Different oils for making soap- What's the difference?

[@mariachiappa7695]

I live in a Greek island and every year we have a lot of olive oil waste (thick olive at the bottom of the container ) and i start making soap for my family to reduce the plastic bottles of the shower gels .my recipe is the easiest that gets only olive oil lye and water and maybe levander or orange zest .my grandmother used olive oil soap for body/hair and washing clothes and dishes all her life and everything was spotless!!!!! Thank you for your lovely video!!!!

[@taskgiolia5335]

omg in indonesia olive oil so expensive 😭😭

[@donnahobbs2455]

Oh my goodness I would love to have “Real Olive 🫒 Oil” because I’m not sure whether we actually are buying Real Olive Oil here in the states….and reading you’re text, to me Is astounding that there’s real Greek Olive Oil and 😮 I Absolutely Love ❤️ Real Olive Oil and it is so healthy… God is Good and worthy to be praised for the wonderful miracles in oils vegetable 🥦 Fruits 🍎 trees that have life and actually give us heath to save our lives… and so much more knowledge god has given man and woman to make and drink 🥤 many things out of the oxygennative 🌳 trees… all of us are blessed beyond measure to have just a little bit of the miracle properties that God has endowed to us….

[@donnahobbs2455]

I would love to have a lot of that wasted Olive Oil….. here we are poor to because of our goverment…. They stay rich and we the poor stay poor… born poor and die poor… but the lord Jesus did say that his saints(children) are a poor and needy people… But God’s Grace is Sufficient and will always be Sufficient….

[@FilipDaKahuna]

@@donnahobbs2455Yes, God’s grace is sufficient! Jesus Christ our precious Lord and Savior!

[@موسى_7]

​@@taskgiolia5335 Dude, why you Indonesians complaining about olive oil when you have palm oil and coconut oil? Here in Iraq, the only fat sources we had for most of our history were butter, animal fat, and sesame.

[@lindanchik]

I like your straightforward, no nonsense way of delivering helpful information.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@andrewyek]

i don't get you when you said, straight coconut oil is the only soap that...what in sea ?

[@unclejonssoap]

@@andrewyek Coconut oil soap is the only soap that lathers in Sea water.

[@ttislandgirl3260]

@@unclejonssoap 🇹🇹Thank you i didn't know that

[@AchieOtigo]

Moood!

[@EGGZiX]

Very helpful, actually. Made me think a lot about how I make my soap & that I DONT have to use all the fancy oils and whatnot. It reminded me that there is beauty in simplicity as well.

[@hijodelaisla275]

"actually"

[@coolwellnesscafe569]

Yup!

[@LovelessYayaoi]

"One conditioning oil + one cleansing oil" is a tip I'm going to keep in mind when I finally start making some soap!

[@simplyandoime7344]

I quickly wrote that down.

[@danielbolger25]

Uncle jon is the reason why i start making soap.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@Kayenne54]

Coconut oil makes a good "salt water" lathering up soap. Very good to know. In case...I don't know why, but because it's good to know.

[@JM-jb1bh]

Just incase you get stranded in an island and the only water to bathe is sea water.

[@catherinegrace2366]

@@JM-jb1bh sign me up 😆

[@thecarpentersdaughter4456]

coconut oil can be very drying.

[@Solarusdude]

Likely useful if you’re out sailing for a long period of time and fresh water is at a premium.

[@kikiboo1687]

I made my first soap 2 month ago. I used the first soapbar days ago. I am so happy! I made it with olive - a. coconutoil. I added teatree oil and a bit of arganoil. A bit spirulina for the color. I do not need to change the oils, they make my skin so smooooth! This base is perfect and I will make more!

[@muay2211]

My soaps are at least 60% tallow. Some people grossed out because it's not plant base. I used it because it's the part of animal that people throw away and I think it's such a waste of the animals' lives. It makes wonderful soaps. I do a little twist with fancy oil for marketing. Thanks for the video.

[@floracross3628]

same. I render my own tallow and love it for soap making

[@موسى_7]

I didn't know so much tallow would get thrown away. Don't you cook with it?

[@cydrych]

I made my first batch last week with oils I had on hand at home, olive, coconut, sweet almond and argon oils. It seems to be great and I hope it will improve with age. My second bar was made with olive, coconut and rendered bacon fat and it was awesome. I’ve now made 2, 1,000 and a 500g batch. I spent less that $10 making these and now I’m hooked on the process. Thanks for the information and inspiration. I dig your videos.

[@unclejonssoap]

Nice!

[@pattikemp-gettmann9646]

Tallow made the best soap I've ever sold. It was my best selling by far.

[@meganmorgan7562]

Thank you! I've only been making soap for a few months but my first batch was soy oil. I wanted to see if I'd like it and try out the procedure. When I handed out my first three batches to my friends for feedback, they all liked the soy better! I've played with additions. I'm just having fun. My son took several batches to a local market and sold out! It paid for my new hobby and bought groceries that week!

[@unclejonssoap]

That's awesome!

[@stevehirsch8413]

Thank you for these tips. I've been hobby soap making for about seven months. Just like you said, I've lost and made some expensive batches. Just because I didn't know the difference. Now I've hit the reset button and started making lard/olive oil soaps. I'm seeing much better results.

[@grannyhatchet]

Thank you. I have been telling my guests this for years. However, because some other soap maker has told them that they absolutely need a soap made with 15 different fats; I get folks that just completely look down on what I do. I chalk it up to ignorance (not meaning that in a bad sense) and try to educate as much as they will allow me to. Anyway, I'm happy to see a common sense approach, as I was starting to think that I was the only one saying these things.

[@jamesstewart9092]

You are right about soapers choice. I have made soap for 20 years and checked prices everywhere. You can' beat soaperschoice. Not only that, they are helpful on the phone if you need info. Great people

[@redstarbetty7997]

I like tallow soap for hairwashing and castile for skin. The castile soap I was using left too much residue in my hair which even a strong vinegar rinse wouldn't shift, but it's nice and gentle on my sensitive skin. The tallow soap cleans my hair very well and seems to rinse out much better, after a vinegar rinse it's perfect and leaves my hair just as if I'd used fancy shampoo and conditioner!

[@imanebs3339]

I LOVE making soap for my self and i really enjoy it a, I used to make it only with olive oil but when I checked youtube I saw so many recepieces , I was so confused, am i making it wrong because I only use one oil....till you came and you explaid everything.thank you so much

[@unclejonssoap]

It's never wrong as long as it's what you enjoy and works😁

[@TheRoom2Breathe]

My granddaughter Katuri and I will make our 1st batch of soap this weekend!! All of our supplies have arrived & we can't wait!! #Covid19 making me want to become more self sufficient! Laundry detergent will be next once we master soap. Thanks for reminding me "there's nothing wrong with nyce & simple"

[@DesignYourLifeTips]

I just started this new hobby and is so overwhelmed. Thank God i saw your video. Is very helpful! 👍

[@Jhadar]

Can u give me tips, i have questions for what to use to make it smell like u want, fot example how do u make your soap smell like chocolate or something, but keeping everything natural

[@betsytowers1952]

I dropped all other oils but olive and coconut. Loved my soaps so much more now.

[@athira3630]

I am a first timer... and this helped me to not be confused on choosing the right oil.

[@irishcladdagh3]

I found after years of trying and buying hand made soaps that goat milk soap works best for me. I suffer from very dry skin and since I moved to the desert it has gotten worst and the itchiness will only go away with the goat milk soap. but thank you so much for all this info and the links...I just make soap for myself and you are correct on all levels...appreciate you making this video, thanks

[@donnadavis235]

Kimberly McNutt had some Great Soaps for real!

[@donnadavis235]

Has*

[@richardjulian5397]

I thank you for putting a light at the end of the tunnel. I started making soap again. Just a hobby but I like knowing that what I make is probably better than the grocery store sells. As a little boy I was intrigued knowing the science of how things worked together. Rich

[@unguidedone]

i was aware of coconut oil soaps because i grew up next to the ocean and we had limited fresh water so he is really telling the truth

[@nightblade7409]

OMG! Thank you!! I've watched 84 thousand different "for beginner" videos and NOBODY has talked about the oils except what percentage they use for batches!! Just because you came through for me where others did not I SUBSCRIBED!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@unclejonssoap]

Glad I could help some!

[@tmiller7011]

This was so helpful. You get right to the point and don't toss out a bunch of bullshit. Thank you!

[@tiptop8302]

Tammy Miller Thank you so much. Just what I needed to clear the confusion. Great video.

[@yolandanelson1863]

Enjoyed your tutorial for soap making. It’s good to know that soap making can be less expensive to make by not using a whole lot of oils. Thank you

[@onyinyejudithonyeama7872]

I just started out and in my research I came across this video and all I can say is thank you so much and God bless you real good.

[@maryzweers8463]

Thankyou for that !!! I haven’t even started making soap and I’m thinking we are NOT Eating this lol why all the foods in it and expensive oils I can’t afford , Mabey later after I’ve made a few batches but I don’t see the point of smelly essential oils and things like flowers , oats and seeds going down the shower drain , blocking the pipes , olive oil and cocoanut oil are exactly what I’m starting with , thankyou very much for good advice 😊😊😊

[@lakesidehomesteadwithdavea5757]

I am brand new at soap making...just at the data gathering stage actually. Very interested in making soap for myself so I'm very happy to have found you!!

[@nomebear]

I watched my grandmother make soap and her soap was wonderful. She made basic soap, seemed like it took no more than 30 minutes for a batch, and it smelled wonderfully fresh..

[@lisawilson6787]

Man thank you... I want to learn to make soap for my skin and you've just gave me some great info!

[@traceycook7136]

I definitely keep mine simple ... my soaps are great ... no need to put all the essential oils in your soaps like some do .... mine feels great and it’s simple ...your videos are to the point ... not all the giggles you get from other videos..

[@vanessarudick7707]

I am still in the planning stage for my soap business. Thank you very much for keeping things simple in your videos. Please get into the trending oils, if you can.

[@americanladybug3354]

I just picked up a gallon of babassu oil to substitute for palm oil. Not sure how well it will work but I'm excited to try it out.

[@Cvrstry318]

Thank you!! I'm very new to soap making and have been trying to find resources to explain the terms and different types of oils, etc. Thank you, this eases the anxieties a bit!

[@Freesiasoapsud]

You are so right, it’s nice to hear someone who is so down to earth, wish there were more like you!

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@WEFAbender6]

I thought of making soap to potentially save some money buying cleaning products (hair, body, dog, laundry, etc), but also because I'd like to make something for myself that's actually natural and I can customize and eco-friendly and all that good stuff. Everytime I see people adding 50 oils I'm mad because I don't want to Buy so many oils only for one thing. Olive and coconut oil can at least be used for many things for their price. Plus with the measuring that needs to be done, just keeping it simple is less stressful.

[@nattamused9074]

At 3:46 you hit the nail on the head. Honestly, I think most of using all those shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, etc. is for fun in the making of it, and fancy marketing. So far, I’ve only made Castile soap, and lard soap. Both are great.

[@nattamused9074]

P.S. Most customers truly couldn’t tell the difference between a coconut oil soap bar and a lard soap bar. And we all know that the ingredients list on a label just tell us WHAT is in it, not how much of each thing is in it. So an ingredient label that says: “Natural Spring Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Non-GMO Olive Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Mango Butter, Jojoba oil, and Lavender Essential Oil” … may SEEM a lot more luxurious to a customer than one that says: “Water, Lard, Lye, and Lavender” … but they are truly hardly any different at all.

[@gnomebeard407]

I'm starting to make soap more and more now and found that it is very addicting. I really enjoy it!! My family expects me to make it now. We never want to go back to genetic soaps! I recently made clay soap. Simple ingredients. I used one batch with kaolin clay and another with glacier marine clay. Kaolin clay soap 25% olive oil 25% coconut oil 30% lard 15% shea butter 5% castor oil 20 tablespoons of clay Glacier marine clay soap 25% olive oil 25% coconut oil 30% beef tallow 15% cocoa butter 5% castor oil 20 tablespoons of clay Marine soap: Cocoa butter was overpowering. The bar smelled like chocolate and couldn't really smell the EO. However it had LOTS of lather than the other bar. Also the marine bar had a little bit of exfoliation to it. You can feel a little roughness to it. Kaolin clay soap: very creamy on skin contact, but not as much lather as the other bar. You can smell the unrefined she butter, but not too over powering.

[@moondog7694]

Do those clays contain lead? I've heard bentonite clay contains significant lead.

[@inquisitor4635]

@@moondog7694 There is no reason to spend the money and add clay to a soap as it is getting washed right off you in the shower. If one needs to exfoliate then use a body brush or loofah as that does the job much better.

[@breelikethechiese]

I am a noob, and this is so helpful! Just started making soap with my Dad because he had a surplus of beef tallow from another project, and I was not impressed with the scent of hot beef tallow, so he suggested a plant based oil option. Thank you for sharing this information!

[@jag2770]

You win for most informative! You are the best!!! No one else mentioned the soap calculator...What a HUGE difference in not wasting time and money by trial and error. You have given me a big jumpstart! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!~JAG (I'm also going all organic, and sticking to organic 100% lavendar oil, I'm glad for the confirmation~Lavendar oil should be safe.)

[@Kayenne54]

Essential oils are great. Make sure they're not already adulterated with a base oil, or synthetic, and they'll also provide anti-viral assistance. Also, antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal. Lavender is a good all round choice for all of those qualities if required.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you. I’m a home soap maker in England. I’ve made 4 batches so far. I’ve used either olive oil and coconut oil or lard and coconut oil. It’s such fun. So far all has worked, well one seized but I quickly packed it into my mould and it had a few air spaces but it’s fine.

[@moonflower_cafe]

lucy7b which olive oil do you use hun?

[@roudiamondgh92]

Thank you for making this. I'm a new soap maker transitioning from melt and pour to CP. I really needed this video

[@Naturerangerify]

My favorite straight to the point soaper.....I did a huge happy dance when you mentioned pricing soaps......I never have and never will go by what the trend is or what bars are selling for by other sellers.......I have had to dig deep in this business stuff and there is so much to learn besides swirling some fat, lye and water.........my opinion is this.......if you have to ask how much to sell a bar for......suggestions for a business name.....suggestions on what to name your soap then you need to put the fat, lye and water to the side and do more digging.....including using your creative mind. Just keeping it real folks and straight to the point......thanks for teaching me that Uncle Jon.......or and great video as always.

[@xrigtrk]

Thanks Jon I'll be making soap soon and I'll do coconut and olive oil, plus a little fragrance.

[@marney68papua]

Thank you yes I do know you give very good advice good old lard Tallow Castor is what I remember using a dash of lavender essential oil best I’ve ever used

[@badarock177]

I make soap as a hobby. Right now I just use olive oil and cocnut oil. Sometimes, I add castor oil. And my batches are always goo. I keep it simple and it works wonders. I live in Brazil and exotic oils are expensive. So I use what I get and it's just fine. You always have great tips.

[@unclejonssoap]

+Badá Rock thanks!

[@edilsoncardoso8962]

Oi, meu nome é Edilson Cardoso, eu moro em Cuiabá MT Brasil, vc poderia por favor me ajudar? Eu sou apaixonado pelo método cold process! Eu realmente preciso de ajuda para fazer meu primeiro trabalho.

[@keepdancingmaria]

Your soap batches are goo? Like a soft hand soap that you'd put in a pump dispenser?

[@unclejonssoap]

I think that was supposed to be "good"

[@keepdancingmaria]

Ah, yes. But "goo" worked too!

[@MsAubrey]

I love this video. It took me a long time to get a straight answer in regard to what I can use to replace coconut oil in homemade soap, because I can't use coconut products. For the record, the answers are as follows: Babassu or PKO for vege-based or tallow or lard for animal-based.

[@kberken]

I love your honesty. When you said, "I don't know," I subscribed!

[@rosalialaboy2235]

I subscribed because of this comment!

[@davidfellows6250]

@@rosalialaboy2235 I subscribed because hey if you are who am I not to.

[@franksmith7419]

Nice

[@hagit33]

You are absolutely right! As a new soap maker i realize I'm spending too much money on soap which their result not always satisfaying. Basiclly i find the best oils for me are coconut oil, castor oil and rice oil

[@shannonoakley-moore2292]

I just found your videos and I love them! They are so informative and teaching me everything I need to know so I can start making soap!! Thank you for putting these out there! I like the fact that you are teaching about the details instead of just making a soap recipe!!!

[@alanricketts9660]

Like the way you deliver your talk. Plain and simple and to the point, Good job my friend!!

[@angelahatfield1365]

personally, I prefer vegetable fat, but I have used both. I am fairly new to making soap. thank you for the education

[@oparalbert71]

Great information, I like your simplicity and courage you give to beginners like me!

[@one_smol_duck]

"There is a difference between using something on your skin and eating it." Good to know. I'll stop grabbing shaving cream whenever I'm out of cool whip.

[@unclejonssoap]

🤣 you got the jist

[@buffy377]

Jojoba is best used as a carrier oil for essential oils because it is the easiest for our skin to absorb.

[@barbra429]

Hi Uncle John I am so new to soap making, I'm preparing for my first batch coming up very soon.

[@unclejonssoap]

Nice! Have fun!

[@kated3165]

Good to know that its perfectly fine if I mainly stick with olive and coconut! I'll keep the shea and cocoa butter for special or personal batches.

[@sofiakhan4580]

I’m researching at the moment, I want to start soap making off as a hobby but I would like to eventually make a business out if it once I am 100% sure I know what I’m doing, and I don’t want to cheat my customers, I want to give them quality and value for their money. But my biggest concern is not balancing the profit with the cost of making the soap. This is really good advice and I do think soap makers are putting loads of oils in their soap which they actually don’t need to.

[@mariahsheartcollections]

Oh my goodness gracious I have found a new soaper to watch and LEARN FROM. Oh my goodness so glad I found your page Keep posting these straight to the point , positive knowledgeable honest videos. I am a soaper/body care product maker 😂and I have been making these items fit years for my family it transitioned to business last year. EVERYTIME I watch one of your videos I learn so much and you say a lot of what I try to explain to people who may not know what cold Processed soaps are. Especially why some of my soaps are more expensive than others oh boy this business is a great one and there’s room for us all but it is difficult at times to get people to understand your price and in beginning I would try to change my price to fit what people needs are but that HURT MY BUSINESS because like u said some soaps have expensive butters that I also use in other products I make. Whew I know this is a lot but you are motivating e to make videos once I get past my fear of recording myself maybe I can too one day show what I make and just explain on a platform like KZbin for my customers. Thank you sir you are awesome in my opinion 🤎

[@fleurterbeek3560]

This was so helpful. I want to make soap but so I read some recipes and it looks difficult and expensive to buy all those difference oils. Now I know it's not all necessary

[@khione8044]

My favorite bar of soap has 30% Coconut Oil and 30% Shea Butter in it. Feels so nice on the skin!

[@keoneeG]

Thank you Uncle Jon! You never disappoint! I was really concerned about the types of oils I'm using.

[@tarnzwilliams6844]

Thank you for the website for base oils. I really enjoyed the information you shared.

[@nicolethomas1530]

Omg so glad I watched this video, been driving me nuts trying to figure out which oils are the best ones to use. Made my very first batch today just olive oil and coconut oil. It’s setting up nicely and can’t wait to check it out tomorrow. All I want is a nice bar of soap with bubbles. Thanks John 👍🏻

[@unclejonssoap]

Congrats!

[@unclejonssoap]

So..? How did it turn out?

[@junepantin2757]

thanks for the information i will like to get more about soap making

[@nuenue83]

Wow, I’m trying to start to make soap just for my family. This was very useful, thanks for the information 👍🏾😊

[@steelersgirl071961]

I like your explaining these oils and butters. I don't like cocoa butter, Shea, or mango in my soaps, I just use those in my body butters I make. Now I do like the oils in my soaps except for the coconut it dries my skin out. Thanks for the video.

[@keithburns5707]

I have always Limited my use of coconut oil For the same reason you have. But I have thrown the book out about to much coconut oil drying your skin out. Lately I’ve been testing a batch that has 42.5% coconut oil 42.5% grapeseed oil in 15% cocoa butter. The in result was a bar soap that cleanses well it lathers up great and it doesn’t dry out my skin the reason it doesn’t dry out my skin is the 15% cocoa butter. that 15% was added after a test batch did dried my skin out. In my opinion in my research cocoa butter does not clog your pores up and it seals your skin and keep your natural moisture in.my advice is to revisit using cocoa butter in your soap.

[@steelersgirl071961]

@@keithburns5707 OK, I will do that. Thank you. I love it in butters so I can like it in soaps.

[@dreamlover4128]

Everything's going well in my life, but this morning, I woke up feeling heavy hearted for unknown reason. Like something's missing. A few hours later, I found myself stumbling upon handmade soaps on KZbin. I feel excited and want to make soaps for a hobby 😍

[@unclejonssoap]

That could be great! I find that making things relaxes me. And.. using my creative side always send to give me a lift 😁 Hopefully it will for you too.

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

Not only is the knowledge you’re laying down a timeless resource; you’ve also included some righteous axe shredding intro/outro. To a 44 year old like me who never grew up and is now wanting to try something new; this basically qualifies as a philosophy. I hereby award Uncle Jon the status of “Yoda”. You Sir; have a new student....

[@unclejonssoap]

Lol.. that's great! Thanks man 🤣

[@karenbuckner1959]

Thanks. I like your straight forward approach and common sense.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@bhaktuhlife]

Yes ur channel is so straightforward,simple and honest . Thank you

[@Dheerajvasireddy]

Great 😊 and as per my experience Shea butter soap is pretty good 👍🏻 I see the difference easily… it’s better than two oil soaps…I make soap and sell it… I see the difference clearly that oils that are cold pressed mixed with shea butter, make a richer , more conditioning soap with little superfatting …and they harder too

[@sevenalsy]

Thanks for your honesty on soap making.

[@jayrobertson1689]

I'm a big fan of all things honey and really like the idea of using it in soap

[@osmondlacroix3617]

Thanks for being honest and breaking down the facts. You took a lot of mystery out of the process.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! I try to break through some of the drama that others may attribute to soap making 😁

[@lesleyheystraten6706]

Hi, I have made one soap batch with olive oil and coconut oil, but I'm not sure which site I can search for the essential oil and colour should i want to try and make it a different colour. Great info, by the way, thanks heaps

[@unclejonssoap]

Brambleberry and soap queen are good sites for getting started for that stuff.

[@keithburns5707]

Uncle Jon's Soaped Choice & the Sage. Also good place to get supplies.

[@edjanelennon6487]

Iam just leaning about cold process. You tube just sent me your videos . Than you ! Your videos are the best .

[@MsKarma804]

I like this Guy!!! I can really learn from him.

[@katinafuller7608]

Wow don't know how I stumbled over your video but I'm sure glad I did. Trying to start my own soaping business and you gave me some very informative information that's cost effective. I love your video and how straight forward you are. I definitely SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome! Glad I could help a little 😁

[@suzannenichols6900]

I liked your practical advice and amusing delivery. Thanks. :)

[@eloisat29able]

Thank you so much. I was starting to get confused with all the info out there about all the variety of oils to use. The first two batches i did were very simple, and it turned out beautiful. My third one, on the other hand, I tried a recipe with different oils, and it was a disaster 😅😅😅 thank you! I loved this video ❤

[@louisleoncini9240]

Jon, that is why I don't sell soaps any more after 20 yrs there was just not enough money to be made. That is why now I just make it for myself and friends people believe the hype.

[@unclejonssoap]

Louis Leoncini understood. It's tough. I've had to learn to sell myself as well as the soaps. Having niche products helps too.

[@agylub]

I use filtered ( paper towel in a funnel) used cooking oil. It was a mix of Canola, peanut and olive oil. It is a fantastic cleaning soap and much better than plastic bottle detergent for dishwashing. 450ml oil 108ml water 58 gr NaOH

[@unclejonssoap]

It'll work as a great bath soap too 😁

[@walterbulyga2588]

@@unclejonssoap ( forgot to mention used cooking oil for frying fish LOL )

[@Uncle_Jon]

@@walterbulyga2588 that's ok! That works too

[@sallyrich2195]

thankyou Jon for a great video, love your calmness and patience! Your practicality is priceless!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Been making soap for a while, basic recipe I use is Olive, Coconut, Sunflower, Castor, everyone loves the soaps, decent lather, good cleaning and moisturising, other friends are using Palm, Shea, and heaps of other expensive stuff, they say I have to use all the expensive stuff, I asked them why, answer because you have to, I have tested their soaps, they are no better than my ones.

[@Jan-23]

Thank you for putting things into perspective for a complete newbie who was about to use 5 diferent oils, yikes

[@unclejonssoap]

You're welcome! It's fine to use many oils but sometimes, simple is good. Especially when starting out. Have fun and let us know how you're getting along with your new hobby 😁

[@theecoolmom4468]

Thanks! Finally a video with information and not a “How I” video.

[@tanyabonnett4174]

Thankyou that was very interesting, I never really thought of soap oils like that

[@joanstraub6683]

Thanks Jon that was good advice. I'm just about to start my first effort at soap making, wish me luck!

[@turningleaffarmsnc]

Thank you! Going to be making my first beginner batch of soap as soon as the supplies I ordered arrive by Mr. FedEx Man. Can't wait to get started. I've been doing so much research, I was making myself crazy. So, I'm gonna scale back the worry of getting it right the first time - thanks to your video!

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome! Remember to have fun.. and breathe 😁

[@djawnsjhilson218]

How did it go??

[@turningleaffarmsnc]

@@djawnsjhilson218 good, I think. Almost whipped too much, but was able to get it poured before the point of no return! Curing now!

[@unclejonssoap]

Very good! It's a balancing act sometimes 😁

[@ogoosarah4467]

I love this . I have been wondering for almost a year because oils are very expensive where I come from

[@unclejonssoap]

Seems like the prices go up faster than fuel the last decade or so.

[@homecookin4321]

I woke up today like HEY IM GOING TO MAKE MY OWN SOAP

[@unclejonssoap]

Yes!

[@queencandy9254]

Same 😂

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

I just experienced this same conversion in Western Australia 🇦🇺 It’s becoming a worldwide faith. 😉😄

[@kui_maina]

Me too. Today marks the day

[@michellesteel892]

Thanks, this was super useful ... I was literally bored and had a jar of coconut oil, but I think I will now blend with olive oil.

[@unclejonssoap]

Canola works great mixed with coconut too😁

[@ecoconsciousfiji8158]

THANK YOU! I AM SO GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS!

[@fabricatedreality8218]

Ive been making cold process soap for 7 months now and I make some nice soap. I always follow other people's recipes. Hopefully I will feel comfortable enough to create my own recipe one day. I am so bad with math so it's going to take me awhile. I love Olive, Coconut, Palm,Castor, cocoa butter and Jojoba.....

[@unclejonssoap]

Hey.. as long as the recipes you find are good and you're happy.. it's all good! If you enjoy the process and have fun plus get a useful product, then you're in a very good place 😁

[@Moufflette]

Thanks for the no nonsense explanation!

[@gene5451]

wow! i really liked what you said. I'm tempted to use expensive oil like shea and olive oil but i hestitated bcoz they're so expensive here in our country so i research if it is okay to use any oil, like the oil that is so available here. and thank you, you're video answered many questions for me yehey! shea oil, oilve oil, castor oil,etc really sounds fancy to the ears and skin but any oil can do, thanks i learned a lot!

[@brookspa94]

THANK YOU for sharing your precious time, talent, knowledge, & humor with us all so we can learn! GREAT info for us beginners. Hugs & Blessings 2U!

[@QueenHill4118]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m starting out with soap making & this video was really helpful. I wondered why ppl used so many different oils & butters 🤷🏽‍♀️ I quickly caught on to how much of a waste that could be.