Natural Cold process soap making tutorial handmade Lavender essential oil soap

[@MrYusufAnwar]

I cant! 🤣🤣🤣 Really can't hold myself when she tried to soothe herself saying that she was happy with how the soap turned up to be.

[@texasgrannieof2]

What a hot mess..😂

[@swethad6378]

Wow this amazing 😍 and I love the way she replies each and every comments even after 10 months

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you Swetha. I do my best to reply to all comments if I can! As our channel grows and we get busier this may not always be possible in the future, but while I can reply to all comments I will do so! :-)

[@ArreisMorsCI]

She's beautiful in every way. I absolutely adore her, and so glad I found her channel!!! I'm starting to make my own all natural soaps this weekend because I am very allergic to so many ingredients in the soaps and shampoos made today, and she's such an inspiration!!! LOVE how she uses all natural colorants most of the time too, which is going to be my way of approaching it, using flowers and plants from my own organic garden to color and fragrant my soaps, and use essential oils from time to time.

[@ArreisMorsCI]

Very pretty design!!! I didn't like the smell of lavender anything when I was younger but now as an adult LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Cindy, I have always loved Lavender right from being a child, I think it is such a beautiful, summery scent!

[@terezinhabicalhobicalho5557]

Mistura com I’m pouco de hortelã pimenta. Adorável

[@quietbelle8662]

Beautiful! Beautiful! But Im soooo confused as to how the lavender flowers didn't oxidise and look like rabbit droppings which its reknowned to do! How did you achieve this without it going brown and manky please?

[@nourashaheen487]

Cannot thank you enough Excellent and simple teaching Very accurate and beautiful Thank you Noura from Egypt

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you Noura. I am so pleased that you liked our video.

[@kezzaobee1462]

I love this soap technique and the colours are beautiful. The mica line is amazing in it I personally think..

[@welshmountainsoap9474]

Made a a very similar loaf few weeks ago but used lavender powder instead of ultra marine, our lavender not great either so sprinkled top with lavender powder mixed with very tiny amount of lilac eco glitter. Everyone loves it and it smells gorgeous x

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

That sounds lovely Kaz, I like the idea of sprinkling the top with lavender powder & glitter!

[@lizbrown9553]

I think it turned out BEAUTIFULLY ❤❤❤

[@Sweetdreamskittiekat]

I never comment on videos. But this is adorable. Thank you for the tutorial and smiles :)

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you so much, We are honoured that you chose to comment on our video :-)

[@alisonsargeant1956]

Im very new to making handmade soap (sept 21) i am really enjoying your videos they are informative and inspiring thank you

[@lifewithbrii174]

I been wanting to learn how to make soaps and you made this look so easy

[@DawnOrganics]

lolz, very entertaining! Thanks for the upload, lavender is just a staple oil on any soap maker's shelf I think. Glad I found this channel. Subbed! 🙏🙏🙏

[@olivialopegalake9304]

Beautiful! and I love lavender.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you :-)

[@jeanbriggs4372]

Beautiful this is going to be my next batch 😍

[@karenurbanski5004]

Beautiful design

[@capitaldonna8136]

beautiful video, I learned a lot for my next hand made soap

[@sudsysoapworks]

So pretty!! I love that purple

[@1118cristina]

I adore lavender !!! beautiful soaps :)

[@kymlewis5800]

This video is hilarious and informative. Thank you for sharing. Oxide powder? Why? Please explain.

[@ajdexter4195]

Every time I go to wash my hands I will fall asleep? Not ideal but it does smell good.

[@mreinstein48]

A real beauty!!!! I wish I could shower with it!! great job!!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you! It's great in the shower - I have been using it myself!

[@defenderofhumanity1719]

You can't call her it, shes very beautiful

[@hennasupreme9446]

I’m going to use this video to make soaps next week! Just a question, what liquid did u mix the purple color pigments with? Thanks Referring to time 4:12 if that helps

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello and thank you for your comment. We mixed the purple pigment with a little of the liquid oils that we took from the weighed portion of our oils before we mixed in the lye solution. We find that oxide and ultramarine powders mix better in oil rather than water and it definitely helps them to disperse in the soap batter if they are pre-dispersed in a little oil. I hope this helps and good luck with your soaps!

[@marymcandrew7667]

Your filming is cute and creative! Lovely soap! What did you say you coloured the blue part with? Was it something natural?

[@marisaelskamp4497]

I like the powder line it looks great

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you :-)

[@pennyarizzio2824]

What degree is your oils and lye water? I am having a terrible time trying this. Thank you!

[@Xaian1]

is it just me or does this look delicious to eat

[@miriammann2865]

What's the purple pigment used is it a colour only used for soap

[@djamilasadi413]

Thinks a lot for this video it's very kind of you

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching! Making the videos is always fun, but we do love to hear peoples comments on them too :-)

[@joycequiroz8035]

Omg i love the skits those are amazing. Thank u for the video.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you Joyce! I am glad someone else gets our strange sense of humour!

[@MickiTriplett]

I am new to making soaps, and I am having trouble with Shay butter . I cannot get my oils cooled down enough before my Lye water gets to cool. But also the oils start getting hard again before they cool down enough to add the lye to it...What am I doing wrong? How do you get it to cool down to 100 with out it setting up again? Also I tried to make body butter using shay butter as a ingrediant also , when I blended it , it was beautiful. But as I was putting it in the jars , it starts getting rubbery and I had to just stop...What am I doing wrong?

[@sunithapadmini9708]

Thank you, it's very beautiful soap.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you very much Sunitha :-)

[@freddieivory625]

Ver pretty!! Thank you for sharing

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you :-)

[@KevinsPortal]

Cute funny girl. Silly Effects and Great presentation

[@ibstayfly]

I definitely wanna make my own soap but I'm scared of the lye. I've been trying to find alternatives to use for soap since the regular ones have chemicals in it Although everything is a chemical Any ideas? What about body wash or dish liquid

[@karolsakewitz1726]

Hi, I love your job, your personality but I got a question why you do not use something less damaging than Sodium Hydroxide it's a lot of new options now? Thanks a lot because I really love your job

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Karol It is not possible to make true soap without sodium hydroxide (or potassium hydroxide if you are making liquid soap). The sodium hydroxide is required to react with the oils and create the soap, there is no other way at all to create soap. There is no sodium hydroxide present in the final bars as it has been chemically changed by the reaction with the oils and though sodium hydroxide can be dangerous to work with, as long as proper safety precautions are followed and the soap maker understands fully the potential dangers the risks of something going wrong are relatively minimal.

[@karolsakewitz1726]

@@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany Well already potassium hydroxide is softer and with a base of glycerine is possible even with olive oil, I do them. Congratulations for your job and I love fallow both of you, great job

[@FM-id7lz]

What are the measurements of your mold ?

[@nadiaksullivan]

Loved this! I’ve never made soap from scratch, just melt n pour batches but would love to make this! I’m all about natural! Is the coconut oil refined or unrefined? Can I omit the castor oil? Would you add something in its place or increase the amount of one of the other oils? Lastly; I’ve not used sodium hydroxide so I was just looking into this and wondering what form it comes in? Is it a soda, in granule form? Thanks so much 🌻

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Nadia Thank you for your message. Yes, making cold process soap is very different to melt and pour! All the different oils in the recipe provide a different function (for example, coconut oil helps with hardness, and the castor oil helps to create a lovely, bubbly lather). You could omit the castor oil but you would need to add something else in its place. This may result in a soap that is not quite as bubbly as you may like. By replacing the castor oil with another oil you would also change the amount of lye that is required in the recipe (different oils require different lye amounts). There is a tool online called "soapcalc" that is very useful and will allow you to put in what oils you are using and at what level and it will then calculate the correct lye amount for you. This is definitely worth having a play around with. It will also advise you on what the final bar will be like based on your oil choices. The coconut oil that we use in soap is refined as since soap is a wash off product it doesn't make a great deal of difference. You could use unrefined if you wanted to though. When we make leave on body products we tend to use unrefined coconut oil for its beneficial properties. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, as you haven't worked with lye before, do watch some YT videos or read up on lye safety etc (I am sure you have probably done this already, but just in case, I thought I would mention it!) Sodium Hydroxide is potent stuff and can be dangerous if handled incorrectly! Ours comes in granular form - a bit like salt crystals really. When working with lye always be sure to wear gloves and goggles (and preferably long sleeves, though I must admit that I do break the rules on this one sometimes). Work in a very well ventilated area and avoid breathing in the fumes. Also, always add the lye to the water and never the other way round. Use a plastic jug (with a number "5" on the base) or a stainless steel jug to mix lye in, don't use glass or any other metal as lye can cause glass to crack or shatter and any metal other than stainless steel can react badly with the lye. I am sure I have missed some things off this list, so please do look up a video or guide on lye safety, I am sure it will be able to help you and put across more points than I have here! Above all, just be careful but also, have fun experimenting! :-)

[@nadiaksullivan]

@@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany wow thank you for such a detailed response :) I’ll definitely check out that link regarding oil & lye quantities! I’m so excited to give it all a go now! Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me in so much detail!! 💛

[@rahmayantirahmatdahlan7888]

I just come to your channel 😍 , thanks for video . What the first time to do for beginners to making natural soap ? Thanks in advance 🙏🙏

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello and welcome. For a beginner, I recommend beginning with a simple recipe. Do not try and do lots of colours or swirls when you first begin. I recommend starting small and learning how to perfect your recipe and only then think about adding in colours, textures and swirls.

[@aguttor369]

Thank you!!

[@MissAshley115]

How long do I wait before pouring another layer?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

We didn't wait too long, but our batter was very thick (a little too thick really). You really just need to wait until the soap in the mould will hold itself fairly well in position when you alternate the tilt of the mould. You can use a spatula to break the fall of the batter so it doesn't break through any of the lower layers :-)

[@donnaseeyou8246]

How much lavender oil did you use

[@NadiaJoseph]

How many grams have this mould?

[@jasminefrink5412]

I just started soap making. I’m not understanding the way you made the left side and how you got it that white color. We’re all the ingredients included? I just got into this because I want to start a business doing this. Wish me luck.

[@amoons5150]

The “white” is just the natural color

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Good luck Jasmine! Mandy is correct, the white is just the natural colour of our batter. We use a lot of pale coloured oils, which is what helps it to remain so white in colour.

[@kathysanchez5945]

Just found your channel....Hello from Texas, USA!!! Loved your video...look forward to more of your soaping creations!!!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello Kathy and welcome to our channel in Hastings, UK! It's lovely to have you here and thank you for your kind comments :-)

[@samanthajorichardson]

Is this cold process

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Yes it is 🙂

[@DreamyGirl73]

Was that ultramarine violet powder mixed in with a bit of oil before you added it in? :)

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

It was indeed :-) All the ingredients are listed in the video description to help you if needed :-)

[@LABYRINTHHILL]

Ok, you had me at lavender! Sorry, Wayne, My guess is you won't be visiting me anytime soon! 😉😂💜💜💜

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Susan, Anne here! while Wayne may not be paying you a visit, I think those Lavender fields in your videos look like a little slice of paradise! I can only imagine how wonderful it must be to walk through them on a sunny, summers day. Absolutely stunning!

[@anikamukherjee7027]

Hello from Canada :) lovely soap! I want to try and make it. I was wondering, would it work if I used lavender essence I made (mixing lavender flower and vodka) instead of purchased lavender essential oil?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello Anika, I am afraid I don't know the answer to this question as I am not sure on whether vodka can be used in soap. If I can find out an answer for you I will let you know. :-)

[@anikamukherjee7027]

@@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany okay no problem thanks. I won't risk it then :)

[@presidentialsuite6406]

Did you try it? I don't see why not in a way....

[@anikamukherjee7027]

@@presidentialsuite6406 I did not, but I can update if I do end up trying it

[@marydoherty9188]

do you need a licence to make and sell soaps.bathbombs, lip balms and such? if yes then what type of licence do you need? xxx

[@nsrnafqh5824]

Do i need to add all those oils or i cant just choose one?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

The different oils will add different qualities to the soap (for example, the castor oil helps with the lather) but you can mix them up if you want to. If you do choose to alter or substitute any of the oils in our recipe (or any published recipe) the lye amount will need to be recalculated as different oils require different amounts of lye to saponify. There is a tool online called "soap calc" that will help you to work out a good blend of oils. If you only want to use one oil, you can make 100% Olive oil soap which is called Castille soap. This will take a lot longer to cure though and will be very soft when first unmolded.

[@pritpalsingh2949]

Dear this soap is break in between after 2-3 bath from the cracks..... what you say I think every soap is ment for bath not for showcase

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

I couldn't agree more. All of our soaps are designed to be used in the bath or shower and not simply left on display. I am sorry to hear that yours cracks as we have not had any issues with cracking on this soap at all. It may be that you are making your mica pencil line too thick as you only need a tiny amount to create the effect. If you add too much mica powder when creating a pencil line this can cause the soap to break apart.

[@pritpalsingh2949]

The Sussex Handmade Soap Company this is not my product review i think so plz dont mind

[@lennyasmrart]

wow nice

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you Lenny :-)

[@mycreativeblossoms7600]

How to get hardness to the soap

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hardness will come to the soap as it cures. We recommend curing the soap for a minimum of 4 weeks, but often 6 weeks makes the bars even firmer.

[@elizabethpickford08]

Hey, where do you purchase your sodium hydroxide? I am UK based

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Beth, Until recently we used The Soap Kitchen for sodium hydroxide but we purchased some just recently from The Soap makers store. We haven't yet used it as we still have a couple of bottles from the soap kitchen to get through, but it was a fairly good price and the order was delivered quickly.

[@kelliieeh]

What size is your mould? X

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Kelliieeh, It is 8" long by 3.5" wide by 2.5" deep :-)

[@missme3331]

The tilting of the head....🤦‍♀️

[@itsmeaylin8893]

Türkçe altyazı please!!!

[@user-me1mi1fb6b]

🎠🎠👍😄😃💤💤💤💤

[@RAAJBIKKU007]

I'm intrested in soap making , and ready to invest in INDIA , Chennai please call me

[@faneradoyce7890]

Overacting

[@girlwhoseeks]

How big is your mould

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

It is 8" long by 3.5" wide by 2.5" deep.

[@lotsofdifferentthingstosee7521]

Amazing video and it must be amazing to be able to make your own soap, you can make it smell how you want and experiment. I have just seen this channel. So I will have a look at a few of your other videos now

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you John and welcome to our channel :-)

[@mrs.cherylfreyslessons9341]

Thank you so much for showing and explaining. I haven't made any soap where I have tilted the soap mold yet. You are giving me a hope to try.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Definitely give it a go!

[@LisaG442]

First time I’ve seen a thick trace, it’s always thin to medium in all vids I’ve seen lol Love these!

[@runningwaters3269]

For me it always causes me a sinus headache. I can do all other floral scents but lavender never been one. But it does smell nice and always makes pretty items!!

[@veronicalodeiro6610]

Hola sería bueno que tengas subtítulos, hermosos tus jabones, no todos comparten sus fórmulas ❤

[@terezinhabicalhobicalho5557]

É só ir em configurações q fica à esquerda do vídeo. Coloca legendas e traduzir para seu idioma

[@محبوبهشمسیخیرآبادی]

سلام لطفا بگوید از کجا می توانم کتاب فرمول صابون تهیه کنم

[@Natsabelle]

Beautiful design I will be trying this

[@mariainesriascos6424]

Great video. You are funny. Thanks

[@jeanbriggs4372]

Beautiful thank you for sharing ❤

[@StarPowerBlu]

Thank you for the video 20ml for lavender oil it’s very expensive.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello, Yes, essential oils unfortunately can be quite expensive to use. We choose to use them as we consciously chose to scent the soaps we sell naturally. If you prefer you could possibly use a Lavender fragrance oil which would likely be a little cheaper. I am afraid I don't have any experience with using fragrance oils in soaps but I know they are a popular choice for many soapers.

[@StarPowerBlu]

Do you wait to cut the soap three days or 48 hours.

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

@@StarPowerBlu It really depends on how quickly the soap firms up once it has come out of the mold. Generally we cut after 48 hours but if the bar is still feeling a little soft at that point we give it an extra day or even extra 2 days before cutting.

[@Ana-y8d1u]

Beltifl

[@fafonso54]

Oh no....I did today...i've forgotten to add olive oil. Do you think will I have problem?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi Fernanda, Yes, I am afraid if you did not add in the olive oil the soap will be lye heavy and unsafe to use. It is so horrible when something like this happens but best to be safe and start again I am afraid.

[@pinagmulantv2379]

how many hours to be hardened?

[@brose4180]

Too much trace!!!!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Definitely too much trace! We were aiming for thick to make it easier to do the layers but took it a little too far. Still managed to get it into the mold though (if a little messily) and the final soap came out ok!

[@violetcarson5532]

Happy Thursday evening 😁 wooooooooow such a beautiful soap. I love the color coordination. I look forward to more of your beautiful creativity 🤗have a peaceful and blessed night 🙏🕊️🌹

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you very much Violet

[@MariaMendes-oj9kg]

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[@susanravella6261]

I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated this charming and informative video! Watching how you handled the thick batter was so helpful. (I actually threw a few batches away at the start of my soapmaking journey, out of pure unadulterated ignorance.) Live and learn! Growing up, there was a commercial soap called Yardley's Lavender, that I loved. But the essentail oil I use to soap with smells like my granny's shoes, and if you know if another essentail oil that could brighten it up a bit, please let me know! Thank you for this tutorial! I love the design! And the cheerful instruction, as well! ❤😊🥰

[@UwU_the_UwUer]

This is such a beautiful design 😍

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Thank you so much :-)

[@phoebesue3008]

Gorgeous!! 😍👍

[@mariarisebury2547]

I like you love lavender, to me I thing it smells like summer. I have never made soap so I am looking forward to my lavender soap. Thank you for sharing.

[@Kim-kd8or]

What a beautiful looking soap 🧼 thank you for the video ! Can I ask how your normal batter turned so white? Mine lighted but still is a more yellow color 😞 not quite as nice. Thank you 😃

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hi K J and thank you for your comment. The colour that the batter turns after saponification can be affected by a few factors. The oils that you use to create your soap will play a part in the final colour. For example, Extra Virgin Olive Oil will give soap a slight green tinge and regular Olive Oil can contribute to a slightly more yellow colour. When we make this soap, we use light in colour olive oil, as this is not so yellow and so helps to ensure that the finished soap is whiter in appearance. We also try to ensure that this soap does not go through the gel phase, as this can cause soaps to be darker in colour. To avoid gel phase, soap at a lower temperature and do not insulate the soap while it is cooling. You can even pop it in the fridge to make sure it doesn't go through gel phase. This should help the finished soap to be a lighter, whiter colour. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@mildredadigue6262]

First time watching you...and now I’m a big fan 😉

[@marymcandrew7667]

@@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany that's so interesting about not going through gel phase! It seems so many videos want the gel phase because they are using natural colors and it helps them get more vibrant? Am I correct? Do you cover the soap at all while it cures? I'm glad I saw this comment!

[@dukhtarsarwar4951]

Hahaa I loved the beginning, and the demonstration of how lavendar helps 😅 😘😘 the process was also well explained ❣️❣️ you both are so cool

[@nanettewinston-armstrong9294]

+ 💜 )

[@heathergreen6394]

❤

[@dinniesougaijam]

what do you mix the colour with? water or rubbing alcohol before adding it to the batter?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

We mix it into a little oil which we take from our weighed out oils before mixing them with the lye.

[@dinniesougaijam]

@@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany Thanks for the response

[@sureshsafasafa]

Nice clips,! Coconut oil Palm oil Castor oil Using make soap recipe share sister,

[@laurarasband5584]

I freaking died at the treatments part 😂

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

:-D Just our little take on things! Glad you liked it!

[@sihledlamini6971]

I think the movie interstellar could be based on real laws of physics

[@brandshaystaten6980]

Does this balance ph? What are the benefits of this soap for your yoni?

[@MNB71285]

Thanks alot Can we add glycerin or propylene glycol at the end??

[@DevonSoaps]

Lavender essential oil makes a beautiful smelling soap.

[@RI_TREYAH]

What percentage of colour did you use? Thanks

[@naon465]

I don't know if anyone asked this here , but can I replace the lye water with distilled water?

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello, you can certainly use distilled water to create your lye water, but you cannot use distilled water instead of the lye/water solution. The lye is needed to take part in the saponification process and turn your oils into soap.

[@ambreenqureshi5912]

Wonderful recipe! Thanks for sharing!

[@kongkonachoudhury593]

Can you please let me know the size of the mold?

[@sehajkaur9476]

Could you share the link of the book please

[@junilestari1971]

I love your video..very informative

[@Nikki67762]

I loooove it! Subscribed 🌸

[@devinaputriarindya4404]

i really want to make this soap in a smaller batch. can i just adjust your recipe (by counting every oil percentage) to 500g of oil? your recipe is awesome anyway!

[@TheSussexHandmadeSoapCompany]

Hello Devina Yes, the batch can certainly be adjusted to make a smaller amount. As you correctly say, you will need to adjust all the ingredients into percentages first, so that it can be correctly factored down and I would perhaps recommend running the measurements that you end up with through "soapcalc", which is an online tool to make sure that the balance of oils/lye/water etc is correct. Good luck! :-)

[@uptoyou9932]

I love lavender too