Liquid CASTILE Soap - 100% OLIVE OIL - Cold Process

Please help me reach 1000 subscribers!! New liquid soap video at 1000 :)
Don't tell me it's castile if you're using more palm kernel and coconut oil than olive oil! Real castile soap is olive oil based, no marketing gimmicks.
This is how I make liquid castile soap. I like to make my liquid soap cold process, because I just don't like cooking soap. If you hot process it would probably speed things up.
Typically you will use sodium hydroxide for hard soap and potassium hydroxide for liquid. In order to get the castile soap to set up quickly, the trick is to do a hybrid of hydroxides (new band name). For this recipe I used 70% potassium and 30% sodium.
I waited about 24 hours for the paste to set up, then diluted it. It took another couple days to fully dilute, but if you wanted you could hit it with the stick blender to mix right away.
With 300 grams of olive oil, I ended up with about 3 liters of liquid soap, talk about value! This soap is gentle AF. Hands and bodies will love it, especially if you wash your hands often. Takes scents really well, mmm maybe lemon?
Recipe
300 grams Olive Oil
100 gram Water
44 grams Potassium Hydroxide
12 grams Sodium Hydroxide
The soap adventures are well under way. Liquid soap is oh so satisfying. Easier than bar soap! Take a look at the ingredients in your soap, is that want you want to be rubbing on your body???

[@GhaliehA]

Simplest recipe, can't wait to try and make it

[@valeriemarin6612]

Thank you, I'm definitely going to try this, you've made this process look so easy. You're awesome!

[@chicac2970]

So I can mix part sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide ?

[@WorkingWeston]

Yes you can. Honestly I've only ever done it for this video. When I make liquid soaps I use potassium and I use sodium for bar soap.

[@terriealexander2344]

it turned out exactly as your castle soap did. your video;s are so honest thanks

[@WorkingWeston]

Glad to hear, thanks!

[@duarteolim6473]

For the stop pretending this is ok you have my like and comment 👊 Thanks for the recepie, I live in a RV and needed a biodegradable solution

[@WorkingWeston]

Thanks so much! It's easy to pretend, and I do it with a lot of things, but there is a better path forward.

[@hayleyhessen6642]

Amazing!...thank you!....I made it a week ago.... it's still desolving... very easy!

[@WorkingWeston]

You're welcome!

[@rjchannel5442]

Very easy explanation. Thank you ❤

[@DavidMellard-t3m]

It worked! Thank you for the recipe and instruction! God Bless you, sir!

[@lyagomez6482]

Done this today. Will give it a few days before diluting but it's hands down the easiest recipe. Thanks from Chile!❤

[@WorkingWeston]

Aww thanks! I think I'm going to do another with just potassium hydroxide, so it's even easier!

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

Hi, this is simple! Can you make one or share the recipe with just Potassium hydroxide??

[@Still_I_Ride]

Whaaaaaaatttt??? I normally wouldn't comment but I have to because I am so grateful for this video. I currently am a vanlifer and never made soap before, ever and am so intimidated so thats why I was starting with castile because it looked easy enough in a slow cooker but the fact that that isn't necessary is GOLD. I've been waiting to visit a relative so I could have access to a plug for 12 hours, lol but now I don't have to wait and can do this right away!! Questions: I only bought potassium hydroxide so do I absolutely *need* to get the other kind of lye?? Also, is there a way to increase the lather?? I love real lathery soaps.

[@WorkingWeston]

Yes! I'm not a big fan of the slow cooker recipes either. You can make it with only Potassium Hydroxide, it's actually easier. Check out my newest video (bacon fat dish soap) and I go over how I make my recipes. You can do that same and swap the Lard for Olive Oil. Good luck!

[@behonesttoyourself4492]

Thank you I tried yesterday just like yours perfect 😍 🙏🏼

[@bielkaabreuovalles6902]

Omg!!!! I did not know you could use this potassium hydroxide in cold processes! 🤯

[@WorkingWeston]

Oh yeah, it's the way for liquid soap :)

[@CraftwithGeeta]

Great video Weston! I did not know about this easy of making liquid soap. Very impressive! I learned a new way of making soap today. I will give it a try.

[@aleksandarlukic1235]

Looks really easy. Doesn't the cold process take weeks for soap to fully saponifie, and not just 2 days?

[@WorkingWeston]

You're right, but I'm impatient. I haven't had issues waiting 2 days, but it would probably be better to wait longer.

[@DianaDiana-kd1yp]

Hello just wondering where can we purchase the two other items in your video?

[@WorkingWeston]

I have been buying the Sodium Hydroxide at Home Hardware. The potassium hydroxide you might have to source online. Amazon will have both, but the prices may not be that good.

[@lisagrace6471]

I buy olive oil only liquid castile soap from mamasuds and we use it for EVERYTHING- even dishes...we just do a white vinegar or baking soda/DE mix scrub and it cuts the oil. She also has a non toxic dish powder blend for the dishwasher. But this soap is THE BEST for getting out any stains- on clothes or furniture. Like better than anything I have ever used and fast and easy. Best kept secret that shouldn't be a secret!! We are now going to try making our own! Loved this- thank you!! :)

[@WorkingWeston]

Let me know how it goes! I also use it for dishes :)

[@lisagrace6471]

@@WorkingWeston oh awesome!! I love that. ok will try

[@divinepower5131]

How do you test the pH here without a strip? Thank you 😂

[@WorkingWeston]

I've never tested the pH. I think you'd just dip a strip in it 🤷‍♀

[@artisanbusiness1314]

can i just use Potassium Hydroxide without the sodium hydroxide?

[@WorkingWeston]

Definitely, though it will be a different recipe. I'll make a video soon with just potassium hydroxide.

[@artisanbusiness1314]

@@WorkingWeston i think i will stay with the dual lye, it's stupid easy. little effort is required :)

[@artisanbusiness1314]

just made my first batch with 100% spanish X Virgin olive oil and 22grams of castor oil for lather. within a few minutes it got thick. The lye mixture was toxic, i bough a faceshield mask for next time. How long will this last?

[@WorkingWeston]

@@artisanbusiness1314 Awesome! It's a good idea to mix the lye outside, don't want to breathe those fumes in. The soap paste itself should last basically forever.

[@artisanbusiness1314]

@@WorkingWeston thank you

[@pitsamaimueannara5053]

Wow, so easy,thank you

[@divinepower5131]

Is it good for hair wash? Thank you!

[@WorkingWeston]

Some people think you shouldn't use any lye based soaps to wash your hair. I've used all sorts of different soaps on my hair, including this one. You'll have to try it out and see how it works for you.

[@royalsilver6245]

Can it be used for hairwash???

[@WorkingWeston]

You can try it out, it may work for you.

[@tamarimorchadze6502]

And could you write the lye concentration of this recipe? I want to know how do you calculate this one.

[@WorkingWeston]

Here is a link to the original recipe aqua-ricki-49.tiiny.site/ It's a 35% Lye concentration.

[@nanachen6266]

May i know this recipe?

[@WorkingWeston]

Recipe 300 grams Olive Oil 100 gram Water 44 grams Potassium Hydroxide 12 grams Sodium Hydroxide

[@analuizanb]

00:12 made me laugh out loud . Thanks

[@WorkingWeston]

Don't tell me it's castile if it's made from coconut and palm kernel!

[@HAL-dm1eh]

When you watch virtually every other video on this subject (except for one other guy on here) they want you to be eXtRa FeArFuL oF tHe LyEEEeee. So your relaxed common sense style made this the best one. I'm trying to calm my skin reactions down when using soap and REAL castile soap like this is my last resort so here I am, going to make my own. Thanks for making this, there aren't many out there making actual liquid castile soap.

[@WorkingWeston]

I hear ya, it's not that scary! I've been experimenting with castor soaps as well, supposed to be great for skin conditions. Will be posting more videos. Good luck!

[@meloneau]

Nice looking soap

[@andin8615]

“You can do this!” I hope so… your video made it look so easy now I wanna try it. Wish me luck

[@tamarimorchadze6502]

Which soap calculator do you use?

[@WorkingWeston]

I usually use soapcalc.net/calc/soapcalcwp.asp But for this one I used soapee.com/calculator because you can do a dual lye soap with it.

[@ButtiFarms]

very nice .. going to try it as well :)

[@WorkingWeston]

Awesome, let me know how it goes!

[@psrosemary]

I make liquid Castile that ends up looking exactly like yours. We use it diluted with tap water to mop our pinewood floors. In a high-wattage blender, I mix about a cup of grated homemade pure olive oil cold-processed soap in 4 cups HOT filtered water. It’s easy because I always have olive oil bar soap curing in the pantry.

[@WorkingWeston]

Awesome idea! I've tried mixing bar soap with water to make liquid, never had luck, but I've never tried it with castile.

[@chinenye3348]

Please, can it be used right away??

[@WorkingWeston]

Yes, it's ready to use!

[@chinenye3348]

@@WorkingWeston 💓sorry to bother you again Sir, wanted to make this but my potassium hydroxide is crystalized. Can it still be used?? How best do I store it so it doesn't crystalize 🙏

[@WorkingWeston]

@@chinenye3348 It's probably OK. You'll have to try it and see if it works. Best is in an air tight container, in a cool dry spot.

[@yuliaandronova4620]

Thank you! I usually use your recipe for making bar soap . Now i will try to make liquid soap. 🎉 If its possible to find potassium hydroxide in Israel...

[@WorkingWeston]

Finding potassium hydroxide is the hardest part of making liquid soap!

[@AnnieKimArt]

Thank you for sharing this very quick and easy method! If you wanted to add essential oils, would you add them after it has set, when you add water at the end?

[@WorkingWeston]

I would add after the lye water (during the stick blender part). You may be able to add when you dilute as well, I've never done it. Let me know!

[@susieq7790]

Hi. Great video! If I wanted to add essential oil….at what point do I add and how many drops? Thanks so much! 😊

[@WorkingWeston]

Thanks Susie! I would add it at the end, to your final product. A 1-2% usage rate should get the job done, that would be 1-2 drops per 100 ml. Let me know how it works out.

[@WithWahkie]

Thank you so much for the tutorial . But I’ve noticed mine separates after a while and can’t seem to figure why

[@WorkingWeston]

When is it separating, is it after you mix with water?

[@WithWahkie]

@@WorkingWeston yes

[@WorkingWeston]

@@WithWahkie I've heard of people adding vegetable glycerin, although I've never tried myself.

[@ima7647]

Thank you for sharing

[@teresahurtadogonzalez318]

How do you figure out the amount of lye potassium/sodium for the recipe ? Thanks

[@WorkingWeston]

I use Soapee calculator for dual lye recipes. soapee.com/calculator Under section 1, click on "Hybrid Soap". Then you can select your ratios of each.

[@teresahurtadogonzalez318]

thank you

[@michellewhite6992]

Does this need a preservative since you added water too it afterwards

[@WorkingWeston]

What did you have in mind? I haven't used any preservatives and haven't had any issues.

[@michellewhite6992]

@@WorkingWeston normally if adding water to skincare products it needs a preservative as water can attract mold, im not sure with your castile soap as ive never made it. I will ask around for you. I have made dog shampoo with shop purchased castile soap which the recipe said add water to it then it will keep in the fridge upto 2 weeks without a preservative so im not sure.

[@michellewhite6992]

@@WorkingWeston hi right ive spoken to a few people who have made the paste version, they keep the paste in containers and dilute as and when it will keep a few weeks without preservative in a cool place. I think i will make the paste and dilute as and when needed but as long as irs being used up in a few weeks it should be okay. One lady also did the dual version of lye like yours she said the same thing. Either way im defo trying your recipe it looks ace.

[@WorkingWeston]

@@michellewhite6992 I hadn't put much thought into it, but that's what I usually do. Thanks for the tips, let me know how it turns out!

[@mlhscanada1069]

Hi Weston, is Syndet better than dual lye? Because of the PH?

[@WorkingWeston]

Pros and cons to everything. I think synthetic does clean better, just not a fan of the ingredients. PH should end up between 8-10, which is fine and needed to clean. What's your preference?

[@mlhscanada1069]

@@WorkingWeston I am looking to make something that it safe for beards

[@WorkingWeston]

@@mlhscanada1069 I've had good luck using very high superfat bars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnS7YWCslreEpM0

[@mlhscanada1069]

@WorkingWeston do you have a liquid shampoo what is not too runny? I don't see any nice recipe I like.

[@WorkingWeston]

@@mlhscanada1069 Sorry, I have not delved into the world of liquid shampoos....yet :)

[@satraj2815]

Whats the curing time for this.

[@WorkingWeston]

I let it sit for a couple days before I use it. Then mix it as I go and I usually go through it all in a month or so.