DIY Soap Recipe - How to Make 💯 COCONUT Oil & 🥥 Coconut Milk CP Soap | Ellen Ruth Soap

Super simple but oh-so nice 100% Coconut Oil soap today! I talk all about overheating and what to do if your soap gets too hot, and how to tell if your soapis cured.
#coconutoil #coconutmilk #soap
0:00 Intro - Soap Design
4:23 Milk in Oil Method - Coconut Milk
5:26 100% Coconut Oil Soap Recipe
10:29 ITPS - In The Pot Swirl
11:44 Unmolding & Splitting Soap Slab
13:43 Soap Cutting & Chat
21:37 Bevel & Stamp Soap
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Coconut Oil soap Recipe: (this recipe makes approx. 9 lb of soap)
108 oz Coconut oil
15.8 oz Lye (for 20% SF)
22 oz Distilled Water (with 2 T cane sugar dissolved in it, before adding lye, then a cotton ball size amount of Tussah Silk fibers to hot lye solution)
7 oz Pure Coconut Milk (added to oils)
plus additives I add: 2 T Kaolin Clay, 2 T Colloidal Oats, & Fragrance (please use a fragrance and/or essential oil calculator for the particular scent you're using)
Caution: Coconut oil soap can get very hot in the mold, so I recommend soaping at cooler temps, and not insulating. If you have trouble with overheating, you can refrigerate your freshly molded soap.

[@DoNotBelieveAnyone]

I have made 100% coconut soap. Love it, specially in the winter. Finland winter is very dry for the skin and coconut soap is so moisturizing. 😍

[@nancyphillips6274]

You provide great troubleshooting advice for soap making, as beginner to intermediate I appreciate the style of teaching you have.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you💕

[@keekeejenkins6162]

She is a great teacher, not a lot of jump cuts either, wish I was that confident

[@ivonvalle2683]

Hi Ellen I’m going to make this, so do I put a towel on top of mold. Love the color so beautiful. Ty so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@ivonvalle2683 I wouldn't insulate the mold, it gets pretty hot😉

[@ivonvalle2683]

@@EllenRuthSoap ty now I remember that I did it like a year ago and it did a volcano cause I covered it lol, should I put it in the fridge or just leave it outside on top of counter. ?

[@ml3110]

I love that magic mushroom color. You're not rambling, Ellen. You are reiterating, because you are a great teacher! I love the way you give details and reiterate the same information in a different way. I learn so much from you. God bless you, and have a great rest of your week! 🙏

[@NaturalMackie]

I love coconut oil soaps. The first one I made started to crack real bad. I just smooched it back together with gloves on of course, and it wasn’t even visible that it had split after. I recently did a salt bar too with 100% coconut oil. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@sassynyc7327]

Hello Ellen I recently had a loaf of CP crack dead center wall to wall. I freaked out and immediately placed in the freezer for about 2 hours then move down in the fridge for a couple of hrs. The crack practically gone. It's works if caught early on. Thank you for always sharing knowledge.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍 catching it early is the key❣️

[@liveandletlive7152]

You are a great teacher,not rambling or confusing at all❤ I agree pure coconut oil with a high superfat is just wonderful. I have added dessicated coconut too.

[@user-gq6vx5op2s]

I love coconut oil soap and I really love how you share information about how and why things happen. For someone like me who's just learning it's really useful ❤

[@kathleensandoval1530]

I watched your "chatty" and I must say I appreciate your rambling. I love the in-depth and informative tidbits.

[@beverlygeorge694]

Thank you, I’ll be trying it!

[@lamella24]

Beautiful soap 😊!

[@TGBTGAlways]

I ❤ coconut oil soaps!

[@jojog.8801]

Great explanation and demo - thank you!

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Beautiful soap! Thank you, so much, for all your help.😊

[@lyndawest8612]

Very informative. Thanks for this video

[@monicaposner1761]

Very nice colors, love the swirl!! Thank you for one more peaceful video!❤

[@boop7313]

i love the magic mushroom colour as well.

[@hemalipeiris2688]

Thank you . God bless you 🇱🇰🙂

[@rene8675]

This is the nicest in-the-pot swirl I've ever seen ❤

[@leonormarrero162]

Beautiful color. Interesting the "overheating Coconut Oil". Wow. Thank you for sharing, Mrs. Ellen

[@cwierzba]

Thank you for your inspiration Ellen. My coconut soap is in the freezer as I write to you🤣. I always love watching your videos.

[@KneppwoodatHome]

This is such a pretty bar!! I love that color too ☺️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Imaheretovisit]

What a great swirl!! Thank you for the information on the overheating issue. You are such a great wealth of information. Thank you for helping us newbies. 😊

[@consuela3214]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I LOVE 100% coconut oil soap.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@pinkiedee]

What a beautiful swirl colour! I will be trying a 100% coconut based on your recommendations. I’ve never superfatted at that percentage so this will be new for me. The soap math is just so incredibly interesting to me. Thank you for sharing, Ellen!

[@deeo583]

Ellen you are so amazing! I love your videos and your products!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🥰

[@sams79sam94]

Hi i can't wait to see another 100% coconut oil soap in your shop, i will definitely buy more than 2 bars, thank you.

[@jeanettelaugo6556]

Thank you so much for the info about curing,love your vedio❤

[@paulacarter1307]

Beautiful soap

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you!💕

[@siramadina]

Un plaisir de vous regarder ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🥰

[@KayCee0216]

Very thorough. Thanks for the recipe. I’m new at this so it’s important to me to also see results.

[@akashamagick]

Awsome thank you , beatiful soap as usilly.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks❣️

[@dinarusso3320]

Thanks for explaining the superfat, I have had bad experiences with coconut oil soap very drying, but I will try a good one 😊

[@kezru1581]

Hi Ellen 😁 you explain things so well.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh thank you!💕

[@ml3110]

Oh these turned out beautiful! And I bet that almond fragrance is amazing! Thank you for sharing! 🥰 God bless you! 🙏

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! The almond scent is sooo nice❣️

[@moleemoui1658]

Good day Ellen! As always you inspire me to be creative. I will be trying this recipe over the weekend. Thank you for sharing your gift and being detailed. Per usual, your positive energy comes thru the camera.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you❣️ Have fun soaping

[@Sassycatsoapery]

Hi! Thank you for sharing! I have not made just coconut oil soap, only coconut oil salt bars which I love! I will have to try CO w/o salt! I bought a bar of salt made with the almond scent…. That is truly a beautiful and lovely scent! 😻💕

[@auroradeguinon3292]

Wow. We own 9has.coconut farm..wow. u gave me an idea that I can make a coconut soap.. thank you sharing..

[@Diamond18116]

Wow Gorgeous colors I love coconut oils soaps next time I will try to add coconut milk instead of shea butter

[@CozyComfyClean]

I tried this recipe tonight, using soapcal to recalibrate to fit my smaller loaf mold. I'm excited to see how it turns out! Wish I could post a pic cause it sure is pretty! Thank you so much I absolutely love your videos and I learn so much!❤

[@CozyComfyClean]

Oh and I used Oatmeal Milk n Homey from Nature's Garden🎉

[@keekeejenkins6162]

​@@CozyComfyClean hiw did it turn out?😊

[@CozyComfyClean]

@@keekeejenkins6162 It turned out so nice! It started to crack about an hour after I made it but followed Ellen's tips - 30 mins freezer then left it in the refrig overnight and it was creamy and beautiful today!

[@juicyred8462]

When making soap like this it’s a 3 days process for me I let my soap freeze in the freezer for 24 hours then take it out the freezer for 24 hours and let it unfreeze and on the 3 day I cut it with no cracks it’s works

[@jaynegodwin3412]

These soap's turned out beautiful will definitely have to try when I have a bit of time.The colours are gorgeous. Was so worried you were going to snap a wire when you were cutting the soap.Another beautiful soap Ellen xx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I was a bit worried about the wires too🤣 It's a really hard bar of soap❣️

[@susanboshaw3083]

I love that you really broke down everything to explain how to do everything. I'm trying to find a video of yours that explains how to use like baby food. Really want to try that.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I treat fruit purées almost the same as “milk in oil”

[@susanboshaw3083]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you. I'm trying that and your beer soap next. I had a request for them.

[@keekeejenkins6162]

I held my breath during that second cut😮

[@MommaDrake02]

I make two kinds of cleaning soaps with coconut oil. One is 100% coconut for my laundry, and the other is 50% coconut, 30% tallow, and 20% palm oil for my dishes. I like both! I want to make a sea salt soap with 15% avacado oil, 5% castor oil, and 80% coconut oil with coconut milk and probably a 15-20% superfat.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sounds great!❣️

[@shanmugavadivud5]

❤❤❤❤ Thank you 😊 Ellen for sharing ❤❤ Loved your explanations ❤❤❤❤ The Swirls ❤️❤are so beautiful ❤❤❤ I'll try and let you know ❤😁 Have a great day ❤🎉

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💕

[@boop7313]

Loved this video, coconut and sea salt soaps are my favourite & the tips and tricks were so helpful. I was worried you were going to break a wire there for a minute though! I've done that a few times cutting coconut soaps so now i usually cut them quite early at around 4 -6 hours or so otherwise i get stuck because it's too hard already.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes! They get so hard the next day❣️

[@cheryl739]

Some of them have wood grain type swirls. Thank for sharing this video because you put a fire under tme to do a coconut soap. In all this time I have never done one. Cheers 👍💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You should give it a go, I bet you'll love it❣️

[@jilljackson4097]

I love the mushroom colour, I made coconut oil general house cleaning soaps today in small cube moulds and some were cracking on the top too. They get so hot. I just left them as they weren’t decorative ones. Coconut oil sure is fascinating. Thanks Ellen.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, it gets really hot in the mold, but it's fantastic soap❣️

[@CrystalMarie26]

thank you so much for all the helpful tips and info in this one! I checked my coconut milk I've been hanging on to and thankfully its guar gum free! Awesome can't wait to try this. Was not excited to try a full coconut oil recipe because of how drying it would be, but the superfat at 20%...didn't think of that!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Have fun soaping❣️

[@boop7313]

High coconut oil soaps can take a big super fat because it's an oil that doesn't go rancid easily.

[@jackiekupu237]

🥥🥥❤

[@barbaramundy5039]

One of our favourite soaps. We're using the Dark Amethyst fragranced 💯 Coconut bars daily, the scent holds really well. I enjoyed watching you creating the beautiful Coconut bars with the gorgeous swirls. You give me inspiration. 😍 😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oooo, Dark Amethyst sounds good! Where is that from?

[@barbaramundy5039]

NZsoapandcandle supplies has the Dark Amethyst fragrance. It's great in all products. CP & HP soap, creams, and wax melts & candles. 😍

[@rhondaruss6855]

I love this soap. I make it both hot process and cold process. Everyone in my family loves this. I have done a 50 coconut 50 babassu which is lovely. I personally like to add some castor for that over the top lather too

[@pastryshack551]

What is castor, this lady,s formula is quit difficult for a beginner. What is babassu

[@rhondaruss6855]

@@pastryshack551 Babassu oil is an oil with a lot of the same characteristics as coconut it's white and solid at room temperature it comes from palm seeds. It's much lighter on the skin and absorbs well. It like coconut oil gives a big bubbly lather. Castor oil is also a seed oil that has many uses both internally and topically. In soap it increases lather.

[@relaxation-Corner]

Can you please give me the ratios when adding castor oil?

[@Ashly304]

I need that fragrance oil. Love almond scents.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's so good!❣️

[@tassiegirl1991]

Ellen would you suggest putting the soap straight in the fridge. I will definitely try this as I like coconut soap when staying at resorts in Asia. Love your additives very consistent. Very good information too

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I still like to gel my soaps, but you could pop it in the fridge right away👍

[@greenbarn2213]

Hi Ellen, what temperature do soaps go through gel phase and I was wondering do you ever spray alcohol on top of soap ❤ thank you for all your instruction, you are such an inspiration to new shapers ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm not sure exactly how hot it gets at peak gel phase?? Yes, I do spritz the tops with alcohol sometimes😉

[@susanravella6261]

I am so excited to make this over the weekend! Thank you so much for providing the recipe and the detailed instructions! I am a new soaper, and I appreciate the information. Could dried coconut flakes be added to this recipe for exfoliation, and if so, at what point?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't heard of adding coconut flakes?? But I would add the exfoliant either to the oils or after a light trace.

[@susanravella6261]

This is a follow-up comment regarding this amazing recipe. Well, it's amazing. This was my second attempt at cold process, (the first resulting in slime-on-a-stick), so I was nervous, and I think I watched the tutorial about 8 times before I worked up enough nerve to give it a go. I am so glad I tried it! This recipe is bulletproof. Other than a slight acceleration from the fragrance oil I used, it did all the work for me, and the results were spectacular! Thanks, again, for this excellent video and recipe! 😊😊😊

[@cristinatate2524]

I really enjoy your videos Ellen 😊 I’m new to soap making, I’ve watched a few other videos where the milk (any milk) is added after the lye and oils are mixed together to avoid scorching of the milk, change of color and undesirable smell of the soap. How do you avoid the above with this recipe, since you added the milk before the lye? I’m curious to try your technique. Thank you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like the "milk in oil" method because it's so easy. I haven't had scorching issues, but have had milks morph in color (they always bounce back). Both ways are great and work well, it's just a personal preference.

[@evitacastor1593]

I love watching your video, as always you have outdone yourself. Thank you for inspiring me. The swirl is beautiful. How long do you leave it in the refrigerator for. Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

After it started cracking I left it in the fridge overnight.

[@evitacastor1593]

@@EllenRuthSoap great work! Thank you

[@lwwh1967]

Oh so pretty. Just love that curly que swirl. Do you think you got the swirl from the initial pour in the corner or from the movement throughout? So lovely

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's what I love about ITPS, they're so random and swirly❣️

[@heidihughes5120]

Really excited to try this. Can you put it straight in the freezer instead of leaving out to avoid it overheating? Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can if you don't want gel phase👍

[@atanuphukon228]

Thanks for all the important tips. Love your ideas and the way you teach. You make it look very easy. Will surely try your recipe. Can we cut down the sugar part, will it have any effect on the bar if we do so ?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can leave the sugar out completely and it will still lather great❣️

[@atanuphukon228]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks a lot.

[@rajeshwarigirish6362]

I simply love the way you talk . Can I keep the sf at 25% .? Or 20% is sufficient? I live in a very hot and dry weather country

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like the 20% SF, I've never tried more than that..

[@candacecollins7761]

Love your videos❤️ I was wondering if I could hot process that same recipe. What do you think?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not done HP with this recipe, but I don't see why not... I suggest trying a small test batch.

[@cedarwings60]

I have been making coconut oil soap for five years. I do a 20% super fat and that’s it. The only other thing I add is either essential oils or fragrance oil and a bit of mica colors. My soap is super super super popular and yet it’s so simple. If you want to change it up and do a laundry soap or a dish soap, Just change the super fat from 20 to one. Easy Peezy

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes❣️

[@naturallychristi]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing with us! I make a 100% coconut oil soap for cleaning without the extra superfat- I’m wondering if the high superfat can cause the 20% extra to begin to discolor as the bar ages?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not had an issue with discoloration at this SF💕

[@naturallychristi]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you! That’s great news! 🤗

[@cindylawrence1655]

Great video Ellen! Perfect for beginners. Could you tell me what your water: lye ratio would be? I'm assuming quite a discount as it looks like it took a while to trace?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I typically do about 33%, but you can run the # thru soap calc and check.

[@cindylawrence1655]

@@EllenRuthSoap great, thanks Ellen :)

[@karenb3857]

I’ve never made 100% coconut oil soap, but definitely going to give it a go!!! Does it leave a soap scum ring in the bathtub? Beautiful job Ellen 🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not had an issue with soap scum, but adding citric acid can help with that..

[@karenb3857]

@@EllenRuthSoap I made the soap the next day after your video and used everything you listed except for the fragrance oil. I used a fo that I recently purchased from Nuture soap - Lavender & Sage..... Omgosh, it smells soooo good! I know it hasn't cured for 4-6 weeks but tested a a bar just because I love the scent and BOY did my hands feel so soft and silky afterwards!!! Seriously, never had a soap that felt so wonderful!! My question is - do you think this soap, once cured can be used on the hair as a shampoo bar?? I want my whole body including my hair to feel soft & silky as my hands did when I tested this bar of coconut oil soap!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@karenb3857 So glad you love the soap! I've found that if you have hard water, bar soap will make your hair feel tacky... But it's worth a try..

[@karenb3857]

@@EllenRuthSoap I’m gonna try it!!! I’ll let it cure for a more weeks and then use as a shampoo for my hair ☺️. I’ll let you know the outcome. I’ve made shampoo bars before using SCI, butters & oil (several recipes that I paid for) and my hair felt worse ….. a big ball of knots 😩. Fingers crossed that it works wonders as a shampoo! Thanks again for sharing such a wonderful recipe 🥰

[@bernardene]

Ty for sharing lost my husband from covid and tring to supplement my income

[@liveandletlive7152]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing better❤

[@barbarasoucy3130]

First video I've watched and love your video. Why was the soap hot? Was the initial coconut oil heated up? Did I miss something?? I want to learn how to make this recipe. Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

100% coconut oil soaps tend to get really hot in the mold, so keep an eye on it or pop it in the fridge😉

[@barbarasoucy3130]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you 😊

[@tlbr24]

Love your channel! Question about the soap hardness. May I ask why using sodium lactate given how hard coconut soap tends to be anyhow? Nervous about breaking wires too 😅 Thanks!! ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I probably could have skipped the sodium lactate, because it is so hard. Good point❣️

[@tlbr24]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks! I was curious if there are other benefits to using sodium lactate

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@tlbr24 I really just use it for easy next day unmolding.

[@tlbr24]

@@EllenRuthSoap I see - thanks, I appreciate your responses. I’m new to this 😊

[@msladypoet1]

Hi Ellen, I have a question.Can I put cold processed soap in the refrigerator or do I have to leave it out & covered it to allow it to go through the gel phase?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can pop it in the fridge if you don't want to gel.

[@kasie680]

I make a 100% coconut oil soap for laundry soap and I grate it and mix it with washing soda, I also keep a few bars for scrubbing stains, don’t use on grass though it spreads the stain, ask me how I know 🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@debbiepiro4133]

Hi, I've ade cold press soap using 90 % coconut oil & 10 % grapeseed oil. It's sweating. How can I fix it. Thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm not sure? I've not made that recipe, so I don't know what's going on??

[@kesleybarton6111]

The only coconut milk I can find is in a can but it's really thick. Would that work for soap?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I would do the milk in oil method if it's super thick.

[@kesleybarton6111]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you!

[@ramonawatson9429]

Can someone please help me? I put the 💯 coconut oil in the recipe calculator and the 20% SF but what is the lye concentration? And the fragrance ratio? I really want to try this. Please help

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like a steep water discount, so my concentration is around 28%, but 33% is the norm. And each fragrance can have a different usage rate, so be sure to look up whatever one you're using... Most F.O.'s are used at about 5%.

[@ramonawatson9429]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you Ellen! I appreciate you responding very much! ❤️

[@msladypoet1]

Hi Ellen I are totally awesome with this soap making, I love ❤️ it. I have a question, you said that we need a super fat in the soap but I didn’t see you add anything. So my question 🙋‍♀️ is what is the super fat in the soap? I want to try this soooooo bad but I don’t want to mess it up. I’m definitely going to follow your lead but the super fat you talked about is throwing me off. (HELP)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The SF is factored into the total oils to lye ratio, so this recipe already has it included❣️

[@mllysmth]

Do you usually wait three weeks of four for your soap to cure?

[@mllysmth]

Or four

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I do wait 4 weeks or more before wrapping and listing my bars.

[@tanianieves2673]

Hello ! Thanks for sharing this recipe . I would like to share with you pictures, but don’t know how to post them here . Thank you you push me out of my comfort zone. I only make soap with makesy 50/50 lye solution. I work with preparing the lye solution for the first time . Thanks to you I did it . Please if you can share an email or other communication method I would like to share with you of the final product.

[@margafrantz4406]

I’m curious why not add all the coconut water to sodium hydroxide?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm using coconut milk, and prefer the milk in oil method over freezing the milk and adding the lye to it.. I find it quicker and simpler this way, but full milk is great too.

[@growwithrebecca]

No sound

[@EllenRuthSoap]

⁇

[@growwithrebecca]

I can hear you now. Lol

[@monitoot]

Why not just adding lye to the coconut milk instead of mixing it with the oil?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you want to do a full milk soap, you can freeze the coconut milk and add the lye very slowly.. It takes a bit longer, so I find the milk in oil faster and easier.

[@monitoot]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you 🥰🌷greetings from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦