How to Make Super Thick Lathering Dual Lye 🪒 SHAVING SOAP🪒 w/ Recipe & Tutorial | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@FiratCubukcu]

Thats a video which I started to fallowing your channel 😊👍💪😉💪 Many thanks for sharing.. Seems soft and creamy... Giving receipt with percentages is great 👏👏👏👏👍💪

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

I make dual lye shave soap. Im excited to see this video!! Tip #1 - add NAOH first. Then add KOH slowly. KOH sounds like a volcano. Tip #2 - wear a mask when measuring KOH. The powder will beat up your lungs. I cook my dual lye soap in crock pots.

[@susanhaight2517]

I made this for a friend who usually buys his shave soaps on the Oregon coast at a specialty shop. He liked this recipe so much that he wants more! Thank you Ellen❤. I love your videos…you’re a great inspiration!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That is awesome!

[@janetcaird6807]

Ellen, I believe the correct pronunciation is Shay. Thank you for always being so upbeat and cheerful, watching your videos always brightens my day. Also thank you for sharing your amazing recipes with us. Sending love from Canada

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰🪒💕

[@sylviahayes17]

Wow it came out so good. It really does lather like shaving cream. But in a bar/cup form. I love it. Beautiful. *chefs kiss*!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰🪒💕

[@cryingbroken8824]

Thanks from me too!!😘👏👏👏🙃🥴😁😍

[@cryingbroken8824]

Very masculine scent, indeed!

[@leena118]

I don't make shaving soap, but watching your videos is a fun way to start the week. Thanks for a great demonstration.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessicarivera1712]

I always enjoy your videos Ellen.They are very informative.Thank you very much.God Bless you. From Puerto Rico island.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@helenehenkel]

I have been wanting to make shave soap, you gave me encouragement.

[@teresastrayhorn277]

I've always heard of duel lye making and was curious. You gave us a great tutorial! Thanks!

[@charlesward8632]

I've been wanting to make a shave soap, but kept putting it off. This video gave me the push to make some for Christmas. Thanks for bravely filming your first try!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🤣 it was so much easier than I thought it would be🪒💕

[@cryingbroken8824]

THANK YOU!!!😘😘👏👏😁😍

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I just made this soap. I’m very excited to use it, as I am a 33 year old man who just got heavily invested in wet shaving. I shave my head every 2 days and want to play around with soaps.

[@CharlesAndréDeLaMare]

Have u use it ? How was the shave ? 😉

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@CharlesAndréDeLaMare I use it almost daily. It’s some of the best shaving soap I have ever used.

[@CharlesAndréDeLaMare]

Can i ask you how many percent of essential oils did you put ? 😊

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@CharlesAndréDeLaMare I don’t use essential oil because it flashes off too quickly and this soap will be in my home for the next 10 years at least. I use fragrance oils, and for this size batch (40oz) I used 2 oz of fragrance oil.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@CharlesAndréDeLaMare fragrance oil stays in the soap and provides scent for many years. Essential oil only provides fragrance for 8-12 months before your soap smells like nothing.

[@DawnOrganics]

Great lather, love those containers! Very cute 🙏

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cryingbroken8824]

So for those of us who are somewhat mathematics challenged, and possess only a short memory, -40%sodium hydroxide, and -60%potassium hydroxide correct?

[@tonnyblake21]

Thanks, that is great recipe. Tried and got very good shaving results - soap foam is as good as I can imagine.

[@KayCee0216]

Thank you. I plan to try this today. Appreciate your tutorial and recipe 😊

[@carlyrivera5655]

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my significant other!!! So excited for him to use

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay! Thanks for shopping with me! Let me know how you like it!

[@makeit2649]

Thanks for sharing your recipe, and for making me giggle every time you say VANillin. 😂

[@cliviascreations]

Ellen I LOVE making shaving soaps and I use them myself as well, dual lye is just amazing!! I include lanolin and beef tallow on the non vegan version of mine’s and honestly the lather is superior, just restocked mine last week. Used some ceramic container I found at the store. Love your containers!!! Thank you for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh, I bet the lanolin is great in there!🥰🪒💕

[@steelersgirl071961]

I use tallow in my soaps and it's wonderful, plus, the lanolin does sound very nice 😊.

[@soapytalesbyjo4650]

Another great product from you Ellen Ruth:)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much!

[@Abutado]

I love those mugs for the shave soap! I'm definitely intrigued by this recipe! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰🪒❣️

[@lauradillon2703]

Thanks Ellen for showing this really yummy soap!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@kezru1581]

I want some! It looks so lovely Ellen. 🪒

[@moondropgardens]

Nice job Ellen! I have never had it volcano on me- but I do think when people soap hotter then the chances are greater~

[@bubblenburnhandcraftedsoap538]

I have been wanting to try a dual lye soap for years now, but have always talked myself out of it for one reason or another. You have inspired me to dive in and give it a try!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You should give it a go, it was easier than I expected. And I love the outcome!

[@dianahinton3353]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. You always make your videos so easy to follow. I plan on making these. Again, thank you @

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@sabrinashortt92]

I say shay for shea oil, but if you google it, she says 'she' ! Thanks for the video, love watching you and listening to you chatting!

[@garrettpeters3438]

That is an incredible lather, I love it. I am definitely trying this recipe. For what it’s worth, I’ve always pronounced shea like chez in French. 🧼🪒❤️😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The lather is wonderful, I hope you enjoy it when you make it!

[@cryingbroken8824]

Garret Peters: Moi aussi!

[@randomgraham4302]

Wow this has been a big inspiration. Thank you!

[@amberknight8555]

Just gorgeous 😍, I never would have thought to do so.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@bathandbling]

Oh wow!! Gorgeous! I just tried a dual lye shaving soap hot process last Friday. It was my first hot process and I wanted to make sure I could mold it into my bowls but I think I overlooked it. My recipe was very similar without the silk and instead of coconut oil I used beef tallow. My husband tried it today and the lather was gorgeous just looked too rustic!! To sell anyway. Will definitely love to try your method next time!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, the lather is amazing!!

[@POCK81014]

shave soaps will look rustic...its the high amount of stearic that makes it look that way.....IF after you put the soap in a shave bowl/cup and wait a few hours for it to firm up on the top, you can take a spoon and use the back of the spoon to smooth it out...

[@moonspun4evr]

I personally like the rustic look

[@garrettpeters3438]

Thank you for sharing this! This is my next project, so glad to watch you do this! 🪒🧼😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@lenacastaneda4896]

Definitely a try!! You inspire me!! I just made some soap right now for my husband and son, with Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. I can't wait to try this recipe, and the cups, SO ADORABLE!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! Have fun soaping!

[@cryingbroken8824]

Cups:😘😘👏👏👏"Shay!"

[@cryingbroken8824]

ooh, that glycerin will do *wonders*!

[@cryingbroken8824]

The cups? INSPIRED!

[@theresadevoe721]

Thank you Ellen 🙏 Once again you’ve shared a wonderful recipe 🤩 I can’t wait to try it 😃

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@papiadutta4428]

Loved this video... Thank you Ellen! As always you rock ❤️ I did watch Holly make this in her channel... 🙂 Thank you for mentioning her 👍 love the packaging idea... I mean how cute are those cups ❤️❤️❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! Holly is one of my all time favorite soapers, she's amazing!

[@papiadutta4428]

Yes she is ❤️

[@papiadutta4428]

But you are too ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zehavahallen5255]

Love watching this thank you so much!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching 🪒💕

[@aminaahmed6023]

I didn't make yet shaving soap, but I will give a try your recipe. Thank you! you right it's look a like hp soap!

[@MCSilver]

Wow! You are awesome, girl!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!!

[@sunandasemwal6008]

Great video.. 🥰 would love ❤ to try.. But what's the water%..

[@viktorijacassau9900]

Oгромное вам спасибо! Мыло удалось шикарно, хотя я изменила рецепт. Результат великолепный. Элин вы чудо !!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Fantastic❣️ Glad you gave it a try💕

[@freddieivory625]

Very nice, good looking lather. I will try it! Thank you for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Enjoy!💕

[@markellaimperial9581]

Sooooo cool! Plus i love a good lather test

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@willowspiral7886]

Oh this looks great Ms. Ellen! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@kellyhannah5933]

Just made this because my stearic finally came in. It was sooo easy! Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@ΚατερίναΜαλτέζου-γ6ρ]

thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! i would definitely give it a try

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊

[@erinharris9088]

Wow!! These are great!

[@kellyhannah5933]

I like this way better than the crock pot way! I made a cold process shave soap and while the bentonite made it silky, it’s more like a shave lotion 😑

[@susiegrange1120]

Thanks for sharing I will be definitely trying this shaving soap .👍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joieblaser4963]

This is a lovely recipe, love the cups so much. Also it’s pronounced Shay 😀

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes! Thank you!

[@cryingbroken8824]

Watching you do "the lather test" makes me *almost* want to revisit shaving my legs. With that sort of soap. NB : I DID say "almost"

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🤣😂💕

[@msrmsr1184]

Amazing recipe, my father wil enjoyed his shaving 😎

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it🥰

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I usually make my dual shaving soap my crock pot. I think I'm going to try this, it looks fun! Thank you Ellen for sharing this nice video!❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It did feel like doing HP… that lather🥰🪒💕

[@erinn.7066]

Thank you for another lovely video and for the recipe idea. May I ask about the amount of water ratio that was used here please? Have a wonderful day, I enjoy your videos and work very much.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I used the full water % for this recipe, I talk about the volume in the video.

[@robhumphrey04]

I’m sure you’re out of them by now but I love one of those mugs full of soap.

[@sheilaanderson912]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique and your recipe!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊

[@bellabates4512]

Ellen you always inspire me! I've been studying the dual lye conversions. The problem I'm running into is how to calculate my water portion. How did you formulate the water portion? SoapCal gives very high water...

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've found with the dual lye, a higher water amount really helps. I like to go 2x the lye volume, plus a bit more...

[@wendycrump8337]

What is the reason for the glycerin?

[@ml3110]

Wonderful!!! ❤️

[@patriciasawyer661]

You have other shaving videos which recipe did your customers like better? I know I've said this before but I love your videos they are so educational and you do such beautiful work

[@EllenRuthSoap]

So far this dual lye shave soap has been the winner.

[@metamud8686]

Can you leave out the silk or replace it with a plant-based material, to make a fully plant-based version of this soap without "spider maltreatment"?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can omit the silk or use corn silk

[@metamud8686]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you!

[@angelascott4845]

I love the shave cups, may I ask where you got them? Thank you for the video

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 💕 there’s a link in my Amazon store, in the description box 😉

[@carolinabarbershop]

I want to try it out for a Shave.

[@steelersgirl071961]

Talk about an arm workout 🤣, this looks like one! This shave cream looks wonderful!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🤣Yes, it takes a lot of mixing! But the lather is so worth it!

[@POCK81014]

This gets more of an arm workout then Ben #7.....LOL (yes, I am from the PGH area)

[@steelersgirl071961]

@@POCK81014 ??

[@POCK81014]

@@steelersgirl071961 im guessing by your screen name that you are a "steelers" fan?? My comment meant that mixing this soap gets more workout than "Big Ben".....

[@steelersgirl071961]

@@POCK81014 Oh ok lol, I wasn't sure what you meant, yes, I am a Steelers fan 😊.

[@precioussudz]

Thank you very much. Any recommendations for water content? I use a 2:1 ratio, and even after a week, my bars still sticky. I did add glycerin after the cook, but not sure if I add too much. I use cold process method

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Perhaps it's the glycerin?? If it doesn't firm up, you can try remelting like rebatch...

[@daphneydonegan5680]

Very nice. Almost want to give that a try. Not yet. I’m still learning all I can about cp.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I really enjoyed this recipe, and the lather💕🪒❣️

[@daphneydonegan5680]

@@EllenRuthSoap it does sound great. Can’t wait until I’m at that level. I just made my first salt bath 3 weeks ago. I used Holly’s recipe and you pink lemonade fo. I just love it. I did add the same things you do to help aid with the lather. I added coconut milk sugar silk oats and clay. I just love how my skin feels as well as my children. But I did use my blender, big mistake. It did get think on me really quickly and had a ton of air pockets. But since these are for family use, I didn’t really mind it much. Next time I will just hand stir it like you said. Thanks for all the education that you’re putting up here for me. It’s been fun learning all this stuff.

[@MNB71285]

Hi ..thanks for the video But I don't understand how did u calculate koh ..naoh..and water ??

[@EllenRuthSoap]

There are several links in the description box that have great info on that.

[@carlalee6685]

I made this dual lye shaving soap today. No problem with volcanoing but it never did come to the glossy stage. It just kept getting thicker until it was a pile of soap crumbs which I wadded into a ball and crammed it into the little containers. I guess I stirred it to long but I never did see glossy.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The "glossy" stage was very subtle for me...

[@bitababyszes]

Do you have an easy way to clean up after? That stearin acid makes the soap batter get hard fast!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I wipe out all my soaping dishes with paper towels, the really hot soapy water to clean👍

[@ladymitch32sunshine88]

Hello, how does it make sure that it's ready or done for transferring to mold or cup? Is it when it's start to glossy? Thank you sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can see it turn glossy and then it's ready.

[@ladymitch32sunshine88]

Thanks for response. How about the hot process, does it need to cure for 1 month too?

[@bridgettemayo7525]

Hi Ellen. Thank you so much for all of your videos! I have made this before and it was my first soap ever doing. It turned out great! But since then I have noticed that you had sugar with your lie to help aid with the lather in your other soaps. Do you think you can add sugar with the dual solution?thank you for your consideration and time in this response.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you could add sugar to this recipe👍

[@bridgettemayo7525]

@ you answer so many of my questions. Is there a way I can compensate you for your time? Do you have a Patreon?

[@i.r7831]

It is okey to use metal insted of cristal (glass) for melt and lyes?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Stainless steel is okay, but nothing with aluminum..

[@smilingdog54]

Can you tell me where you found the lovely little cups?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They're in my Amazon store link😉

[@wendyduckett9391]

Love your videos!! I say "shay" butter! I don't have any tusssia silk, can I just omit it?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can just leave it out and it's still wonderful.

[@susiebilk9905]

Very nice!

[@michellehindson6972]

Ellen, could you whip it for whipped soap?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm not sure, never thought of doing that...?

[@wendyduckett9391]

Hi Ellen! I can't wait to try this, it looks like an amazing recipe! Have you ever made a beard wash bar?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't made beard wash, sounds intriguing.

[@bridgettemayo7525]

I’m wondering if I could incorporate tallow in this recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you add or sub any oils, you'll need to run the numbers thru soap calc to make sure your lye ratio is correct.

[@bridgettemayo7525]

@ thank you! Do I need to know what the super fat is in the recipe in order to calculate?

[@dudestyle01]

Nice video 👍 I use a straight razor everyday and would like to give this a try, could I use eau de toilette as the fragrance?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

regular fragrances don't work in soap making, you need a fragrance oil that is approved for use in soap making.

[@dudestyle01]

@@EllenRuthSoap Hi Ellen, thanks so much for getting back to me, Ive found some oils that replicate top fragrances, I will be making Sauvage and will try to sell some on a straight razor site im on, can you tell me where did you get the silk from, or what I should search for online. Thanks so much again x x

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@dudestyle01 You can find good silk fibers at WSP, BeScented and many others

[@dudestyle01]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks Ellen you're awesome, I'm in London the UK btw ✌️X x

[@dudestyle01]

@@EllenRuthSoap You've been really patient, thank you. One last Question Ellen if I may... I promise its the last one 😄 how much of the fragrance do you add to the Glycerine... I'm costing up everything as we speak 😄

[@lisafleming2144]

I love all your recipes! Can I put this shaving soap into 4 oz. glass ball jars and use plastic lids that fit? I thought that they would be better than the metal lids and rings in case of rusting. Thanks

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great idea! And I agree about the plastic lids too 😉

[@almondflour4785]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicarivera1712]

Love this receipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 😊

[@florestista9339]

Thank you

[@AnitaSouth]

Hi Ellen, What is the percentage of water in this recipe, you said 18oz, but haven't given the percentage, please

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't made this in a while, but I think it was 33% water

[@amudhap291]

That's amazing & was shocked to see the lather.Loved it💗Thank you for sharing the recipe Ellen.Can you please let me know what percentage of Essential oil we must use in this recipe ???

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! The lather is amazing! You'll need to look up the usage rate for what ever E.O. you're using, they are different.

[@sarawahby12]

Welcome. I always like to follow you. I love your work very much. Your friend is from Egypt. What is the name of the thing that you put in the water in the beginning? Thank you very much.❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I think you're talking about the tussah silk fibers? They melt in hot lye solution and make the lather very silky

[@sarawahby12]

@@EllenRuthSoap Yes, it's the first time I've seen it

[@007mwn]

Can you try this with rendered tallow?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Tallow makes fabulous soap, but it has different sap values, so you'll need to run the numbers...

[@cynthialoera3094]

Do You have a link for te mugs? Love your work!!! Awsome soap!! Thnxxx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, they are in my amazon store link, in the description box

[@MariaRodriguez-rh8rj]

Did you got the mug I couldn’t find the link?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@MariaRodriguez-rh8rj it's in the Amazon link under soap molds & accessories

[@MariaRodriguez-rh8rj]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you I will look for them

[@marisajames8158]

Great, thank your sharing your recipe.! May I ask the water amounts you have used to make the lye solutions? Not sure if I missed it?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Water is approx 2.5 x the lye amount, or 28% lye solution.

[@marisajames8158]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much!

[@MD-qe5sx]

Hi Ellen, would bentonite clay work here to add? I need to use mine and wonder whether you would recommend. Looks beautiful!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could add a couple of Tbls to this and it would be great! I would pre-blend with the oils to make sure it's blended well.

[@MD-qe5sx]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks Ellen!

[@LeonardoRuas]

Hi Ellen. How much sandalwood fragrance was used in this recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I typically use 5% unless the recommended amount is less than that..

[@ashleesteinbach7607]

Hi can you explain to me what you mean by 10% oil volume ? Sorry I’m new to soap making and trying to learn 🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You add up all the oils for a total volume, then can add up to 10% glycerin on that number.

[@sherrymartindale8582]

Looks luxurious! I bought black ramekins to go with my black handle boar bristle shave brushes:) I was thinking of doing a hot process soap and adding the bentonite Clay. I’d love to try this but I don’t have time to order the potassium hydroxide. There’s a recipe that uses soy wax, I’d love to try that as well!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've never heard of using soywax in soap?? So I can't speak to that...

[@sherrymartindale8582]

@@EllenRuthSoap Me either! It’s said to be 87% steric acid so it makes an awesome shave soap!

[@POCK81014]

@@sherrymartindale8582 dont use soywax....there are too many additives in soywax...soywax has been mostly engineered for candles...unless you get a soywax that is made for cosmetic use (which is scarce.) also leave out the clay....clay dulls a razor blade and does nothing for a shave soap except build up under the blade(s)

[@NashipurSinha]

Lovely lather. What percentage of glycerine did you add at end of cook? Did you do a water discount while making lye to compensate for added liquid at end of cook?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

it's 10% glycerin per oil volume

[@dianahinton3353]

Hi, Where can I purchase the stainless steel cups from, please and thank you 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They're in my amazon store link

[@dianahinton3353]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you 😊

[@conniecurry5640]

Thank you for another wonderful video & recipe. What are u using 4 a superfat? Also when should it be added?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The SF is figured in the oil volume total.

[@conniecurry5640]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you! 😊

[@Maplewoodhomestead]

Can I omit the stearic acid?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Personally, I wouldn't.. If you do, you'll need to run the # thru soap calc to make sure your lye is the proper amount..

[@monicaposner1761]

Thank you again for your wonderful videos, looks sooo cute !! I have a question, what's the purpose of the stearic acid in this recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It helps make a nice hard bar, especially when using potassium hydroxide…

[@laxminaiidu6745]

Thank you awesome video

[@PrimalPathWellness]

Shea butter is pronounced Sh-a the A has a long vowel sound, my maiden name is Shea. I love sandalwood for men's products, i scent my shave soaps with it also.

[@СветланаГ-д9ш]

Очень благодарна за рецепт и видео!

[@rae9700]

Hello, love your videos. Would this work without the glycerin?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't tried it without, so I'm not sure??

[@rae9700]

Thank you so much for the reply. I'm allergic to soy I can't use glycerin 😢 maybe I'll try a small batch without and just see what happens lol😂

[@glorialauracardenasonate5338]

Hi, I really love all your soaps. One question, Can I use this soap not only for shaving, but also can use it as a body wash? thanks, regards

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, it's a great body soap too.

[@glorialauracardenasonate5338]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much, 🥰😘