Relaxing Lavender Soap For Beginners | Inside a Bramble Berry DIY Kit

The Natural Soap Kit for Beginners makes cold process soap making easy. Ditch the harsh ingredients and create your own handmade soap. It’s easier than you think!
We handpicked the ingredients you need to skin loving natural soap from scratch. The Natural Soap Kit for Beginners contains 100 percent pure essential oils, natural botanicals, soap making tools, and a reusable mold. This kit comes in its own box so it's great for gifting.
From mixing your oils to labeling your bars, this kit will walk you through every step, and the domestic kit ships free to the lower 48 United States.
🌸 Find the Natural Soap Kit for Beginners:
bberry.studio/RelaxingLavender
🌸 What This Kit Includes:
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil - 1.75 oz
Soap Making Goggles
Dried Lavender - .2 oz
Sodium Lactate - 1 oz S
Sodium Hydroxide Lye
Ultramarine Violet Oxide Pigment - .2 oz
Lots of Lather Quick Mix - 33 oz
Bramble Berry's Perfect Scale
10 inch Silicone Loaf Mold
Instructions and Labels
Nitrile Gloves - Medium - 2 gloves
99% Isopropyl Alcohol - 2 fl oz
Timestamps:
0:00 About This Kit
0:30 What's In The Box
4:12 Extra Tools Required To Complete The Recipe
5:04 Start The Recipe
6:48 Adding the Lye
8:29 Prepping The Oils
10:29 Blending It All Together
13:53 Pouring And Decorating
17:27 Unmolding And Cutting
19:34 Conclusion And Outtakes
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[@bramble-berry]

Thanks for watching! You can find this Relaxing Lavender Soap Kit here: bberry.studio/RelaxingLavender Now until March 19th, all DIY Kits are 20% off! Shop DIY Kits: bberry.studio/KitSale_spring23 If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at [e-mail] or 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. You can also live chat with customer service on BrambleBerry.com from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Shop Bramble Berry: bberry.studio/_ShopBrambleBerry Recipes, Tips & Inspiration: bberry.studio/IntheStudio_Projects Facebook: facebook.com/BrambleBerry Instagram: instagram.com/brambleberry/ Twitter: twitter.com/brambleberry TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@brambleberry Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/brambleberry/

[@vernahrris5601]

I love all the safety equipment in your kit and with a good scale to boot!!! Kudos Bramble Berry!

[@sl4983]

Yes! Lavender buds 💜 THANK YOU!

[@castillosoapery9703]

You very clear helpful instruction is soooo spot on ! Thank you for step by step demonstration!

[@junemyers6275]

Love it! I put this kit in my cart.👏👏👏

[@StaceyKapigian]

This kit was so wonderful it got me started on my adventure in cp soap making. The directions were easy to follow and it came out just like the picture, beautiful! Thank you Brambleberry

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

Thank you So Much for Demonstrating how to make this soap!! I’m more likely (now) to Purchase as Every-Thing.. All needed ingredients are together..(& I’ve Always been scared to use lye)!! But you made it look so easy & simple to do!! Thank you for your “Clear Directions!!” It makes “All the difference” in my purchasing this product!! I’m So Excited Now!!🙌🙌💗🙏🙏💝🥰👍👍🕊️🕊️🕊️😍

[@lurissamorgan768]

Oh wow that's great, really want to have a go at this xx

[@beautifulvictory9683]

Good presentation! You've come a long way throughout the years. 😉

[@lisabrudnicki659]

I can’t wait to buy this kit.

[@MsAubrey]

The validation / verification process that you do is fantastic. This is an on camera val / ver. Can you tell I work around engineers? 😁

[@ylstaggs]

I just subscribed to your channel, I will definitely get the kit, I’m learning and going to be doing my own products!❤️🙏🏽🥰😍Do you have to put it in the microwave, I thought microwaves not good?

[@bramble-berry]

You can also melt them in a double boiler. Microwaving them is just quicker. It doesn't degrade the oils with either method.

[@ylstaggs]

@@bramble-berry thank you so much

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

I really like those plastic mixing containers. Where dod you get them?

[@bramble-berry]

We sell them on our website! www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/tools-and-accessories/containers/easy-pour-mixing-and-measuring-container/V000054.html

[@jalishaanderson3151]

Can you PLEASE do a tutorial on yoni bars? I would greatly appreciate it😊

[@bramble-berry]

We will definitely look into making a video on these soaps!

[@joshortiz543]

I know that salt makes soap harder and a bit drier. What about switching it for sugar to make it bubblier? Would this recipe be able to handle to swap? (Understanding the curing will take longer)

[@bramble-berry]

You could make the swap for this recipe :)

[@AngelicaIsabellaRiosRodriguez]

Thank you for the presentation. I ordered the package and was following your video along with the instructions from the package to make soap and I noticed a disconnect. The instructions from the package to make vs this video for when to add the sodium lactate are different. Should I put the sodium lactate in prep with the lye as you did in the video or in step 4 of the instruction paper I got from the package.

[@bramble-berry]

Great question! We recommend adding it to your cooled lye water - around 130-150° F is best.

[@debbush856]

Great video! Newbie here. I really don't care for palm oil, Can I use a different oil instead like grapeseed or olive oil? Thank you

[@bramble-berry]

Absolutely, Babassu oil and tallow are great substitutes for palm oil.

[@lilitkostandyan8324]

Won't soap loose its smell if we put under the fan while curing? Thank you!

[@bramble-berry]

The fan won't change the scent of the soap while it's curing

[@ajmalkaumee5473]

I’m in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and I find your videos very very helpful…and interesting.. don’t know how I could get your products 😢

[@bramble-berry]

We cannot ship to Nigeria so you will want to look around locally for businesses that sell these ingredients!

[@Nayy_132]

Can you please do a turmeric honey melt and pour soap?

[@bramble-berry]

That's a wonderful idea, thank you for your suggestion 💜

[@sl4983]

Is oxide pigment the same as mica pigment?

[@bramble-berry]

They are two different mineral pigments! Oxides use iron oxide, and micas use mica pigment.

[@sherriemartin6202]

Does it have to be distilled water or would just plan filtered water.

[@bramble-berry]

We recommend making soap with distilled and not filtered water.

[@iswanlakemsn4250]

Shame we cannot get any off this in the uk x

[@bramble-berry]

We offer shipping service to the UK. A shipping estimate is available - you will need to start the checkout process and enter your full shipping address to see your shipping options and pricing.​​​​​​​ All of our website prices are shown in US dollars. ​​​​​​​Here's a quick link to our international shipping policy for more information: www.brambleberry.com/international-shipping-policies.html

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

Hi, I'm a beginner with making soap with lye. I do have three years of experience with the melt and pour. I'm finally ready to start learning how to make cold press soap. I've been watching and saving your videos there very helpful. Do you know how I would make cold press soap making a shampoo bar I want to use bentonite clay, rhassaul clay ,amala powder ,aloe powder and a few organic oils. How much lye would I use.? Thanks for reading any help would be appreciated

[@bramble-berry]

We would suggest starting with this recipe: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/sudsy-shampoo-bars/

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

@@bramble-berry Thank you for sharing this. I have a small business and I want to make clay shampoo bars for my clients. I use the actual clay on my hair and the messiness doesn't bother me. However, I know people are about more convince and a low maintenance wash day.

[@louisdepointedulac3072]

​@@naturalhairkhronicles5790 lye made soap shouldn't be used on the hair. The ph isn't appropriate.

[@Jameelahalnaamy]

I want to ask if wheather condition effect cold soap making plz any answer

[@bramble-berry]

The weather can affect soap making, here's a link to our article with more information: www.brambleberry.com/ingredient-information/oils-and-butters/art0175-making-soap-in-the-summer.html

[@dsouzaleon2000]

Can I use cosmetic grade oils in my soap? Will the quality of my soap be compromised?

[@bramble-berry]

You're welcome to use cosmetic grade oils in soap.

[@ameenahmuhammad8016]

It didn’t show when you added the liquid sodium lactate in at what point do you add that into

[@bramble-berry]

You want to add the sodium lactate to your cooled lye water, before you pour it into your oils for emulsification.

[@ameenahmuhammad8016]

@@bramble-berry ok thank you

[@sravanthibangaru8432]

What is the shell life and when it is ready to use

[@bramble-berry]

For best results we recommend using your cold process bars within 1 year. They are ready to use after 4 week of curing. We recommend this article as a great starting point for beginners: www.brambleberry.com/tips-and-tricks/soap/art0004-beginners-guide-to-cold-process.html

[@mandaeugene1825]

Do u have any kits with just the ingredients? Not the scale or gloves.

[@bramble-berry]

We have a few cold process soap kits that do not include a scale or googles - they were designed for more intermediate soapers who may already have those tools. Check some of those out below! Goat Milk and Oats Soap Kit: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/kits/soap-making/goat-milk-and-oats-soap-kit/V700052.html?cgid=3-soap_kit_pro Wild Rose Soap Kit: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/kits/wild-rose-soap-kit/V700025.html?cgid=2-kit_pro The best way to see what each kit includes is to refer to the "Kit Contents" section on the product page.

[@ellied1701]

Can soap ingredients go in a food used kitchen microwave? Or so u need a separate microwave? Thanks!

[@bramble-berry]

They can go in a kitchen microwave too, but you'll want to wipe up any soap or oil splatters in the microwave after soap projects to make sure it's safe for food after.

[@ellied1701]

@@bramble-berry awesomeness, thanks

[@deborahbillman6923]

If I put this in the freezer overnight will it keep the soap from partially gelling?

[@bramble-berry]

Yes, that will absolutely help prevent gel phase from happening to your loaf.

[@yoanna031190]

Hello! Can we use lavender hydrosol instead of water?

[@bramble-berry]

Yes absolutely! You will lose quite a bit of the original scent in the process of making the bars so you will still want to scent it with some sort of fragrance or essential oil.

[@yoanna031190]

@@bramble-berry Thank you so much! ❤️

[@annastoyanova1722]

Stainless steel also has aluminum inside it

[@bramble-berry]

Generally stainless steel isn't also used with aluminum since it would corrode.

[@LusciousLathersBathAndCandle]

Botanicals mold on/in soaps am I not correct?

[@bramble-berry]

Some botanicals can mold - especially ones with a high moisture content. We've had success with our lavender buds as they are fully dry.

[@lifeofaloner6593]

Do you need to check the ph of the soap, if so how do you do it.

[@bramble-berry]

If you would like to check the pH of your cold process soap recipes you can use a pH test strip in the lather of the bars.

[@nancyreppert5942]

14:15 How much sodium lactate was added?

[@bramble-berry]

We suggest adding 1 tsp of sodium lactate per pound of oils in the recipe.

[@madeleinherbst972]

Please tell me you ship to south africa 🙏🙏🙏

[@bramble-berry]

We do, yay! A shipping estimate is available - you will need to start the checkout process and enter your full shipping address to see your shipping options and pricing.​​​​​​​ All of our website prices are shown in US dollars. ​​​​​​​Here's a quick link to our international shipping policy for more information: www.brambleberry.com/international-shipping-policies.html

[@Whispersfromtheuniverse5]

How much does it cost

[@bramble-berry]

This soap kit costs $87.99 and ships for free to the lower 48 states. www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/kits/soap-making/natural-soap-kit-for-beginners---relaxing-lavender/V700027.html

[@elizabethjesudairo7483]

This won’t lather, right? Cos there’s no surfactant in here

[@bramble-berry]

The Sodium Hydroxide reaction with the oils will turn into soap. All soap will lather. Soaps made of surfactants generally lather more and in less ideal conditions such as in hard water.

[@sl4983]

Anne Marie, do you have a FB group page?

[@bramble-berry]

We do have a Facebook Page: facebook.com/BrambleBerry

[@DawnShipley1977]

Since it is "soap" why can't you use your regular kitchen supplies, why do you need separate things?

[@bramble-berry]

We recommend having different supplies because the lye and fragrance can get stuck in the cracks the bowls and tools, even with thorough washing

[@meltemr.300]

My question is, if the soaps are natural why do we have to use gloves and glasses?

[@enbeast8350]

I think it has something to do with lye. And heat melts plastic

[@NaturalMackie]

Lye is caustic (aka caustic soda) and in this form very concentrated. If splashed in the eye the solution can cause severe burns and possibly blind you. If you get it on skin it can burn. The batter on skin will usually just itch but can burn. A rinse really well with water will usually be fine if it’s a little bit, if you’re burned you may need medical attention. Sodium Hydroxide is also used in food production in controlled amounts for preservative and to make b.ombs. If your plastic container has a 2 or a 5 on the bottom in the little triangle it can be used to make soap. I personally mix lye solution in a stainless steel pitcher and weigh lye in a glass Pyrex. Natural doesn’t mean it can’t be dangerous. It’s like plants that can poison you if consumed.

[@sl4983]

Because of the lye

[@jaicabardo4357]

Lye is caustic and can cause eye damage. You can go blind from lye water bein in contact with your eyes

[@louisdepointedulac3072]

Poison ivy is also natural but you wouldn't want it on your skin. Just because something is natural doesn't automatically make it safe. Another example would be bitter almond pits. They contain cyanide.