Palm & Olive Oil Free Recipe - CALAMINE & CHARCOAL CP Soap w/ Piping Frosting | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@lisasiekierka917]

Thank you again Ellen! You are so generous, and not just by giving your recipes out but also by including your viewers and recognizing them/us. You do such a great job of making people feel included by replying to our comments, stating that you read them, and just making us feel like we are right there with you! You really are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Thabk you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much! I wouldn't be here without you all🤍🖤

[@firdowskruger9896]

I agree. She is one of very few who bothers to reply and always makes you feel included. Sending love from Pretoria, South Africa.

[@lizbrown9553]

I JUST Started watching you and am BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR ENTIRE DEMEANOR,CLASS, AND ARTISTIC TALENT.. YOU ARE JUST LOVELY INSIDE & OUT❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much🤍🖤

[@venturesr0963]

By far, one of THE kindest people.

[@kezru1581]

You are going to have alot of great videos to catch up on. Ellen is a treat to watch!

[@DorothyOfTheWest]

I have moved from using 30% Olive oil to using 25% High Oleic Sunflower and 5% Olive. High Oleic Sunflower makes amazing soap, it has an even higher amount of oleic fatty acids than olive or avo. I recommend you try some high oleic, it is cheaper than olive, doesn't have to downside of short shelf life and gives a whiter bar than using EVOO

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This is great info! Thanks for sharing🤍

[@loriswindle8469]

Sam's Club now carries a Sunflower/Olive Oil mix. It's 101 ounces for $13.98, and 80% Sunflower Oil 20% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Works out to $0.14 a fluid ounce. I bought some to use not only for cooking but to make body butters and creams. Thank you for all your beautiful videos and the inspirations that you have given me. Have a lovely day!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

What a great price point! Thanks for sharing🤍

[@nicolewilliamson5484]

Yep! Works just fine.

[@jenniferpaxton6743]

Came here to say this. I have used the Sunflower/Olive oil mix at Sam’s Club to soap with. The sunflower oil is high oleic. It takes me a minute to work out the substitution math because it is an 80/20 mix, and I’m a fairly new soaper. I have had good success with it.

[@Tinymama411]

I generously spray the top of my soap with 99% Acohol(Amazon) as soon as I finish making it , and once more as soon as it evaporates a few hours later and I get a Shinny top every time.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for sharing your pro tip🤍🖤

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

That's a great tip 😊

[@NaturalMackie]

This soap is beautiful. If you’re going to use sunflower or safflower oil be sure it’s high oleic. This fatty acid means it will not go rancid as quickly and is usually what you’ll find in the supermarket since this sits in your cupboard, it needs a longer shelf life. It’s also comedogenic. If your sunflower or safflower is high linoleic acid then it will be prone to rancidity quicker and to keep it fresh longer you could store it in the fridge. This one is considered non-comedogenic. I think most cosmetic ingredient suppliers have high oleic and will make the distinction if they don’t or have both types.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great info! Thanks for sharing🤍

[@nancykelly9712]

Orange spots typically come up with Canola oil mostly. I don't consider those oils filler oils but they sure do have a bad wrap from "consumers"!! Ugggg They are still great to use!! Love those soaps Ellen!!❤

[@janehutchinson5539]

It’s a beautiful soap! I am using up to 40% HIGH OLEIC Sunflower oil in my soaps and love them. 8 months in with no issues. Using high oleic oil means you don’t have to worry about DOS.

[@mickieheinze]

Beautiful, thank you for addressing the cost of Olive Oil. Crazy!!

[@rayne5221]

I switched from olive oil and have it split between canola and sunflower oils. I have not had any issues with DOS, and have a nice creamy lather for my soaps. The trace for the most part is slower, most of the time depending on the FO, and allows me a lot of time to do designs

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for sharing, this is good to know🤍🖤

[@serinamagick7192]

This is a great video Ellen... I have been using Canola oil instead of olive oil and it makes a very creamy lather. It's a lot like shaving cream. Lush makes their soap with Canola.

[@lisaoconnor5518]

another beautiful soap, Ellen. thank you for addressing the DOS. I have some sunflower oil soaps curing now so I cannot wait to try them. Thank you for your generousity. I have learned so much from you.

[@cliviascreations]

I just came back from Cuba Ellen and my calamine soaps were so much appreciated along with the activated charcoal. Never made those together but that combo is a killer, beautiful and elegant and with a purpose ( not claims over here). Anyhow I was able to stock up on OO before the huge price increase , but I made a batch with 60% sunflower oil and I love it so much. It’s great and I am picky for my skin care ingredients but have to say, imo and for our extremely curly texture hair there is nothing better that works for us like canola oil. Also talking about “ not appreciated soaping oils, soy bean oil has the closest fatty acid composition to olive oil. So there is that. Regarding lather I am not going to bother you with a chemistry lesson but comes down to the fact that the manotón the water(liquid portion) evaporated and makes the lather improve. Thank you for another great video Elllen

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much for the valuable information, you know your stuff🤍🖤

[@dmw635]

Thank you for your instructional and inspirational videos, I love them! I’m new to cold process soap making, and your videos have helped me learn many things that a book can’t relay. Your soaps are beautiful and I enjoy listening and watching you create.THANK YOU!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!🤍🖤

[@MommininMillstown]

Good freaking gracious! I swear I don’t think I have EVER seen a more beautiful bar of soap. You’re literally like a soap queen!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks🖤

[@patriciacasad7894]

You are a blessing to me. I enjoy watching your videos. Your soaps are fabulous, beautiful and very creative. You are my inspiration. Thank you so much

[@eqrain21]

I had a salt bar recipe move really slow on me when I used some sweet almond oil in it. I thought it was never going to hit trace because the one I had made previously, without the sweet almond oil, hit trace really fast. Definitely the sunflower oil could have had that effect. I picked some up to try in a few recipes. I'm going to give it a try, we'll see how it goes soon🤞

[@tammyssudz]

Hi Ellen thank you again for another great video. I personally have used sunflower and canola oil in my soaps and never have had a problem yet.

[@venturesr0963]

Currently waiting for my supplier to open so I can go get the items needed to make my own calamine powder. I'm going to make this with tea tree oil and see how it works out! I made a charcoal and tea tree oil soap that I've been told has helped a friend's skin and that makes me so happy to know. The calamine powder just might up my game!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oooo, tea tree oil would be fabulous in this🖤

[@nicolewilliamson5484]

I started using sunflower oil & I've had no problems & the lather is amazing.

[@charodouglas3043]

Im so glad you are making recipes replacing olive oil.!!!

[@RED-cy7ig]

The colors and swirls are gorgeous.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🤍🖤

[@kezru1581]

Ellen, I know I say it alot, but thats a stunning soap! So elegant looking.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🤍🖤

[@ladybug9171]

I switched from olive oil too, it's gotten beyond expensive. So, instead of olive oil I use half sunflower and still half olive oil. I stretch it out so to speak 😂😂😂

[@BrooklynIrby]

How beautiful this soap is, will be my first soap to try when I start soaping. Ruth, can you show how to use a piping bag with piping tips. Thank you!

[@annesingh2670]

It's gorgeous Ellen ❤️ I did make the pure calamine lotion bar before..now I will add the activated charcoal.. Thanks for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! They are such a pretty combo🖤

[@carliedavenport5548]

A gorgeous bar of soap. I love it!!! I've never used Sunflower oil in soap, but Olive Oil is soo expensive at the moment. I'm in Australia

[@donthatelove1918]

Good Day! I will agree with you in regard to the Olive Oil. I recently purchased from SAMS Club the 128 oz bottle of Sunflower Oil and Olive Oil blend and the cost was substantially less than the Olive Oil...you may want to check that particular oil blend out. It soaps very well. The Soap is beautiful! 😊😊😊

[@ruthiewileywiley9271]

Thank you Ellen. I really appreciate and enjoy your creative work. Your awesome ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@TrishaLynnDYI]

You are a blessing! I watch you and you really relax me. I have Lupus and many other autoimmune disorders and try to use natural products. You bring me happiness so thank you dearly! God bless you. ❤ Your voice is beautiful.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@DeborahKeeney-mg3ft]

I have never seen a soap video of yours that wasn’t enjoyable! Have enjoyed your sharing, content and you personally have taught me so much! Crazy fun hobby and great gifts!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much 😊 I do love making soap🖤

[@Zone8-jk]

That is stunning!!!!! I love love love the color juxtaposition. For me it's perfect but, if you wanted to do a little happy for a ballerina: some little ballet slippers on top would be too cute.- maybe in silver or gold? Or pink icing with a pair of black slippers with just a light touch of barely there pink glitter. Oh my, I better slow down or I'll be in the soap shop designing.....LOL. You know, no one does soap for ballerinas or anything musical but, we have a ton of youngsters who do both. Have a wonderful day.

[@grannyanniesoaps]

I feel like that change in your lye amounts may be due to your other oils because sunflower oil and olive oil both have an SAP of 135 in soapcalc. That’s why the SO/OO blends work so well for soap making. I also agree with another commenter that the Sam’s blend is great, however, is unfortunately a limited run for them. I’m hoping that it’s been so popular that they get it back… 🤞🏻 Beautiful soap, as always!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, that's true on those oils but I want to be super careful for new soapers to get used to running numbers when they change a recipe...

[@grannyanniesoaps]

@@EllenRuthSoap Absolutely! I run a new soapcalc sheet for every single batch I make, even your tried and true recipes. 😉

[@kimmatura3564]

What a beautiful soap! The soap flowers are gorgeous!! I’m not a soap maker but I love your videos!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!🖤

[@monicaposner1761]

Gorgeous , love it!!❤. Actually Sunflower oil has a lot of benefits to the skin. And I have try it in my recipies lately in replace of olive oil and my soaps have not turned rancid or any orange spots, so far! I do use citric acid in my soaps ,since I have hard water, maybe that makes a difference in the ranciness. I only make soaps for my family and friends, nothing big . Thank you for another beautiful video!.

[@jenniferswisher5856]

Beautiful! thanks for sharing!

[@joaopaulomartinsvieira7148]

Wow! I'm talking from Brazil and I've just found your channel. I just loved it. For sure I'll start following your channel. I've been learning Hot Process.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Welcome! So glad you found me🖤

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Such a beautiful soap I love calamine soap and love your little flower soap's .Ideal for the children's bathrooms .Thank you for sharing 😊xx

[@evelynrodriguez6337]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!👍👍👍

[@mickieheinze]

Such a beautiful bar!

[@charlottetinxcundall7015]

I find my bigger moulds un-mould easier than the smaller Amazon style ones. Freezing for a couple of hours helped me combat the dinging up of the edges xx

[@GaytanFamilyFarm]

I really enjoy watching you make soap. Thank you for testing this. ❤

[@dianehedricks7860]

Ohhhhhh this turned out FANTASTIC!! I have not tried anything to substitute olive oil, but you have me ready to try!!! After even more time, please do drop a quick update on any DOS? I’m sure gonna try! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I'll keep you updated on the DOS situation👍

[@dianehedricks7860]

@@EllenRuthSoap I’m so excited to try!!

[@GaytanFamilyFarm]

I have used high oleic safflower oil in the past, and once i run out of my stay of olive oil, I'll switch back. It makes a lovely soap.

[@datbat1]

This soap is stunning! Now I want to experiment with some high-contrast color combos of my own. I guess I have a different perspective on the olive oil issue. I've just resigned myself to paying the higher price, but since I'm paying more anyway, I might as well experiment with other oils that I once thought were too expensive. Avocado oil is no longer that much more expensive in comparison, so I'm loving avocado oil right now. Yes, making soap is more expensive than it used to be, but I see the olive oil "crisis" as an opportunity to branch out and be a little braver. I've even found sales on some interesting oils, and I've been able to incorporate small amounts of moringa and morula oil into a couple of batches. They're low in linoleic and linolenic acids, so I don't worry about DOS. I can cut back in other areas of my life. I love soap-making enough to prioritize my joy. It can be a fairly expensive hobby if you let it, but I've always got gifts for every occasion. Silver linings and all that stuff. By the way, I've never used palm oil and don't plan to start. It's gratifying to see so many people start to move away from palm. Just as there is no such thing as "clean coal," there is no such thing as "responsible palm oil."

[@MzLNicole]

Another beautiful soap! I love the calamine/charcoal combination. They made a great soap design.❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!🤍

[@jenniferparker6539]

Love this bar! Thank you for using sunflower oil. I might give that a try given the costs of olive oil nowadays.

[@soapyfluffs]

And yes ellen, Citrus and sunflower do slow down trace but any other would thicken just like olive oil

[@OliviaBloomLuxuryCo.-hn1do]

I call it Tuxedo Roses it’s beautiful!❤

[@ahmadhabib9553]

Olive oil has been expensive where I live since long. It has been a year since I started to make soap. So I have been trying different recipes without olive oil. Canola oil is the best option for me. However, I do not recommend using canola oil more than 40% of the total oils. The recipes I use have been improving. The biggest problem is that butters are very expensive and i haven't been able to find palm oil and rice bran oil. So it is very hard for me to form a good soap. They turn out soft and they are very soluble in water so they wear out quickly. One of the soaps I made got DOS after about a year. Only a small percentage of cocoa butter and beeswax that I used significantly improved the quality of the soap. A high percentage of coconut oil worked well with a higher superfat with 10% castor. If you have rice bran oil than it is good substitute for olive oil.

[@lunairebabe]

i don’t make soap but your videos are always so relaxing and calming to watch after a long day! :) thanks for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching 🤍🖤

[@ruthnowicki7390]

Beautiful soap ❤❤❤

[@roxaneevans1187]

OMG so beautiful, Thank you for testing the sunflower oil, been waiting to see if it’s going to be as good.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

So far I'm loving it.🤍

[@margafrantz4406]

Ellen you are so beautifully generous! God bless you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰

[@ivonvalle2683]

They are beautiful, thanks for sharing the video. Like I always say you are the best. Great teacher.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much 😊🖤

[@KSKAZNative5]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing Ellen. I need to order some calamine powder, and I have to give your recipe a try without the Olive oil. I get 7 lbs pure olive at the soap store and it's $34 or $38 dollars (can't remember) but I am doing a blend these days to make the olive stretch because of the price. Coconut oil too! Thanks again, Many blessings ❤❤❤❤

[@wencheeltervaag]

Beautiful!

[@hilarygilliam]

That’s So beautiful!

[@Hudsonvalleysoapery]

❤ Beautiful soaps - I’ll need to try the calamine some day. Love the color alone.

[@TinaAudell]

Has anyone tried Rice Bran oil to replace Olive oil ? Beautiful Ellen ! Will be making this soon ! 🫶

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I used to use a 50/50 combo of rice bran and olive oil, and loved it🖤

[@firdowskruger9896]

Thank you Ellen, for a great channel. Even though I am also a Soaper I always love your content and I always learn something from you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching🤍

[@christeef6840]

I'm so glad ya brought up DOS Ellen because I ran this recipe through SoapCalc and Linoleic/Linolenic was 38!! 😳 lol Once I switched it to High Oleic Sunflower it went down to 5. Since they say you should keep L/L below 15 I wanted to throw this out there for beginners. I've had DOS show up further down the road so it's probably safer to always use High Oleic or lower amounts if ya want to sell. ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks, you bring up a really good point 💕

[@christeef6840]

@@EllenRuthSoap ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisawaugh9808]

❤ I just can't get enough of your videos! You rock🎉

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wow, thank you!🖤

[@mariainesriascos6424]

I love your videos ❤ thanks a lot. I say hi from Colombia ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😃🤍

[@queene8380]

What a beautiful bar of soap! Yes I love olive oil. It’s my absolute favourite (because of my sensitive skin) 😍 so great full for alternative. I’m great full to know people in certain places that can give me they’re discounts on olive oils. And I can give them discounts on silver and gold jewellery 😅lol

[@bellabates4512]

When you use diluted sugar water, at what point do you add it? Is it with the lye solution? Or with the water before adding the lye granules?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Always dissolve the sugar in water before adding the lye. I just stir it in the cool water until it's all gone, then add the lye.

[@SherryLynnKnowles]

Hi Ellen! Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Since you are soapibg on a smaller level (2 pound molds). Can you do a video on milk and honey in a smaller mold for us smaller mold crafters?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a great suggestion!

[@annreinbeau]

You can use high oleic sunflower oil and avoid the DOS problem. That might not be as readily available, but soapmaking supply houses carry it.

[@paulaherring2644]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I enjoy your videos, they are very inspiring. ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!🤍

[@MainStreetMercantile-i7n]

another option to try is sunflower/olive oil blend. It's a little cheaper than the sunflower oil at walmart. It's Iberia brand and found with the hispanic foods.

[@poisxe]

I read that sunflower oil goes rancid much quicker so it's better to use a small amount of sunflower oil in CP soap (under 10%) to prevent DOS. I think the issue is only if one wants the soap to last longer than a few years. Have you experienced differently with sunflower oil? Or do you just go through it quickly? I'd love to use sunflower oil! Love your channel : )

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a really good point for longer lasting soaps... We use it up pretty quickly around here, so I haven't had one with sunflower for more than a year or 2.

[@kathysuleski5835]

What a beautiful work of art! Did you let it go through gel phase? Thank you for sharing, Ellen!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes 😊 I gel most of my soaps

[@kathysuleski5835]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you! I just made this with canola oil instead of sunflower oil. Fingers crossed, it thickened normally, I didn't have to wait long to pipe. Thank you again for all your tips and recipes! You don't know it but you are my mentor! I only hope to be able to soap like you! :)

[@lenddyangulo1559]

Gracias muy bueno y hermoso 👌🏼

[@vanessarudick7707]

Beautiful soap

[@MarciesWhimsySoaps]

Hi Ellen! It’s Marcie from Country View! Looking great!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hi Marcie! Thanks🖤

[@PlumCrazyHomesteader]

When using soap calc, calculate the ratio of linoleic acid divided by the total fatty acids. You want to stay below 15% to avoid DOS. 💕

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

Thank you for this very nice video. The soap looks fantastic!❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks🤍

[@steelersgirl071961]

Yeah, use high oleac sunflower oil, it has the same sap value as olive oil and it makes your colors better 😊.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes! Thank you!

[@modahesabi2719]

I love your videos and I try your recipies. Thank you so much. My experience is not good for sunflower oil. It makes yellow points on the soap bar in a few months. Hope your recipe works better then mine. Does yellow points bad? I do not thinks so. I saw same yellow points when I used daphne seed oil.

[@pattiemoseley8752]

Those are absolutely gorgeous 😊❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! Cheers!🖤

[@jennbama]

This is just beautiful!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🤍🖤

[@bellabates4512]

Beautiful!

[@jeanettewestover]

I love your channel, and all you have to say...❤ thank you for sharing ...

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you for watching🤍🖤

[@bloomysdictionary9399]

Beautiful! Have you used your soaps for your hair or made shampoo soaps? Or conditioner bars?

[@venturesr0963]

She has a video for conditioner bars. I made some a number of months back and they are spectacular!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have used it for shampoo, but with hard water CP soap can cause a bit of build up over time.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here's the conditioner bar video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDYgoN_grNmfrs

[@bloomysdictionary9399]

@@EllenRuthSoap do you recommend any Cp recipe over another for shampooing? Or certain oils over another?

[@amberliteNZ]

Stunning ❤

[@Tinymama411]

What a beautiful soap🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@vernidabrown4237]

That is a beautiful color combination 🧼

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🤍🖤

[@RudeDogRanch]

This soap is gorgeous ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🖤

[@dianneg-phila]

Beautiful as usual! Ty

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@LelaLela-g1c]

Very beautiful, super 🥰💐

[@crystaloren1421]

I love your videos! ❤ I do have a question. I am fairly new to soap making & love goat milk soap, is there anyway you could share your favorite soap that is a go to for you. There are just so many versions out there and I want to provide my customers with a great & moisturizing soap. Anyway you could help me on this issue I'm having? I have been following you for a long time & just enjoy all your videos. Thanks a bunch!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I played around with several soap recipes for years before finding my "core" recipe... Here is a video with several different recipes, I suggest trying many and even create some new ones, until you find the one you love best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYCYn2erjKqJhZI

[@lball9975]

So elegant!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🖤

[@CreativeGirlLisa]

Hi Ellen, Love your channel and personality ❤ I’m still such a newbie here , so can you tell me where you get the containers you use for the Calido oatmeal, that comes with the spoon in it? That is so convenient. I could really use something like that. Thank you again love your channel.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I got those containers from Dollar General, they come with the scoops👍

[@CreativeGirlLisa]

@@EllenRuthSoap AWESOME THX U LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@K1F1L]

God bless you and happy 4th of July ❤❤❤

[@roxaneevans1187]

I used rosemary peppermint and it seemed to move a little faster, came to trace faster then I thought but still waiting for the leftovers to pipe with, my first time Im going to pipe 😅

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Rosemary can speed things along. Have fun piping soap🖤

[@cutedr0817]

Hello. I love your videos! Where do you purchase your 2tbsp scoops?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here is a really nice one: amzn.to/4dOhF77

[@rekhakaushik3469]

Can I use cold pressed sunflower oil? Tq so much for sharing your video and recipes with us.Loads of Love from India ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, it would be wonderful👍

[@soapyfluffs]

I got rid of all my olive oil. I use soapers choice about 65% Sunflower, but I use high eiolic. I only got DOS one time and it's my plane castile soap no freg or colors. And it happened after they where 18 months okd that's normal.

[@Escapeofthebride777]

Beautiful soap! If I don’t have aloe for the water/aloe solution, can I just use 100% water?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, all water still makes a fabulous soap🖤

[@Escapeofthebride777]

@@EllenRuthSoapthank you so much!

[@susanmoniz1372]

Can I ask where you ordered your stamp that you put on the sides of your finished soaps? I’d love to do the same for my soaps as it adds a nice finishing touch to the products.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This is the supplier I got mine from: amzn.to/4cTS78k

[@susanmoniz1372]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you!