Super simple hot process soap making technique

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Try this simple hot process soap making technique if you are a beginner hot process soap maker, have had issues with hot process soap in the past, or just want an easy method that works every time.
With this technique, you don’t need to stir the soap while it’s cooking, you don’t have to worry about the soap reaching all kinds of different stages and you’ll clearly see when it’s done, so you won’t need to perform a pH test.
The soap is cooked slowly on low heat on a double boiler, so you don’t need a crock pot for this hot process soap technique.
Benefits of hot process soap:
○ Hot process soap is more gentle to fragrance and essential oils, since the lye has already been neutralized when the scent is added. You might need less fragrance as a result and you don't need to worry about acceleration.
○ Hot processing soaps can cut down on cure time. (Personally, I still prefer to cure hot process soaps for about 4 weeks because of the high water content.)
○ Hot process soaps can have a different feel than cold process soaps.
○ Hot process soaps have a more rustic, unrefined look. This can be a pro or con depending on your personal preferences :)
○ You don't have to worry about getting soda ash with hot process soap.
○ The clean up is much easier.
Thank you for watching!
Music by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell & Rikard From
Please wear proper safety equipment when making soap.
Super simple hot process soap recipe:
Recipe calculated with: soapee.com/cal...
Oils:
150 g coconut oil (30%)
75 g shea butter (15%)
25 g cocoa butter (5%)
50 g avocado oil (10%)
25 g castor oil (5%)
175 g olive oil (35%)
168 g distilled water
10 g citric acid
Sodium hydroxide lye:
when adding citric acid: 76.3 g
without citric acid: 70.3 g
(29.4 % lye concentration, 5 % superfat)
2 tbsp dried spinach
10 ml fragrance oil (I used 'green tea' by gracefruit)
Cure the soap for about 4 weeks before using it on your skin.
○ Citric acid information
When citric acid and sodium hydroxide lye (NaOH) are combined, sodium citrate is created. Sodium citrate works as a chelator in soap.
A chelator traps metal ions such as calcium and magnesium that can be found in tap water.
These metal contaminants can cause rancidity and soap scum in handmade soap.
A chelator binds to these metals so that they can’t bind to the soap molecules. This way the soap won’t react with them and the soap's lather improves + shelf life increases.
Citric acid does not lower the pH of soap. Instead it consumes some of the lye and increases the superfat. Add 6 g extra lye for every 10 g of citric acid added to a soap recipe if you want to keep the superfat % at the same level.
How much citric acid should be added to soap?
Usage rate in bar soap is 1-2% of the oil weight.
How to use citric acid
Add citric acid to the distilled water and dissolve completely before adding the lye, or make a separate solution of citric acid and distilled water and add to the oils.
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[@justaddlivingwater]

TY for everything you share you really are a beautiful artisan & soul!😮🤗

[@joyaghosh2940]

Was wondering why the hot process?

[@tellervo.]

@@justaddlivingwater aw thank you so much💝

[@tellervo.]

@@joyaghosh2940 I think it’s mostly a personal preference so it depends on what you like! Hot process soap is more gentle to the fragrance so you might need less and you don’t have to worry about acceleration. Hot process can also cut down on cure time (but the soap gets much better as it hardens during the cure)

[@joyaghosh2940]

Yeah the fragrance part i agree.I just have some reservation about the coarse look of the soap. But unless was just great

[@susanravella6261]

Thanks! This is my first and only success at hot process soap! You are an angel for posting this video! 💖

[@elainem7722]

I hope to try this method as my first hot process soap. Any suggestions for me?

[@pattyallen1994]

Hello I’ve been soaping for quite a while and love doing hot process the best however I never heard of using Citric acid before. I like that you explained the chemistry behind it. I will definitely try this recipe. I just make soap for gifts , myself and family. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and recipe❤

[@sandywest4299]

this is the best way i have ever seen on youtube. tyvm peace be safe

[@zgns145]

The Zen of making soap. Informative, beautiful, and relaxing.

[@sherrihempel5671]

Love your videos - they are all done with such delicacy and grace - beautiful soaps too !

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much Sherri, I appreciate it☺

[@MilkGilk]

I've been using this technique for a year! Definitely my favorite way to make HP soap !

[@georgianasalter]

The paper removal was asmr heaven. The soap is nice, too!

[@yodathecatttttt]

I made this - turned out great!!!!!

[@sprinkles_091]

I absolutely adore how calming your videos are. Please dont change a thing. Please ignore the complaints. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this video, & i very much enjoyed it for my anxiety. Thank you, so much.

[@BKV601]

Beautiful soap and very easy method,much easier and quicker then making in crockpot👋I like all your soaps.They all beautiful.

[@nodnod222]

Beautiful video as usual. I love how you explain clearly everything you did and used in the video. Always make me want to try to make it immediately.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you! That makes me happy🙂

[@BudapestMonster]

Lovely tutorial! The must in conjunction with the natural sounds of the process are soothing. Thank you!

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much😊

[@rajameenanagappan1180]

Hi Sara, Love this video, such a detailed video, covering each and every part of this method of HP, gonna try it out in a few days. Beautifully and so neatly done. Hugs from India.

[@afiroma]

I love watching your videos and I learn a lot from them. Your way of making Hot Process is my favorite!! Thank you for Sharing ❤

[@a_adexter6786]

I loved this video and followed your method. and for the first time, my HP soap looked smooth and beautiful. no crusting. Thank you.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🤗

[@elainem7722]

Hi, when you used/use this method, did/do you add superfat and additives at the end like in normal HP? Thanks

[@letstalkaboutlife493]

my experience started out with wondering what frankincense and myrrh smelled like. so i bought some on line. and then started making little 3 gram perfume solids. then saw a tutorial on soap making and glycerin soap melt and pour. so i bought some melt and pour and put some essential oils in. and had wanted to mmake my own homemade soap for about six years. then i was finally able to make my own homemade soap. and recently ive tried making my own type of melt and pour. its still a work in progress. but im getting it. i love the easy hot process that you have demonstrated. its not as hard as i thought. ive been wanting to do hot process so when i put the essential oils in they should last longer. cause i cook the soap. excited to try this one type. thank you

[@tellervo.]

Thank you for sharing Denise! I'm glad you want to try this technique☺️

[@maikolverasson1735]

Do you have more hot process ideas in store? I'm very interested in that method! And as always, I really enjoy all your videos. Such a keen eye and ear, and the education does not come too short at all. Fav soap maker.

Hi from Mexico, excelente soap. I will try it. 😃

[@marie-madeleinekondia-yema2810]

Well done! Thank you very much for sharing your precious skills. God bless you🙏 ❤

[@srwessentials8924]

Love your this very calm and peaceful

[@Goddessselfkare]

Love this video. It’s speaks to me. Use what you have 😊

[@jaimebohrtz4783]

Beautiful video! So peaceful.. and loved seeing your techniques! 💚

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Beautiful ❤️🌎thank you. It’s so therapeutic to watch.

[@tellervo.]

🥰🥰

[@meadowyck]

just wondering how you came to making soap? I love the whole process of soapmaking, the creating something that can have the ingredients I need for my skin and not other junk in it. It will be 20 years this December, since my journey began into this wonderful field. Thank you again for such soothing video's and sharing your knowledge with others. You are now my new favorite to share with new soap makers.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sharing! You definitely have more experience in soap making than me😊 I stumbled upon some article a few years ago that talked about handmade soap. I thought it sounded interesting so I wanted to give it a try. Like you, I love the process and I just never get tired of making soaps and trying out different ingredients.

[@adriannascott7711]

How long is the cure time before use?

[@adriannascott7711]

How long is the cure time before use?

[@brookzucha3993]

A workbook would be awesome!

[@tellervo.]

Great😊

[@priscillatse1332]

Love your style and sense for nature and beauty. Could you please do a liquid soap video? Been trying to get the courage to do a large patch of liquid soap for dishes and hands but had some inertia from what looks like complicated hard work. Lol I’m sure you will have an easy efficient way to do it. Thinking about using your stove stop double boiler method to make the liquid soap. Thank you for sharing.

[@warriorsgreatness6182]

Love your videos. Videography tells a wonderful, educational, inspirational story. Master techniques in learning all about soap, etc. keep up the great inspiring work. Appreciate all that you share. Mucho Gracias

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much!!

[@bluelot7546]

everything you do is so tasteful even your toffee can - love all your videos

[@deboraneves71]

Hi Sara, Especially beautiful this video!!! Very delicate. It makes the senses come out!!! thank you for this magnificent lesson🤩 I'm Brazilian and I'm getting ready in the art of soap!💗

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much Debora!💝

[@מזללוי-ק1נ]

I enjoy watching your videoes.Thank you very much.

[@steelersgirl071961]

I love this method, I will have to try it, thank you 😊.

[@tellervo.]

Awesome, let me know how it goes😊

[@deepika2338.]

Amazing soap making.. Hope will start homemade soap in my journey. Your truly videos will inspire by me.❤

[@lauriewilson4741]

Now I will try hot process your style! I tried once and it was not very pretty. Love the idea of spinach. Tyvm

[@tellervo.]

Awesome, I hope it goes better this time☺

[@neksbeauty]

I love this video, you made soap making look so easy. I cant wait to make the switch from melt & pour to hot process.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Do yourself a favour, start with cold process it's a lot more forgiving

[@nanushka]

I only knew CP and M&P processes, so this is very interesting

[@Zabelina347]

Beautiful soap and beautiful relaxing video. Thanks a lot for sharing 🤗🙏

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much🥰

[@gainedinthegarden3925]

Oh honey you did a video right up my alley:) next time try the counter top method so much fun) ❤

[@tellervo.]

I'm intrigued, how does it work?🤗

[@gainedinthegarden3925]

@@tellervo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vMm6Juh8ibr7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqPOd51sbalkaNU This could better explain it than I can. Hope you attempt it. 😃👍

[@tellervo.]

@@gainedinthegarden3925 Thank you, I'll look into it😊

[@elainem7722]

Is the counter top method even easier than this? Do you have a link to a video that shows how to do it? Thanks.

[@gulaabrajpoot9077]

it's going midnight and i still watching yours videos and supposed I'm soapmakers😂😂 .. but i know it's not easy😢 alright i will try try try I know one day i will make this like you 💖😉

[@roki5337]

Lovely video. Never thought of using spinach. 🤔

[@littlefroe3316]

This is so soothing

[@carolineleiden]

That's how I do it. I am impatient. Ready for use the next day. It only has to cool off.

[@elainem7722]

Hi, when you use this method, do you add superfat and additives at the end like in normal HP? Thanks

[@shehlanawaz]

Love the way you describe

[@mulkelzaman4089]

You are a soap witch, you have your own charming and inspiring style..My question is which is better to preserve the healing properties of soap by the cold method or the hot method?

[@helenenjenga9000]

My hot process looks like hot process yours looks cold process, I love it.

[@okefortune6305]

I super love this process

[@tellervo.]

🥰

[@PIFIVEPIFIVE]

SO NICE!!

[@fuichoochan2502]

Great to see the difference method of doing soap, you are so great, can you do transparent soap by using same oil without alcohol and sugar?

[@tellervo.]

Thanks :) You do need pretty specific oils and ingredients for transparent soap. I haven't tried it yet but I did purchase a recipe from the soap challenge club and it seemed great.

[@AvionOrr]

This hp method I could try. Thank you soooo much!!!

[@tellervo.]

Awesome🤗

[@JosieAreSee]

Both educational and so relaxing

[@vincentraverdy4343]

What a wonderful video 😎. Thanks Sara

[@tellervo.]

Thank you😊

[@thirddaysoapsgarden]

Love this HP method no volcano! Thank you ...

[@dianayaedestupinanalarcon6270]

so satisfying video! thanks

[@irisgoksuvaldes8013]

I love your videos...my favorite and very good explained...only thing would be beter if writings are abit bigger...couse of g i guess cant read so small... And i had a question if we can use lemon juice instead of citeic acid in hot process and if it would change the amount pf distilled water....thank u so much for this weldone clear videos...

[@MrMostSugar]

your hands are so elegant

[@rahaminpretto9202]

❤excellent, I love it. Thankyou.

[@ΠόλυΠόλυ]

Είσαι υπέροχη. Θα ήθελα να έχει μεταφράσει στα ελληνικά γιατί δ γνωρίζω καλά ολους τους όρους στα υλικά. ευχαριστώ πολύ.

[@valeriehouston4539]

Would I have to cook the mixture for longer if I make a way bigger batch? Or would a wider container work to cook it evenly?

[@chitsb]

Such a soothing video!

[@tellervo.]

Thank you😊

[@manai_thodatha_malaithuli4064]

There is no need for curing right

[@ashapogosova6172]

How do you wash your tools after you are done? Any safety required to wash& clean those?

[@chandramuralidhar8432]

Instead of avocoda oil,what oil we can use?. Thankyou

[@maj5192]

I just love watching you soap, so relaxing! Such an interesting way to HP. I've always did it in a crockpot but may have to give that a try sometimes. As always, your soap always turns out beautiful! Do you only soap or do you make lotions, shampoo, body wash, etc. also? I would watch those if you did it too. 😁 Thanks for the lovely video.

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much💝 I'm just working on formulating and testing shampoo and conditioner bar recipes and I'm hoping to make those videos in the near future😊

[@maj5192]

@@tellervo. can't wait!

[@elaineroth4361]

Hi there.. why would you cook the soap when it's ready to go into the mold? Is there a difference within the same recipe ...between hot and cold press soap.. thank you.

[@tellervo.]

Cold process and hot process recipes are similar, you just need more water for hot process. And the process is very similar except hot process soap is cooked :)

[@ココット-h2u]

The biggest difference is you need to cure cold process soap (usually 4-6 weeks) so you can't use the soap immediately. However, hot process soap is already done the chemical reaction while the cooking, you can use the soap as soon as it hardened(mostly next day or 2 sometime longer depends on recipe)

[@SuffuseSoaps]

Hot process goes through saponification faster because of the heat and is usually ready to cut quickly. Both cold process and hot process soaps need the same amount of curing. i.e 4-6 weeks

[@KittenBowl1]

@@SuffuseSoaps That’s up for a debate and many disagree that HP and CP cure the same way because they really don’t. HP one just gets more benefit by not dissolving as fast as the next day HP version, but CP won’t even bubble up really well the same way after two weeks the way HP soaps do. They’re not the same.

[@patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558]

@@SuffuseSoaps then why go through the bother with the process of HP if it still needs to cure 4-6 weeks? Literally nobody I know waits 4-6 weeks on there HP soap, it's on the shelf in 48-72 hours. The benefits of the extra exertion is a faster production to sales ratio. Storage costs money, as in time, space.

[@dinsinfektansprayer261]

The color is nice but how long it will last ? Usually natural coloring will change in 1-2 months

[@shehlanawaz]

I have never made soaps like this please guide me love shehla Nawaz from Pakistan

[@jmc9507]

Wow ! Just made this ! My first HP. I didnt have any spinach , so I tried making nettle tea and used it with lye and used eucalyptus es. oil for fragrance and added 1 tsp of yogurt after cook . Cooking took maybe 30 minutes ? Tested little piece - beautiful lather . Thank you !

[@tellervo.]

Awesome🤗

[@elainem7722]

Have you used this method again? I'd like to make my first milk and honey soap and add the milk and honey after it's cooked. Wondering if it'd work...

[@AC-np4dn]

Lovely video , thanks for sharing ,I'm going to try a hot process soap now , at which stage did you ad the citric acid please ? In the lye or at the end of the cook process after its cooled with any essential oils ? Thanks

[@tellervo.]

Thank you! I added it to the distilled water before adding the NaOH🙂

[@Mchannybliss]

Wow this is super great🥰

[@wandawardlow7868]

Thank you for sharing. Where do you get your products for soap making? For hot process, have you ever used a crackpot. This is the first time I've seen soap prepared this way.

[@guadalupealcocer1262]

nice! but why do you have to cure it 4 weeks if it is done hot process? thank you

[@tellervo.]

It just makes the soap so much better🙂

[@gracepark7437]

I love your channel It will so much help that if you use a little bigger font at your screen. Thank you .

[@tellervo.]

Thank you, I have used a bigger font since this video, I hope it's better now😊

[@teewealthacademy743]

Have made several hot process soap which turns out to one way or the other BAD, however I tried another using your process but my formulation and I just totally fall in love with hot process soap😍😍😍. I figured a way out of quickly transffering to mould to reduce the rough surface appearance. I just clicked the subscribe button and will definitely sign up for you workbook! Looking forward to it

[@tellervo.]

Awesome, thank you so much🤗

[@elainem7722]

I'm curious if you added your superfat, etc. after the soap was cooked, like in 'normal' hot process. Also, how did you quickly transfer to mould to reduce the rough surface appearance? Thanks.

[@thirddaysoapsgarden]

I may add yogurt at the last stir for more fluidity.

[@catetistawembyt.1864]

i followed this video and my soap went very welllllll

[@Simonagon]

I love your videos ♥️ I have a question: why do you use the citric acid? Thanks, I send you a hug from Colombia ❣️

[@tellervo.]

Thank you so much😊I use it as a chelator, please check the description box for more information! Hugs❤

[@varshakulkarni6263]

Very good and lovely tutorial can l use normal water?

[@BKV601]

Yes if is clean(drinking water)👋

[@leilamzimela9931]

Hello, I'd like to ask why did you add citric acid and what is the ideal pH at the gel stage ?

[@brookzucha3993]

Signed up! Thanks 😊

[@anujadabholkar]

Beautiful

[@heidilady]

Wondering why you whip all the air into the soap at the end?

[@farmlandtiger1377]

is this a simple one??

[@georgianasalter]

😂lol

[@melinda19591]

Hola, te sigo desde España-Melilla, entiendo que echas al aceite polvo de espinaca?, Podía ser de espirulina?

[@soniadelagarza3233]

Love Love your videos!!

[@konstantinabrousali5829]

Hi Sara. I love your videos. I want to make this soap. Can i use dried rosehip fruit instead of dried spinach for the olive oil infusion? Thank you!

[@jacqshope]

New subbie. Love your videos! I’m just getting started on my soap making journey and I am inspired by your videos! May I ask how long you kept your batter covered with the plastic film? 🙂

[@tellervo.]

Thank you🥰 I think it was around 1 hour!

[@jacqshope]

Thank you for your response! I understand a little better about this step in the process. I’m still reading up on both HP and CP soap making before I “jump” in! 😊😊

[@honey562012]

I like that you clean your soap dishes right away, lol, I don't. I can only work on that cause mine can sit until I need it for the next batch.😔

[@medici83911]

Beautiful work!

[@jelenadakovic7629]

You are from Finland.. 😍😇 I live in Turku.. My home place is Croatia

[@tellervo.]

Oh really🥰 I'm in Helsinki!

[@jelenadakovic7629]

@@tellervo. I will move in Helsinki in the end of December.. So if you have time or wish we can meet and talk about the soap.. I start do the soap couple months ago.. And I use to order stuff from Limepop but not everything.. I order on aroma zone as well..

[@tellervo.]

@@jelenadakovic7629 Ok maybe☺ I like limepop too, and pieni tuoksukauppa for fragrance oils!

[@jelenadakovic7629]

@@tellervo. yes I know that nordic people are jot so open to have new friends, so.. We will sere.. Thank you.. Jelena

[@PaulineKennedy-b1v]

Hi, how long do you double boil? Also the roll of paper, is that parchment?

[@ganeshraja262]

pls let me know the deference between hot and cold processed soaps?

[@belkisperez1556]

Excellent ❤

[@malathiradhakrishnan6911]

After this hot process can we use this soap from very next day

[@roslynhita6149]

yes..I do..Imake hot process and smaller batch so I dont have to store it..

[@TimetoTalkwithYevgen]

very interesting

[@أميرةالورد-ص1غ]

الف شكر . نحن العرب نتابعك ارجوا منك الترجمة للغة العربية ليس في صندوق الوصف بل على الفيديو تترجمي لنا كل مادة اضفتيها ومقدارها ؟

[@fmdj]

12:10 what's the point of the citric acid? it will be instantly converted to sodium citrate and water by the NaOH EDIT: I stand corrected, it appears sodium citrate is beneficial to soap due to its chelating properties

[@marielpelayo2613]

Great Tutorial! I just wanna know if is it okay to use only lemongrass infuse oil extract and coconut oil in this process?

[@tellervo.]

Thank you, you can use any recipe for this process🙂

[@Aromacrafters]

rather than hot process i like to go towards cold process soap

[@fieryentitys902]

Love your videos !!!!Plz explain how n when to check temperature and what temp r we looking for ?

[@tellervo.]

Thank you! You don't really have to check it that much, I just wanted to show you my temperatures. I like to try to keep it around 70 degrees celsius while the soap is cooking

[@ashokmurpana3699]

Nice