Making African Black Soap

[@LexiLoveYhew]

Just an FYI for anyone who is looking to buy African black soap: black soap is NEVER made with sodium hydroxide or any other harsh chemicals. It's made with wood ash. Also; black soap is never hard. It is either creamy or crumbly

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you, LexiLoveYhew ~ This is good information. Authentic African Black Soap is very different from what we make. Wood ash and rain water make potassium hydroxide, a form of lye that does not make a completely hard bar of soap. That is why authentic black soap is soft and crumbles when introduced to water. It is a wonderful soap, very mild for skin and often used on newborn babies. Watching African women make this soap is what inspired me to create our bar. :) ione

[@xtubeit8265]

@@EvesGardenSoaps Well call your soap something else because this is misleading and cultural appropriation! It’s down right WRONG! It’s one thing to say it’s African Black Soap inspired and a whole other thing to actually call it African Black Soap!

[@pneu9059]

@@xtubeit8265shut up

[@Genesis-zf2mg]

Many of us from West Africa know that this is not how authentic Black soap is made. We never add activated charcoal or use any other oil in making Black soap

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video. It's very nice hearing from you! Watching African women make authentic Black Soap is what inspired me to make this soap. I always say "this is our version" and listed some of the differences in the first video I did several years ago. Here I've also written in the description "my version". I also tell buyers looking for authentic Black Soap that ours is not. I highly value the work of African women in creating a wonderful and unique soap. I don't have the ability or knowledge to accomplish what they do. The soap I make is a very nice soap though, and many people have told me it helps their skin. Best wishes for a lovely day. :) ione

[@xtubeit8265]

@@EvesGardenSoaps You really need to call your soap something else because this is misleading and cultural appropriation at its finest! It’s down right WRONG! It’s one thing to say it’s African Black Soap inspired and a whole other thing to actually call it African Black Soap! Your soap is NOT AUTHENTIC AFRICAN BLACK SOAP!

[@soapsforlove4168]

I have to say this is probably the prettiest of this type of soaps that I've seen before. You did a very nice job.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you very much, Renee! I really appreciate you watching my video and leaving such a sweet comment. :) ione

[@judithAbama-ds6ex]

I am from Nigeria. Thank you for sharing. Can one get the names of the ingredients and measure?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! Eve’s Garden Handmade Soap recipes are proprietary. For soap making tutorials and recipes, I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I hope you find soap making as enjoyable as I do! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@khione8044]

You are correct! Tamanu Oil is a wonderful Oil and awesome in Facial Soaps! This soap turned out beautifully! I love the Confetti type Soaps (made with the Soap Shreds). They are beautiful and yet so simple. Awesome job!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Khione ~ Thank you for watching our video and your gracious comment. We appreciate it very much. I noticed my name in your own! :) ione

[@khione8044]

@@EvesGardenSoaps Lol! I didn't even notice that! Khione and Ione! Your name is very pretty!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@khione8044 You name is pretty too!

[@bonniestahmer6796]

I just ordered this soap can't wait to try this cause I have very sensitive skin

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Bonnie ~ Thank you for watching my video and the soap order. This soap is nice for sensitive skin as it has large amounts of shea and cocoa butters along with several nurturing additives. It is also fragrance free. I hope you enjoying using it. :) ione

[@VicToria-sd1dn]

Oh you nailed it Ion! . Yea you got it right. Watched as you cut it, the texture looks wonderful.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Vic ~ Thank you for watching my video. I know this one is a bit different. I really appreciate your sweet comment. too! BTW ~ Have a fabulous New Year! :) ione

[@TheNikonGuy503]

Can’t wait to try this recipe. I have questions!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! Have fun making African Black Soap. :) ione

[@BRDsoaps]

I am from Ghana. Thank you very much for sharing. Please can you help me with the ingredients and the measurements?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi and thank you for watching my video. I am not able to access my recipe right now. Here is a link to a recipe. www.soaping101.com/soap-recipes.html

[@BRDsoaps]

Thank you very much

[@BRDsoaps]

Please I'm not able to get access to the link. It said I have been blocked

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@BRDsoaps I'm sorry you're having trouble using the site. Try going here: www.soaping101.com Then, look for the recipes page, it's on there. All the best, ione :)

[@solrivera4479]

I am from Puerto Rico and my full name is Marisol, which means (Mar in English means Sea and sol means Sun). Just as yourself I didn't like my name but when I understood the meaning of it, I loved it. Well God bless you and keep making your videos. I love watching how you make your soaps and I hope I can be as good a soap maker as yourself.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

The meaning of your name is very cool. I think it sounds pretty when you speak it too! :)

[@adanilda1980]

I love you name it’s beautiful. My Tias name is Marisol ❤❤

[@mariadzhon5773]

The best recipe ive seen so far

[@amiraltaf4301]

Looks fantastic - could you please also tell how to make the lye solution and shredded soap. Thank you

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Amir ~ Thank you for watching my video and your gracious compliment. I appreciate it very much. If I do another video of making African Black Soap, I'll include your suggestions. :) ione

[@bltbree]

Ma’am, do you sell your soaps. This is the one soap I can use on my face that doesn’t cause it to breakout. I ordered some last year from a lady in Jamaica and she doesn’t make soaps anymore. It also help my my acne scars.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Lorie, yes, we have an online store where you can buy our soaps: www.evesgardenhandmadesoaps.com It really is the best face soap in our experience, too!

[@janetmensah5670]

me to i soak my ABS with warm water overnight it turns into liquid then I add dry hibiscus flower petal add tea tree and Lavender EO. so good to wash with.

[@hermajestysmagicalqueendom7699]

@@janetmensah5670 so do I. I use it as a body wash and a shampoo. I even keep some in a small travel size bottle for use in public restrooms.

[@raadizon3442]

Amazing recipe. I have 2 questions. Is the lye Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide? I know that hard soaps are saponified oils with sodium hydroxide but I see some African black soap made of potassium hydroxide. 2. At what level of trace do I stop if i am not going to add soap shreds. Thank you.

[@dhonnetteburrrell7785]

Potassium hydroxide is used in the production of liquid soap

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hello RAA ~ Thank you for watching my video and your lovely compliment. To answer your question, I use sodium hydroxide for this bar. I like hard bars, but the original soap made in Africa is not like that. In fact, they make the potassium hydroxide right along with the soap all in the same pot. That's why original bars have pieces of wood ash in them. They are soft and even mushy with other debris that needs to be picked out. Danni Bur, who also replied to you, is right about chemically-made potassium hydroxide. It's mainly used to make liquid soap. I use it for making liquid Castile. In the pioneer days, potassium hydroxide was made using rain water and wood ashes. It made a soft soap that was usually spooned out into bath water or for laundry. Sorry if that's too much info, but I found it interesting when I learned about it. Happy soaping! :) ione

[@raadizon3442]

@@EvesGardenSoaps thank you for taking the time to reply, I love learning new things. I am self tought formulator, i make lotion, tinted lipbalms, shampoo bars but I haven't started trying soap because I don't have a curing area. Your recipe is one of the best soaps I've seen, I can tell that it is moisturizing with all the raw butters you use.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@raadizon3442 Your products sound really nice. I make moisturizing cream and lotion for myself, family and friends. I made some lip balm 1 time and used bees wax in it. At first it was rich and smooth, but over time the wax hardened into little beads and then it wasn't so nice anymore, LOL! I also make liquid Castile soap for my sister. I don't sell any of these products as Federal Law puts them in the Cosmetics Category. There are many laws associated with selling cosmetic products, but not with selling soap. So, I stick with soap for my business. Plus, that's what I enjoy making the most, LOL! Hope to hear from you again sometime. It's been a pleasure chatting! :) ione

[@melanie1050]

I love the specks of charcoal it gives it a real rustic look.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Melanie ~ I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely comment. Thank you! :) ione

[@solrivera4479]

You're so sweet and I love watching your videos. You sound like Betty White.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Sol ~ Thank you for watching my video and your lovely comment. I sound like Betty White, eh? I'll take that as a compliment. She's a dear! :) ione

[@chinyereokafor6336]

Can I make black soap with only dried plantain and it's skin? How do I get activated charcoal. .

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Chinyere ~ Thank you for watching our video. We only use roasted plantain peels that are powdered, cooked in lye solution and then strained out in our soap It is not authentic Black Soap it is our version. You will need to do some research to find an authentic recipe for Black Soap. You can get activated charcoal from soap suppliers or on Amazon. I hope this information helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@hadehollysspa2379]

What exactly did you add that made the soap hard because I have another way of making my black soap but I want to turn it to bar pls

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video! To answer your question, all of the oils used to make this soap are hard oils and butters. They are coconut and palm oils, raw African shea butter and cocoa butter. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@sylviaschmidt879]

Hi!😊 Is it beneficial to use this soap as shampoo?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Sylvia ~ thank you for watching our video. Shampoo bars have different requirements, more for hair than skin. I wouldn't recommend it. Your hair may not get necessary nutrients. :) ione

[@eveglobalservices9281]

I am intrigued. What did you use to burn the plantain skin into ashes?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Eve ~ Thank you for watching our video! To answer your question, I roasted/dehydrated the plantain peelings on a cookie sheet. I turned the oven to 200 deg. F. and then turned it off before putting them in and left them for 12 hours. When they were crispy, I ground them in a coffee grinder before adding them to hot lye water. I let them cook until the solution was cool, then strained out the pieces of plantain. If left in the soap they turn rock-hard and are scratchy. The lye solution turns dark brown and contains all the nutrients of the plantain. I hope this helps and thanks again. :) ione

[@eveglobalservices9281]

@@EvesGardenSoaps wow. Thank you so much for this very detalied reply. I actually owh a medium sized dehydrator and until now haven't thought about putting it to more creative uses. Thanks again. I am now subscribed to you channel

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@eveglobalservices9281 I'm happy you found the info useful. Thank you for subscribing to our channel and have fun if you decide to make this soap! :) ione

[@shandrikajames]

I just ordered and can’t wait to try.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Shaun ~ Thank you for watching our video and ordering our African Black Soap. Briana always uses this soap for her face, very creamy and moisturizing. I hope you will love it too! :) ione

[@shandrikajames]

EvesGardenSoaps you’re welcome.

[@frame88multimedia]

Wait adding soap shreds to make it look authentic?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thanks for watching my video! To answer your question, yes. Although, my version is not authentic but a close adaptation. My first video of making it that I did several years prior to this one has a better explanation. :) ione

[@SunATCtrade]

Beside the smell, does the plantain (one of my favorite foods), adds anything to the soap? Or is it just for color and scent? Thanks for sharing! Also where do you buy your tamanu oil?

[@bltbree]

SunRise Arts & Crafts I love them when they are softer and fried on a lil oil. So sweet and yummy.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi there, thank you for watching our video! I am Briana, Ione's daughter. She has the flu but we want to make sure we answer questions so I'm filling in. The plantain adds antioxidants and nutrients to the soap and it is also antimicrobial, so it is said to have skin healing properties. It is a traditional ingredient for African Black Soap. The tamanu oil was a gift from Oregon Trails Soap Supply. :)

[@jadestar473]

This is a great looking soap with wonderful ingredients. Thank you Briana for Sharing information. Sending prayers for your mother to be well soon!

[@SunATCtrade]

Thank you so much. Tell your mom I hope she feels better, and get well asap. And that I love her soaps and videos!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@Thora Friganza Hi Thora ~ Thank you for watching our video! You are right about the ash being part of the lye solution. In traditional Black Soap they also add wood ashes. The combination of ashes and rain water makes a type of lye called potassium hydroxide. It's also what the pioneers and farm folk used to make soap in the old days. In Africa, all the ingredients are cooked together in a big pot over an open fire. Soap made like this is a soft soap, it never gets hard like a bar made with sodium hydroxide. I hope you find this info as interesting as I did. :) ione

[@tayfuryesilkaya4886]

I'm watching your videos from Turkey. It's really nice. I'm also working on soap making. Can I have a few questions for you? 1. When we say roasted banana peel, we will roast the skin of the bananas ourselves at home, how do we do this, yours was black and liquid 2. What are the black and white items that I photographed

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hello Tayfur ~ Thank you for watching our video and your compliment. :) To answer your question, I did roast the plantain peeling in the oven until blackened. Then I ground it up into powder and put that in the hot lye solution. It cooked and turned the lye solution black. I strained the peeling pieces out and used the rest for making soap. The black and white pieces were from soap I made before, but with with the same ingredients and regular lye solution. I colored 1/2 of it with activated charcoal and layered the black and uncolored portion on top of each other in a loaf mold. When set up, I grated the black and white layers into small pieces for adding to the main batch of African Black Soap. I hope this information helps and happy soaping! ~ ione

[@xamaniinspirations7161]

What's the name of the substance/chemical that hardens the soap to make it able to cut in to cubes?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Xamani ~ Thank you for watching our video! Your question is about how soap becomes soap, which is a chemical reaction between oil and lye. Oil molecules become soap molecules (I don't know the scientific name for soap molecules). You can research this for yourself on the internet. :) ione

[@bolanleasala5928]

How do you process the plantain peel and what did you shred in the bowl

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Bolanle ~ Thank you for watching our video! To answer your questions. I made soap with the same ingredients previously, coloring 1/2 of it with activated charcoal (no plantain). I shredded it for adding to this soap. For the plantain lye solution, I roasted the peels of 1 plantain in a low oven overnight until they were black. Then, I used a coffee grinder and turned them into powder. I added the powder to the lye solution and let it steep until cooling to room temperature. Then, stained out the puffed up pieces of peeling before putting it into the soap. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@bolanleasala5928]

@@EvesGardenSoaps Thank you for your response. Do you make use of ripe plantain peel or unripe ones. Please can you share the measurement for all the ingredients used in the video? Thank you.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@bolanleasala5928 Hi Bolanle ~ You're welcome. I try to get a plantain that is ripe to use. I don't consider myself a soap making instructor, or my video a tutorial. I do like to share design tips and some things I've learned on my soap making journey. Also, I want people buying my soap to see how it's made. Cathy McGinnis, of Soaping 101 has a recipe for African Black Soap on her website. I'll leave a link for you. :) ione www.soaping101.com/

[@bolanleasala5928]

@@EvesGardenSoaps Thank you, I would certainly check the website.

[@joyjimmy-abu9047]

This is a very very nice video. Did you have to reduce the amount of lye, since you were adding plantain ash?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Joy ~ Thank you for watching our video and your lovely comment. To answer your question, the lye amount stayed the same. The ash did thicken the solution even after straining out the larger pieces, but it doesn't react with oils causing saponification. Combining wood ash and rainwater to make potassium hydroxide involves several weeks and even months to make. I've never made potassium hydroxide myself, but buy it for using to make liquid soap. I only use sodium hydroxide for making soap bars. I hope this helps explain things better. :) ione

[@joyjimmy-abu9047]

@@EvesGardenSoaps It has! Thanks so much for your time

[@bettycollums6139]

Very nice.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you, Betty! I appreciate you watching my video and your sweet comment. :) ione

[@dorisedet2279]

Thanks for the tutorial. Pls MA can you help me with the soap receipe

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Doris ~ Thank you for watching my video! I don't consider myself a soap making instructor, or my video a tutorial. I do like to share design tips and some things I've learned on my soap making journey. Also, I want people buying my soap to see how it's made. For soap making tutorials and recipes I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I believe Cathy from Soaping 101 has a version of Black Soap on her site. I'll leave links of them both for you. I hope you find soap making as enjoyable as I do! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@JP-gu6cn]

Great video What are the exact measures from your ingredients Greetings from Germany

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Ronny ~ Thank you for watching our video and you nice compliment. While our recipes are proprietary, we have the ingredients in the description box. Thanks again! :) ione

[@aminahhadi6536]

Can I get a video on how to make the shreds.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Aminah ~ Sorry, there is no video on making the shreds. I can tell you what I did. The shreds make up 15% of the total weight of the soap. So, I made up that amount of soap with the all the same ingredients except I used distilled water instead of plantain solution for the lye. I separated the batch into 2 portions, and colored one with activated charcoal. Then, I layered them on top of each other in a loaf mold, keeping them from mixing together. After they set up (24 hours) I used the small holes on the shredder to make the shreds. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@sharonwhite9890]

Can you explain how you roast the plantain peels? Do you use green skins or wait til the skins are dark and the flesh is sweet?

[@melanie1050]

Go to mountainroseherbs.com they sell it chopped & dry. you can rehydrate it in distilled water like a tea and strain or infuse 2 oz. of the herb with 8 oz. carrier oil in a crock pot on low over night and strain in the morning.

[@sharonwhite9890]

Thank you, Melanie! I have wanted to make ABS since I started soaping two years ago. This helps a lot. Feel free to update if you have any other tips to share (ingredient percentages would be most unbelievably helpful, too 😬) Can never repay you for all of the amazing info you share. Bless your soap making heart!

[@melanie1050]

@@sharonwhite9890 lovelygreens.com/guide-herbs-flowers-soap-recipes/

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Sharon - this is Briana, Ione's daughter. I am filling in to answer questions while she is sick. She buys fresh plantains (as ripe as she can find) and roasts the peels at 200 degrees in oven for 12 or so hours until they are blackened and crisp. Then she grinds them in the coffee grinder before adding them to the lye solution, steeping until it cools to room temperature. For this batch, I had the pleasure of doing the straining part - it's a job! The plantain puffs back up so it takes a while to push it through (we use a coffee filter). I hope this helps. For a specific recipe, Ione recommends Soaping 101 to start: www.soaping101.com/ There is an African Black Soap recipe there as well as many tutorials. Thank you for watching our video!

[@sharonwhite9890]

EvesGardenSoaps I have followed your Mom for a year before I started soaping and have been an avid follower (She is one of my imaginary SoapSisters/soap crush). Thanks for always being so generous and patient.

[@christinecreamer848]

How did you prep the plantains I’m curious on how you made it?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Christine ~ Thank you for watching our video! For the plantain, I use the peelings of 1 large plantain roasted all night in a warm oven. The peels are black and crispy when done. I break them into pieces and grind them in a coffee grinder - to powder. I add the powder to the hot lye solution and let it steep until cool. Then, I strain the puffed-up peels out - through a fine mesh coffee filter before adding the solution to the oils. The nutrients and scent of the plantain are transferred into the solution and it turns a very rich, dark brown color. I hope this gives you a better idea of the process. :) ione

[@teachmetostyle]

Can u give measurements I would love to try and make this

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! I don't consider myself a soap making instructor, or my video a tutorial. I do like to share design tips and some things I've learned on my soap making journey. Also, I want people buying my soap to see how it's made. For soap making tutorials and recipes I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I hope you find soap making as enjoyable as I do! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@lenandsusan]

Very creative. Love the ingredient list. No soft oils other than tamanu?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Susan ~ Thank you for watching my video and your lovely compliment. I appreciate it very much. Tamanu is the only liquid oil in this soap. The recipe has a high superfat % and with the large ratio of butters, the lather is very rich and creamy. :) ione

[@auroradowdy]

I would like to order one?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Aurora ~ Thank you for watching our video! The online store is open now. I'll leave a link to the African Black Soap. :) ione www.evesgardenhandmadesoaps.com/product-page/african-black-soap

[@terrie3]

Turned out great! Love that it is a natural soap :)

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Terry ~ I appreciate you watching my video and your thoughtful comment. Thank you! We are planning to add more natural soaps to our collection this year. :) ione

[@billycoxiii4365]

How did you make the plantain peel powder? Do you have a written version for your African black soap?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Billy ~ Thank you for watching my video. To answer your questions, I don't have a recipe book developed yet. I do plan on developing one though. I make the plantain powder by peeling a plantain and slow roasting the peel overnight in a 175 degree F. oven. It should be very brown and stiff when done. I break that up and grind the pieces in a coffee grinder to make into powder. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@billycoxiii4365]

@@EvesGardenSoaps Thanks. I roasted the peel at 350 with the oven slightly open. Def will try 175 next time. What are the shreds again? Also how can you obtain the mold and cutter you used?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@billycoxiii4365 Hi Bill ~ LOL! I over roasted the peels once myself. The shreds are from soap I made before hand. The same ingredients, but without the plantain peel. My mold and cutter were custom made by a friend. :) ione

[@billycoxiii4365]

@@EvesGardenSoaps awe man was hoping to find the mold and cutter online

[@sunriseinthevillagessunris8457]

How do you make up for the liquid milk, I mean do you have water discount?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! To answer your question, the milk and water together make up the liquid portion in the lye solution calculation. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@roseevah8309]

How long you let the soap dry for ?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Rose ~ Thank you for watching our video! To answer your question, the soap cures for 6 weeks before using. :) ione

[@sidra-tulmuntaha7119]

Is it safe to use it on.face? And better than other face wash that dermatologist recommend, anybody using it please tell me, I really want to try it

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hello and thank you for watching our video. I use this soap for my face, and love it. I hope other viewers that have tried this soap will respond to your question too. :) Briana

[@jennyarrowsmith8033]

Lovely, again! I love the idea of powdered vanilla bean, and am looking forward to a new year of your soap.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Jenny ~ What a thoughtful comment. I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to write. Thank you! :) ione

[@dianeespinoza8647]

Hi , this is interesting! They look pretty with the shredded soap in it. Is that just regular old shredded soap colored with a. charcoal or is it actual African Black Soap shreds?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Diane, thank you for watching our video! We appreciate it. The shreds are made with the same hard oils and butters, but not the plantain extract in the lye, so it isn't exactly ABS for the shreds.

[@donnaday1702]

Hey Ione, love this soap. Sorry hun I may not be able to comment much for a while. But you know me I love your creativity and will be watching when I can. My Mom fell just before Christmas and broke her pelvis, not bad but at 83yrs old its been hard to get her up and moving again like the Dr. wants. She says I'm being pushy. lol... I hope this all make sense, I'm tired.... Lots of Love and Hugs~

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Donna ~ Thank you for watching another video! I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope she is doing okay. Her condition sounds painful. You are such a sweet daughter taking care of her. I know she appreciates you making her do what she needs to, even if not always expressed. May God richly bless you for your love and kindness. I'm keeping you and your Mom in prayer. Hugs :) ione

[@getrudebosibori8791]

What makes the soap bind that after removing it from the mold, even with presence of sunlight it won't melt away?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Getrude ~ Thank you for watching my video! To answer your question, soap is made by a chemical reaction between oil and sodium hydroxide. The 2 substances create a new molecule, phospholipid (soap molecule). It will melt eventually, with long exposure to heat. I hope this helps.There is a lot more information online. :) ione

[@winterluna9479]

i wish i know the recipe for i can make this

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video! We are not selling our recipes yet. You can find a good one at www.soaping101.com. :) ione

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

Awesome job Ms. Ione!! The combination of banana and vanilla yummy. Thank you for sharing.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Davida ~ I know this is a bit different from most of my videos. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Thank you! :) ione

[@artaviaspispivey1478]

Hi very lovely! The best I’ve seen. How do I order?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Artavia ~ Thank you for watching our video and you gracious comment. :) You can order this soap at our website. I'll leave a link for you. evesgardenhandmadesoaps.com

[@belindajames6470]

Is there an recipe out there somewhere with measurements?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! I don't consider myself a soap making instructor, or my video a tutorial. I do like to share design tips and some things I've learned on my soap making journey. Also, I want people buying my soap to see how it's made. For soap making tutorials and recipes I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I’m pretty sure Soaping 101 has a Black Soap recipe. I hope you find what you need and thanks again! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@jossewingquilting8712]

Just placed an order, Can't wait to try it! I love to watch your videos.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Jo ~ I appreciate you watching my video and your lovely comment. Thank you for ordering soap from us too! :) ione

[@chellemotsinger1200]

Hello Ione love this soap

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you very much, Michelle! Since I have over-dry skin, African Black Soap is one of my favorites. :) ione

[@bp7592]

I really need your help I have issues with the lye! There's a couple of ppl on KZbin I followed instructions & screwed me up every time I try to make a batch of soap. I ended up not using gloves because I saw them in their videos not wearing any. to make a lunch restored I mix the live with the oil it was just a disaster can I put grated soap in there and just melted everything I thought it was doing something but it look like it was oxidizing and fumes coming out from you know the material and I really got burnedl. That lye really dangerous

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video! It sounds like you are a beginner soap maker. While I am not an instructor, I can point you in the right direction. Here is a tutorial on everything you need to know to start. There are also recipes to train with until you are ready to make up your own. I will leave the link below. One important thing is be sure to wear safely gear when working with lye and making cold process or hot process soap. I've made soap for over 10 years and would never ignore that. Best wishes for having fun and success in your soap making endeavors. :) ione www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-cold-process/

[@xavierdixon5305]

Can you give the measurements of the ingredients that you used?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! I don't consider myself a soap making instructor, or my video a tutorial. I do like to share design tips and some things I've learned on my soap making journey. Also, I want people buying my soap to see how it's made. For soap making tutorials and recipes I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I’m pretty sure Soaping 101 has a Black Soap recipe. I hope you find what you need and thanks again! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@cheryl739]

Oh, I like 👍 the way your Black African soap best of all! I haven't made it yet, so I was very happy that you explained everything. Can't wait to try now. Love the soap bits and how they add to the appeal overall. Thanks so very much for sharing ☺

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Cheryl ~ Thank you for watching my video and your thoughtful comment. I appreciate it very much. When I make this soap again, I'll focus on how to prepare the plantain and explain a little about the original soap that inspired it. :) ione

[@cheryl739]

Can't wait 😀

[@micasandmore]

Lovely soap, thank you for sharing!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Steph ~ Thank you very much for watching my video and your sweet comment. It means a lot coming from such a talented soap maker! :) ione

[@micasandmore]

EvesGardenSoaps, Ione, that is so kind of you! I really think that after making a bunch of soaps, I just get a nice one occasionally, lol! I have so much fun watching your videos, they are inspiring. :)

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

I love watching your videos too! We all have the occasional soap that isn't what we planned, LOL! Since i watch videos on Roku, there is no way to comment. Please know that you have a fan! :) ione

[@micasandmore]

We are definitely our own worst critics. I’m trying to improve my videos so I hope it’s getting better. :)

[@najwafarag4461]

Please 🙏 write the percentage of ingredients ❤❤❤

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching my video! Eve’s Garden Handmade Soap recipes are proprietary. For soap making tutorials and recipes, I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I hope you find soap making as enjoyable as I do! :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@FarmerC.J.]

Happy New Year, Ione! Looks so lovely!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Cj ~ Thank you for watching my video! I know this one is a little different and I appreciate it very much. You are always so sweet taking the time to leave a gracious comment. :) ione

[@africaraisedme]

Hard oil is absolutely correct

[@snuuuzans5841]

Hi 😊 I found you now and This is the most amazing soap ingrediens vise I have ever seen - omg - I am in love with your knowledge and the work you put in to this soap. Warm hugs from Sweden / Suzanne

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Suzanne ~ I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. Thank you very much! Hugs back! :) ione

[@mzcaridine]

How can I order some soap?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video and your interest in our soap. African Black Soap will be available again in December 2019. You can purchase soap at: evesgardenhandmadesoaps.com

[@gaillevine7461]

this was a really interesting video, thanks Ione!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Gail ~ Thank you for watching my video and your thoughtful comment. This one was a bit different and I'm happy you enjoyed it. :) ione

[@cindymobley8926]

Awesome looking soap! Great job. Sounds so intriguing!!!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Cindy ~ Thank you for watching my video and your lovely comment. I appreciate it very much! :) ione

[@sallirobinson1753]

Happy New Year Ione, love from the UK x

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you very much Salli. I hope you have a wonderful 2019 too! Hugs :) ione

[@marilynsummit1764]

Where is the plantains?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Marilyn ~ Thank you for watching our video! The plantain peelings are roasted and then I grind them into powder and place them in the lye solution. The nutrients are released while they cook in the solution, then I strain them out. The lye solution is very dark brown from the plantain and that is what makes the soap color so dark. I hope this answers your question and thanks again! :) ione

[@evehsv5556]

Wow Ione I’m very impressed I would love one of theses bars I will contact you such a wonderful combination of ingredients I am very interested in trying it out. My goodness Ione a really wonderful soap. Thank you.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Eve ~ Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to write. Your lovely comment really lifted my spirits! :) ione

[@illicitivy]

Love your video, I think this will be my next soap type to make, and would you know it, we have the same name I just pronounce mine differently 😊 how crazy!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Ione ~ Wow! That does feel strange to write, LOL! I've only met 1 other Ione in my long life. It's nice to meet you! Thank you for watching our video and have fun making African Black Soap! :) ione

[@illicitivy]

@@EvesGardenSoaps 😊 yes o was named for my grandmother, and even more strange we found a family who also lived near us where all 4 of their names matched (mom dad sister and me). Thank you again for your videos I'll definayely tune in more frequently

[@okinecharlotte303]

Can you not add the shreds?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Charlotte ~ Thank you for watching my video. There are many recipes for African Black Soap. This is my version, but you can make one up any way that you want. Happy soaping! :) ione

[@brandypayne8781]

Lovely 😊

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Brandy ~ Thank you for watching my video and your sweet compliment. I appreciate it very much! :) ione

[@mayfernandes8490]

Hello, I don't know if I understood you well. Have you replaced Caustic Soda with Banana? If so, it's wonderful !! They were beautiful !!

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi May ~ Thank you for watching our video and your sweet compliment. :) To answer your question, I used roasted and ground plantain peel in with the lye/water solution. The pieces of peel were strained out before adding the solution to the oils. I hope this helps. :) ione

[@skyabove1032]

Quantities ?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

For soap making tutorials and recipes I recommend Soaping 101 and Soap Queen. I'll leave links for you. I think Soaping 101 has an African Black Soap (type) recipe. :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@ja5129]

Hi,ma'am.May I know the ingredients you poured in at the last stage of the preparation?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi J A ~ Thank you for watching my video! To answer your question the last thing I put into the soap were the soap shreds previously made with the same ingredients as the soap, but without the plantain lye solution, just distilled water. Half of them were colored with activated charcoal and the other half left natural. I prepared this soap ahead of time and finely shredded it for addition to the main batch. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione

[@kimzchawngthu9089]

May u write it down for all ingredients coz I do not understand ur pronunciation

[@solrivera4479]

And I love your name..

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Sol ~ Thank you for the nice compliment. I always hated my name as a child, but have appreciated it as an adult. You have a very unique name too! :) ione

[@ladykaymami2064]

You seem like such a sweet lady.. thank you for this💜

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

We appreciate you watching our video and your lovely comment. Thank you! :) ione & briana

[@jefcaesar2865]

This isn’t African Black soap. It’s a nice soap you make and It might be inspired by it but this isn’t African black soap. Our soap looks nothing like this.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Jef ~ Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to write. I hope I made viewers aware that this is my version and not authentic. I know it is very different, but was inspired to make soap with similar ingredients after watching African Black Soap being made and hearing testimonials of how gentle it is to skin. I have gotten great feedback from those using my soap, even though it's not identical. Kind regards :) ione

[@wild_free_homestead]

There's no sounds

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Debbie ~ Sorry you're having trouble with the sound. You may want to check the speaker system or volume setting on your device. Good luck. :) ione

[@wild_free_homestead]

@@EvesGardenSoaps wasn't coming from my end. All other videos work fine. But no big deal.

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

@@wild_free_homestead That sure is a mystery. Scratching head . . .

[@cyncererussell1555]

She did not give all of the measurements how to mix it together that's the only thing I didn't like so how would you know I watch the video he already had it just pouring it in but not how much to use you don't want to overuse anything so I was kind of disappointed in that because her seem to be very affected one day I would not mind making and following her but if she don't give how much to use it doesn't help

[@anberithatmatthews4617]

cyncere russell u don’t need the measurements. Use soapcal.com

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Hi Cyncere ~ Thank you for watching our video. I'm sorry you were disappointed, but I'm not trying to teach people how to make this soap. Our videos are for customers, so they can see how their soap is made. I do give tips and some advice on soap making, but don't consider myself an instructor. For soap making tutorials I recommend Soap Queen and Soaping 101. I'll include links for you. :) ione www.soaping101.com/ www.soapqueen.com/

[@travisbickle3458]

Damn this is really sweet

[@aissatousambe5075]

Hello how bars did u get out of it? And how much lye did u use?

[@EvesGardenSoaps]

Thank you for watching our video! To answer your questions, in this video I made a 5 lb. batch and got 14 bars of soap. The last batch I made was 9.25 lbs and I got 24 bars. The amount of lye depends on the batch size and the oils used. I can tell you that I calculated the lye with a 10% superfat figure, since I used a high amount of coconut oil in my recipe. I hope this helps and happy soaping! :) ione