Homemade cucumber soap🥒 A cooling recipe

In this video i show you how i made a cooling soap with fresh cucumber and menthol. Thank you for watching❣️
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🌿Citric acid information:
When citric acid and sodium hydroxide lye (NaOH) are combined, sodium citrate is created. Sodium citrate works as a chelator in soap.
A chelator traps metal ions such as calcium and magnesium that can be found in tap water.
These metal contaminants can cause rancidity and soap scum in handmade soap.
A chelator binds to these metals so that they can’t bind to the soap molecules. This way the soap won’t react with them and the soap's lather improves + shelf life increases.
Citric acid does not lower the pH of soap. Instead it consumes some of the lye and increases the superfat. Add 6 g extra lye for every 10 g of citric acid added to a soap recipe if you want to keep the superfat % at the same level.
How much citric acid should be added to soap?
Usage rate in bar soap is 1-2% of the oil weight.
How to use citric acid
Add citric acid to the distilled water and dissolve completely before adding the lye, or make a separate solution of citric acid and distilled water and add to the oils.
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[@tellervo.]

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[@trulylynn9941]

I have a recipe that I use lemon juice in and can I use lemon juice in this?

[@tellervo.]

Sure you just need to reformulate the recipe🙂

[@Maryamshah2020]

Q

[@mariamihaelaiamandi9159]

Mint-scented ... cucumber soap ... ☺️

[@sreeshmasree2495]

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[@tajwar9748]

Never thought watching someone making soap could be that much peaceful ❤

[@Laughter0319]

💯 agree with you 😌

[@afrilifewealth8743]

Absolutely! Transported somewhere far and beyond while learning😍

[@sandrawilson3331]

❤

[@janicefunchess8591]

True. I watched thinking how relaxing!

[@golchehrehtajeddin5005]

خیلی عالی بود لطفا زیر نویس فارسی بذآرید براش ممنونم❤❤❤

[@KendraKRH]

I make an aloe and cucumber soap every year. This was a reminder that it was time. TY!

[@tellervo.]

Sounds wonderful🤗

[@SafeSky-jan17]

Wow. What is the process of combining aloe and cucumber? Im so curious

[@anamelanson5806]

It’s probably about that time again ☺️

[@exosproudmamabear558]

​@@SafeSky-jan17Aloe is very easy to work. You can easily separate the gel with a knife by scraping inside the leaves. I put in my hair oil all the time

[@janakyraja4181]

It's time to share the process with us 😊

[@Implode]

One of my favorite parts is that you eat the ingredients. I don't know why but I feel like this is how our ancestors enjoyed making things. Thank you for this craft you share with the world.

[@tb6303]

Maybe they would eat the ingredients, but I wouldn't eat lye even though its chemistry has been changed by adding it to fats.

[@heathercurry2265]

Wow! I didn't realize how much work goes into making soap! No wonder it is so expensive! Thank you for making this peaceful and informative video. Your hubby and doggie seem sweet, I'm glad you have them to keep you company while you work hard! 😊

[@debbieescobar6267]

But soapmaking is so much fun and so addictive! This soap maker is internationally known in the soaping community for her work!

[@tellervo.]

Aw thank you🥰

[@christinemartin1352]

Oh yes, some might say "Handmade craft soap is too expensive! I can buy a whole box at Walmart for $6.00" 😂 Meanwhile they have no idea they are paying for detergents and many harsh chemicals that are much worse for your skin.

[@tb6303]

Definitely a lot of work goes into how she makes soaps with these foods. Making regular soap isn't anywhere near as much work. I would love to smell one of her soaps after she is done.

[@helveeta]

Been soaping for 15 years and never thought of making a cucumber bar! Going to try this, right now I'm on a castille soap kick.

[@doğaltemizliksanatı]

Hello, I welcome those who want to learn natural soap making and those who are interested to my channel.❤

[@helveeta]

@@doğaltemizliksanatı Oh hey! I made the soap tonight--it's curing in my basement as I type. ONE suggestion, instead of peeling the cucumber, I used a lemon zester worked so much better and time saving. Also, I won't know until tomorrow but the color looks more like guacamole, tee hee. I also didn't have menthol or crystals so I just used 20 grams of mint essential oil. Wish me luck! Thanks for this awesome video!

[@melbrown941]

Absolutely wonderful! I also tried your watermelon soap recipe and it was a hit! I added a small amount of peppermint to it. Many thanks for sharing!! Appreciate you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much💝 I'm so glad it was a hit🤗

[@twiggins1827]

Watching this video was so calm and relaxing for me. I had to go back and write the ingredients down. Thank you for sharing!

[@elainem7722]

Lovely soap, as usual - interesting about adding the menthol crystals too. Thanks for the video. I also like that you don't leave the water running while you show us the lather. 👍

[@tellervo.]

Thank you😊

[@bloochoob]

I was thinking that too, I always turn the water off to lather up! 🧼

[@LilyN2099]

im so glad i found this channel! i don't make soap or know anything about it but... wow this is so nice to watch on an anxious morning

[@trulylynn9941]

I make my solutions into ice trays and I find it easier. I also use a blender for the pulp. Just saying everyone does soap a bit different with the same out come. Thank you for these fine videos! 👍🏼💖

[@tellervo.]

That's true😊 Thank you💝

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Juicer maybe?

[@sharonhamilton6107]

I add real aloe in too

[@Ems4Life88]

​@@sharonhamilton6107 I was thinking about the juicer too, so that I can skip the straining step.

[@maryoreyelu2811]

I thought about juicer too. However, if you use it for other things, probably not ideal for hygiene reasons

[@aw3583]

You put so much time, effort, and love into this! That is some beautiful soap! 💜

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🥰

[@jeanoliver9050]

A bar of beautiful cooling soap made with love. I feel quite relaxed after watching the video.

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I don't even make soap and this is just so relaxing and soothing. I love watching your videos, the cutting and mixing..my brain turns to mush 😅 and I love it

[@xiaofresh]

Will I ever make this soap? No. Did I watch the entire video? Yes. It's so cool ❤

[@nemelendelle6201]

This was so relaxing to watch! I enjoyed every part of the soap making! Your soaps always look delicious and healthy 🌿💚

[@tellervo.]

I'm so happy to hear that💚

[@bellenesatan]

DELICIOUS? what

[@yoyoleungyiu]

155g cucumber juice 12g citrus acid 270g olive oil 150g shea butter 180g coconut oil Extra 10g olive oil 90.9g sodium hydroxide 9.5g menthol oil 6g menthol crystal

[@peachyplaying405]

Almond oil too

[@yoyoleungyiu]

@@peachyplaying405 how much of almond oil?

[@BlushingRoseDiaries]

@@yoyoleungyiu30g almond oil or any other oil that you like. I substitute all the time except for coconut oil which helps with lather.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@BlushingRoseDiaries that extra 10% olive oil she had to add. Can you put 10% castor oil in place without re-calculating the lye?

[@KathrynRogers-t8d]

@@patriciaboatman8423 I'd recalculate the lye with that substitution.

[@jonnymacdonald4511]

The bird sounds in the music on this just took me to a beautiful place thx so much

[@NaveedShah-hc3lx]

Attention to detail is very great. I have reached my maximum satisfaction level to watch such cucumber soap making which is so perfect. IM SO HAPPY YOU DIDNT ADD ANY DYE.

[@angelavillanueva7568]

Us soap makers put so much love into our soap.

[@soniacruz738]

Hi there, I get very excited when I see that you are on something new. Thank you for your wonderful formulations.

[@tellervo.]

Awesome🤗

[@vmagallon4524]

My mouth is watering because I want those cucumbers with Tajin and lemon!

[@jd1706]

Once again another soothing and calm soap making experience. Love to see your fur baby enjoying the tummy rubs and eating healthy snacks!! Thanks for all you do can't wait to see what you do next!❤

[@tellervo.]

You're so kind💝💝

[@MollyCalizo]

I watched this while taking a break and brushing my hair so relaxing ❤

[@leonardoospina7110]

Excellent work😍. It is very important to highlight the process of curing the soaps for at least 4 weeks since that is when it is safe to use it because its acidity levels are respectful of the skin. If used before time it can cause damage to the skin due to its high level of PH.

[@nakiastringer2992]

I was literally saying 4 weeks !!!! Thanks for explaining.

[@victoriadeery2081]

what lowers its ph over time?

[@leonardoospina7110]

@@victoriadeery2081 What makes its use safe is to allow 4 weeks to pass before use, no less than that. The advantage is that these soaps can last for years stored ready for use or sale, so you can prepare a large quantity and store the soaps without any problem.

[@victoriadeery2081]

@@leonardoospina7110 okay. How does the ph change just by time alone? It had high ph and then 4 weeks later why does the ph go down?

[@21MichelleMiss]

It is related to the saponication process basically the lye needs to be depleted by the fat and the reaction is ongoing slowly, the ph of naoh is very high it decreases as the reaction proceeds

[@AlphaLightRay88]

Wow it was much more difficult than i expected Wonderful Job!

[@NargisLaghari]

I've never felt so satisfied as I am right now😌love the peaceful and clean soap making also the last part where you cuddling and feeding the dog was worth watching❤good job

[@mayarhassan6154]

I already made it, it's marvelous! The best soap I have ever made

[@victoriadeery2081]

how long does it last?

[@Cdramalovertv]

​@@victoriadeery2081 all homemade soap can last 12 months

[@sarahdalmeida9160]

I love that you used no palm oil and your soap looks amazing ❤

[@belindaayewoh437]

Didn't know of menthol crystals. How cool! Love your videos. Already bought e-book!

[@tellervo.]

Thank you Belinda😊

[@tebaaahmed3089]

كيف استطيع الحصول عل الكتاب الالكتروني انا من العراق شكرا جزيلا

[@tebaaahmed3089]

@@tellervo.مرحبا كيف استطيع الحصول عل الكتاب الالكتروني شكرا من القلب ممكن رد؟انا من العراق

[@janlloyd6138]

wow. thank you, what an inspiration for getting the quality of soap you want. So appreciate this video.

[@maryabakah-tandoh7530]

Thanks very much. I always enjoy your video, very simple and easy to read and understand. I wish for more.

[@thatsalligot2say]

The sounds is what makes this so peaceful

[@shannonnefra9738]

❤that soap should feel and smell divine!

[@gingerlemon865]

Thank you!!! Just glad we don't need lard!! Menthol essential oil is a GREAT choice for smell.

[@Salmoninyourrice]

Of course this is soap and not white chocolate cucumber fudge 😀

[@matthewjohnson4328]

No one gonna stop me from taking a bite of it still though

[@Shades707]

Hhh😂

[@theamazingcowlet]

Forbidden snack!

[@JuanJuarezGarcia-ox8ni]

Can you add sigh or I could eat it by accident 😅

[@alleyzipzero1]

My thoughts 😂❤

[@higherheightsmelaninmagic2772]

Very beautiful!, and thank you. I have been making a cucumber soap for years. i only want natural soap. You were the first video i watched making cucumber soap, and achieved the natural color, without adding a unnatural coloring . Cheers! so nice.

[@marionlacey1986]

Beautiful looking soap so peacefully made. I love your videos, and enjoy making soap myself (must try this recipe, thank you). Of course the star of the show is your gorgeous fur baby eating her healthy greens, and having a belly rub! Warm wishes from South Australia. 🥰🐾

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much🤗🤗

[@true_love_nasreen_naseer]

Though I know I am not gonna make it anymore but watching the whole video without a single skip gives me satisfaction 😂

[@FamiliaCorna]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful soap. And thank you for the great explanation about citric acid. I really enjoy your videos.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@tilleternity]

So relaxing. I'm beginning to appreciate soaps

[@alicelim3978]

I also add citric acid to my soap recipe at 2% of recipe. I also make small batches. Love your videos they’re so soothing.

[@tellervo.]

Awesome, thank you🥰

[@alicelim3978]

@@tellervo. your very welcome. I love handmade soaps. It help my skin recover from the chemo and radiation after my mastectomies.

[@nechele8763]

​@@tellervo.Good night from Jamaica I love your videos. Am interested I want to start a soap business asap.

[@annacacheiro9983]

I’m curious about the benefits of citric acid in the soap?

[@kajolgolchha1326]

Really loved it always your videos are soothing and pleasing to eyes always loved the ideas your soaps are next level really loved it 😍🤗sister

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much🤗

[@henrywillis1367]

Awesome video. First soap making video I watched and I couldn't be more satisfied. Purchased and already downloaded your book and recipe guide🎉

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much🤗🤗

[@gymnopodie1]

Oh wow, definitely going to try this recipe, as a very new soap maker I am in awe of the ability of experienced soap makers to formulate beautiful combinations of ingredients to make fabulous soap. Question please? Where can I purchase menthol crystals? and did the soap go through gel phase or do I need to pop in the fridge?

[@tellervo.]

Great to hear🤗 You can find the crystals on etsy! My soap went through gel phase when I left it on the counter🙂

[@Zabelina347]

Thanks for sharing, amazing soap, colour and video ! So relaxing !❤

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much Isabelle💝

[@christineclarke1739]

Beautiful soap and the piano music was so relaxing. 😊

[@boop7313]

So gorgeous that colour and I bet they are delightfully cool to use in summer😍

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@draikairion]

That is a gorgeous, dreamy color. Well done! I hope to try this soap recipe one day. Thanks!

[@learningchemistry5012]

You are doing a phenomenal job i love chemistry and you are executing it by soap making❤

[@potatopotatoeOG]

I loooove cucumbers. Love it to eat, love it in deodorants and soaps. Sooo good. This is so for me😂

[@twentyninthdegree]

The menthol crystals will dissolve completely if you add them to your olive oil and leave it to sit overnight! A method I learned from another youtube soaper. :)

[@tellervo.]

Thanks!

[@kristnhbtv2371]

Wow i Like That Saop❤

[@annatania7827]

Menthol crystals for sauna are good too!?

[@SuperMiIk]

This probably feels sooo good in summer

[@SalahSalah-g4l]

السلام عليكم احببت الوصفة والصابونة لطيفة جدا بلاضافة إلى فوائدها العديدة على البشرة ❤

[@ياصاحبالزمان-س9خ1ه]

ممكن المكونات بلعربي

[@lizsiemens1501]

I have no intention to make soap but this was really satisfying to watch to the end. Especially the slicing part. Extra love for the pooch eating the cucumber at the end ❤

[@bloochoob]

Perfection 🧼 😊 I love your relaxing quiet videos

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@tasha6025]

Amazing colour from natural ingredient. It was don’t easy way to receive it. Relaxing video. Thanks

[@RED-cy7ig]

I never thought to use menthol in soap. Great idea.

[@jaylolopez3520]

You have blessed hands 🙌🏼your soap making is so beautiful!!

[@AngeliqueTraveler]

Thank you for these truly inspiring and relaxing video. I jotted down a recipe to try. Very grateful for your talent.

[@alexyuswimbley1206]

My recipe would be messed up because I’d be eating my cucumbers 😂

[@apoets_thoughts]

😂😂

[@tinaan5523]

🥰👏👏👏

[@doğaltemizliksanatı]

Hello, I welcome those who want to learn natural soap making and those who are interested to my channel. Please subscribe.❤

[@clarissefeteira8770]

Thank you for not including glycerin, it's hard to find soap and products without it for someone who have allergy to it ❤

[@hua7222]

From my understanding of soapmaking, you create glycerin from combining fat with lye in the saponification process.

[@Allioops810]

All soap has glycerin, it forms naturally. If you are allergic to what people glycerin soap, it is not made this way, it is more like a detergent.

[@animepup2000]

apparently i love the sound of cucumber

[@tellervo.]

Me too hehe

[@sherlenabanton9232]

How very pleasant a soap I will try,I was thinking instead of the mortar why not a grinder then the skin will be finer to bring out the colour also instead of menthol essential oil because the menthol crystals are very strong I use in pain relief remedies I will use cucumber essential oil to balance the smell your soap is very good well done and Thank you.

[@firdowskruger9896]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing, Sara❤

[@tellervo.]

So glad you did💝

[@ssolnok]

Hello Again...I finished making your beautiful soap today! I got confused during the measuring of the olive oil, I hope I made the right choice. When you were infusing the olive oil with the cucumber peel for colorant, you said to add 270 grams of olive oil to your pan & add your cucumber and heat on low for several hours. Then when you were putting all the oils together you said to use 240 grams, and then you were short 240 grams so you added 10 more grams. So, did some of the olive oil cook away during the infusing with the cucumber peel and that's why you went with 240 grams instead of the original 270? And were you short of the desired 240 grams so you brought it back up to 240, but you weren't adding 270 grams of olive oil to the soap? I hope it turns out, it was wonderful to make this recipe, and the smell is incredible. Thanks again for a wonderful recipe, I just need to have this clarified , if you don't mind taking additional time. Thanks ~

[@tellervo.]

Awesome🤗 i hope you'll like it! I used 270 g olive oil for the infusion and the soap recipe called for 240 g olive oil. I always make my infusions with extra oil since you can't get it all out because some of it gets stuck in the infusion material. This time i didn't use enough extra oil for the infusion so i had to add some non infused oil to the soap recipe to make up for the difference. Hope this makes sense!

[@marilynbirch6345]

Thank you for the book I appreciate it

[@tellervo.]

Awesome🤗

[@sheilad4593]

Lovely soap, I will try it. Thanks Sara. Nice to see Molly too.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@vesna.ilic.89]

Hvala ti puno 🙌❤ kada bi bio prevod na vise jezika, bilo bi predivno.🌸

[@blancahenriquez2139]

Google translates it for you

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

So beautiful and luxurious! Are there options for no lye or premade lye base and or a liquid soap? Thank you.

[@MsAubrey]

You can’t add a bunch of stuff to premade bases.

[@Tobirama-UchihaDestroyer]

After watching this video I feel like I need to pay more attention in my chemistry class😅

[@starshyne25678]

Fantastic ! Long process requires patience.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@EllaobikaraChidinma]

Can u use it and bath

[@ghadaharb0212]

Fresh and healthy. Very refreshing! Thanks for sharing

[@erikabranchini6131]

Looks delicious 😋

[@padussia]

I'm new to this so making learning. I am so glad that you explain the reason why lye is used in soap making.

[@loladennler571]

I peel some of the cucumbers and dry the peel. A coffee grinder works great to powder it. Then running the cucumbers through the juicer. Freeze.

[@SelectSkinJenn]

This looks sooo soothing and calming. I have eczema so my skin wrote that comment lol

[@tellervo.]

🥰🥰

[@genethasmith1340]

Peace and blessings❤❤❤You should cleanse your gut health and detox. Your skin is also telling you what your eating is not good for you.

[@kolmenoitaayeet]

Cucumber scents are my favourite ☺ and the colour of the soap is beautiful!

[@tellervo.]

Thanks🤗

[@harshtripathi3554]

cucumber soap is very cumbersome.

[@kristenbrooks4355]

Cucumbersome

[@harshtripathi3554]

@@kristenbrooks4355 😂

[@aminatotuyo5925]

Just stumbled upon dis channel nd am loving every bit of ur videos. They r so very informative nd relaxing. I cant wait to try dem out. I love creativity nd i found one. Thank u so much😊

[@jamueI]

Bruh, i read soup 😭

[@chill5630]

😅😅😅

[@joveechannel]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@reginawambui38]

Hungry ah

[@AdyFajar77]

Jajajja😂

[@chande256]

😂

[@lisadolman5982]

This was a very satisfying vid I seen in a long time and loved the sensory sounds through my bud 😊 thanks

[@joanafilgueiras83]

OMG. Is it really necessary to show the peeling of each cucumber then the cutting... Come on. To the the point!

[@tr_tefy6312]

Not to be rude but there’s some people that like to watch that peeling,cutting,etc. Maybe you should just skip to the part that you wanna watch and that’s it.

[@elisadelgado-nn7ro]

I found it relaxing to watch

[@SuperMiIk]

Short attention span

[@hua7222]

ASMR

[@patriciaboatman8423]

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[@fatimahaljebur9876]

you know!! when I watched the video I felt like eating this soup 😂your amazing, do have website to buy from you?

[@shamlasingh152]

Absolutely amazing.🎉 Can't stop watching your videos. Just started soap making

[@tellervo.]

🤗🤗

[@priscillatse1332]

Thank you. Love the way to make natural Color with the skin of things. 😊

[@muyduwie]

This is so beautiful to watch! May I ask how do you film and change all the different angles while you are soaping? Are you constantly moving the tripod? Soaping can get messy and is time sensitive so I'm very impressed that you can multitask like this 💛

[@impureenergyboomerangisafact]

Only by the look my skin feel the soft of the soap

[@DureSameen-zz4wb]

Literally advising you to open a soap brand....you rocked

[@emanfarouk8905]

Loved everything . Simple video . Explanation in below box is super . Keep going

[@WindDancer435]

I think using a spice grinder to grind the cucumber peels would be faster. Thanks for the video. I am looking for a recipe for dry skin and this may help.

[@SS33333]

Your dog was a pleasant surprise at the end. My lil girl 🐕 loves cucumber too. 😅👍🏻

[@habibahassan1289]

Hard work but beautifully prepared clean and clear .thank u

[@Eliza-Wilson-YT]

Fantastic ! Long process requires patience.

[@angelahagood3639]

Watching you craft your soaps is so relaxing! Beautiful music and great instruction. Fur babies, always a bonus!🐾💕 I wish we could have scent-capabilities. I bet that soap smells amazing! I hope someday to give soap making a try. Hard to believe that lye can be turned into something that is gentle for your skin! 🤯 Thank you for taking the time to make each video.🙌🏻

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much you're so kind💝💝

[@victoriadeery2081]

thank you! I watched through the end. Maybe I'll make soaps some day. This was super informative. I want to let you know you may want to look into citric acid and your steel equipment because I'm pretty sure it can leach metals.

[@xieeoZ]

the first time i saw her hands i was literally shocked 😭 they’re literally gorgeous!!

[@margarettaylor5069]

I just made this and it is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@cookshok2014]

MashAllah lovely recipe 🤩😋👌

[@BubuCuisine]

How creamy and soft is the soap! Awesome!! ❤ one question please: how much time and at what degrees Celcius was the cucumber in oven? Thank you!

[@tellervo.]

Thank you💝 I dried them at 50 degrees Celsius for several hours🙂

[@BubuCuisine]

@@tellervo. thank you. One more question please: the soap was insulated for 24 hours?

[@tellervo.]

@@BubuCuisine No, I just left it on the counter🙂

[@BubuCuisine]

@@tellervo. thank you soo much. I really appreciate you and your work, thank you for all your videos. I also have your e-book. Is the best!! Thank you so much! ❤️