap last week for the first time. In fact, I have only made three batches in my whole life. I added coconut fragrance and the aroma is so relaxing as I sit in my craft/office/everything room. Thank you for all your encouragement and excellent directions for me to learn something new. I can't wait for this soap to cure so I can try it out!!

[@artcheezz1]

For Europeans: coconut oil 1.53 Liters Lye 275 gr Distilled water 690 mL

[@mnovo]

US gallon equals 3.78L EU gallon equals 4.54L

[@mnovo]

Aye Aye Mon a gallon in the USA is different. not sure how else to explain

[@mnovo]

same thing. You are using the USA fluid ounce vrs the imperial fluid ounce. Also I believe you have to measure in weight, not fluid

[@devbachu7072]

love it

[@MikaOnida]

Oh hell no. She doesn't show herself weighing the ingredients but never make soap by volume. All those ounces are WEIGHT. One ounce is 30g. You can do the math from there, but ALWAYS weigh your ingredients.

[@7Days2Slay]

I literally ADORE your whole personality!! Thank you for teaching me this!

[@lindsayarmstrong7130]

For everyone asking what she used to colour her soap, it's called mica (skin safe) you can find it at any soap supply company

[@momalisa6]

Thank you!

[@tiffanyempowers]

thank you!

[@joyphillips1821]

Can you use eyeshadow to color your soap, if it is okay to use mica?

[@angelamariadeoliveira3843]

@@joyphillips1821 Gostaria da receita em Português.

[@samichmaker4890]

9yrs later and this is still my go to recipes for coconut oil soap

[@traceyackerman5927]

I have recently been watching all your soap videos Becky as they are so enjoyable and easy to follow! Ive been making laundry soap for 10 years... why did it take me so long to make bath soap?? This organic recipe is my favorite and they look good enough to eat! Many thanks to you Becky!!

[@purplelissh]

Becky thank you for this Recipe, I made it into 2 loaves and cut them about 13 hours later. The lather is wonderful very light and fluffy. Again thank you

[@blackpudding9247]

This receipt was the first one I made and It came out so lovely.

[@t.c.canlas1643]

The best soap making video I've seen so far, very informative and pleasant to watch. Thank you.

[@Mitsubachi2529]

You can't substitute oils but you can however, combine oils. Olive and coconut oil make a lovely bar of soap. Just run your recipe through a lye calculator (Brambleberry's lye calculator is very easy to read.)and you shouldn't have any problems :).

[@Moonteeth62]

I agree the mix makes a very nice body bar. I made some with pure corn oil. It took forever for them to set hard, but it was an awesome shaving soap. Very smooth and creamy lather.

[@ladyg1951]

Actually you can substitute oils, only if they are comparable, but you have to run it through the soap calc, which is a lye calculator.

[@ahmetbelminmusic6748]

Moonteeth62

[@SD4Health]

Melissa Turner r

[@Roajlara]

Melissa Turner where and how can I get a lye calculator??

[@OfficialLadyDarkSky]

omg becky i am enjoying this soap more than you know! even bought a large 5 gallon tub of coconut oil to keep here to have this soap! even had friends wanting it! thank you so so much!!!

[@mrsaveabuck5969]

Becky - i just would like to thank you for supplying us with all these Great videos.They're very helpful and i love your soap recipes.I haven't purchased Laundry or bar soap since i stumbled upon you. Thank you! Be Well!

[@catzkeet4860]

You can use any oil in soaps AS LONG AS you run the recipe thru a LYE CALCULATOR, which will give you the correct ratio of lye to fats. There are LOTS of lye calculators online. And for those whose are wanting the recipe in metrics, just enter your quantity of fat(coconut oil) into a lye calculator that works in metrics....again you MUST run every recipe thru a lye calculator...and it will calculate your lye quantity in grams, and your water(liquid). I usually work in kilo quantities as my loaf mould takes a kilo of soap.

[@SuseyPhoenixx]

20% superfat recipe (non drying.. still great lather!!) .. superfat means that more of the natural oils of the coconut are left unbound in the soap .. so the skin can absorb it and become moisterised .. 33 oz coconut oil .. 4.83 ounces lye .. 12.54 oz water .. 0.5 - 1 oz Essential oils .. I have made this .. and its a beautifully moisturising soap .. for all those that love this soap but tend to have dry skin .. hope this helps ..

[@umgamal4756]

Well done can you make it in grams please

[@natashadoris8913]

Woww, you're such an amazing woman. I can't believe you actually made your own cabin. Amazing! 3

[@jilbertb]

Well, she bought a kit home, quite expensive, but still very nice. Check out Shawn James/My Self Reliance to see how to make one from scratch, all with hand tools, no power tools. Now THAT'S impressive.

[@armanazmi4401]

@@jilbertb, it's still impressive how she built it herself from a kit....

[@VWFamilyFarm]

love this video! made this on my channel today (VW Family Farm) with luffa gourds and gave you credit for the recipe and a ton of tips I learned from this video. So, thank you!!

[@dawncierelli1510]

Hi Becky! I have made your olive oil soap and your olive oil & coconut soap, tomorrow I will be making your coconut oil soap! You're awesome! I LOVE my soaps--and so do my friends! Thanks for all you do! Be encouraged that you help a lot of people (ME IN PARTICULAR!) Have a great day!

[@rachelc586]

Made these yesterday and they literally came out AMAZING 😀😀😀😀 used the same molds. They came out super cute 🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸

[@laurieclarkson9180]

What kind of coconut oil did you use? Did you find it in the 54 oz jar?

[@grey_renae_647]

Thank you so much Becky! You're such an inspiration and it's so neat to have an elder guiding me along the way! Makes it a bit more special I think!

[@lyndaivy6741]

hey, becky , can you make a video making shea butter bar soap, by the way I love your videos

[@tasharogers9141]

yes please i have looked everywhere for a shea butter recipe

[@TheBettagurl]

I am finally ready to start making cold process soap. I’ve researched so much and I’m loving this .

[@hourilo]

I always learn something from you, Becky. Thank you for being such an inspiration.

[@laurarenfro5136]

You are awesome! I made my first soap today and adore how soft this is. I just needed to add more essential oils but I still love this!!!

[@ACS402010]

Just discovered your channel and I have to say, you and your log-cabin-building-self are simply AWESOME! Subbed!

[@celestejavier6464]

This is the first coconut oil soap bar recipe i have seen! We already put the raw oil on our skin, so i should try this out! Thanks

[@imacrapschick]

Wow, Becky.....I tried this recipe because you made it sound so simple.....and it was!!!!! I made soap!!!!! Giggle...... I've watched 20-30 videos on youtube and thought....I'll never be able to do that....well, I found all of your soap making videos and I said...I can do that recipe.....And I did it!!!! I'm letting it cure now...Can't wait to use it!!! Thanks Becky!!!! I used snowflake molds and pine scent for Christmas....I figured the pine scent was close to eucalyptus so I switched it. I used the olive oil soap recipe to do that with...My sister thinks I should add some glitter in the snowflakes but....I'm not sure of that idea. ..I'm doing this coconut oil recipe next and using a coconut scent to enhance it. My mom loves coconut scent....we'll see.

[@terrijuanette486]

+jessica kiefer You give me confidence to try it myself :-) BTW...glitter, if it gets in the eye, can cause damage because a lot of it is glass bits. Don't know if I would try it but maybe it's OK if it's in the soap.

[@imacrapschick]

Terri Koonce-Tom Thank you so much for telling me about the glitter....I would've tried it if you hadn't warned me!!!! I'll have to come up with something else.....maybe colored coconut flakes??? hmmmmmm...I need to think on this a bit.....lol Do try this soap....it was as easy as she makes it in the video.....I'm a novice soap maker here.....Now, Terri, it's not the best soap out there to be made....It's just good smelling basic soap for dummies like me. I like it...Maybe ask Becky if she could make a smaller recipe if you don't want to waste this much to try the soap....I bet she could cut her recipe down if you asked......I couldn't. Thanks! and go for it.....it's the only way we can learn this stuff!! LOL

[@deltadaze6836]

+jessica kiefer Instead of glitter, you can use micas (many different colors available) from a reputable soap making supply store. I sometimes use the mica colors, as well as a translucent mica, which to me sparkles more like hardcore glitter. :)

[@terrijuanette486]

jessica kiefer Thanks! D H's idea of using mica maybe an excellent one! Have you ever tried mica? If not, you can get mica in just about any color including silver - and it shimmers! It's more expensive per oz to buy at the store (as opposed to online) but you can get it in small quantities there to try it out and see if it works for what you want. Keep us posted as to how it turns out. OK?!!

[@imacrapschick]

Terri Koonce-Tom thank you so much....I'll keep you informed....My son has graciously passed on his strep throat cooties to me so, for now I'm in bed praying for sore throat relief.. I just hate the three day wait you have to go thru until your antibiotic works..Sigh....Mommy duty!!! LOL When I'm over this and can catch up on all my chores I'll get to the soap making.

[@faerefolke]

Been using the soap for a while now. I LOVE it. I can't wait to start making this for a living. It's so much fun to make too.

[@oluwatoyine.ogunlaja4047]

Thank you for the illustration, really helps. Love from Nigeria

[@BrendaBodwin]

Love it! Had to make this for my friend with allergies. This recipe, and the olive oil coconut oil recipe are the only soaps we have found that she can use. No scents at all though. Thank you so much for sharing these. ❤

[@karibgold5394]

You built that house by yourself? WOW!!!

[@lisafacciponti7223]

Hi Becky! Thank you so much for being cheerful and organized! I love your style! :) Thanks for the videos!

[@bryangreenfarb6819]

Hi Becky! You just seem so fun and approachable! How do you like living in your cabin? You are inspiring me! I've been making soap on and off for almost 20 years. I used to work for a couple of organic dairies.

[@darcelcollinson606]

Becky your the best, love your voice and your easy going no fuss chill kinda approach to things. Other videos on soap making really intimidated me, ( I felt like I should have used a lab ) to make soap in, LOL, However, you showed me how simple it REALLY COULD BE, and now I have the confidence and skills to make tons of soap for a little side business and some pocket money. Humbled and grateful. YOU ARE THE VERY BEST OF THE REST OUT THERE.

[@MagnusDominus1]

Make sure to use sodium hydroxide and not potassium hydroxide. Potassium hydroxide is for liquid soap.

[@chemo38]

Excellent point!

[@kathleen1685]

Magnus Dominus potassium makes a better soap, but you have to heat it.

[@starlightflores]

I didn't see her using any of those you mentioned. So what are you referring to please.

[@diamondwebb5749]

Sodium hydroxide straightens hair or removes it and we bathe in this stuff?

[@jilbertb]

Have you ever read the ingredients (and Googled them) in your soap or shampoo?!?!?

[@kattsforeveryone]

That's a great bar I've been making soap for over 60 years it's so much fun

[@mommasday2]

Another great video. Thank you for entertaining us city folk who never give a second thought on how soap is created. It makes me want to try homesteading myself... maybe i'll start with the soap :) I look forward to your next video and keep up the good work.

[@BeckysHomestead]

mommasday2 Thanks!

[@LRJBombb]

Ugh Becky you are truly living the dream. I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP

[@thelittlefairylady9757]

I've just made this. It smells so good & a great hard bar of soap. Can't wait 6 weeks tho

[@khione8044]

@the little fair lady Cold Process Soaps (like this Recipe here) need at least 72 Hours for the Saponification Process, or else you can still have Lye remaining in your Soap still. Just because it is Hard in less than 24 hours, does not mean that it is finished. There is still a process going on. The 6 week cure is to allow enough time for the water content to evaporate. Otherwise it will dissolve too fast inside a bath/shower. A fully cured bar will last a lot longer as all water has Evaporated out. But you still want to wait for Saponification to finish before using it, even if you don't wait for the evaporation to finish.

[@_Diana_S]

@@khione8044 Should we keep it warm (under a blanket) for 3 days then, instead of 24 hours? Should we warm the soap a little on the second and/or third day? Thanks.

[@khione8044]

@@_Diana_S No. Most soaps are perfectly fine after 24 hours. The up to 72 hours depends a lot more in regards to the recipe and how it sets up. I feel as if soaps placed in the freezer to avoid gel phase, are the soaps that take longer to Saponify. But as I am not a master of Cold Process, this is just a theory. I much prefer Hot Process a lot better, and cooking my soap. But to answer your question, there is no need to keep it wrapped for 3 days. Coconut Oil soaps actually get very hard (because you are using a hard oil to make the soap), and you might even want to cut it before the 24 hours is finished. A 100% (soft/liquid) oil soap (such as Castile/Bastile soaps) are the only soaps I would recommend leaving in the mould for over 24 hrs.

[@boitumelokola3040]

thank you so so so so so much. this is the 5th video i've watched in a row. very easy to follow videos, makes all these natural living dreams i have seem very attainable.

[@arturoortega2028]

Hi Becky! I was wondering if you could make a video on how to grow your own strawberries from scratch?

[@timcharles4135]

Great video Becky - I want to try making soap for me and my family!! You make it look sooo easy. I really enjoy your videos - keep 'em coming!!

[@wayneduffy694]

Can you make more soap videos there awesome 😃

[@sharonnarkawich594]

BECKY I ENJOY YOUR SOAP YOU ARE SO SWEET YOU SHOW EVERYONE HOW TO MAKE THE SOAPS I LOVE YOUR SHOWS. I AM NEW AT SOAP MAKING ,THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIPS...

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you and your so welcome☀️❤️☀️

[@yeseniat3357]

I want to live like you

[@thewatchers325]

yesenia tapia for real just you and nature

[@TheJennicole09]

Do we Concern u

[@lolitahmarinas4921]

hi, how nice I'm in Saudi how I get your coconut oil i want to buy?

[@SherryKWillette]

Expressively Yes

[@HazelMassey]

That was a dumb thing to say "I want to live like you" really thats so dumb sorry just being honest. :/

[@OwnYourOwnBus101]

Thank you so much for sharing this video Becky! I've been making my own coconut oil bar soap for a year now and I love it! I learned how to make it from you. Thanks again!

[@planetbob4709]

Have you ever thought about using a turkey baster to put the soap in the molds?

[@rochellwatts3350]

Thank you for your recipes and the way you explain things. This is my next project. I think I am ready to try this. The way you live is the perfect lifestyle. You are blessed!!!

[@WendyPowellClarinet]

Hi Marty Saint - (hmmm didn't tag you when I typed your name) - yes 100% Coconut Oil soap can be very drying BUT if you add a little extra oil as a super fat, you should be fine. You can also substitute some of the water content for a milk product like cow's milk, goat's milk, even coconut milk to keep it vegan to add some creaminess... I have made a 70% coconut oil soap and it was wonderful - but super-fatting (adding extra oils) can help too...

[@BeckysHomestead]

Wen Pow My recipe is 5% superfat, that means this is a beauty bar that will moisturize your skin and not dry you out.

[@shadyknollsfarm2630]

what did you add as a super fat, nothing was added after trace, this would be more of a stain stick

[@ladyg1951]

Becky's Homestead I did not see you add your Super Fat of 5 % at trace. Did you forget ? Your soap is going to be really drying to the skin !

[@WendyPowellClarinet]

georgia adams You do not have to superfat at trace. You can calculate the superfat in the amount of oils or more accurately, the amount of lye you use in your formulation with a lye calculator. Soapcalc.net allows you to type in the amount of superfat you would like. The default is 5%. Please see this article: candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingbasics/ht/htsuperfat.htm ... towards the bottom the author states that ""Some people and/or recipes will suggest holding out your most luxurious oils or butters to add in at trace as the "superfat" oils. I've never seen any concrete tests or data on this - but I don't think it's worth the trouble."" Apparently, this is something that is debated among soap-makers... the articles I saw state to superfat anywhere from 3-8%... but that also increases the chance of oils going rancid within your soap and you can get Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS).

[@WendyPowellClarinet]

Wen Pow Some soap-makers DO wait until trace to add their more luxurious oils ... Some do NOT... Here is an excellent article stating that there are TWO ways to superfat, from the beginning and adding oils at trace ...thegreentouch.blogspot.com/2012/05/4-superfatting-your-soap.html

[@annrenteria1]

This is a wonderful video. Buying coconut soap was so very expensive and now with your recipe I can make it. Thanks so much.

[@naturesmedicine0184]

Hello Becky! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Thanks for an easy coconut oil recipe! Saves me a lot of time! I see so many rude comments, especially the ones about your intro. I say, keep it the way it is.. Makes me laugh! If people don't like it, they can just fast forward. :)

[@saranaidu9836]

Or not watch at all! People just are very rude at times.

[@Lucky-Iam]

I search many tutorial, but your tutorial are so perfect for me. Thank you Becky, love u

[@anthonyperkins5856]

I tried this one bit the loaf came out too soft so i threw it away. I like your coconut olive oil soap recipe, i had better results with that one👍🏿

[@marisaelskamp4497]

She’s the best soap maker explains details and very informative

[@CarlsVlogs]

Hi from Uk wow i bet they smell nice, thanks for posting

[@angy3459]

Becky you have Inspired me to start a homestead when I grow up thankyou so much for making your videos.

[@johnhartmann3595]

I cannot express enough to not trust the oil supply companies measurements on the oils. I weigh everything no matter what. I can not tell you how many times I did not get the amount that my product claimed was in the container. This can make your batch lye heavy. Please measure everything. And always use soapcalc to make sure you have the right amount of lye and water.

[@michaelangelrodriguez1379]

My Vae Vae (daughter) loves your flower coconut soap for sure!

[@rubyandmax4me]

Hi Becky, I want to try and make some home made soap. When you make the soap is all of the equipment you use dedicated to soap making? Or can your immersion blender be used on food afterwards once it is cleaned? Just curious. And how come the lye does not ruin the plastic bucket? Thanks ahead of time for your answers.

[@DeleightofThere]

Plastics with recycle codes 2 or 5 are safe to use with lye

[@supersonik101]

Love, love, love your videos and your recipes. Please note that vinegar is okay to clean splashes on your countertops, but if you get lye n your body any where, lye manufactures promote flushing with lots of water. The acid in vinegar reacts with lye on the skin and further enhances the burn.

[@ritanakata465]

Grandma used red devil lye what do you think because I have some

[@fuddy_duddy]

As long as it says 100% lye on the label. It's usable for soap making. :)

[@marks99999]

You are looking for 100% lye as a loose white granulated powder. When I first started out making soap I bought Red Devil lye from the grocery, I didn't realize that it had hardened up (or that it mattered) and had to be chipped apart. Normally you want a container that you can hear hear the small granules moving around, you do not want something that you will have have to bang apart and potentially through pieces around the room or into your face or eyes. What I am using now is Rooto, "Crystals of Household 100% Lye". It's packaged in a white 16 oz plastic bottle with red blue and yellow writing. UPC 037904103025 and is listed on Amazon as "Rooto 1030 1 Lb. Drain Cleaner with Lye". That UPC code will bring up pictures in google to aid in locating it at your grocery or hardware store.

[@arleneintrepido1973]

thank so much Becky, i love coconut oil , i will try this procedure of yours. I’m from the Philippines🥰🥰🥰

[@suemantha7736]

When you say 100 degrees is that Fairenheit or celcius ?

[@citlalliir]

Really late but I’m assuming fairenheit

[@margaretcunningham7146]

You are the only soap maker I've seen to give the vinegar tip...top marks! Cannot watch people who are silly enough to not take precautions. Many thanks from Ireland.

[@khione8044]

@margaret cunningham This Vinegar Tip is actually a bad Tip. I love Becky and her Channel, but she isn't a professional Soaper. Using Vinegar to neutralize Lye on your Skin is a Myth. Please, do not do this, unless you want a Lye Burn. If you read the MSDS for the Lye, it even specifies to use Water to neutralize the Lye on your Skin, and not Vinegar. The reason for this is because of the Exothermic Reaction (heat) produced. Water is neutral on the PH Scale, while Vinegar is considered an Acid. When Lye Water hits your Soap Oils, it starts to heat up because of the Acidity of the Oils. Vinegar can absolutely neutralize Lye. But, it is only recommended to neutralize it with Vinegar on your Countertops or Floors. The Exothermic Reaction from Vinegar neutralizing Lye on your Skin will cause it to heat up much faster and can result in a Lye Burn from it. Always run the Lye Spill under Cold Water, as the heat caused on your skin won't be as bad as the Vinegar would have been.

[@d.o.4415]

Even if a container of oil is pre-measured, you should still always measured on a digital scale.

[@SD4Health]

I followed this recipe and it is FABULOUS!! Thank you SO MUCH, my family was so surprised and the kids loved joining in making it.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I want to make this soap too! What kind of Coconut oil did you use? Did it come in the 54 oz container? Also, any tips on what kind/where to get the lye or a good mold?

[@SD4Health]

www.amazon.com/Island-Fresh-Superior-Organic-Coconut/dp/B00Y8HZS1W/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1508730976&sr=8-4&keywords=coconut+oil

[@SD4Health]

I used Combo Solutions lye also purchased on Amazon. The coconut oil is already in a 54oz container. It is SO MUCH fun, very calming and just peaceful time.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited to try this! :)

[@michelle10261]

hi becky thats a nice colour,What dose trace mean?

[@alfeemillz]

Trace means when your liquid begins to thicken up like pudding 😎

[@michelle10261]

keepmoving15 thank you i very scared to use it as i have been burn in a fire and worried about getting burn,t

[@alfeemillz]

michelle from down under in bundy just be extremely careful and do as becky does she taught me everything i know of making my own soap & i haven't had a mistake yet..good luck😎

[@Moonteeth62]

When you drizzle some of the liquid off of the mixing spoon/mixer onto the main mass, it will leave an obvious bump in the material. Kind of like a thick sauce that you can see the trace of the drizzle long after you have, what (?) done the drizzling???

[@ladyg1951]

keepmoving15 As, another experienced soaper, this video is not the best for beginning soapers ! It lacks information, and theories of what soaping is about and why she is doing each procedure. She didn't even put in her 5% super fat into her soap. That soap is going to be really drying to the skin. There are better videos on You Tube. Soap Queen TV, and Soaping 101, just watch from beginning. I really like Becky's other videos, but her soaping videos lack a lot of information that is needed for the beginning soaper. Instead, of getting mad at people that are more experienced in soap making than Becky, think about it and walk away, and consider it a learning experience.

[@retiredandpreppingquilting2350]

They are very pretty. I have been making lye soap with lard, watr and lye. Have a wonderful week.

[@MrOldclunker]

Where is the best place to find lye. I cannot find it locally.

[@chemo38]

Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc. It is known as "potash", "sodium hydroxide".

[@MrOldclunker]

Thanks

[@BeckysHomestead]

MrOldclunker You can get it on amazon.

[@kathyretlewski8788]

MrOldclunker in the pluming dept of a hardware store I got some from Tractor Supply...it is not food grade lye but works fine just make sure you get 100% lye

[@NefaLaJefa]

MrOldclunker amazon

[@soniacallejas3005]

thanks Becky for the organic coconut soap recipe, hope I did everything ok,now I just have to wait 6 weeks to see the results, I think you are Awesome.

[@Me-ev4ix]

Pure coconut oil is the only soap that will lather in saltwater!

[@darciemerriweather1206]

Cool

[@christyball7562]

You're a super awesome lady. And do a awesome job helping people learn how to do whatever it is you're teaching about. You take your time and you explain I layman terms. I appreciate what you do so thank you!

[@macster1457]

wow.. so you only superfatted at 2%? - isn't 100% coconut requires a 20% superfat?

[@beadladee]

Yes, if she SF at 2%? It will strip your skin.

[@ahhigiveup]

yes this recipe is very bad and should be removed - its dangerously drying and her promoting using vinegar on lye burns is so WRONG

[@bohemianc.t.4132]

@@ahhigiveup your are 100% correct. The minimum SF for this type of soap is 20%.

[@lizzymoore54]

I just watched two soap making videos and they were good but you , my dear, are so much more informative! Thank you so much for this. I truly enjoyed your video. Please keep making more, I will be sure to watch. 😊

[@PrettyAliceNight]

Did you not use any other type of oil as a superfat? Coconut oil can be very drying to the skin if not highly superfated with other oils it butters.

[@BeckysHomestead]

PrettyAliceMoon My recipe is 5% superfat, that means this is a beauty bar that will moisturize your skin and not dry you out.

[@WendyPowellClarinet]

***** Some soap-makers DO wait until trace to add their more luxurious oils ... Some do NOT... Here is an excellent article stating that there are TWO ways to superfat, from the beginning and adding oils at trace ...thegreentouch.blogspot.com/2012/05/4-superfatting-your-soap.html

[@louisejohnson7827]

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[@mikepammagoon7845]

I love this soap,I have already made three batches,looking forward to making another batch,Im going to make two colors this time can't wait

[@shannonducky2119]

If lye is that bad why put it in soap ?

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

+shannon hogle I'm glad I looked, because I didn't want to ask the same question twice! I was trying to get an understanding from her as to what the lye does. I'd be afraid to use anything that contained lye on my skin and that of my kids and grandkids. Can the soap be made without the lye?

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

Really! I didn't know! Thank you!!!

[@Nadiagjq]

+shannon hogle She made a video about that...most people who never made soap don't know...you cannot make soap without lye...but there is no lye in soap ;) "soap" is the result of the chemical reaction between the lye and the oils (fat)...as she said in her video, there are no soap you will buy at the store that wasn't made with lye...even the melt and pour soap you can buy, were made at the base with lye, water and oils... :)

[@babylover0990]

+shannon hogle You can't make soap without lye. Soap is the result of the lye and oils making a chemical reaction called saponification. However, when making soap, you do have to be careful not to put too much lye in your recipe because if the ratio of lye to oil is to great of a difference, you can end up with soap that burns your skin. When making soap it is always important to make sure your ratio is safe. For first time soap makers, you should always try making soap by a tried and true recipe before you begin experimenting to make your own recipes.

[@alliemille]

+shannon hogle it cleans your skin. you let it sit for about a month to mellow out so it doesnt burn you, but you need lie to make soap. thats how you get clean

[@timp8323]

Good for you Becky! Sounds like you found the key to a simple and happy life!!! Much success to you!

[@martysaint5645]

again becky...your making 100% coconut oil soap ... if your making 100% coconut oil soap it is going to be VERY drying to your skin and not to mention the PH balance of your soap .. this can be very drying and irritating to your skin .. try adding a BUTTER to this next time like coco butter , shea butter , almond butter , i think youll like this even more if you try the butters

[@lathermeup9682]

Actually you can make 100% coconut oil soap if you add some extra for superfat to counteract the dryness. I make it all the time

[@marcellustone]

Marty Saint So is this soap actually good for acne on the back?

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Can we add a butter to this? How do we do that?

[@JhibaRiez]

Thank you Becky! Please make more soap making videos.

[@jonnyrox116]

Her recipe is almost perfect except that you need to subtract about 20 percent of the coconut oil and replace it with coco butter, if not you'll find that the soap will dry your skin and if you have sensitive skin it may even irritate your skin.

[@kojakdurham]

I've made soap using this recipe (but cooking for a bit in a crock pot) for several years now. I just add 'masculine' scents to my soaps, since I'm the only one who uses them. Thanks!

[@nesiebeth]

Please please PLEASE stop perpetuating the myth that pouring vinegar on lye burns helps. It does neutralize it (to a point, as vinegar is a very weak acid and sodium/peroxide hydroxides are very strong alkalies) but whenever you add two opposite compounds like this, there will be a chemical reaction. In this case, it's exothermic which means that adding an acid (vinegar) to a base (lye) will actually create heat. Heat on a burn? That's not what you want. According to every MSDS sheet you'll find on lye anywhere, the correct method for a lye splash on skin is to flush with cool water. Flush, flush, and flush some more. Telling people on the internet to pour vinegar on their lye burns will just cause massive injuries. Thanks for your video.

[@d.o.4415]

I was about to say the same tt! Cold water is best

[@klausoshaunacey8429]

Really the major reason I have vinegar on me is because if you spill the lye it’ll help neutralize it and be easier to clean

[@colettewinston1977]

My daughter and I have made cold process soap for several years. I have had a tiny splash or two, and the vinegar quickly neutralized it! I'm speaking from experience.

[@smileytow1925]

I need to try to make soap one day. I have had my fit bit for over a year and a half and I love it! Keeps track of my daily steps and my sleep that's what I wanted it for. And lots of my friends have one so we are always doing challenges to get more strops then each other! Good luck with your healthy choices! You are looking great!

[@SpydrSnipes]

I was watching Call of Duty .... WHAT IS THIS ??? WTF ... god damn autoplay ...

[@juffurey]

+Ruin Spydr what a nub, using youtube autoplay

[@Mitsubachi2529]

+Ruin Spydr The upside is you learned how to make your own soap if you're interested in doing so :).

[@pmwtf7406]

Spydr really noob

[@bexdoc3654]

Hi Becky, I just wanted to let you know that I was inspired by your videos and many others to start making soap, I researched for around 3 months and have been making soap now for nearly 4 months. I particularly loved making olive oil soaps but your recipe for coconut oil beauty bar has to be my favourite. I am only making soap for my own personal use and for my family, and they all love this recipe, thank you for sharing it as i did not have a clue as to how to work the soap calculator, may in time i will get the gist of it but for now this recipe is it. Love your soaps and videos.

[@MiddleEastMilli]

There is a KZbin video on how to use soapcalc. Watch it because it will be very helpful. The person goes slow and explains well. You are very smart....you can do it and you will love it because it is so helpful! :)

[@Cqueensoaps]

I am so looking forward to doing this I purchase all my equipment and will be doing this tomorrow,I Wish I could move away from this fast life ,I live in Washington Dc thanks again .

[@allisonic7]

Made this soap, and I LOVE it! I will never buy soap again. I enjoyed making it more than using it. Thanks Becky, as always solid recipe!

[@ofeliavivas5793]

Thank you for sharing this. ..it really a big help to us..from Philippines. .

[@Eraofthemoon]

Oh my. I am definitely trying this! cant get enough of coconut oil! Thanks Becky!

[@tamilselvitanasi]

Amazed by ur video. Hope to try it. Little worried to use Lye as Im asthmatic. Thank u so much.

[@mariajohnston2147]

Thank you so much for this great recipe. I just wanted a small batch so I quartered it. I also wanted to try cold/oven processed soap so I set the oven to 170 and after pouring into loaf mold I left it in there for 30 min and then shut oven off in a couple hours I took it out an cut it.

[@sharonnarkawich594]

BECKY I LOVE THE WAY YOU MAKE YOUR SOAP ..YOU DO A GREAT JOB ,, I AM NEW AT MAKING SOAP I DO A LOT OF MELT AND POUR,,BUT NOW I AM TRYING TO DO THE OILS MIX;S .. YOU MAKE IS SEEM SO EASY TO MAKE SOAP BUT IT IS NOT AND IT COST A LOT TO MAKE SOAP I HAVE BROUGHT SO MUCH STUFF EVERY THING YOU CAN THINK OF ,,I JUST HOPE I AM AS GOOD AS YOU ..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHEARING THE GOOD NEWS ON HOW TO MAKE GOOD SOAP TY LOVE SHA SHA ,,,,

[@Greekgirl36]

Great video Becky! Seems like a fun and easy hobby for me to do while I stay at home with my kids, and maybe even make some pin money for myself. I had a home-based custom cake business for 7 years so I'm loaded down with silicone molds & cookie cutters that I guess would work as well in soap making. I just signed up for your emails and subscribed to your channel! Thanks for sharing these great recipes and tips!

[@yawahviskinda3038]

I’m in love with your personality I just watch one of your videos now I can’t stop you are a joy to watch thanks for the soap I just started making it from your video

[@TheBettagurl]

Your video inspired me to make my own soap.. I am a bit unsure of using lye water so I'm gonna start with melt and pour. I already have done rebatch with success .. .. When I get more comfortable with the melt and pour I'll start trying lye .. You have awesome videos