Making Sweetly Clean Soap | MO River Soap

Hello everyone! I'm Holly and in this video I'm making a non-rainbow version of our Sweetly Clean Cold Process Soap! This soap will be available with our next release coming up at the end of September. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook to stay up to date!
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(This is not the recipe used in the video but is one that I love. Our regular line of soaps do not contain palm oil. If you you want a palm free recipe, play around with adding more butters and/or olive oil.)
30% Lye Concentration
6% Super Fat
40% Olive Oil
20% Coconut Oil
10% Palm Oil (I look for Palm that is certified by Palm Done Right)
10% Rice Bran Oil
10% Castor Oil
10% Cocoa Butter
1tsp ppo* Sodium Lactate
*Per Pound of Oil
I soap at room temperature - which means the oils and the lye solution are in the 65-75 degree range.
Missouri River Soap is not responsible for any outcome that results from testing this recipe. Follow all safety precautions when handling sodium hydroxide and making cold process soap.
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[@Nancy-gl3zo]

Holly, you are absolutely delightful to watch. I love your personality. All your soaps are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Nancy!

[@leslieuzelac6936]

I love watching you and you have a keen talent of coordinating colors. From one person who frequently gets misunderstood to another, just ignore the BS comments. You have every right not to share your recipe. People don't realize the thousands of dollars that gets spent developing a business and the endless hours of research and development. They see an idea and want to be told everything about it without expending ANY effort of their own. That is selfish. Stay strong. You are amazing.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Leslie! It is hard because everyone 'reads' something a bit different. Even the times I've been overly nice to counteract any misunderstanding, I still get yelled at. So I just have to be comfortable with it and know that I know that I was approaching things from only good intentions. I even provide a recipe that I love but that still isn't good enough.

[@arlenegilmore3928]

This soap is so pretty. Just love your choice of colors! Thanks for sharing!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Arlene!

[@nancykelly9712]

Lovely soap, I really like those colours too! Thanks so much Holly! ;)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Nancy!

[@ramonitavalentin5451]

Hi Holly, I absolutely love these colors in this batch of soap❤. I'm rewatching this video again.

[@jillcochran9794]

Holly you are amazing!! I don’t know how, you pick up that HUGE pot and pour in those containers without a spill!! That soap looks beautiful and can’t wait to get some!! AND, I love how you listen to your customers!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jill! I don't always make it without a spill but I did this time. Ha!

[@tharpalicia]

I picked up Sweetly Clean from the rainbow release and loooooove it! The new color combo here is lovely! Peach, purple and pink are my favorite colors!! Always fun to soap with you, Holly!

[@moriversoap]

That is fantastic news Alicia! I am so happy you love the scent. Thank you!

[@pansyslife8642]

I love your videos so much 😍 you are my soap inspiration love you soo much all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@ivonvalle2683]

Those colors are so beautiful that it has to come out beautiful.

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I love the pink and purple colors in this soap. I hope the weather is cooler in your neck of the woods. It's is really nice today in the Pacific Northwest not hot like a month ago . Great video !💕

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's still mostly hot here but there is a coolness in the air this morning. I love it!

[@steelersgirl071961]

Wow, I love the colors, very pretty ❤❤😊!

[@evehsv5556]

Loving that peach colour Holly so pretty also love the fragrance description it sounds lovely. Thanks very much for sharing. 💕

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's just a gorgeous color!

[@sorayashahi]

I love watching your videos. So relaxing and your soaps are so pretty.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@aminaaucasa391]

Im from Malaysia..love to watch all of your videos and its a beautiful soap

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much Amina!

[@michellelovewell1142]

I love those colors

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Michelle!

[@LG2022xv]

lovely soap. I think your flower is a Daylily

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I think it must be too. I wish I could figure out the name for it. It seems that there are many similar varieties.

[@mindyedwards3574]

Holly, I LOVE this color combo. I hope I can get my hands on a bar.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's a big batch so I hope you can too!

[@destinyrobbins6890]

This is actually one of my favorite soaps you’ve made! Very pretty!❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Destiny!

[@CandyBredwell]

I have watched nearly all your videos and I just love watching yours. You are so animated and I love how you teach. I started soaping a year ago with melt-and-pour and then cold soap. I still have so much to learn. I love the colors you chose in this video. It is such a fun color combination. I love that purple though!!! Mama B Soaps.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoy the videos. Yay for soapmaking!!

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

I must confess to binge watching your soaping! I want at least one slice of every bar you make lol. I want to start soaping myself now. I also love Day Lilies. Check out Schreiners Gardens for a gorgeous selection. They are known for my fave flower the Iris but now they are also breeding Day Lilies too. Take care

[@doreenmckeag7272]

I love watching soap making videos, especially your big batches. I would love to see the process of getting the big block of soap out and cut into lengths. How do you do that?

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Doreen! Let me see if I can find a video that shows the splitting.

[@moriversoap]

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[@moriversoap]

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[@doreenmckeag7272]

@@moriversoap Thank you! That soap looked good enough to eat, lol

[@Leahsluxuryaromas]

Stunning Soap as always Holly! 💕

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Leah!

[@binmokumabanigo9249]

It looks really beautiful

[@PlumCrazyHomesteader]

It's a day lily and the flowers, flower buds, and roots are edible.

[@moriversoap]

Oh how interesting!

[@jahmellesherman8224]

Beautiful color combinations with this one

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jahmelle!

[@ikindred]

I chuckled when you were pouring from the big batch because I could imagine you on your tippy toes! Beautiful color combination Holly!

[@moriversoap]

Haha! Thank you Ingrid!

[@kellyhannah5933]

Excited to try this one!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Kelly!

[@javabeanme]

Confuzzle?! You're my hero!

[@moriversoap]

Haha! I love that 'word'.

[@amberknight8555]

I love the peach and purple mix and the pink ties it together well

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Amber! It is a color combo that I'm loving or sure!

[@ArcticBanshee]

I am terribly late to the party but I wanted to gush about how pretty this soap is, how strong your arms and back must be, and every time you pick up them heavy pots I get nervous, but you’re a total pro and could probably pour out exactly 8 ounces in a mug from a barrel. 😅 That said, your hubby should make one of those roller pots for you so you can let the pivot do all the work. 😀

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I'm pushing through the rainbow extravaganza prep right now and then I think we're going to have to make some changes. I sure can't keep up with the physical demands.

[@Alyathaean]

Germany here. So not that crazy stuff you're saying. 😁 But love watching you and always are jealous, because selling soap here is really, really expensive.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That's too bad. Just the fees for a business and importing supplies, etc.?

[@kasie680]

Looks cool Holly! I was worried it might look like meat but I don’t think it does 😊🙃

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Kasie! I was worried about that for a hot minute too! LOL

[@kasie680]

@@moriversoap 😂

[@giselleposerio2546]

I’ve been watching u for almost a year now and I just wanna say how much I appreciate u and thank u for all the info u r willingly to share. I’m a huge fan. I’m not a fun of any celebrity lol like ever but I can honestly say ur the first I’m a huge fan of. In a healthy way. Lol. Just wanted to voice that out and thank u for bringing us such amazing videos!!! Luv yah girl !

[@moriversoap]

That's so sweet Giselle! Thank you bunches! 😀

[@valeriegriffith3415]

These colors remind me of a Arizona sunset and that's what this should be called

[@moriversoap]

Oh nice!

[@ramonitavalentin5451]

Hi Holly, You did an absolutely amazing job in making sweetly clean. The colors are really pretty. The deep purple is a great plum color it gives the soap a pop. The pink is bright catches the eyes those soft pink & peach are really calming. I totally love it 😍💖💗

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much Ramonita!

[@Beccaroolah]

That dark deep berry/plum kinda colour is beautiful 🤩 xxx

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@jesssheteron902]

I love day lilies. My favorite one is pandoras box.....it is a butter cream with the same purple/burgundy center, and it smells amaizing

[@moriversoap]

Oh that sounds fantastic. Will have to google!

[@alirezachegini3244]

Very nice👏👏

[@scentofheavenco]

You are truly a delight to watch.......Were under construction right now but we will be up and soaping before the end of the year......

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It will be fun for you to get back to it!

[@scentofheavenco]

@@moriversoap yes were so excited to get back to work.

[@SoapSchoolUK]

What beautiful colours Holly - Love this!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@jessicapremo3914]

These colors are GORGEOUS😍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! This was a great batch.

[@melissag5050]

I am SO excited for this! I will definitely be on the lookout for this one :) The sweetly clean scent is one of my absolute favorites. Thank you for designing a bar to make outside of the rainbow collection

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Melissa! It really is a great scent and shouldn't be held to the rainbows. 😀

[@beadladee]

It's a beautiful soap, Holly. 😊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@TeriGrogan-ub9vt]

great job at pouring from that heavy cooking pot.

[@moriversoap]

Thanks!

[@shakinariley6272]

Beautiful soap making,🇯🇲👍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Shakina!

[@kezru1581]

It's beautiful I love the color combo Holly 💗

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@allthatshines1008]

Every time I look at your colors and think "those don't go together" and every time you prove me wrong 😂 beautiful use of colors

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@maryroseshearer9715]

Just found you! Beautiful soap and what a biggie pour out of that humongous pot! Geesh you didn’t spill a drop! Really enjoyed your video and will look for more! -Momo

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I was lucky this time not to spill. I usually do. Haha!

[@lindaspillman1817]

Loving the colors

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Linda!

[@mariafideslayaoen6083]

Simply lovely 🥰. Love watching your soap making videos.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Maria!

[@vernettejackson8583]

This soap is beautiful

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Vernette!

[@CandycaneLane999]

A gold and copper mica drizzle on top would be amazing on the top of this

[@moriversoap]

That would be really pretty.

[@belensolano6133]

mil gracias por pensar en las personas de habla española. Gracias por los subtítulos en español realmente entiendo mejor. My English is not perfect, so thanks for the subtitules in Spanish ;)

[@moriversoap]

You are welcome! I know my older videos don't have it but I try to make sure all the new ones do.

[@karentucker9445]

Beautiful

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Karen!

[@alejandrabarrios7072]

So beautiful 😍 I love it ♥️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Alejandra!

[@kathybrennan1]

Hi Holly! I was just watching your video and you mentioned having to cut loaves that you didn't make videos of... It would be really cool if you made a video of just cutting the loaves! The cutting is really fun to watch! :) Your soap is amazing!

[@moriversoap]

That would be fun! Thank you!

[@saaebbeb6852]

@@moriversoap em português

[@saaebbeb6852]

Amo assistir seu vidios

[@karentucker9445]

I love this very beautiful

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Karen!

[@gregs-gran2002]

❤️❤️❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@lisahaasecustomsewing2106]

My sister loves the color purple to obsession. She showed me a JPEG once of different shades of purple and said the same thing. She couldn't stop looking at it.

[@moriversoap]

It's so interesting to me how we are so drawn to certain colors!

[@anneshomemadecrafts]

I'm excited and curious to know what colors you used the purple is brilliantly vibrant I love that color

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It was a mixture of Hollywood and Purple Vibrance from Nurture Soap with a bit of Merlot from Bramble Berry mixed in.

[@MrsTheClown]

We are so excited- we missed the sweetly clean too! Just out of curiosity, what size is that stainless steel pot? Watching you pour from it always gives me the tinglies! Hahaha!

[@moriversoap]

Yay! Thank you! It's a 20 quart pot.

[@maknap59]

Hi Holly watching your videos I notice you put coconut milk in every batch just wondering where do you get your coconut milk and is it factored into your recipe Calc and what are the benefits of it. Thank you

[@moriversoap]

I don't use it in every batch but I do prefer to have a lot of vegan options for my customers. Milks help to create a creamier lather. The sugars increase the bubbles and the fat increases the superfat. I do figure them into my recipe via the water portion.

[@sarahcook9935]

Hey! It's so bizarre that u mentioned people's funny sayings from around the world. I was having a discussion about where " Not on your Nellie " came from. Lovely soap...one of the cut soaps reminded me of a bad bruise I had once😀💜

[@moriversoap]

That is bizarre! Haha...it does sort of look like bruise colors. That's hilarious!

[@moriversoap]

Also I have never heard of Not on your Nellie. Haha!

[@sarahcook9935]

Not on your Nellie is rhyming alang for .🤔 Not on your Nellie Duff = Puff Which means puff= life So ...Not on your life.. No chance ...in other words....🙄🙂💜

[@stackie10able]

How often do soap batches not go well?

[@moriversoap]

Most of the batches do turn out. Usually it is just a design thing that I don't like. I just have to adjust how I look at the batch.

[@ainojarvelainen9409]

What a lovely soap, again 🤗 Play it by ear is something that's easy to understand. But keep your eyes peeled! Oh my. Sounds disgusting and painful😬😁

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Oh gosh...you are so right. YUCK!

[@carols1030]

Amazing soap. Have been looking for a peachlike that for one of my designs...can you share the mica you used?

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Carol! The peach was a blend of Flower Girl, Yellow Vibrance, and Neon Pink.

[@TeriGrogan-ub9vt]

I love the purple color you used. Can I ask where or what kind you used?

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I did as well. I sure wish I knew off the top of my head what that color combo was. I have it in notes but not readily accessible. I would think that mixing a purple with a reddish color like a Merlot would produce a similar color.

[@TeriGrogan-ub9vt]

Thank you

[@vetrivera7]

💖💖💖

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@cathyulrich952]

I've seen some of your demonstrations, very informative, where did you get your soap cutter? If you don't mind sharing, plz and thx.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I don't mind at all. I have the info available in the video description. The soap cutter is from Bud's Wood Shop on Etsy.

[@stephaniezook6427]

Hello Holly! I love watching you make soap!! I am a soap maker, but I only use goat milk! I notice that your soap stays very liquid for a long time!! I have tried so many different recipes that are to stay liquid longer, but my soap just sets up super fast!! Its very hard to get nice designs because it sets up so fast! Do you have any ideas for me?? I soap around 80-85 degrees.

[@moriversoap]

Hi Stephanie! Thank you! Hmm...you are soaping fairly cool already. I do try to soap under 80. Preferably around 72. My next thought would be the goat milk. Are you using a full goat milk lye solution? Those batches can move faster sometimes. Let me know!

[@stephaniezook6427]

Yes, I use full goat milk! Im assuming thats why it sets up so quickly!! I dont really want to add water because I like how luxurious the end product is. So maybe this is just something I have to deal with!! But I love watching how long you can work with your soap!! Its a dream of mine!! We have our own goats and have plenty of milk!!

[@julianna2646]

hi holly! do you do your own photography? everything always looks so beautiful, and taking photos is something i struggle with a lot in my business. thanks!

[@moriversoap]

Hi Juliana! I do all the photography. I highly suggest a DSLR camera, a 50mm lens, and learning to use Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to edit. Pictures are never that amazing straight out of the camera. They usually need a little tweaking to adjust brightness, to adjust colors to be more authentic, etc..

[@julianna2646]

@@moriversoap thank you holly!!

[@mayerlymoracastro7575]

Me puedes hacer el favor de que medidas queda el jabón

[@user-rz3ir4qy7g]

Hello madam, could you explain to me the type of fragrance used for making soap?💐

[@moriversoap]

We specifically use fragrances that are approved for the skin in soap/bath/body products. The International Fragrance Association sets limitations on all of the different fragrances so once you find a skin-safe fragrance, you will need to double-check the safe usage rates.

[@TeriGrogan-ub9vt]

It looks like a river kinda

[@user-qf8lp6zi8q]

How long does it take for soap to dry completely?

[@moriversoap]

We allow cold process soaps to cure for at least 4-6 weeks to allow time to evaporate the excess water.

[@karenwipf7014]

How heavy is your slab? 😊

[@moriversoap]

This one holds 40 lbs.

[@Chimaki1]

Hi Holly. Where did you get the scent blend from?

[@monami4291]

I just watched your fruity loops video with the comments turned off. You ranted about people copying your work but yet you copied other soapers work. You are the same person who jabbed at an admirer that wanted you to teach her. Your reason was that your recipes were proprietary. I don't appreciate the justification of your copying, especially after your demeaning comments about an admirer. You would not have success to the degree that you have if it were not for admirers. Soapers are a dime a dozen and it's this platform possibly Instagram that gives you exposure. Appreciate your followers.

[@moriversoap]

I've grown a lot as a maker and a person and have changed many of my viewpoints. However, I do feel that many people still don't understand what I was saying when I did say it. That's okay. I choose to be comfortable with my path and my growth. I choose to be okay with being misunderstood at times. There is usually so much more dialogue needed or better translated than I often seem to do. I truly am not a rude or demeaning person but sometimes I don't come across well. Again, I've adjusted how I approach such things. Anyway, I did give a shout out in the new Fruity Rings video (I think that is the one you are speaking of?) and that was all that most of us have ever wanted. But again, I've changed how I approach it. I'm sorry that you have such a bad impression of me and I hope you will forgive those instances. I will add that my actual recipe IS proprietary. I have shared recipes, pointed people to beginner recipes, etc.. I've done quite a lot to be helpful. My actual business recipe is legally bound to the business itself and I don't have the liberty to share it. I hope you have a nice day. I'll admit this comment has set my morning off wrong but I'll just readjust and move on.

[@moriversoap]

I will add that the comments are turned off on all of my older videos and not that one specifically. The older videos tend to be targets for really disgusting and horrible comments. I just don't need to manage that harassment every day.

[@monami4291]

@@moriversoap I appreciate your response. We all grow and that is a good thing. If I had the ability to reach out to you personally I would have. I have watched your videos for quite some time. When I watched the fruity loops video I was surprised to see the comments off. This communication was not to upset you but, to point out that just as you admired someone else's work and it remained imprinted on your mind people who follow you find something endearing enough to ask you for help. Between the manner in which you spoke about helping others in a prior video and then turning off comments I became offended. Not only for myself but, for the person who mustered the courage to ask for help. Kee in mind that for people who enjoy your craft, you are a Jennifer Lopez or Garth Brooks personality to them. I wish you the best. Have a great day.

[@dinarusso3320]

Anyone running a business has every right to keep their recipes proprietary!!