Evergreen All-Natural Soap Making + $100 Holiday Giveaway | Royalty Soaps

[@docsloki]

Lye is completely natural. It occurs naturally and doesn't require human intervention. Lye is nothing more than water that has passed through hardwood ashes. It's not a standard strength therefore we do regulate the strength but lye happens people. Lye just happens. We can use that natural process and make it whenever we want but it is just water that has run through hardwood ashes. Oldtime soapmakers made their own lye so it's traditional too.

[@erin9868]

Isn't lye or soda ash the only reason we really have soap to begin with, discounting very regional things like soap berries? I thought the Babylonians accidentally dripped animal fats into wood ashes from their cooking fires, and it soaponified, and then they realized it made things easier to clean.

[@elise1227]

@@erin9868 Yes

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

@@erin9868 Even people saponify >.> because fats do that in certain conditions. There are relatively few chemicals which aren't naturally occurring. Lye is natural and people seem afraid of it. Teflon isn't and I doubt the lye-haters refuse to use a new non-stick pan every year.

[@kristysmith9723]

I came down here to make the same point, but you said it better!

[@thegreattortoiseom]

People have also used lye for for preservation for a few thousand year. As a Norwegian, I'll just whisper lutefisk

[@redbonehaitian]

So I have an idea for a cool way to pour . Put the big slab on a lazy Suzanne , pour a batch of soap with 3-4 colors on it, and spin the slab while you pour . I bet it will be soooo dope .

[@forgetmenot277]

YES

[@monvia88]

I hope she sees this!!

[@nightvalebunny137]

OH MY GOD YES

[@ladyrayylin3268]

Yes!!

[@hysworld9237]

So true I hope she sees this

[@cutemuffins3567]

This soap looks like when you want to be a little fancy without being too much

[@katiebwheeler]

Love that description!

[@jeffreym68]

Very tasteful and classy.

[@zaniyahjanae8883]

looks better than ever

[@bekatamagne7903]

YES

[@bonithechubbypotato5100]

I agree

[@ladylarz2731]

Katie: *EXTRA quiet.* Music: *EXTRA LOUD*

[@ravennadvega6206]

Glad it isnt just me lol

[@michellem9444]

Yes, I noticed the same! Rather startling. I guess at least it wakes you up! lol

[@thegravesgoddess405]

@@KJ-wo5dl I liked the videos more without music too. I really enjoyed it when she rambled or even hearing the stick blender better. I thought it was just me!

[@floramew]

"Lye is unnatural"? Who's saying this? You can extract it from wood ash. That's how soap used to be made-- with ash and lard. It's not pleasant, but it's effective.

[@brunahamabata1]

I believe she means the lye used by most soap makers today. :) It's probably not naturally-sourced.

[@KaysPurpleWall]

She talked about this in the past it has to do with not being naturally occurring and has to be manufactured.

[@brunahamabata1]

@@KaysPurpleWall Oh, I see. I actually had no idea. Was really just guessing. All I know is it's sodium hydroxide, but I know nothing about it. :3

[@maddonut621]

@@katstorm13 good Chinese noods have a bit of lye in it too. in china... idk if u can buy it here or not.

[@floramew]

Thanks all for the enlightening comment conversation! That's super interesting!

[@tigergirl-kr2km]

Did any one else notice that one juniper berry when she was cutting loafs

[@shellysorel31]

It was hangin’ on for dear life! 😂

[@ivyblack8145]

I was rooting for it

[@justkibby5959]

I'm naming it Barry the juniper berry

[@jaylee5876]

@@justkibby5959 I LOVE THAT

[@tigergirl-kr2km]

Ngl this is a dream come true

[@ryliebrown858]

Santa: ho ho ho Katie Carson (duchess of suds here at Royalty Soaps): y’all y’all y’all

[@kithraholmes6088]

Usually I’m a “WAIT TILL DECEMBER FOR CHRISTMAS YA HETHENS” type of person *i have personal issues with the holiday* but this year I think we all need the type of cheer that comes with this time as early as possible.

[@bagandbroad]

Same. I don’t even decorate, like, at all, but this year I actually might.

[@_.mal._]

amen

[@drazil99]

Same!

[@kristingallo2158]

I shopped early this year because I was worried they'd shut down again.

[@Nick07900]

Lol, I laugh at people who celebrate that early too, of course I'm excited, but I don't celebrate just yet. But this year, I think I'll go ahead and start making my art Christmas themed

[@sigispider]

I adore that swirl just how you did it. I'd really love it with a white and navy bar.

[@kimoppi]

I'm a microbiologist and all I can think of is how awesome spirulina looks when viewed under a microscope. Now THAT would be a fun soap design to attempt.

[@zelamorre1126]

I actually think that the ashing added a bit to the soap. It kind of looked frosted, which works with the theme of the bar.

[@pixietwitch]

Have you ever considered doing some of the slab molds as a smaller/mini cut for the bars of soap? Maybe sets of 3 one inch square soap bars (the equivalent of a single large bar). That way a single bar of soap can make 3 really great little stocking stuffers.

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Omg yes I would love this. Like, 12 dollars for the same amount as a regular block but it would be 3 small blocks so my family could each get one for christmas to sample : D I actually just bought my first bar from her for myself, and sliced it up into 5 chunks to ration out use. Was very enjoyable, and it's much easier to use a small little block for washing up : )

[@maddonut621]

she has minis

[@kokopuppy57342]

She cuts the end pieces that are thinner in half and sells a set of 4 as sample bars. They make great stocking stuffers

[@justmeyo4589]

Her samplers are perfect for this! 4 mini bars for 6 dollars. You don't get to pick though

[@bryanapaige]

am i the only person who has never gotten an add after she says “after a quick commercial break”? also i love this soap! it’s so classic to me.

[@jenniferl.1973]

She said it today and a target ad popped up

[@soapsnk]

might be ur adblock if u have on

[@TimHarkness]

Ads can be regional. Depending on which advertising companies chose her videos to promote on, and for which states or country. I’m in Australia and rarely get ads, but when I do they are for Aussie companies.

[@floramew]

More than once I've gotten an ad, but elsewhere in the video lmao

[@lakey667]

Do you have a premium account? If so you won't get ads.

[@bethanyward632]

Katie you look gorgeous with that red lipstick x

[@oliverdai7822]

she just always looks great I feel like basically anything suits her

[@josiekaboom2770]

I was just about to say that

[@leeanneb7178]

I wanted to say how much the red suits you! I'm jealous, I look like a pimple wearing red :-(

[@lilo1602]

Gorgeous-er..

[@thantos_]

i really love the look of this bar, even the ashing on top makes it look a little more festive, even if it's technically considered "not good." Even the swirl is nice, its lazy and easygoing, not too busy and theres lots of colour mixed with the nice plain soap. the pomegranate flowers on top with the berries looks so nice too :D

[@puppychowpuppychow601]

Can someone make a compilation of all of Katie's "I'm Obsessed"'s

[@romantic_hippie]

You mean compilation?

[@tremolo2109]

This comment made me forget the word "compilation" for like a solid minute

[@kellykinnaird3576]

@@tremolo2109 absolutely same thing happened to me, but I had to read Liz’s comment to get it back. I was all “Contempl..plain tin..no, complantination? Definitely not” for ages!

[@puppychowpuppychow601]

@@romantic_hippie yes

[@sevenseas4520]

I actually really like the inside of the bars! That’s the kind of marble-ish aesthetic I’m into right now

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

I absolutely agree 💖

[@mommashawna707]

When my daughter was four years old, she woke up Christmas morning with the stomach flu! I have never been more sad I think in my life. I had created a humongous dollhouse that I had worked on for months and she didn’t even want to look at it, my poor baby, she was so sick. We just put Christmas off to the next day end it just extended our holiday and thank goodness no one else caught it. Kids really do make Christmas!

[@daniellescrochet]

I actually love how the swirl came out.

[@Kb23723]

Beautiful soap! Flecks of red throughout the bar would also be amazing.

[@elizazeller442]

When you say (not sure if you still say this)after this quick commercial break you should make a commercial about your soap

[@fruitbowl9389]

Kewl

[@rebeccahgraves1133]

cool idea, but she does that becase thats where she puts then possibilty of adds popping up, so if ahe then put another add that would be annoying

[@pagecarlee626]

I have KZbin Premium & I never see ads so whenever she says that it's just immediately back.

[@rebeccahgraves1133]

@@pagecarlee626 cool lol, but still

[@StarLizzard]

🤣 YES

[@eagle8soaring]

Katie, the swirls are gorgeous, they look feathery and soft. Just lovely!😊

[@sarahschmidt2782]

Omg. We did tacos instead of turkey last year and there is no going back. It was hands down the best thanksgiving we have had in decades.

[@arielcarlisle960]

I love this soap. It looks so good. It's very Holiday and Wintery without screaming deck the halls in your face.

[@antje1076]

I absolutely LOVE the way this swirl turned out. Every bar is soooo different! 😍 I even love the ash. Looks like freeze. Perfect for a Christmas soap!

[@TiffanySox]

An official request from my 4yo "I want to see another Lily Soap Show" 😆 She definitely thinks Lily is her friend!

[@jennyramirez9073]

@Tiffany Sox that’s adorable! My 2yo loves to drop in and watch Katie’s videos with me, especially when Lily comes on!

[@maddies8722]

That is the cutest everrrrrrr 😊😄

[@bagandbroad]

My family is gone, and I currently live in a city without any of my friends, so my holiday plans are cooking bird bread for my four parrots and eating junk food. I know that sounds sad, and weird, but it’s kinda nice to have no stress or travel or expensive gifts to deal with. I LOVE the color combo of this soap.

[@anacarolmsc]

Angela G. Doesn't sound sad nor weird to me, sounds nice actually!

[@jeffreym68]

Ditto here!

[@jennyramirez9073]

This soap sounds like it will smell amazing! I agree with you about the swirl, but I hope you will texture the top the same way- with the indent down the middle of each bar instead of just the sides. It created a cute little bed for the botanicals to lay in!

[@JubileeLang]

My friend turned me onto your videos, and I'm so glad she did. Watching them is so soothing, and I actually want to pick up soap making myself now. I can only do melt and pour due to being disabled and unable to handle the lye safely, but you have given so much inspiration it's unbelieavable.

[@missjayne1288]

Katie: do something fun for yourself. Get your nails done or do them at home Me: currently doing my nails 👁👄👁 how did you know?! (Doing them with holo tacos new holiday collection!)

[@squibblemcbiggle8096]

I Bet they look very pretty! (This is a compliment-)

[@dishachakravarty1937]

cristine and safiya and katie are my fav youtubers

[@kristibunny372]

Love both channels sooo much!

[@neoandlykkecat]

This made me think og the white and green soap with pine that you made last year. Remember that one? So beautiful! I loved it so much.

[@RedVelvetDomino]

Lye originally came from soaking wood ash... sounds natural to me...

[@fuunosenshi]

When Katie says "after this quick commercial break" and KZbin actually puts an ad.👌

[@GoosieJuice0808]

I loved that

[@fuunosenshi]

@@scarasmeow I'm not sure they can... I think they can say how many ads they want un their videos,Buy not where exactly yo play them...

[@kelsey8447]

@@fuunosenshi KZbinrs can pick exactly where they want an ad to play.

[@alliealizabeth]

Hey! I just want you to know that you inspired me to start my own business (making stickers and art) and im only 17! Fall 2021 ill be going to school to be a nurse! I love you so much! Thank you!

[@kristievans6264]

Congratulations and good luck to you x

[@eemerson7323]

Congrats and good luck! I am starting my own soap biz to pay for vet school and am also in my senior year of high school 😃

[@mackenziematheny4950]

high school senior squad

[@GemmaleeDee]

You got this! My daughter, a single mother with two young boys, just finished schooling and is now an NCMA.. she loves her job so far. She always says it can get tough, but to hang in there and anything is possible!

[@cheekymunki6]

Is it just my earphones or was each musical interlude an unbearable blast in volume? 🙈 Not hating; I absolutely adore Katie! Just wondering if it's a me problem.

[@RoyaltySoaps]

I’m so sorry, this was totally my fault, I’ll fix it in the future!! 💗

[@CaseyDorrian1]

It startled me lol

[@ahorsenamedcelty9505]

It scared my goober parrot and he flew around my room 😂😂

[@CarolynDesign]

I just noticed the audio was muffled/muted compared to normal. I'm slightly hard of hearing, so even max volume was a bit too quiet for me at the beginning. It seemed better by the end of the video though.

[@justkibby5959]

Im so glad I forgot my earbuds at my sister's house other wise I think my ears would be ringing! It's ok Katie, some things slip through editing.

[@GabyWith1B]

Katie: I don't love the swirl, I'll do it differently. Me: Do I hear peasant soap?!?!?!

[@MargoMB19]

Crossing fingers! My very first Royalty Soaps purchase recently was a peasant soap and I love the whole concept of making these not-perfect batches for sale anyways.

[@fawndesilva1607]

I'm already a member of Rakuten and I absolutely love it I do every possible purchase through them. Sometimes u can even it for in-store purchases yes its true they are amazing.

[@daniellescrochet]

I love this soap. It's in my bathtub right now. It smells really nice, reminds me of spice drops, and the green and cream colors go so nicely together. It's been my favorite so far of all the soaps I've ordered.

[@soniarose2324]

I like how you poured it! It looks like a natural marble or stone almost and I think it’s adds to the “natural” element

[@redbonehaitian]

Also, I love this soap . It looks like is mistletoe was a soap

[@lorimichaels760]

13:02 the swirl looks like an angel with wings! Anybody else see it?

[@JoeyKlu]

It reminds me of early 20th century marble pieces in art deco houses. It's honestly quite handsome, and it sounds like it must smell crisp and wintery and perfect for right now~

[@lilszard]

I actually really love this swirl...especially in the last four bars. And the green really is stunning.

[@CorrieCadaver]

Your Christmas range is so classy this year!

[@spellwing777]

After watching your channel for ages, I and a friend finally tried the cold-process. We did a neem/olive oil bar with kaolin clay and essential oil. It turned out lovely! Thank you for your diy vids, they were really helpful.

[@RaysForDays]

So beautiful!!! ❤ 💚🎄 your decor is lovely, your presentation is lovely, your soaps are lovely and you are lovely! My 6 year old twin daughters love watching you too!

[@heatheroberhau6603]

About 5 years ago our family all started talking about how none of us really like turkey so now we have steak on the grill and a Chick Fil A tray. It’s awesome.

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Yeah my family just makes ham, we don't like turkey. Haha steak, that's funny. It works though, it's whatever you'll actually eat lol. Plus the traditions are fun, even if your traditions are different from other people's. : )

[@rawbathandbeauty]

OK... So I watched this for the first time and my cat showed up, at on my lap and couldn't take his eyes off the video!!! Everytime she moved her hand back and forth to put on the flowers and berries he reached out at her hand and tried to grab them!!! Omg he loves Katie videos too!!! What can I say.. I guess I have become a crazy cat lady!

[@Dtillma228]

Love your backdrop! I saw some similar multicolor mini trees that stopped me in my tracks at target.

[@dianesmigelski5804]

Wow! I love the way it came out. I wouldn’t change the way ya swirl it. It’s amazing. I’m going to give this one a try. 🥰😍💜❤️

[@staceyleighmiller2791]

I looooove how this bar turned out! Super bummed I missed when it went on sale, this one is so sophisticated looking. Well done!

[@singerkredmond]

You are so soso pretty! I have paused this video so many times and you've never been caught looking strange! Even your weird faces you make are pretty!!! I love your channel, I never miss a soap!

[@thebardins9105]

This screams Christmas! Love it!! Best looking natural soap I’ve seen (I personally really like the swirl you did) Good job!

[@FelineOcelotLady]

I like the variety of swirl designs when you pour it in the middle!

[@bethanysanders32]

You are such a pure human. Thank you for being a beautiful light in this world. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Chibihugs]

I love the natural look of this soap, very lovely and chic. The botanicals are so pretty, it's so holly jolly. Yes, I am happy to start some much need holiday cheer!

[@Lauren24199]

There is never a time to wait till Thanksgiving for Christmas ❤️🎄

[@jazzyjalon8596]

My dad gets mad at me cuz I try to put up my Christmas tree and make gingerbread cookies and a gingerbread village

[@Mandela219]

Ahhhh I'm sooo excited. I've been watching your videos. Studying the Royal Creative Academy playlist. I finally ordered all my soaping tools and have them. Just waiting on the castor and coconut oil before i can start soaping! They are supposed to be here tomorrow. I love that green! For my 1st soap I wanted to attempt a layered soap. A green like that but I'm using nettle powder. And then a layer of the swirl between uncolored, nettle green, and black from activated charcoal. With the top layer being just a layer of the activated charcoal. Still debating on what I'm sprinkling on the top. I know I'm being a bit ambitious lol bit I'm going for it! Fingers crossed it turns out lol

[@karlthegoat2354]

I love this soap and the way you poured it. I really liked the bar that was mostly white and had the green wisps on the top.

[@nikkyf22]

Oh KatieII am so excited you brought this back This was my favorite soap last year so much so that I cut it into little chunks and I've been using it all year because I love it so

[@DominikaBukowiec]

The soap looks just like forest moss cake

[@jacobking7840]

I've used Rakuten for all of my Chewy orders since I got my cats, and honestly, it has really helped so much!

[@ktw72]

I actually really loved the way you poured this. It reminded me of snow covered pine trees

[@gingerredshoes]

Regarding the holiday feast, one of my friend's family does a junk food buffet for Christmas. People just graze throughout the day. It's easier and the kids love it.

[@ashialujano8671]

Nooooo!!! I love the way this was poured!! Probably one of my favorites!

[@meringuebow]

Honestly, I like the ashing for this one. It kind of reminds me of the first frost on a holly bush.

[@willowthetree6886]

Do you think you could do a harry potter type soap

[@TomoyoTatar]

Yes

[@royalwaterbird9249]

*y e s*

[@jennyramirez9073]

If that was the theme for a month, I would buy them all!

[@willowthetree6886]

@@jennyramirez9073 yeah i would beg my sister to get me some for Christmas

[@Friendstoyourend]

Someone last video mentioned she should make the Mahagoney Apple candle, maybe instead she could do it for this soap?

[@apriltruran1592]

I love how you make your soap making videos so interesting lol and the soap looks amazing i love the red flower amd how green the green stayed

[@cates6431]

This soap is beautiful, and I actually liked the original pour, it was different. I don't think I've ever seen you do that before. :) I finally started remembering to use Rakuten *every* time it's available, and my last "big fat check" was almost $40. It's the best!

[@MelanieCravens]

I loved the evergreen soap you made last year. I've hoarded it because it is so wonderful. Each big bar gets cut into 8ths and I got lucky and got 4 sample bars. I'm making it last as long as I can.

[@cutemuffins3567]

I feel like this soap will smell nice

[@phoenixflametarotapothecar8297]

I LOVE when you do natural bars! I'll definitely be adding this to my cart on release day!! 😍🙏✨❤

[@happybunny2541]

This looked pretty cool like the colours were floating would be nice to see you use this with other colours

[@katiechurch5175]

First of all this is gorgeous! My guess is it will go matte. Also can you please do a soap series of Doctor Who. It would be fun to see each soap done after each doctor. Or maybe just your favorite doctors.

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Ooooooohhhh yes I would buy those in a heartbeat also they would be adorable to see the making process! Her creativity is so cute and fun

[@megansaumure802]

Last year's evergreen soap is still getting used in my shower 😂 started using it in August 🙈 the bars are huge!

[@stephaniepeabody5496]

I like the slight ashing. It looks frosted!!!

[@xchrysantha]

Also yay for the budle idea!!!! I love how y'all are so creative and really taking your customers' concerns in consideration to problem-solve the explosive demand your business now has. I think this is a great idea!!!! 🤗💕

[@LocdNative]

Katie we need more soaps like this PLEASE

[@China-Clay]

Beautiful Katie!! If I had the patience, you know, on a good day, I might take a skewer and poke those gorgeous juniper berries down just a teeny tiny bit. They are so pretty!

[@msknottyknits]

Awe! This soap was my first ever RS purchase! Fingers crossed that I can snag another bar!

[@michellesmith702]

I love the colors but I must say, I do wish it were either covered with botanicals or free of the botanicals but still with the texture, which I think looks so great.

[@JAIRATRACI]

I've been using Rakuten since 2012 when it was still Ebates. I haven't used it much since itunes is no longer one of the stores.

[@teresabouldin823]

Hey Katie love your videos love your soaps I want to learn to do the topping.

[@thatsuspiciouswhalenut]

Given how the green spirulina turned out I wonder if blue spirulina would do just as well

[@sabrinanelsen8660]

I asked for soaping equipment for Christmas! Katie is just so inspiring and I can’t wait to try my hand at it!

[@katelillo1932]

I’m excited for you! You’re going to have so much fun 😁

[@mariakoth]

Lye can come from natural ingredients. Soaps were made before there were labs to make the NaOH. And the chemical reaction used to make and manufacture NaOH could hypothetically occur in nature. AND micas and oxides also occur in nature. I could say only the synthetic fragrance is the unnatural ingredient.

[@Sara-pp3mm]

My dad is coming to visit me & my girlfriend for Thanksgiving. We have a 20lb turkey, and tons of materials for cakes & pies! I love cooking and I always used to cook with my dad so it'll be nice to be in the kitchen with him again.

[@vmtracy]

Thanks for saying what essential oils are in the soap! I've got to get some of this soap!! It is absolutely gorgeous--even the nearly white bars :-)

[@Rakso5809]

After watching a lot of your videos I wonder if you can make soap-slime one could play with, then wash your hands with it, and wich would have resin-charms in it as keepsakes....

[@karagrant5037]

It’s so beautiful and I love the simplicity of it.

[@ahorsenamedcelty9505]

Katie I love this soap so much! I love all your videos so much and it helps me with my anxiety. I've decided to start making soap and I've gotten a big sketchbook to draw my soap ideas in! Thank you so much for your videos and cheery attitude!

[@DonutBoxers]

i slept through the artisan coffee soap release and i’ll be DAMNED if i sleep through the release for this soap!

[@chilibeans66]

This is my favorite type of swirl, so pretty!!

[@tabathabarker7996]

Would Crushing the Juniper Berries help with getting them to stick to the soap?

[@lkmcclellan1246]

I think the soda ash looks like a dusting of snow, kind of improves the design :)

[@susanboshaw5846]

Thank you for showing how to make your recipe. My boyfriend has seen me watching you make soap for months now and since I can't work now because of having a stroke. I have decided to start my own business.

[@Nick07900]

I love this style of soap! I hope you do more of it, it's so pretty ^v^

[@shelbybrown1321]

Am I the only person who thought the top of the soap looks like expensive avocado toast

[@charleneneilon1270]

I was thinking the same! Looks just like mashed avocado

[@katelillo1932]

😱 no nyoom at the end?! Love this soap, it’s so simple and elegant!

[@alimac5826]

I love this soap! So many Christmas tree/holly vibes!