How To Make Soap With Turmeric

How To Make Soap With Turmeric
Today, Meaghan and I are making turmeric face soap! I got lazy and didn't get the first part up yesterday. So.. today I made sure to cut the soap on camera so you have the whole thing start to finish!
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[@dorisdunn9845]

New soaper, I love your channel because you encourage simple. Nothing fancy or elaborate, just what I need.

[@SoilToSoul]

Freshly ground black pepper! Works great with turmeric soap, for that added bit of exfoliation. I'm starting up my soap business and this will be a soap I offer. I use half beef tallow and half shea butter in my recipe. Finalizing my recipe and tweaks now. I have grown my own turmeric for a few years, and working on the peppercorn plant. Thanks for the video, nice to see others recognize the use for turmeric in soap!

[@jasonstouder]

Ive watched a few of your videos and here is my 2 cents.- Every "stand out" good teacher I can recall in my life has also, at times, annoyed me by over communicating. So, whatever people may think about the number of words that come out of your mouth while filming one of your videos sharing your knowledge and your time amounts to nothing but a fart in the wind because everyone here knows one thing for sure..that YOU are a great teacher. That is why we are here. Thank you.

[@gilbertholden69]

Don't worry, a lot of us like to hear you run on lol, you honest and share exactly what you think about things, exactly why I started watching you lol.

[@unclejonssoap]

🤣 will I appreciate that. I've tried making things less wordy but I'm failing...lol

[@edenserdenaemadameks9276]

APRIL2024 was the first time that I saw this video, and so far I must say that this is one of those videos that really make sense. I'm a Newbie artisan soap. Thank you for sharing the ingredients and computation 🥰🥰🥰

[@pattiripley7599]

I liked getting the whole start to finish with the cutting on same video. Being able to see finished product on same video is great

[@osmondlacroix3617]

Thanks again John for the simplicity in soap making. It's not rocket science.

[@cesileythorson3633]

Love that you give it to us straight without a bunch of fluff! Knowledge based on experience is invaluable! Love watching your videos! Side note: sooo refreshing to see a male soaper!!!

[@lee-annawebb3516]

I like when you talk, I’m very new to making soaps 🧼 and I am soaking up your words like a sponge 🧽 Thank you and your family for being TRUE and helping your neighbors!!!

[@precioussudz]

Uncle Jon, you rock, as a new soaper, you make it so easy for us to understand without being so uptight and nervous, you know what I'm talking about, lol, but thank you so very much 😉

[@emmabroughton2039]

I think I'm going to give this soap a go, only calculating in some red palm oil to enhance the natural turmeric colour. Thank you for the recipe, Uncle Jon.

[@1Tyrannosaurus]

Your camera skills and voice volume are just fine.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks!

[@angelinagarcia112]

Thank u very much uncle for your time and patience I am trying your receipe

[@whimtnrobbie5791]

Love love love this soap! I am not a professional and made this for family & friends. I did something wrong and it started to set up fast. I was able to save most of the batch and get it into individual molds. I am going to try again and follow the recipe exactly. Its nice looking as it cures and the lather/suds are phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and recipe! I mite be able to give it as Christmas gifts. ❤

[@benitahunter7874]

Also tumeric w/lemon & tumeric, lemon and aloe vera are very good facial soaps for scars or dark spot removal.

[@Carolysom]

I can't wait to try that.

[@Dennis-qm8xb]

Thanks to you and your videos my wife and I have been making soap for aprox. six months now, and we love it! Thank you for the video's and just for keeping it real.

[@unclejonssoap]

Awesome!

[@kikisoaps6544]

😍walnut shell powder is good too. I added some to my soap. When I have a hard loaf I cut one by one.

[@ndlovukazi5977]

My favorite channel my favorite turmeric I always make sure that I have it in my home

[@sonyabarrientos8355]

I love your channel you're a great mentor

[@tinybarabo]

Love the simplicity!! Also thank you for sharing your recipe, wow I didn’t expect Shea butter 😃 but it’s great for the skin indeed! Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@kyliedouglass7006]

About to make tuneric soap so thanks for the tips

[@alphalioncub]

I do turmeric soap and they are really nice

[@dcb5780]

A fireside fragrance would be awesome with turmeric. Great video!

[@marismith2612]

I like your idea

[@pinkjely-bean4582]

Thanks Jon & Meaghan. I'm new to soap making and after watching a ton of informative but complicated videos I really appreciate how you simplify the entire process and you constantly remind us to keep it simply and don't make it complicated. Thanks again! Oh and BTW...I clicked the link even though you said "Don't lick this"...LOL!

[@Uncle_Jon]

Reverse psychology 🤣👍 This is my other channel account I'm responding from BTW.

[@maysoondakhil8165]

Thanks sir

[@carlonknight9772]

I like your viedos, no matter how long. Grate job Jon!

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! Have you watched any of our "Don't be a jerk" videos?

[@rachaelpadilla3884]

Nice I tried your recipe it’s a great bar of soap!!!

[@reginarose2428]

Good Job John!

[@susansmith596]

thank you for a great video

[@swansoap]

I know you made this video six months ago yeah I had a comment for you. And I made turmeric soap and split off extra batter and put even more turmeric in it for a squirrel inside the soap and it came out darker in the middle with the swirl and it looks amazing. Just thought I’d share that with you. Blessings for a great week.

[@christybrooks3729]

I wish it didn’t lighten upon curing. I love the dark rich colour

[@unclejonssoap]

I still think it looks good and warm. We may try a little more later on. I just don't want them to be too strong or stain things...lol

[@daryldaniels4860]

Excellent video Uncle John. I would most probably add a bit of ginger essential oil to this turmeric soap.

[@cobio51]

What a great video....

[@-Never-bored]

This is a great video...thanks. Very easy to follow. I was eyeing the Uncle Joe’s mugs. I think I want one of those too

[@unclejonssoap]

Working on finding a new supplier for mugs😁

[@robertgagne9355]

I did make turmeric soap and added frankincense oil, it turned out nice.

[@RASDB7]

Pumice soaked the water 💦 up. As a farmer 👨🏾‍🌾 pumice is used to soak up water and oxygen and release it slowly in the soil. Your channel is 10/10. The random rabbit 🐇 🕳 and knowledge perfect.

[@margaretb8688]

I do a turmeric, chamomile and Calendula bar (i infuse the oils with all 3) I don't add any extra fragrance or colour and it is a beautiful shade of yellow. It is also a great seller :-)

[@rymalia]

Doesn't turmeric stain your skin yellow?

[@margaretb8688]

@@rymalia I have never had that happen, but assume it may have a slight stain if way too much is used

[@unclejonssoap]

If used at full strength (just mixing with water or oil and nothing else) it has the pot6to stain lightly...lol. But it's not a concern at this strength in soap. 😁

[@rajich8022]

Wow lovely soap Recipe.... I am an Indian , we Indians add turmeric in all dishes . We have ubtan powder where we mix rice flour, gram flour and some Ayurvedic items and rose petals and Turmeric, this powder is good for skin. Turmeric in soap is a great idea . It has beauty benefits and anti septic , anti fungal benefits..... I will prepare in my next batch of soap( Soap making is my hobby, I don’t sell , rather I gift to my friends and family)😍 Thank you for the recipe 😃👍👍🙏

[@unclejonssoap]

That's great!

[@videoshasmovedtonewchannel2726]

i love your video i want to make turmeric soap

[@ms.c.2897]

Maybe cedarwood scent? Feels like it would match the color. Or maybe vanilla sandalwood?? Sounds like it would smell nice

[@roxyrocks2955]

Hi, I love your videos and make things so simple and easy. In India we make face mask made out of Turmeric and sandal wood powder and as a soap maker i have used this combination along with Sandalwood essential oil. It really goes very well together. Its warm, relaxing and also unisex. Hope you will try it out. Cheers

[@maxhorner2409]

One thing I learned last batch 2 weeks ago. 1st time usin liquid oils so fer us newer soapers weigh yer liquid oil separately. The last batch is probably 12% overfat. Took a week before I could unmold and cut. But once it sweats all it wants to it should be very " moisturizing " Olive oil soap

[@organicforceschannel1z389]

Love you Channel :)

[@mooncalf191]

Love your videos, very informative. I say tur-mur-ick. You asked.

[@Simplegirltv]

love this soap one of my biggest selling bars tfs

[@rymalia]

I would have thought turmeric would stain your skin yellow!

[@unclejonssoap]

Why would you think that?

[@Simplegirltv]

It dosent stain I use it everyday!

[@monasingh11]

We consume almost 2 tea spoons of turmeric in our food every day here in India, we use it in every kind of food pretty much! Super food right there 💛

[@pirugosi]

Lovely piece of work. I have never made that kind of soap and strokes me how liquid the resulting mixture gets. Is it because of the turmeric? Every time I have made soap, it thickens little after the trace point. Is there something I can do to maintain my mix more fluidic? Thanks for sharing!

[@uremybae8788]

In my country we say Kurkuma :)

[@sunflowerlover7979]

I actually prefer the all in one videos. I wanna know how the soap turns out without having to watch a second video. I watch all your videos anyway so I guess it doesn't much matter. Lol. But that's just what I prefer. Prep, mix, pour, cut all in one vid. Lol

[@unclejonssoap]

It's nice to watch that way for sure. It's just harder to put together..lol. Remembering to do it the next day doesn't always happen 🤣

[@susiebilk9905]

I already subscribed!

[@muskaansingh6824]

sandalwood fragrance

[@jasmineprins6743]

I really like your VIDEOS did subscribe cause I want to see more

[@librababy092889]

Can you please share some ideas for sensitive skin?

[@geraldinerice5371]

I use charcoal as my scrub.

[@sharonhamilton4328]

I added a red dye to mine. Lol after lye.. it turned blue.. it was so funny. No other has ever done it

[@Plantsandmusicandyarn]

Cardamom would be the perfect smell with turmeric!

[@andreamitchell1376]

New to soap making, would you say it is better to mix your own oils or purchase blocks from Crafters Choice and add in your own scents?

[@love1nallgivespower923]

Hi thanks for the great information. But I hope it’s ok if I ask how bars can you get from your recipe?

[@Skylightatdusk]

Will bentonite clay be just as hard as pumice to cut the soap?

[@lovnbnhome]

I always wonder if you cover your new pours...or do you just let them sit uncovered on the counter? I’m not super clear on why and when you’d cover/not cover. Thanks!

[@unclejonssoap]

I don't cover them. I used to because someone told me that I HAD to...lol. If you want a full gel you would cover. But... You have to be careful not to overheat the soap. Even then, you may not get a full gel. I would rather just let the soap do what it's going to do 😁

[@azlanameer4912]

Hay Man!!! Get fresh turmeric. or dry but ungrounded turmeric. Just cobble it and put it in required quantity of water. boil it well then stain it. you would get colour and ingredients of turmeric but not crumbs. Then prepare lye in that water. you would get very smooth texture . stay blessed. 😍

[@unclejonssoap]

I'll check it out. Although, I really like the textured soap.

[@everettbagley9000]

So you weigh all the oils into the same vessel? Do you just tare between each oil? Tyty

[@muhammadsaquibjamadar5433]

Awesome recipe love turmeric and your channel, I have olive oil but it is expired, is it safe to use it for making soap?

[@geraldinerice5371]

Yes it's ok to use.

[@brookzucha3993]

Could you use ground oatmeal instead of pumice and keep the rest the same? Thanks for the video!

[@unclejonssoap]

You can! But in most cases it's not going to have the same effect.

[@chadaicarty319]

Is temperature a big factor in soap making?

[@michaelbishop6159]

Would it be good to add the turmeric to the lye water and then adding it to the soap?

[@ginavazquez8216]

is the pumice you use pumice powder? hand cleanser?

[@questrixdragon]

I make Tumeric soap. I bloom it with a little water before I put it in.

[@unclejonssoap]

This one bloomed like crazy as soon as we added the lye water...lol. It was a little shocking at first 🤣

[@constanzaprieto8300]

Love your videos. Tumeric and eucalyptus amazing. Try it

[@aninoko]

I know you might have mentioned it before but I just want to ask what's that you're using for linings in your mouldings. Thank you very much. I'm a big fan.

[@unclejonssoap]

They're clear yeah can liners. Light duty. I can get them in bulk at a wholesale club like Sam's club. I can get 8 liners per bag.

[@aninoko]

@@unclejonssoap Thank you for the reply. More power to you.

[@jcmilleker5449]

Thanks for sharing! Can people buy these from you?

[@unclejonssoap]

Very soon!😁

[@alinzogriggs1977]

how to make sea moss soap with recipe

[@rishikumar5097]

What is the dimensions of the mould you have,

[@geediaries6229]

How do you make that soap cutter sir..what measurements and materials needed for that

[@unclejonssoap]

This cutter can be purchased at woodskin.ru

[@iwannaapple7190]

Wow! I was curious as to why your bars were that hard. I've cut plenty of times within 6 hours of making a loaf but yours was over the top hard so I calculated your recipe on my lye calculator I made. You SF'd at slightly more then 5% (Mainly cause of your oil amounts). You may be calling that a water discount (only cause others call it a water discount) but in my book you used ALOT of water which was a little more then 2.5x lye at 72.43% water. Nothing wrong with that. It just adds to the mystery and intrigue of why the incredibly hard bar of soap. Normally, when lye heavy it would be crusty on the edges. I saw no crust and your recipe was not lye heavy and perfectly in range unlike many recipes I see online. Shea butter can make it harden quicker because it saponifies faster but you only used 10%. So, ladies and gentleman, the result of my test is you have an incredibly well made bar of soap! Ohhhh, it just dawned on me why the large amount of water. Your coconut oil is 40.1%. Is that the reason? Nice soap by the way. I like it and the recipe and very good job sir. You make the complicated simple.

[@unclejonssoap]

Thanks! Actually, most like calculators are calling for about 25% more water than I use normally. That's why I call it a water discount. The oil / lye ratio is still the same for roughly a 5.5% super fat. It's act6a little higher. We went a little over on a couple of the oils but nothing major. I think the additives and shea butter are the culprit honestly. So far I'm really liking the way this came out. Just wish it was slightly softer for the cut. But I can work that out easily enough 😁

[@iwannaapple7190]

@@unclejonssoap Try some vegetable glycerin. Don't know why but that will soften it up. For a loaf the size your doing, about 8-10 drops will do. Thats great for confirmation! I calculated 4.9 SF BUT Your olive oil was 50.2% and your coconut was 40.1% so thats pretty cool to hear you say you went over on the oil. Makes me feel pretty good cause I made the best lye calculator in the world.

[@flyfishing1776]

Sir, how does Turmeric help the face?.THANK YOU for all the great vids..Talk on for we learn.💪👍

[@unclejonssoap]

It's a slight exfoliate and some people say it helps with inflammation. Not sure about the second part when it comes to a rinse off product like soap... Maybe?

[@flyfishing1776]

@@unclejonssoap Thank you for Quick response 👍💪

[@rajich8022]

Hi Turmeric is good for skin as anti septic and anti fungal.. we Indian ladies apply turmeric to face and feet on every Friday and festivals . It is good for skin ... During marriages ( across all regions of India ) we have a one day ceremony for Haldi ( Turmeric) where we apply lots of Turmeric to the bride and groom .

[@sheilamoore9195]

what do you cover it with when it cures

[@unclejonssoap]

Nothing

[@jtelegant1ee]

Hello John I just beginners..I got one that comes out.good.and spoiled two..I have a pic of the one that spoiled.how can I send it to u see if u can tell what I did wrong

[@unclejonssoap]

[e-mail]

[@sheilamoore9195]

how long do you let it set before cutting

[@unclejonssoap]

About a day... Sometimes 2.

[@Titi319]

Oú as tu acheté ton coupe savon il est top

[@carolgrimes3831]

Can vegetable oil be used in soap making

[@unclejonssoap]

It can but may take some experimentation. Most of the time, it's not known what type of vegetable it comes from and is a blend.

[@cindergraham3978]

What kind of paper so you have to line the mold

[@unclejonssoap]

I use plastic trash bags. The clear lightweight kind. They work great and I get 8 liners or bag.

[@robintaylor5723]

Sandlewood or blood orange fragrance

[@emmabroughton2039]

Or a lovely warm amber fragrance.

[@soapdaddy7071]

Hello there John. I am a newbie and I had a quick question about your water and lye amounts in the recipe. What you put for the water and lye amounts work out to a 27.5% lye concentration. Is that high amount of water due to the high amount of coconut oil? Don't be mad at me but is there a chance that the 23.64oz number is actually the total weight of the lye solution and that the water amount is only 14.64oz which would give you a 38% lye solution?

[@unclejonssoap]

I don't think so but I'll take a look in the morning when I get too the shop 😁 Not mad at all..lol

[@CHASEMAIL]

How long did you wait to take this soap out of the mold

[@unclejonssoap]

About 24 hours.

[@kberken]

This is nice. Maybe my next batch will include turmeric. (which I pronounce "ter mer ic" BTW). What would happen if I used ground cinnamon? It would add scent and the grains.... Or not?

[@unclejonssoap]

Gotta be careful. I know for a fact cinnamon tends to irritate the skin when used in soap.

[@kberken]

@@unclejonssoap good to know! Thank you.

[@Christbondservant]

How much tumeric is added?

[@miss_k3602]

It's funny that something like oats can be super abrasive

[@violetelin1901]

You talk as much as you want... make those videos an hour long. I enjoy hearing and seeing the process 😁

[@drnandhu1]

Hi, you could try using wild turmeric (curcuma aromatica) . It doesn't stain, and gives a nice aroma. It is also super good to the skin. It is a bit paler in color in comparison to curcuma longa. Additional fact is that any kind of turmeric with long term use controls hair growth on the areas applied

[@unclejonssoap]

Unfortunately, were not set up for that right now. This stuff doesn't stain when used in these proportions (thank goodness!) but had no discernable scent. Maybe will try it someday 😁

[@unclejonssoap]

Also, do you know anything about cooking with either type? I'm wondering what I can do with each type in some dishes 😁

[@drnandhu1]

@@unclejonssoap wild turmeric isn't used for cooking due to its bitter taste. It is used only for skincare, especially for reducing excessive body/facial hair and treating acne. For cooking we use the regular turmeric (curcuma longa). We add only a pinch or two to add color and flavour and also to protect the gut and mouth from ulcers. I am vegetarian, so don't know much about cooking meat, but we can add it to everything we make from curries to veggies to meat. Hope this helps!!

[@Beck0419]

Hi there... what grit of pumice do you use?

[@unclejonssoap]

This is fine grit. Almost undetectable at first when washing with it. But it works well without actually damaging the skin on the face.

[@Beck0419]

@@unclejonssoap thank you!!

[@sheilamoore9195]

what about wrapping the soap

[@unclejonssoap]

I have a video for how I package my soaps too😁

[@sheilakaur8119]

Hello, do you sell your soap for private label?

[@unclejonssoap]

We sure do! If you'd like more information, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@pilargalido80]

Exact measurements pls,thank you

[@videoshasmovedtonewchannel2726]

how do i get your cutting tool thank you

[@unclejonssoap]

woodskin.ru

[@videoshasmovedtonewchannel2726]

@@unclejonssoap THANK YOU

[@sharonhamilton4328]

I have a stupid question.. once lines in it why not cut with a knife?

[@unclejonssoap]

A knife can be used but is very inaccurate for bigger cuts and much harder on your hands.

[@anyelo68]

Dont you have to add ashes?

[@unclejonssoap]

Nope! What would the ashes do?

[@christinecoots8107]

I see you use plastic to Kia your lye in at times. I was fearful it would melt or put chemicals into the lye from the plastic. So looks like it is okay…right?

[@unclejonssoap]

Yep!