Making Soap with Only 3 Ingredients!

[@Allyourbase1990]

Can’t wait to try this . Good soap is so expensive and I’ve been staring to grow my own foods and want to be more self sufficient making things

[@riverbellcottage]

Good luck on your journey! Soapmaking is a great way to save money 😁

[@bjdefilippo447]

The soap looks lovely. The only comment I have is that you don't need the added expense of extra virgin olive oil. I started making soap 40 years ago, and mostly used pomace olive oil. Since you aren't eating it, (I hope!) you don't have to worry about the taste difference, and there's no difference in the soap quality. There's a slight color difference, but unless you particularly want a bit greener soap, I'd do the switch. Cheers!

[@riverbellcottage]

I see pomace olive oil in the soap calculator as an option but have never seen it available to buy in Australia!

[@MericaWakeUp]

Where would one find a soap calculator?

[@pelican9854]

​@@riverbellcottage try any European grocery store. They usually have it in large 5-10kg tins

[@ellenkurniawaty2774]

​@@MericaWakeUpjust search at google. There's some web with detail calc for free

[@jaylaw6970]

Traces faster too. Good stuff can take forever. I know, I use it. Every time.

[@nadiarobb1680]

This simple video inspired me to try soap making for the first time! I found it super helpful and my first ever batch of soap turned out perfect. Will definitely be experimenting more!!

[@riverbellcottage]

That's so good to hear! Thanks so much for your lovely comment 😊🙏

[@helenellsworth9556]

For those who want cleaning as well as moisturizer, should put 60% olive oil and 40% coconut oil, coconut oil is your latherer and cleaner, lye is, coz it will change, 132gms and water is 342gms fragrance 29.90 GM's

[@rebeccahmbithe3024]

I need this material balance please

[@robertobradford3968]

Huh?!?

[@mariememenemi1318]

Thank you Helen. Lye how much?

[@adebisibalogun8583]

Thanks for this

[@jillianbowman7846]

@@rebeccahmbithe3024 I always run my recipes through soap calculator making sure it is a 100%

[@user_4808]

Thank you for your great recipe. I made 34 pieces of soap. I am very satisfied with soap

[@riverbellcottage]

That's awesome, well done!

[@florenceguard6875]

I was so scared of trying soap making cos everyone said it's a chemical mixture but your video definitely convinced me. Thanks ❤

[@riverbellcottage]

That's great to hear!

[@wahine7556]

I'm definitely going to do this. My mum is from rural NSW and she would make soap just like this when I was a kid but she couldn't remember exactly how to do it when I last asked her. I haven't been home in almost a decade so I'm excited to give it a go. Cheers!

[@riverbellcottage]

@@wahine7556 you’ll have to take her a bar to surprise her! ❤️

[@LalaLa-ld1gs]

Just trying this out now, I gathered some Ganoderma mushrooms and dried them, now making a tea which will be the base for my lye solution, plan to add it to coconut, avocado, olive and pumpkin seed oil along with some coffee, will post the results, wish me luck 😊

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

My cousin's wife had this hobby. It's very expensive hobby tough. At least in india. She also made it using 3 ingredients and it was natural soap.

[@j.m9189]

I will try this , it's the most simplest way of making soap I have seen. Thank you

[@riverbellcottage]

Good luck, it really is very simple! 😊

[@grip.me.sportswear]

The video was so helpful and really explained step by step how to do it. I felt very confident making soap for the first time and it all turned out perfectly. Thank you! Xx

[@riverbellcottage]

That's so good to hear! Thanks for your lovely comment 😊

[@navaldmello3]

Now I know lyn is sodium hydroxide which is called caustic soda, thank you for get information now I can make soap and all credits goes to you

[@joycequiroz8035]

U made that look so easy. Thank u for sharing ur video. They look lovely.

[@riverbellcottage]

Thanks for your lovely comment, I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@AshingtonDube-y9r]

It is good to know how these things are made we use them everyday but hey I have learned something thanks

[@riverbellcottage]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@damarishisick6556]

0:22 when the bottle said poison, I was like that's not what I am trying to do lol.

[@ronlabe5487]

Soap from the store is poison. Lye converts fat to soap through the soponificatiin reaction and is neutralized. If you get it on your skin, it will turn you into soap and burn you badly. So just use caution.

[@AxelotelvloggerNL]

Same

[@harindervirk3810]

Your recipe inspired me to make soap bars and it turned out like yours.thx a million .such a perfect outcome . because my second attempt made me so frustrated .I am new soaper .I am glad I found you .👏👏

[@riverbellcottage]

@@harindervirk3810 that’s great to hear, well done and thanks for the nice comment!

[@harindervirk3810]

Thanks . Have a good day .

[@metalkingtohorses]

thank you, love how easy and it dried white and you gave measurements thanks

[@riverbellcottage]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@shazdave8886]

I just made my first batch and then saw this video. I made my olive oil and coconut oil a bit thick. Spooned in okay and had to get a spatula to get an even top. This video helped for my next batch.

[@riverbellcottage]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@antonovkouakouthoussin3660]

Impressive video thanks for sharing your skill

[@riverbellcottage]

Thanks!

[@phorn_khann]

Omg! Love SOAPS 🎉

[@maiaallman4635]

Nice video! I subscribed. Love from South Africa.

[@riverbellcottage]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@Dee.SixNine]

Fight club led me here

[@livinlavidalori]

Hahaha he sells their own fat asses back to them

[@bing_bing7353]

Used this for my project and it worked...cheers! New subscriber here!

[@riverbellcottage]

That's awesome, well done! Thanks

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

I love soap and candle making videos, sooo relaxing! UK 🇬🇧

[@yazzyjazzyreborns]

Hi, I am inspired to make my own soap after watching this 😊 Can you add essential oils to fragrance the soap before you pour it into the moulds? Many thanks

[@cutemagreth4291]

I have worch one hundred videos of make soap and I never understand 😊😊but fainaly I do understand from your video 😅😅

[@machuneteffo7451]

I'm sorry I can't see clearly the names of your ingredients as you seem to be very fast and to tell the truth I'm so impressed ❤and would like to know more ❤❤❤.

[@RoseRose77777]

Thankyou thankyou. Simple recipe to follow. Know im excited to give it a go. X

[@jesicadelfin1099]

When do I add color to the mixture? Thank you

[@riverbellcottage]

Add your colour after you've blended the oils and lye, just before you pour it into your mould.

[@nickidaisydandelion4044]

Wonderful, ethical and vegan.

[@harindervirk3810]

Hi .just wanted to ask you which colors you use for pink and green soap and how do you do it .pls reply. i mean clay or mica and how do you mix it .

[@riverbellcottage]

@@harindervirk3810 just dissolve 1 tsp of clay or mica into a tablespoon of olive oil and then stir into the soap batter before you pour it into the moulds ☺️

[@riverbellcottage]

@@harindervirk3810 ps for the pink I use red clay, for the green I used nettle powder, but green clay works as well.

[@harindervirk3810]

Thanks for your response. my next soap is the pink one .❤

[@JonathanEhama]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@CampingGuy]

I want to do this. Thanks for sharing my friend

[@olally7270]

Great video. I’m keen to try. What about the adding of different scents? How does that work? Thank you

[@riverbellcottage]

@@olally7270 simply stir in your scents before you pour the soap into the moulds! I’d recommend approx 10-15g of essential oil or fragrance oil for this recipe.

[@priscillajimenez9419]

@@riverbellcottagewhat about things like charcoal powder and or turmeric or other natural spices for color and dried flowers? How much dried powder for color can be added?

[@sharoncastaneda597]

Can you use coconut oil in a tropical country with heat and humidity? Will it melt?

[@riverbellcottage]

You can’t substitute coconut oil in this recipe as it requires a different amount of lye. Also saponified coconut oil is highly cleansing and so requires a much great super fat (additional oils) to prevent it from drying out the skin). Try googling a coconut oil soap recipe, there are plenty online that already have the super fat calculated. Soap doesn’t melt in the heat. It can sweat though in humid climates due to the naturally occurring glycerine in the soap. Hope that helps!

[@MisterPickle.]

Make sure that you use Nitrile gloves and not rubber(latex) or vinyl.

[@birddaddydetta]

Super important!

[@dysla2222]

Can you explain why? Thanks

[@MisterPickle.]

A reaction between the sodium hydroxide and latex. And vinyl is a polymer aka plastic, or synthetic material, that will shrink if heated. I guess it's okay to use heavy rubber gloves like the ones used to wash dishes, but thin latex can have microscopic holes in them that can lead to chemical burns. Same as a condom is 99.9% guaranteed. Not to mention latex is an has allergenic properties.

[@helenellsworth9556]

If I want to substitute less olive oil for some coconut oil does that affect the lye solution

[@richardhayman4868]

Hope you got an answer on your own or elsewhere; I'm just now seeing your question. Yes, substituting oils/fats absolutely changes the chemistry as each oil/fat has a slightly different amount of lye that is necessary to convert it to soap. If you don't use enough lye, then you end up with an oily goo; if you use too much, then you end up with a bar that has lye leftover that will burn your skin. Cold process soap making is straightforward, but it is still chemistry. Best to stick to established recipes until you understand the process/chemistry well enough to begin blending/substituting oils/fats. Just one man's opinion...

[@delnadomanic8457]

I am trying this for my experiment, could you please help we how much of each ingredients should I take for 200g soap??

[@madelinemendy3009]

Does the soap foam well?

[@MrSarojkc]

Just wondering if we can use this in face plz?

[@riverbellcottage]

Yes, it's a beautiful, mild soap for the face.

[@jojo4hyworld654]

Can someone help me do we need to put almost two bottles of 500 ml of olive oil as you showed in video???

[@jojo4hyworld654]

My oil looks more then yours am I doing something wrong????

[@lucianlup]

900 grams of oil​@@jojo4hyworld654

[@ARock476]

I am here cause of fight club thank for the tuto

[@foxmoon9486]

Could you tell me when can I add some flowers and color?

[@riverbellcottage]

Yes, just before you pour the soap batter into the moulds.

[@foxmoon9486]

@@riverbellcottage thankyou!👍

[@starfall8659]

How did you get that mixed color for the soaps in the thumbnail? I only get white color whenever I make

[@shellyirby9828]

This soap looks great!

[@riverbellcottage]

@@shellyirby9828 it’s a beautiful, gentle soap to use!

[@budgetwithkate]

After this process, am i able to add other ingredients to make my unique soap?

[@michaelafowler6425]

At what point would I add my oats, honey, and calendula pedals?

[@riverbellcottage]

Add this after you've emulsified the olive oil and lye together. Be careful with honey, the reaction can generate a lot of extra heat. It's often safer to add the honey to the cooled lye and then let that cool back down again before adding it to the olive oil. Hope that helps.

[@nogger0629]

@@riverbellcottage any good oils for fragrance you recommend?

[@hristina24]

Is caustic soda safe for daily use?

[@riverbellcottage]

@@hristina24 it’s not caustic soda once it’s reacted with the oils so is perfectly safe!!

[@hristina24]

@@riverbellcottage good to know, thank u very much 😃

[@alexeinavalny4456]

Can I use canola oil for the making soap instead of olive oil

[@riverbellcottage]

@@alexeinavalny4456 I’m doing a new video this week on using a cheaper oil! You have to recalculate the amount of lye when you change the oil.

[@Olaemi]

can i use any oil of my choice?

[@riverbellcottage]

No due to the different 'sap' value of different oils you would need to calculate the lye amount again before using a different oil.

[@BlackstarY2K]

Thank you for sharing, I am making soap today for the first time copying this video but shouldn't the measurements be ML instead Grams as it's liquid? Please someone help.

[@illinium1727]

Thanks for the video. Why should we leave it gor 4 weeks?

[@riverbellcottage]

It allows the soap to ‘cure’, meaning the excess water evaporates and the structure of the soap develops to create a milder and longer lasting soap. 😊

[@illinium1727]

@@riverbellcottage thanks for the quick response💕

[@ZakkHung]

About how many .oz for each bar of the cylinder shape ones is do you think? Thank you. 😊

[@amitkumarsharma3408]

What is a self life or expiry date of this product

[@riverbellcottage]

@@amitkumarsharma3408 it will last for many years and still work fabulously! The extra oil in the soap will go rancid after a year or so, so it won’t smell as good but is still perfectly good to use.

[@harindervirk3810]

Hello again ,just want to ask you about adding oat flour to the recipe . Do i need to adjust the water and lye .can u pls guide me about how much .thx

[@riverbellcottage]

@@harindervirk3810 you don’t need to adjust the water or lye. I’d add a tablespoon into the mixture and stir well before you pour into the moulds. 👍

[@harindervirk3810]

Thanks .❤

[@vennalynraganas6626]

Hello can i add other ingredients like lemon or papaya?

[@Lailac_svt]

is caustic soda same with sodium hydroxide? our teacher gave us sodium hydroxide for this activity

[@riverbellcottage]

@@Lailac_svt yes it’s the same thing.

[@cac8793]

Thank you for the information, love the video!

[@riverbellcottage]

Thanks so much!

[@behramcooper3691]

Do we need to add any perfume?

[@riverbellcottage]

@@behramcooper3691 no it smells lovely without any but you can if you like

[@Mark-ei6dg]

To add scent do we add essential oils? How much should I add for this recipe?

[@riverbellcottage]

If you are using essential oils I would add about 10-15g for this recipe. Just stir it through before you pour it into your moulds.

[@paulat6129]

lOVE THAT IT IS ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS ARE YOU ABLE TO ADD ESSENTIAL OILS AND COLOURANTS TO THIS MIX I HAVE NEVER MADE SOAP BEFORE BUT THIS RECIPE LOOKS EASY TO MAKE THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

[@heine1717]

You can add additives to the trace before pouring into moulds

[@sitiazizahmy208]

May I know why we need to wait for 40 days for it to mature? Thanks 🙏

[@farmanguliyev]

What can we change olive oil with? Because it is not cost effective and not helpful for small busineses

[@MrDerMaag]

thank you for the video. Can i put essential oils at the end?

[@Onlycomeddy7562]

Hello Brother,I tried to make soap but after 2 weeks the surface of the soaps turned white.what is the reason.Please guide.

[@riverbellcottage]

This is called soda ash and is very common in olive oil cold process soap. It's also known as sodium carbonate and occurs when some of the lye reacts with the co2 in the air as the product is saponifying. Because olive oil soap takes longer to saponify there is often more soda ash on the product. It's totally safe to use still and just washes off. It isn't caustic at all. Hope that helps.

[@brittanyevans9904]

How cld I make this w tallow instead of oil?!

[@tintinlove7405]

Do you have a link for the molds,where to purchase?

[@riverbellcottage]

Sure! I got mine from www.vitalia.com.au

[@tintinlove7405]

@@riverbellcottage thanks much

[@Manish-jw9mc]

Can I use coconut oil instead of olive oil? I have to hot the oil first or have to make is without hot the oil.

[@artistpolarbear]

any alternatives to the caustic soda i really wanna make this

[@Jan-iq8ep]

Very lovely video

[@apr3807]

I wished you had included a piece of video washing your hands with this soap if it’s really working!

[@heeeeheeee5759]

Can we use the same blender for food again?

[@lydiaabaidoo7914]

Pls in the absence of the mould what else can I use

[@davidl2684]

Thanks for the tutorial! One question: is caustic soda actually safe for saponifying? I know it is not safe when in contact with the skin as plain material, but is it as part of a soap? I've looked for studies on this, but can't find any. Maybe you know some that you can cite. Thanks! :)

[@riverbellcottage]

@@davidl2684 yes caustic soda is perfectly safe once saponified. If you are concerned you can buy cheap pH test strips and test the soap, which should be around 8/9.

[@davidl2684]

@@riverbellcottage I see, thanks for your answer :)

[@sadddee]

Is the amount of Oil the same if Olive oil is not used?

[@hannanthedon3976]

Thanks for the simple video! can you use this soap 🧼 everywhere on your body even your private area? Or will it irritate?

[@hambonez500]

Is the caustic salt nessacary over a good sea salt? Caustic isnt very good for skin

[@riverbellcottage]

@@hambonez500 it’s not caustic once it’s saponified!

[@TheNaba87]

thanks for sharing! Will definitely try this because I need an unscented soap. What did you mean by "leave 4 weeks to cure". We can't use it after 48 hours? Or do we have to wait another month before we can

[@riverbellcottage]

It’s safe to use after 48 hours but it will be very soft and will go soggy quickly in the shower. The cure time is so the soap can develop and harden as excess water evaporates. This soap is better the longer it cures. But if you can’t wait it is perfectly safe to use after 48 hours ☺️

[@TheNaba87]

thank you!! @@riverbellcottage

[@nachonadya]

Would a hand-electric mixer work too? I am going to try it this weekend!

[@riverbellcottage]

@@nachonadya yes that should work fine. ☺️

[@willowwils7499]

Hello what did you use to make the coloured soap

[@butterflyacres]

If I want t use multiple different oils would I just split the amount up between the different kinds so if I needed 20 oz oil I would do 10 and 10 oz of two different ones or how ever many I wanted and just make sure all together it would equal 20 oz

[@riverbellcottage]

No you can't change the oil as each oil has its own 'sap' value which means it needs a different amount of lye. Using too little lye will mean a soggy soap and too much will make an abrasive bar that will irritate the skin. Always use an online soap calculator to determine the lye needed if you are using different oils. Hope that helps.

[@butterflyacres]

@@riverbellcottage thank you also I want to make goats milk soap (I own diary goats) so can I just replace the water with goats milk

[@riverbellcottage]

@@butterflyacres you can use milk but weigh it first and freeze it. Then add the caustic soda. If you add caustic soda to room temp milk it will scorch and curdle and smell terrible. Freezing it drops the temperature enough to not let the lye ruin it. 😁

[@butterflyacres]

@@riverbellcottage ok thank you

[@jennettesantillan4324]

How about if i use only ccoonut oil?is it equivalent to the amount of olive oil you use in this video and add small amount of extract?

[@mainframeonlinegamingtv3189]

where did you get that pink mold from. Or what is the size of that pink one

[@A.l.l16]

Riverbend cottage did you use distilled water or tap water

[@rushawahab1343]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@riverbellcottage]

Thank you!

[@Beauty-gd4uu]

Can I use vegetable glycerin and black soap?

[@gbemiashaye1804]

I would like to start making soaps. i want to use orgeno herbs i grow them. What do you think.?

[@riverbellcottage]

@@gbemiashaye1804 yes you can add herbs but dry them first, fresh herbs will instantly turn brown due to the alkalinity of the soap batter.

[@gbemiashaye1804]

@riverbellcottage thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@hluzual8267]

I have a question, can we add (for example) lemon extract while the soap is still in the mixing process?

[@riverbellcottage]

Yes, you can add lemon essential oil before you pour it into your moulds. Just give it a good stir and use at least 10g/kg so that the smell survives the saponification and curing process!

[@nasteishaSparr]

Very good quality, so everything is perfectly smooth.What is the pH level?is it possible to re-melt such soap?

[@soothingsouls204]

Sweetheart The ph of soap are always high 9-11

[@katiemaccallum7952]

Can you re melt this soap after it’s made to add colour and oils then pour into another Mold?

[@Catita158]

Hi!! Can I put essential oils, or maybe fragrance?

[@Alphadragon1979]

I've always wanted to try making soap and this is most likely a very noob question but how would you scent it...would you use essential oils or something else?

[@riverbellcottage]

@@Alphadragon1979 yes you’d stir in about 15g of essential oil before you pour it into the moulds. ☺️

[@Alphadragon1979]

@@riverbellcottage Thank you so much! That helps a lot!

[@iangraham6730]

This looks so simple! Thanks for sharing! Can I ask, could I use 800g of olive oil and 100g of coconut oil? To add some suds? Also 20g of fragrance?

[@INFP3355R]

how about removing excess NaOH using NaCl? Is it not necessary

[@riverbellcottage]

@@INFP3355R no there is no excess naoh in this recipe formulation so no need for salt!

[@mapulytmonica6393]

What do you need for fragrance?? Essential oil? Isit good for skin??

[@shaynepalma4170]

Is it okay to use thermometer for human as a substitute?

[@intothenatureculture1787]

Can i mix with glycine ? Can I make carrot soap by using caustic soda

[@safiyyahbibi7937]

Why do you need to leave the soaps on the rack for 4 weeks?

[@natashalysaght6588]

How much Lye do you add?Is the curing process to make the lye safe?Thanks

[@byfaithministries9327]

Does this soap lather? I'm interested in trying this but just wondering how well it cleans and lathers, and if it dries the skin?

[@riverbellcottage]

Yes it lathers beautifully and gets better if you let it cure for 8-12 weeks. It's got a 5% superfat so doesn't dry the skin at all.

[@walemutman9102]

@@riverbellcottage if I want to get into large scale production for sale, any way I can produce and sell between 1 week, not curing for a long time (4 - 12 weeks)

[@riverbellcottage]

@@walemutman9102 not with olive oil soap as its very soft and takes several weeks to harden. You can add salt to help harden up but I would recommend making soap using harder butters like cacao butter and shea butter which would create a harder bar. You can also discount water to help reduce the curing time. Lots of options!

[@walemutman9102]

@@riverbellcottage thanks but still not clear, can you please describe a procedure of producing soap that can be use immediately without curing for a longer time.

[@supersaintsfan00]

@@walemutman9102 melt and pour soap

[@steelfil672]

4 weeks to cure? What happens if you use them immediately ?

[@riverbellcottage]

@@steelfil672 they take a few days to set and saponify before you can unmould them. If you use them in the first week they won’t bubble or sud much.