Recipe ✨ Solid Dish Soap w/ 🍋 Lemon Essential Oil + How to Add Citric Acid | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@rhondalippincott9048]

I made these , they turned out great. Never thought I would enjoy doing the dishes, but knowing that I’m saving money and helping the environment gives me enjoyment. They remove the grease and leaves a squeaky clean ! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I had to watch some parts over again because I wasn't ready and awake enough for a chemistry lesson. But I am glad you explained the lye/citric acid equation.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I hope I didn't make is sound too complicated, because it's really not...🤣

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

@@EllenRuthSoap It's great! No, I just wasn't in the mindset yet. I was just expecting your usual relaxing soap video, and instead I had to stop and write down good information. It's great, it ended up waking me up. 😂

[@lindagray5857]

Thank you, I love that idea. Even dish soap has gotten so expensive.

[@kerrikolby6124]

These were so fun to make, thank you very much for offering this for those of us that are just beginning. They turned out great!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!

[@corneliaklaraghadami8455]

Super😊

[@MontuckyGirl75]

I made this recipe yesterday. My neighbor had given me a set of four 16.9 oz mugs and I already have a ton of mugs, so I decided to fill the mugs with the dishsoap. They will take forever to use up! I tripled the recipe and in addition to the lemon I added "Forest Walk" by NOW essential oils and came up with a great scent. I had a little extra for a few mold bars. I ordered some little scrub brushes and may sell a couple of the mugs, or give them away to friends and family. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Ms97Pinky]

Hey there, Lady! GREETINGS FROM VIRGINIA! It’s such a breath of fresh air, having a fellow soap maker near me! I just want to tell you how smart you are. Never would I have thought to use coffee filters to wrap my round soaps and I have struggled with ways of labeling them for years. Thank you so much for that little tidbit. I am going to make this soap and we’ll see how we do on the dishes because nowadays even Dawn doesn’t do a good job cutting the grease. Do you remember how strong it used to be? It could cut the grease on anything. I always think of my fellow soap maker when I’m driving through Tennessee, heading back to Virginia from home in southern Illinois visiting family. God bless you and I enjoy your videos.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hi! I love VA, we used to live in the Manassas area for years❣️ Have fun soaping💛

[@hollythomas773]

I'm from Central VA! Safe travels!

[@debbieescobar6267]

I use soapmakingfriend instead of soapcalc. It will do the math for you and adjust the lye automatically in your recipe when you select citric acid as an additive.

[@rhonda4829]

Don’t you have to pay for it to get the full benefit of it?

[@VictoriaBailey153]

I use it also. It's awesome 😊

[@VictoriaBailey153]

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[@huguettearmstrong2591]

Allô je viens de découvrir votre site et j’adore vos recettes et celle ci je vais la faire je l’aime bien merci👏❤️

[@reginawhite1235]

​@@rhonda4829yes in order to actually print or save more than one recipe you do have to pay for it the price went up within the past 4 months. You can get it for $6 a month or pay $40 for a year. Just a couple months ago I think it was $2.99 a month $30 a year. I was really hoping for a Black Friday sale where they bring it back down to 30 for the year it is a nice app.

[@privilegiada1]

Hello,I made your recipe for this soap and I couldn't help my self trying to wait till it dries out, soooo, I used it a week after, i did the ph test before using it, and I have to tell you, i love it, cleans great and it doesn't leave a grease residue around the sink, that has been my main problems with castille soaps or just coconut soap, i have done many over the years. Thank you very much, I am going to keep making that one. I really recommend that soap.

[@caronbryan9612]

I really enjoyed your video! I’m definitely going to make it.I thought that your explanation of how to use citric acid was really clear too. Thank you

[@awayoflife8263]

I look forward to trying this recipe. I had made solid bar dish soap with a different recipe. It used real lemon and lime juice. It worked well on some things, but not all. I will say it's worked well for pretreating laundry stains. I definitely will try this recipe. Thank for generously sharing.

[@emmanuelle4799]

Thank you Ellen for sharing this beautiful recipe! You are so hardworking and fun to watch 🧼🍋

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🥰

[@melissapeterson4202]

Thank you for another great video Ellen, I just want to share with anyone who might read this comment. Soap making friend is a soap calculator that i use and it calculates the citric acid for you so you don't have to do the maths! Hope you don't mind me sharing that on your channel. Thanks for sharing your recipes and information.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sounds like a great calculator❣️💛

[@victoriacaceres9104]

Yo venía a sugerir lo mismo 😅 también soapee es una buena calculadora que hace toda la matemática para el ácido cítrico por ti.

[@TrudyTutti-jm5wj]

Hi Ellen!! Howdy from Oklahoma!! 🤠 I made your solid dish soap recipe yesterday,,,I had just received my sunflower molds the day before from Amazon. I decided to use Lemon and Pink Grapefruit EO’s and did an in the pot swirl w BB’s Rose Pearl & Buttercup micas…I’ve only been soaping since May of this year, so I’m having lots of fun playing w all the colors,,,and learned how to do a hanger swirl from you, w my gear tie that you had suggested👍🏻 I also reconfigured my recipe to fill all 12 cavities(I hope I did all my math calculations right!🤞🏻😅🤞🏻). So far, I’ve not worked w citric or stearic acids,,,This was such a fun recipe to try! I can’t wait till it cures so I can try it on my dishes! And perhaps sell a few…Thank you sooo much for your recipe, and the instructional video,,,you always do a fantastic job!👌🏻♥️👌🏻 Many blessings to you and your family!😊

[@thavylor]

Thank you so much!! I love all your videos I've watched so far. I just found your videos and just today I started to watch one after another back to back.

[@sallyrn1]

Thanks for sharing this recipe for dish soap. I am impressed, it leave the dishes squeezed clean, its great for plastic containers. ❤

[@privilegiada1]

Wow, I have been making soaps for many years for myself, and didnt know you could use citric acid, I was getting ready to make dish washing bar soaps when i cam across this video, i have make pure coconut oil soaps but it leaves a residue in my sink, then i started making liquid castile soap and liquid palm oil soap, they still leave a residue, I cant wait to try this, I have even been adding ingredients for Sydnet bar to see if the residue stops but its expensive, thank you for your video, I have been following Ellys for a long time and I had not come across that page about using citric acid, I found it, and for my next batch of liquid castile soap, I am going to try the citric acid, it so great, i hope it works, thanks for the video.

[@tanianieves2673]

Hello! Ellen. I wanted to thank you for sharing your acknowledgment and recipe. I gave it a try and I love it . Your video help a lots. Once again thanks . Many blessings to you !

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@Seemayp]

You are so cute and genuine! Even sharing your personal diary that you keep in your studio! 😊 I’ve watched you make soap from before I myself became a soap maker. Got so much guidance from your videos. Lots of blessings.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh thank you!🥰

[@cheryl739]

It always confused me when it came to factoring in Citric Acid with Lye, but how you explained it was very helpful. I am a big fan of Lemon essential oil. It makes perfect sense and smells wonderful too.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! It's really not that complicated, so glad you didn't think I confused the issue💛

[@BethJohnson-s1u]

Going to add this to my farm stand products! Thank you!

[@JbunnyC]

I do a 100% coconut oil 0% superfat for my dishes and clothes.

[@BethJohnson-s1u]

@@JbunnyC I’ve done a laundry stick but am anxious to try the dish soap.

[@teresashemeliuk7974]

Good day from Dauphin Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you beautiful soul for your inspiring videos, I cannot begin to tell you how much I’m grateful and thankful for by your information, knowledge and inspiration.😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wow, thank you🥰💛

[@grannyanniesoaps]

I am just in the testing phase of my first hand/body soap with CA. We have hard water and I have to say so far it looks like a game changer, really liking it! Super excited to try out this recipe in the near future. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍 It's a total game changer with hard water💛

[@grannyanniesoaps]

I finally got around to making this recipe last week and tested it out today. Oh my, how wonderful! I also do not wear gloves while doing dishes, so this soap really fits the bill to get things clean without drying my hands out like regular dish soap. This is definitely going to be a staple in my stock going forward. Thanks so much for always being willing to share and support fellow makers! Your generosity is so inspiring!

[@Skawski1]

I absolutely love your packaging! I really love your videos and all of that shares. Thank you so much.❤

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Thanks for the recipe my dear lady. You are awesome.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊

[@authentichomestead]

Brilliant on the wrap and labeling!

[@paulalynrider4009]

Those are so super cute for a kitchen bar! and for those that are like me and know we should do all the maths, but aren't great at it....soapee ccalc will figure out the citric acid lye difference for you!

[@pamlambert7181]

thank you for sharing I was trying to think what new eco friendly product I could add to my line. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimrawls5955]

Hi Ellen. I store all my soap recipes in a 3 ring binder. I use plastic sheet protectors to protect them. Also, I use sodium citrate. You use 1.3% to 3.90% of the total oil weight. For example, for a 500g oil batch oil with 2% sodium citrate (.02×500), so 10 grams of sodium citrate. I find it easier to do it this way. Amazon sells it.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for sharing!!💛

[@nicoleframe5192]

I only use 1% of the oil weight in sodium citrate and find that it doesn't do much. I must be using too little. I'll try 2% next time.

[@leonormarrero162]

Wow! I like the recipe. I do have a homemade dish soap with Tallow and Coconut Oil. Thank you for sharing, Mrs. Ellen. I love the Sunflower design too. 😊

[@juliebissat3036]

Ellen, you never cease to amaze me with your talent! Thank you so much for sharing. Love from GA💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome! And thanks for watching💕

[@michellemetdepenningen1423]

I made this recipe last week it was amazing thank you for sharing.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it!!

[@nancylohr2315]

Your explanation was easy to understand!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you💛

[@monicaposner1761]

Thank Ellen!! I'm going to try making this wonderful dish soap for my home and family ,looks great. Thank you for always sharing your knowledge and recipe. ❤ can't help my self, Im watching this video for the 3rd time!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Have fun making🌼

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I love solid dishwashing soap. Your recipe is perfect for that. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!💛

[@violetcarson5532]

Happy Monday 😀 this video is awesome 🤗 thank you for sharing. Peace 🕊️ Love ❤️ and Blessings 🙏🏾

[@adelaidenunes8380]

So great ... thank you so much.

[@collberks3540]

Lovely video and tutorial Ellen, thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

💛

[@nerinat8371]

Another awesome video Ruth, thanks for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 🤗💛

[@tilia1719]

Thank you very much for sharing!❤

[@cliviascreations]

Is becoming one of my best seller Ellen. I do an eo combo of lime, lemongrass and lemon. If you like citrus you will love it! Thank you 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sounds great!💛

[@carolgreen5586]

Thank you. I'm trying to reduce plastic, so this is a great idea. Can't wait to try this out.😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SLToonBaba]

Looks so delicious and tasty 😋🤩 well prepared 🥰 thanks for sharing 💕

[@bringthemesstv]

Tellervo makes soap with citric acid also and ice. Its amazing. I love her channel for soaps.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I love her soap making too❣️

[@moringa3820]

Easy explanation, useful information، thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤. Greeting from Jordan 🇯🇴

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

The chemistry lesson is helpful. No recipe or info at all in description, but very helpful video. I love the coffee filter wrapping!. Thank you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The full recipe is in the description box, as well as link for items.

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

@@EllenRuthSoap Sure enough, it's there now, but truly it wasn't when I posted. Thank you for your reply!

[@PixieLovesItAll]

Ellen, this is lovely! Thank you so much for the inspiration to finally make up a batch of these for gifts- I've been intimidated to use Citric Acid in soap but a non body bar seems like the perfect application to dip my toes into it! Where I am here in the Upper Midwest has VERY hard water so I've always heard that soap with citric acid is the best and I'm excited to see. My favourite soap calculator, Soapee, has recently added the citric acid adjustment as an option so it makes it even easier. I think I'm going to do a Lemon & Mint essential oil blend for my bars, I have a spray cleaner from Target that uses that blend to scent it and it smells divine ☺

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Awesome! Have fun soaping💕

[@zoraimajurado9225]

amasin video with the coffe filter to wrap the soap up , im new soapmaking and a new suscriptora of you thank you very much, have a wonderful day😉🙂🛁🧴🧽

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Awesome! Thank you!💛

[@lamella24]

Wonderful video as always 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 😀💛

[@VictoriaBailey153]

I use soapmaking friend also. It's awesome

[@suzannemoak6394]

Thank you for another great video! Do you know how many uses you can get out of the soap bar?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If they are allowed to dry between uses, they last a very long time.

[@belindaayewoh437]

Hi Ellen. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Very pleasant and claming! Thank you. Soap making is a hobby for me. Started with researching for my son's skin ailments. Now it's to keep my aging skin looking young. Plus, making Christmas gifts is cheaper than buying them. That being said, I've made several different recipes of solid dish soaps that include citric acid from other YT videos. It's great, but after air drying dishes, there's always water spots. I live just north of Atlanta, GA on city water so I really don't think hard water is the issue. Do you have water spots after air drying dishes?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't had an issue with water spots, but I rinse in super hot water which I think helps.

[@belindaayewoh437]

@@EllenRuthSoap That could be it. Normally I rinse using cool tap water. I'll try rinsing with hot water and let you know if that solves the water spots issue. Many thanks!

[@franciscabatarse4133]

Thank you for sharing 😊🙏🏼

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊💛

[@LisaHess-v4m]

Love this recipe! Everyone that I’ve shared with also love how well it works:) the lemon scent was amazing when first made but now nobody can smell it. Is this normal? I used 14 grams eo.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

So glad you're loving the recipe. Yes, unfortunately citrus essential oils scent fade out pretty quickly. But the grease cutting benefits stay👍

[@aleshamcervin3107]

This is the best dish soap I have come across, thank you. Question can fragrance oil be used instead of EO. I have not graduated to using EO I don’t know why I am so scared of EO

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can certainly use a fragrance oil in this👍

[@corneliaklaraghadami8455]

Hi from Germany,like your videos ❤😊

[@susanravella6261]

It is Friday night, and I am ready to party with this new recipe! 🎉 Thank you, Ellen! I am very intrigued at the addition of stearic acid to harden the bar. Will this also work with a body bar? I am formulating a horse shampoo bar that is really similar to your dish bar recipe , just superfatted with argan oil for shine, and although it starts out hard, it is soggy by the time my horse is clean! Do you have any thoughts on this 🤔? Thanks, again!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wow, I've never thought about a horse shampoo... That's so cool❣️ I do think factoring in a bit of stearic would make for a hard bar..

[@susanravella6261]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks a million! Have a great weekend!

[@susanravella6261]

​@@EllenRuthSoapIf you have a moment, could you help me figure out how to keep the stearic acid from re-solidifying as the batter temperature drops? I ended up with tiny white spots as I blended it. Should I be soaping at a higher than normal temperature when using stearic acid? The temp had dropped to about 100°F by the time it was ready to pour. Any advice would be very gratefully received.

[@LaudenElizabeth]

Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You're welcome!

[@tarragold6573]

Thank you Ellen another amazing video I love watching your videos ❤ Question, if you put them in smaller moulds to fit in a dishwasher would it be work ? or would it be to hard. Thank you ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This would not make a good dishwasher soap, it's too hard and the lather might overflow.

[@arlo6345]

Thank you for this inspiring video. Do you have a link to the white soap dish with metal draining rack insert? That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here's the one I have: amzn.to/45kNrod

[@kindredinspirit]

Great recipe! Do you like this better than the coconut noodles in your old recipe? I bought the coconut noodle dish soap from you and it worked very well. I have not tried your new recipe (this one) bar yet. Do you have a good dishwasher recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I really like this formula❣️ And, I don't have a dishwasher soap yet...

[@LisaHess-v4m]

What melt point coconut oil are you using? Ready to try this recipe:) thanks for all you do!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I use 76 degree coconut oil

[@LisaHess-v4m]

That’s what I thought but it looked harder. I’m guessing because your studio is so cool. Thank you for your fast response:)

[@brunildacruz8624]

What benefits steric acid has on CP soap

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It adds hardness and helps make it long lasting.

[@rawsunnata829]

Where can I buy those soap packaging paper rounds? Thanks

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Amazon: amzn.to/3sxIEl5

[@BaumgartBathCo]

I’ve really been wanting to make dish soap bars. After decades of washing dishes, I randomly had a horrible allergic reaction. Thanks for this video.

[@BaumgartBathCo]

Also, your notebook looks just like mine!!!! 😂

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have a stack of them collected from years....❣️

[@angelapavese5698]

Gracias!!❤☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@CBMomma]

Hi I’m curious if the calculations you did with the citric acid and lye when you said “For every gram of citric acid it will take .624 grams of lye to counteract the citric acid.” …Is that universal or is that for this recipe specifically. I’m assuming it’s universal but I want to make sure. I want to start making soap and I’m trying to do some research. Your videos are literally the best!! Thank you for explaining every step so well!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, that's the universal conversion for adding citric acid👍

[@gerilove9773]

Hi ellen! What do you end up doing with all of your soap shavings you peel off in the bucket?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I either rebatch or make confetti soap 💕

[@gerilove9773]

@@EllenRuthSoap ooo confetti soap how cute!

[@jeanettewestover]

This is fantastic thank you so much .for this recipe and the scientific explanation ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊💛

[@zoranasp9922]

thank you Ellen! you are cute and spontaneous... Can you pls share the link to Elly's soap with citric acid explanation? I tried finding its not poping up...

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I’ll see if I can find the link..

[@mylenecaron4635]

Hi Ellen 🌺 I used coconut oil from Costco and when I melt the stearic acid with the coconut nut oil in the microwave my solution was grainy and on your video after you melted the coconut oil with the stearic acid your solution seem to be very clear … is it my oil ? Thank you very much for your help ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Stearic acid has a very high melting point, I suspect that you'll need to melt a bit longer to get it all..?

[@mylenecaron4635]

I pulse my oil in the microwave about 1 min just to melt my coconut oil just for not loose the property of the oil maybe next time I will put in more time 😊 thank you Ellen and this morning my soaps are very nice 😀

[@taraaboz]

Thanks so much for this recipe. I don't have Stearic Acid, is it possible to make this soap without it?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can make it without, but run the numbers thru soap calc to make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@taraaboz]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you 🙏

[@plantbasedtheo]

Did you use a folded lemon EO? If not, does the fragrance have staying power in the soap?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I find the lemon scent is lasting, and really blooms when you're using the soap.

[@rekhakaushik3469]

Namaste Ellen,do you have any body bar recipe video with citric acid too? Or how much fo u recommend citric acid for body bar?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'll be doing a body bar with citric acid in the future. I use it at 2%

[@rekhakaushik3469]

@@EllenRuthSoap please share the making video plus the recipe also with us if possible

[@countryblends]

Just a thought…would these bars be the answer to cleaning the dishes et al from making CP soap? I always seem to struggle with fully removing the greasy feel.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes they would. I like to wipe my CP dishes out well with paper towels, then rinse with super hot water before washing.

[@bethshilling41]

Hi, I love this recipe and have made it three times with success, but I made it again yesterday and my batch seized before I could get it into the molds. What temperature should I bring the oils and lye water to? Maybe it’s because of a different brand of lemon EO?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like to soap around 80-90 degrees... I would suspect the EO.

[@bethshilling41]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks for your reply…….I’ll let you know how my next batch goes…making some with my daughter in May.

[@naesf9628]

Hi Ellen, if I don't include stearic acid, will the recipe remain the same or does it need to be adjusted?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You would need to run the numbers thru soap calc and make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@LisaSaliture]

For the coconut oil, can it be a liquid oil or hard? I have had both, but not sure if it makes a difference for this recipe. thx.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You’ll want to use the solid coconut oil 👍

[@dlb891]

Hi! I made this soap today without the stearic acid. How will this effect the finished product? Thanks!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The stearic is part of the recipe, so I would run the numbers thru a soap calc and make sure you aren't lye heavy.

[@dlb891]

​@EllenRuthSoap I went to the SoapCalc website and entered the numbers into the calculator. It calculated the amount. Nothing jumped out to me. What should I look for to know if the recipe is "lye-heavy"? This is only my 2nd time making soap (first time was a couple days ago when I made your laundry powder). Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@dlb891 You're looking for the lye amount, to make sure you used the recommended amount for the recipe you made.

[@shanthinandakumar]

Does it require curing period like regular cp soaps?? Thankyou

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@shawnkyle4271]

I really want to make this dish soap but i have a lot pf tallow and lard from our farm, do you think you can substitute some of these for that

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Both tallow and lard make fantastic soap. If you change any of the oils, you'll need to run the numbers thru soap calc and make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@shawnkyle4271]

Thank you, I tried that i got the hardness up to 67 with adding tallow but the cleansing was just at 37, any suggestions

[@Ana-ws6xj]

can we use recycled sun flower oil in some proportion in this recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you change any of the oils, you'll need to run the numbers thru soap calc.

[@nicolewilliamson5484]

Can this soap bar be used for laundry aswell?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have used it as a stain stick👍

[@zoraimajurado9225]

hello Ellen, Can i replace stearic acid for acid citric or something else that make it the same as your wonder soap? oh wonderful thank u very much, greeting from Belgium🙏🏻❤😘

[@EllenRuthSoap]

No, stearic and citric acid are completey different. If you change any of the ingredients, be sure to run the numbers thru a soap calc and make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@Fritz0616]

Hello..yes for me it did sound complicated as someone whom has never made soap. I’m wondering if this can be made into dishwasher tabs?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sorry about the complication 🤣. No, this formula wouldn’t be good in a dishwasher.

[@ananthis3679]

Instead of olive oil shall we add palm/ ricebran oil.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you change any of the oils, you’ll need to run the numbers thru soap calc to make sure you’re lye ratio is correct.

[@christine9503]

Hi Ellen, I was looking at the soapcalc recipe you showed in this video & the water is listed as 120.6 gm., however your recipe below and in your video you state you add 142 gm. water. I'm confused as to why the different water amount? Thanks! I want to make this recipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Either water amount is good, I didn't do a water discount to keep things slow moving and not trace too fast.

[@christine9503]

​@@EllenRuthSoapThanks! I made this for my use this morning. Your recommended H20 amt. produced a wonderfully behaved batch. Can't wait to use this in 6 wks.!

[@amandachpmn3]

Will other citrus essential oils do the same thing as the lemon?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I do think other citrus essential oils have the same greasy cutting as lemon. I know orange is also great👍

[@amandachpmn3]

Awesome. Thank you so much. ​@@EllenRuthSoap

[@clockwork_ren]

Hello, is the recipe gonna get affected if I changed the oils? I havereally sensitive skin. If so, what do you recommend? is apricot oil ok?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, different oils have different sap values, so just be sure to run the numbers thru a soap calc.

[@melissahartley8982]

I have really sensitive skin, particularity on my hands, (history of severe eczema), but also using gloves is not practical nor does it keep the water off my hands. I have learned that the only liquid soap to date that actually helps my hands heal, are ones that have aloe Vera in them. Is there a way to add the aloe to this hard bar soap?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can replace all the water wiht aloe vera juice👍 Also, you could increase the super fat to add a touch of moisture, maybe up to 5%

[@carolgreen5586]

Can you make this without scent?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@Emily-wc1rx]

Ohh nooo... I just made my second batch (first batch went perfectly and is curing until July 28).. I just realized I forgot to add the citric and stearic acids, is this batch a goner or just not as cleansing or hard?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest doing a pH test on the soap, it may be lye heavy without the citric acid..

[@Emily-wc1rx]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you for such a quick response! I just googled how to correct for a lye-heavy batch and I understand where to go from here. I appreciate you!

[@runa2039]

Can I omit using steric acid

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That would change the recipe, so you'll need to run the numbers thru soap calc to make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@virginiajorda4226]

I dont use stearic acid in any if my soaps. Do you think this recipe would hold up without it?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I put it in this formulation to help it last longer and stay hard even while wet... I suggest trying some small batches and seeing if you can find a formula you like.

[@virginiajorda4226]

@@EllenRuthSoap so far this recipe minus the stearic acid is phenomenal. (It did start to crack a little while making and I had to pop them in the fridge.) Great lather and works incredible on the dishes! Thank you for this!

[@bellabates4512]

How long do you let these cure?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I cure for 4 weeks

[@stephaniekerley3467]

Do you have this recipe with percentage?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

WSP has a great % calculator.

[@karengreene4476]

I've tried using stearic acid in soap but the melt point is so high that my oils have to be very hot to keep it in solution. You didn't seem to have a problem with it.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They do have a high melting point, and I just keep melting until they are fully melted... Makes for a nice hard bar💛

[@karengreene4476]

@@EllenRuthSoap ok and looking forward to trying this recipe you've so kindly shared!

[@darvar963]

Greetings, I am interested in how the PH can be lowered in soaps with a cold process. I'm using google translate so I apologize for the clumsy words. Greetings from Croatia

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not worked with lowering the pH in CP soaps, so I can't really speak to that.?.

[@darvar963]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you for the answer 🙂

[@Greenacres1958]

Ok newby here. Do you sell your soaps too. I’d like to try sone before going to the work of making. I’m disabled so I don’t want to waste the time I have active. Lol.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍 ellenruthsoap.com

[@nazila_tahir]

what the function of citric asid is in soap

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It helps reduce soap scum, and makes a squeeky clean rinse.

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

❤