Making Cold Process Liquid Soap

[@DawnOrganics]

Great video! I have made CPLS many times in the past with great success, the key to efficient dilution is sodium lactate, it dilutes a lot faster, also boosts lather and good skin conditioning benefit even in LS! I add 5% Sodium lactate to all my LS recipes I have also tried dual lye method and I didn't notice any difference in thickness. If you have a high olive oil LS recipe you can thicken with a salt solution, add a little bit at a time after dilution and stick blend, it will thicken up nicely. High coconut oil LS doesn't thicken with salt so I use Guar gum hydrated in Glycerine before adding to the diluted LS 🙏🙏

[@soapfistication]

Thank you for sharing your experience and what has worked well for you!

[@amnnm5332]

Do you use any preservative ?

[@lnytita6763]

Aloha! I don't have a crock pot that I can dedicate to soap making, and I don't have time to stand in front of the stove for hot process (full-time caretaker from my 98 y/o Gram + her dog = many interruptions). I'm looking forward to trying this method (as my first liquid soap); it fits my schedule better. Glad I found your video 😃 Thank you🤙

[@TheLemonLily]

Wow this soap is so beautiful! Thanks for showing us hojr experience making the soap as well as the adjustments you made through! I learned so much!

[@darlenec4774]

I've been doing CPLS for a few years now and you're doing the same way I do except I've been to afraid to add fragrance. Thanks for the encouragement. Tip: If I accidentally add too much water I just use the soap as is in a foaming soap dispenser 🎉

[@danielbossa1409]

Hi, the saponification is 100% using cold process?

[@scentreyourself1039]

I tried this and it's great. Better than I expected. I used different oils and it came out great. The best tip is to add the water in stages

[@hbrunet72]

This is fantastic!!! I just picked up some KOH and was trying to work up the courage to make some liquid soap in the crock pot ... You have saved me from having to do that! I am completely comfortable with CP but I've never done HP. Thank you so much!

[@soapfistication]

That is why I loved this method when I found it. I am a CP girl, so learning I could make liquid soap with CP method was a game-changer for me. :) (I've made it HP, but I was definitely less comfortable.) Good luck with your liquid soapmaking!!!

[@kimm59]

Heather just to share a note I was just like you but I tried to hot process in the Crock-Pot and I was estatic the only thing I've ever done is like what this lady did was not put so much water in right away so I could control the thickness better but it worked beautiful I'm going to try the cold process now too

[@debdeb54]

CPLS is my favorite kind of soap to make. I have never calculated the dilution water because the calculations confused me. I've always just done it freehand and so far it's worked out. I have had difficulty dissolving the paste because I haven't been allowing time for all the water to be dissolved before adding more water. So thank you very much for teaching this old dog new tricks and giving me a better understanding of the calculatiins.

[@taylorjordyn7305]

will deffinitely give the hot process method another go in the future, but for right now this seems a lot easier, so thank you for this!

[@samiahrashidali8989]

I have just started making cp soaps since a few months ago. Never knew that we could make liquid soap out of it.. So very grateful for yr tutorials. can't wait to try it out. It is so wonderful of you to share your experience with us..

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

My first attempt it was gel in 30 minutes. I left it for six days before diluting it. I love it.

[@soapfistication]

That’s great! I have some I haven’t diluted yet too. You can wait for a while to dilute. It’ll still cure and then when you dilute (if it’s after the 4 - 6 weeks) it’ll be ready to use right away. :)

[@remonawilliams2820]

This is the best liquid soap video I've seen for the consistency I have been looking for! Thank you so much🙂

[@thirdeyebeautee9822]

this is the best video ive seen after watching several others. thank you

[@stantmarzoug2606]

VERY NICE AND INTELLIGENT WORK

[@pitstop1998]

Omg thank you. You really went in to detail. Best video. I will be trying this.

[@soapfistication]

I’m so glad you like it! I was worried it was too long. Thank you for letting me know it was good for you! :)

[@emmaglencross680]

This is fantastic I just tried a quick 30 minute liquid soap for the first time....but next time I will try this. Love your video it is calm, precise, careful and makes me feel completely confident that the is doable...unlike the Spanish 30 minute one that left me....bubbling!!

[@kimm59]

I love the fact we can make liquid soap cold process thank you for your thorough video I would love to find more clear oils that would make a product that I can die it's hard to make yellow pinks and pretty colors

[@diablominero]

As I understand it, your soap isn't disqualified from being cold-process if it gets warm. What makes soap hot-process is if you use external heating to force saponification to happen right away instead of waiting for it to happen.

[@olutoyin131]

Enjoyed watching you make this cold process liquid soap. Well done

[@rosedowning6466]

I have been making cold process bar soap for 5 years now and want to add to my product line. I have been watching several other people doing tutorials (mostly hot process) and I am very impressed with yours. Very informative and meticulous. I will say that liquid soap seems extremely labor intensive and I am wondering if it really is worth it to make it from scratch. That has nothing to do with your presentation, I thought you did a great job. Just an observation that liquid soap (both hot process and cold) seems to be way more work than bar soap

[@peepla7]

This was a fun watch. Also i have an 8 qt bowl just like that but it came without a lid. Where can i find the lid only?

[@soapfistication]

I'm not sure. When I bought the bowl the lid came with it. You can probably check Amazon and/or a restaurant supplier?

[@marchingtonhome]

This is the coolest thing EVER!!!😎 I'm soo gonna tries this, this week. Thank you so much for an AWESOME video. I'm such a soap nerd🤓😂

[@susybot]

I am so glad I found this video! Thanks so much for sharing all of your hard work!

[@beautyfox6683]

I think this is a wonderfully simple and interesting idea to do liquid soap. Cant wait to try it my self. Great video.

[@tallerdecindyjabonera9757]

He descubierto algo nuevo!! Muchas gracias!! Me voy al grupo de FB a aprender!! Amo el mundo del jabón!

[@sumbdluvsme]

I really like this, I struggle with thin soap as well so I am definitely going to try this method. Thank you for sharing

[@soapfistication]

I think thin soap is "natural" and we have just become so accustomed to the liquid soap out on the market, so we have been trained to have it thicker. Technically it is just as fine in a more liquid form...but I prefer it this way. Plus it doesn't squirt out of the container onto my shirt! LOL Meanwhile, it was suggested to me (although I never did it) when I had very liquid soap to use it with a foaming soap pump. Not sure if you've tried that...

[@teresaatocha9145]

This is so interesting! I've been making cold process soap for years and i think I'd like to try this. You did a good job showing and explaining, thanks so much for making this video!

[@CarolineAkwi]

Your method is the coolest 😊

[@tashamac8873]

This is the best cold process liquid soap video I’ve seen so far. Thankful . How did you figure out how much preservatives to put in.

[@joycooke4252]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing! I cannot wait to make CPLS!

[@n.e.w.skincare]

Sophistication you are Love Soaponified's new best friend! I struggled so much with the consistency of my liquid soap! You made it so simple! Don't know why I didn't think to do it this way. Amazing! Love it!

[@soapfistication]

Thank you so much! I hope it helped!!

[@kimm59]

I wonder if I can use my cold process liquid soap paste to thicken up my Crock-Pot liquid soap?

[@c.t.gordon5585]

That was brilliant. I am interested in the dual lye method for ticker soap. Did you add half or each to make up the total amount of lye needed in the recipe?

[@dedreali2783]

Nicely done video. I am new to liquid soap making and was taught the hot process method. This cold process method looks easy and interesting. My only question is I did not see you 'neutralize' the soap is there a particular reason for this? Thank you

[@marie-helenetougas4710]

First of all, thank you very much for this video. You are a very charismatic woman and your explanations are very clear. I am preparing a soap making project with my students. We will make exactly the same recipe as you. I have two questions. 1. Is it possible to add color and glitter to the soap? If so, what and when? 2. So what if I couldn't find a preservative to put in it? Thak you again!

[@soapfistication]

So much fun!!! I wish I had learned how to make soap in school!! Maybe I would have paid more attention to chemistry... As for color and glitter - I haven't tried adding glitter, but when I added color, I used mica, and it eventually sank to the bottom of the bottle. So the next time I added color, I used liquid dyes (suitable for bath/body - they are water soluble); I didn't use a lot - only a couple of drops. Those were fine. So I would guess you could technically use glitter, but I would expect it would sink to the bottom of the jar eventually. (If you are using glitter, I recommend you use biodegradeable/earth friendly glitter. You don't want to send "plastic" glitter down the drain.) As for a preservative: the challenge is that when you add water to anything, it can grow mold and bacteria. The preservative is there to help combat that tendency. So if you don't add preservative, there is that risk. Without a preservative, I'd recommend storing your soap in the fridge and using it within a week or so. (Which isn't very convenient or plausible...) Even if you don't see the mold or bacteria, it can be there. Where are you located? If you're in an area I know of, I can send you some info on suppliers I'm aware of who carry preservatives that you could order.

[@marie-helenetougas4710]

@@soapfistication Thank you so much for your answer!!! You have no idea how it helps me! I'm in a remote area in the north eastern Canada. I would be very grateful if you give me info on suppliers for the preservative and for the liquid dyes. Thank you again and a good night to you.

[@marie-helenetougas4710]

And last question!!! What do we have to spray the bubbles away with alcool?

[@soapfistication]

So first of all, you don’t HAVE to spray away the bubbles with alcohol. I just did it so you’d be able to see how the soap looked (and if you just don’t want to see the bubbles). It won’t be a problem with the soap if you don’t spray them away. As far as suppliers, I am sure shipping will be a challenge for you, but the suppliers I use in Canada are mostly Windy Point (based out of Calgary, I think) and Candora (based out of London, ON). I’ve also purchased from Soap and More(not sure where they are), and Coop Coco (Montreal). Maybe check them out and see if they have items you need (like the preservative) and non-exorbitant shipping fees. Good luck!

[@DeaJ580]

Thank you for sharing! Very informative video. Much appreciated!🙂

[@joanking6546]

Loved this video. Thank you. Would you mind sharing your recipe?

[@soapfistication]

Thank you, and I don't mind at all! 70% Olive Oil 15% Hemp Seed Oil 10% Mango Butter 5% Castor Oil Lye solution was a NAOH/KOH ratio of 30/70 with a superfat of 2%

[@dianakang7016]

THANK YOU so much for sharing! I could get my hands on very little information on CP liquid soap, let alone good ones. That's until I saw your video!

[@vanessag7757]

This is amazing ...I just started making liquid soap with hot process and I hate how thin it is...this looks like the perfect consistency

[@Blaaaksfinest]

Add salt water

[@soapfistication]

I think you could add less water to hot process as well, it's just hard to tell what the consistency will be because when it's hot, it is thinner than when it cools. As the other reply noted, you can add salt water to thicken it back up. I have done this when I've diluted too much. Just be warned - I found that it reduced the soapy bubbles (but still cleaned!) I'm still playing with getting the perfect (to me) consistency. LOL

[@youarea.]

I'd love to see everything you are working on!

[@saharshams729]

me too

[@victormillioli7544]

This video is so helpful! Thank you!! How do you calculate the differente lyes? I use soapcalc - should I calculate how much NaOH is needed to saponify 30% of the total amount of oils and then how much KOH is needed to saponify the remaining 70%? This is my first time attempting a dual lye recipe, so I just want to make sure. :) Love your videos! Happy new year!

[@soapfistication]

Hi! I use soapcalc for my bar soaps as well, but I use soapee for my liquid soap because they have an option to make a dual-lye soap (they call it "hybrid"). I recommend trying their calculator out (I updated the video description to also include a link to the soapee calculator) - it's a bit different than soapcalc, but if you have experience with soap calculators, I think you'll be able to figure it out. :) Good luck!!!

[@peesusarah]

Well explained!!!!! Thank You!!!!!

[@verniced.arnold3586]

Though this is my first time watching your videos. I love how you explain and show each step. my question is how soon can I use this kind of soap?

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Thank you so much for your videos! I've never made liquid soap before, but I do want to give it a try! I don't understand much about the dual lye:

[@cauverymk2347]

Well explained. Shall defibately try dear. Thnq.

[@geejuliana]

Hello, for the dual lye solution, powdered sugar was added to this recipe. Is it possible to change sugar with honey for anti-bacterial purposes?

[@ExtraterrestrialGirlNL]

Yes!

[@NewsfromtheGrove]

Thank you for the info; I can't wait to try it!

[@vanessalondon177]

Really enjoyed your video i am definately going to try this Cold Process liquid soap, very time consuming though.

[@soapfistication]

Yes, I find liquid soap to me more time consuming that bar soap. But for my soap at my sinks, I much prefer liquid soap to bar soap. LOL That being said, I feel like CPLS (cold process liquid soap) is less time consuming on the actual soapmaking part, whereas HPLS (hot process liquid soap) is less time consuming on the soap dilution part. I think there is a way to make liquid soap without making a paste and then diluting it. I'm still reading up/researching on that, but if I figure it out, it'll be interesting to see if it's any less time consuming. Good luck when you try it!

[@maureenakpan6702]

Thank so much. It's so cool .

[@rheshondajenkins5757]

I really enjoyed this video!!!!

[@mohd7369]

it's the first video I saw about how to make liquid soap in cold process, Thank you so much for sharing, but how I can callcolate the lye? I mean I make cold process bar soap and I know how to calculate NAOH but how I can callcolate KOH ? and what the percentage for each lye?

[@soapfistication]

Hi! I updated the video description to include a link to a soap calculator (soapee) that allows you to calculate a dual-lye solution (it is the "hybrid" soap option). As for what percentage of KOH and NaOH, that is totally up to you. From what I read, I wanted to start with a 70/30 split (which is what I used in the soap in this video), but you can choose 80/20, 90/10...whatever you want! (Based on what you like). Good luck!

[@mohd7369]

@@soapfistication Thanks again for all this information, I appreciate.

[@lihoang809]

it's really helpful, i love it, thank you

[@peepla7]

Thank you. I use hot water cuz it dissolves faster ....then 3% germaban and 1.5 % fragrance oil. That combination seems to work for me. My issue is the opposite... instead of thickening up...tends to thin out.

[@crystalwinks2772]

very thorough!!!

[@KarenProverbs]

Thank you .Barbados !

[@brankicasremac3387]

Great video, thank you so much! What was the ratio of dual lye you used in this soap? I made two batches using only KOH and also wasn't so happy how thin it was... thanks again!

[@soapfistication]

Hi! I did 70% KOH and 30% NaOH. I didn't like the thinness of straight KOH either. Good luck!

[@aniwepamela7707]

Hi, So I just subscribed to your channel because I loved your procedure. I am pretty new in soap making and will appreciate to learn more. Can you kindly explain why you added the preservative in butches?

[@onyinyechijioke]

This has been so helpful!

[@ExtraterrestrialGirlNL]

I love your video! I'm definitely trying this! One question though. Can I cure the soap when putting it in bottles and storing it? Or do I have to cure it in the bucket for 4 weeks?

[@evelynliner8069]

I just found your video and I love it. When do you test for ph. and when do you add the citric acid solution.

[@JandWSoaps]

This is really cool. I really want to try this one day. 😍

[@ninja4her30]

Since it's cold process do you wait 4-6 week for it to cure then dilute the paste?

[@soapfistication]

I dilute right away (then wait 4 - 6 weeks to use), but you can wait, and then dilute and use immediately.

[@lucianarocha1272]

I really like it. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@tammymichel2836]

That's one hell of a process! You go lady!!

[@virginiabird3447]

Love your VDO and want to try and make this cold process soap gel. The only thing I am worried about is the preservative. I have been making bar and liquid soaps for 20 years and have never used any preservatives....which I think is the beauty of natural soaps. My soaps has never gone bad - but cold processed liquid soap will go bad without the preservative?

[@soapfistication]

I have had both hot process and cold process liquid soap develop mold after a while when not using a preservative. So this isn't because of the cold process method that you need to add a preservative, but because you are adding water to dilute the soap paste. Any time you add water to a product, you have the risk of mold and bacteria forming (whether you can see it or not.) If you are selling, you really should use a preservative to ensure your customers' products don't develop mold or bacteria. If it is for personal use, that is up to you if you want to risk it. :)

[@firdowskruger9896]

Does it HAVE to sit for 4 to 6 weeks? Did saponification not take place in the 6 days that you let it rest?

[@soapfistication]

Just like bar soap, it should be cured. It won't hurt you after the 24 - 48 hours, but soap is generally best when cured.

[@soakitinartisansoap]

Liquid soap needs to "surquester" for 2 weeks. Curing at a minimum of 4-6 weeks for both hot process and cold process hard bar of soap.

[@CarolineAkwi]

This is beautiful. Thanks a lot

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Do you mind sharing where you got your container? I've been looking on Amazon, and some restaurant supply stores but I'm a bit indecisive because I'm not sure what is best. EXCELLENT video for the first one I've watched to learn how to make liquid soap! Fascinating process! Edit @18:40: In my journey of learning how to make cold processed bar soap, I have read that floral scents tend to cause our soaps to trace faster.

[@soakitinartisansoap]

Use #2 or #5 plastic containers. NEVER EVER use glass as the lye solution and caustic batter etches the glass. This happens long before the eye can see and compromises the integrity of the glass which will cause it to shatter without notice. Shattered glass with caustic material will spread far and wide making it a hazard to clean up. It's a terrible lesson to learn the hard way. Glass is NOT an appropriate hot process or cold process soapmaking tool to use.

[@marieclark7019]

You can buy these in many stores ,b+m ,wilkies,asda very easy to find

[@susansanford9846]

Thank you for Sharing your soap making it was very interesting .

[@fuichoochan2502]

Hi, so great to know that we can proceed liquid soap with cp method, thanks for sharing. In your video you didn't mention about the temperature of lye and oil, can please let me know 😁 and also I would like to know at the end how much water you diluted to the soap base , thanks

[@heatherledbetter6104]

I love your video! What is the preservative you used? If you mentioned it, I'm sorry I couldn't make out the name

[@aqwati15]

Thank you for sharing!

[@cryingbroken8824]

Thank you!" WAS losing hope on finding anything But hot process for this...

[@elizabethdominguez8013]

To the best of your knowledge….can any dual lye liquid soap recipe (hot process) be flipped to cold process method? Thanks.

[@maryambintamran]

Hello there. Thank you for the recipe. But I have some questions: 1. Are you sure u add NaOH and KOH in the same time in your recipe ? 2. How about the expired in your recipe ? 3. How to calculate if I use another oils? 4. You used olive oil in your recipe. Is it kind of virgin olive oil ? Thank u for answering.

[@ssting2011]

Thank you for the video. Have you ever tried using only castor oil and KOH?

[@soapfistication]

I haven't made a recipe that is straight castor oil. But it's possible. :)

[@desrai-annmccallum6175]

Can I ask where you got your bucket with the lid... I really like that 😁

[@soapfistication]

I got it at a Costco Business Center (which is different than a "regular" Costco). If you have a restaurant supply store near you, they could be available there as well.

[@carolynpalano9284]

Great video, have you found a preservative that is known to work in liquid soap?

[@discotoast9845]

This is very informative. We can use the liquid soap right away or there is a curing time. Is the lye concentration is still 20% for this recipe? Thanks for sharing your video.

[@arlo6345]

Thank you. Great video. I’m inspired to try it. Why do you need a preservative if this is lye based? I’m sorry if you explained it and I missed it

[@soapfistication]

You are adding water after the soap has been made (when there is no lye left in the product). Therefore you need to add a preservative. :)

[@arvintejarat776]

very nice soap .thank you

[@jeannettmadsen8856]

Can you use any recipe with this method? I have sensitive skin and found a great recipe that works well for my body.

[@aleryorganiccompartiendoco6646]

OMG!!!! I love this soap. Can I use this formula for Hot Process? I want to know what water % are you using for the lye solution?

[@isabelladavis1363]

thank you so much for sharing this video...I ATTEMPTED a Hot process liquid soap a few days ago and failed tremendously...killed my stick blender as well as volcanoed... all the worst things AND it did not have a proper PH after I checked and it was totally cooled ...so sad and disappointed...one thing is certain I WILL TRY THIS ONE lol...looks easy with no mess just time...does the PH change after you add your water? I never saw mention of this in your video, can you tell Im a total newbie??? Stay Blessed

[@Carriedawaybath]

if you wanted to make a foaming hand soap in the foam or bottle what would your dilution rate be instead of two to one would you do 3 to 1 or 4 to 1?

[@soapfistication]

I haven't done the ratios, but you're on the right track - you'd just be adding more water. Since I haven't made that, I'm not sure how much. (And some fragrances impact how thick/thin the soap is, so it could vary depending on your FO.) But when I first made liquid soap, I added too much water and it was at the foaming soap consistency, so it can be done. I'd probably start with 3:1 and see what I need to adjust from there. Happy making!

[@smrutic.s7481]

Can we skip the preservative if we store the gel as is and dilute with water as and when required?

[@vbrittany125]

As long as the soap remains a paste, no preservative is needed. You can dilute as you use and then add preservative :) no need to dilute it all at once unless you want to

[@smrutic.s7481]

@@vbrittany125 thank you so much

[@freddieivory625]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@terawhite9133]

Can I use rose hydrosol instead of distilled water? Or should I do half hydrosol and half distilled water

[@soapfistication]

Honestly, I've never used hydrosols so don't know the answer to this. Have you made bar soap and used hydrosols? I think a hydrosol is a liquid (right?), so I'd guess you could just replace the water with it. But honestly, without testing it, I wouldn't know for sure. Sorry I can't be more help with this!

[@raquelfonseca6579]

Hi. Thanks so much for the info and recipe! I dont know if you know but that preservative is a “formaldehyde releasing preservative”, which is a carcenogenic 😇

[@tammymorris835]

Can you use coconut milk or raw goats milk in this method ? Would you need to put anything to keep the milk from turning ?

[@angelinayorro8702]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaatwood2049]

This looks awesome! I noticed you don't use coconut oil. Is that just personal preference? Or is there a reason not to use it with the cold process method? Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@soapfistication]

Thank you! I only didn't use it because I knew I was giving some of this soap to a friend who has sensitivity to coconut oil. I don't know of any reason you shouldn't include it in your recipe. Happy making!

[@thomas82100]

Really liked thanks for sharing ❤️

[@jonsantiago7549]

I think what you can do is to put the paste into a piping bag and pipe the soap into the water so that water can be absorbed by the soap fully in shorter period of time

[@muhammadusmanafzal5244]

I have a question. Can we add milk or aleo vera gel instead of distilled water? Can we use it on hair and scalp?

[@apeecco1484]

first timer here- what is the % of lye concentration you used in soapee? and how much powdered sugar did you add in your lyewater solution? very nice Liquid Soap!

[@soapfistication]

Hi! Instead of using lye concentration for liquid soap, I used a 2:1 water:lye ratio. As for the sugar, I use 1 tsp per lb of oils.

[@tammygibbs1976]

How much powder sugar did you use? I think your video is wonderful. Very educational. Very grateful. Thank you.

[@soapfistication]

I made this a couple years ago, so can't remember. But I usually do about 1 tsp per lb of oils.

[@heletvanblerk4461]

Thanks for this 2 qurstions.... 1. Can this be a bubble bath? 2. Can you not just mix it with an electric blender?

[@jaymingandhi2595]

Which preservative you use? And please mention quantity

[@RUSickofIt]

I'm very curious; why aren't you using the stick blender?

[@TheGirlfromWyntersPen]

I so love this tutorial thanks for sharing. I have been searching for a reasonably price crackpot and did not get around to buying it. You have save me. Thanks thanks thanks.

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Where did you get the pretty light blue bottle in your bathroom? So pretty! Is it glass?