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ORGANIC OLIVE OIL SOAP

IES SANTA CATALINA

WORKSHOP

30/09/2011


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SOME INFO

How Soap is madeSoap is made by mixing lye and water with fats or oil. Through a complexchemical reaction lye, which is also called sodium hydroxide, converts Fats orOil to soap. This process is called saponification.

How Soap Cleans

Soap cleans by acting as an agent between water and dirt. Soap allows thewater to wet the surface that is being cleaned better. In addition, soap grabs dirtand connects it to the water. Soap basically grabs dirt or grease and allowswater in to wash it away. This may be an over simplification of the process butit is accurate.Soap does more than just clean. The soap you make using this online guide willcontain at least 25% pure glycerin. Glycerin draws moisture to the skin,soothing and lubricating its cells. Most soap sold in stores has had its glycerinremoved and sold back to the consumer in other skin care products. Also, moststore soaps are actually petrochemical-based detergents, which are goodcleansers but are harsh on the skin.


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SOAP HISTORY

The First SoapIt is recorded that the Babylonians were making soap around 2800 B.C. and thatit was known to the Phoenicians around 600 B.C.The Romans and The CeltsThe first definite and tangible proofs of soap-making are found in the history of

ancient Rome. Pliny, the Roman historian, described soap being made fromgoat's tallow and causticized wood ashes.Soap for personal cleansing became popular during the later centuries of theRoman era.Celts soaps were used for bathing and washing. Perhaps due to increasedcontact with the Celts by the Romans, using soap for personal cleaning became

popular.Its traditional to make soap with olive oil in Jaens villages.


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Ingredients

Olive Oil- Almost any natural oil or animal fat can beturned into soap, but Olive oil is the one with thehighest quality

Lye (NaOH - Sodium Hydroxide) - This is the ingredientthat converts the oil or fat to soap.

Water - Preferably distilled water or bottled water.Minerals in hard tap water aren't good forsoapmaking.

Essential and Fragrance Oils - Although not required,

they can add a nice fragrance to your soap.

Soap Colorants To color the soap. Chromotherapy!

Other additives - Oatmeal, spices, herbs etc can also beadded to soap at the trace stage.


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SOAP RECIPIE

700 ml of Olive oil 250 g of Lye (NaOH - Potassium hydroxide) 1 litre of Water

250 g flour to thicken the mixture 1-3 drops of desired fragrance and / or desired color Ingredients best at Room Temperature Fragance and colour are completely optional


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Equipment Needed

Pair of safety goggles and a long sleeve shirt orcoveralls. (Important)

Pair of dish washing gloves. Half gallon Rubbermaid type pitchers

(dishwasher safe) one for water, one for lye

Sturdy plastic stirring spoons, one for oils, onefor lye/water mix. Glass (not aluminum) candy thermometers. Large enameled or stainless pot to melt oils in.

(Do not use aluminum pots, only stainless steelor enameled.)

Old blanket, preferably wool. (For insulatingmolds after pouring)

Kitchen food scale or postal scale. Molds Strong hands or Kitchen Blender. Your choice!


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Caution! Safely Working With Lye (NaOH)

NaOH / Lye is one of the key ingredients in the production ofsoap. Through a chemical reaction it converts oils and fats to what we knowas soap.

Lye should be handled in the same way that drains cleaner, bleach or pool

chemicals would be handled. If mishandled it can be a dangerous chemicaland can cause harm to you and others.

Remember these tips to avoid accidents.

1. Never pour water into lye. Always pour lye into the water. (Slowly) If you

pour water onto lye it can cause a violent reaction.2. Secondly, be careful not to splash or spill the lye solution.3. Keep lye out of the reach of small children.


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READY!:

Gloves and Googles


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How-to Method

Step one - Prepare your molds. Molds can beanything from a greased pan to pie molds. Setup your molds on a flat and level surface andget as many as needed.

Step Two - Measure out your water, flour andlye. a) Dissolve the correct amount of lye in onelitre of water (Use stainless steel or glasscontainer. Do not pour water into the lye. Pourthe lye slowly into the water a little at atime. Stir until dissolved. Your previously coldwater will become very HOT in seconds.b) After stirring the lye/water solution, let coola bit and add the flour dissolved in the otherlitre of water carefully. The two solutions getmixed after dissolving each separtely.


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How-to Method ii

Step Three - Measure and add the mix to the Olive Oil.Make sure the pot that the oil is in is large enough tohold the oil and lye solution with enough room leftover for stirring without splattering. (You can use a

separate container, but make sure the oil is put first!).Step Four - Pour the lye solution into the oil in a thin,

steady, stream with slow, even stirring. Do notsplatter the solution onto yourself or others. Continuestirring. The solution will begin to thicken or trace inany moment between 15 minutes to 3 hours. If youare using a slow trace recipe you may want to stir fora few minutes and then let the solution sit for 10-15minutes and then repeat this process until a traceappears.


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Hands

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How-to Method iii

Step Five - When the solution begins to thicken youcan add any essential oils or fragrances as wellas any other additives that you may want toadd. (Oatmeal, thyme, rosemary, etc...) Stir

these ingredients into the soap mix thoroughly.

Step Six - Pour this mixture into yourmold(s). After that, you should cover it with atowel to keep the soap from cooling to fast. Thiswill assist the soap in curing.

Step Seven - Let the soap harden for a day or twoand then pop it out of the mold, cut it and let itage for about 3 weeks before using it.


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OUR SOAP


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Making in Blender: The tip ;)

Blending your soap mix makes for a much shortertime to the thin trace stage. Instead of 15 - 40minutes, it might require only minutes or evenseconds.

Since liquid fat and oils can be used at room

temperature, no thermometers are required. The blender effectively whips the lye water into

the fats producing a much smoother mixture sothe chances of your mix separating are greatlyreduced.

Your soap bars will be creamier in consistencyand should float due to the air that is whippedinto the solution.


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Stop the blender and check the soap often to watch for

what is called a thin-trace stage. This is when thesoap mixture just begins to thicken. Each time youstop the blender, wait a few seconds before removingthe cover. Sometimes the soap "burps" when it stopsas trapped air comes to the top. At the thin tracestage, stop the blender and stir the soap to check for

tracing and to allow bubbles to escape.

Step four - At this point you can add any essential oils,colorants or fragrances as well as any otheringredients mentioned before. Blend these in for a fewseconds and then stop the blender.

Step Five - Pour the soap into individual molds. Cover itwith a blanket for insulation. Let the soap set for aday or two and then after popping it out of the moldscut it and let it age for at least three weeks.

Making in Blender: Step by Stepii


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Good Reasons To Make Your Own Soap

Home made soap bars can easily outlast their commercialcounterparts in quality for considerably less money.

You get exactly what you want. You can scent, color or shape thebars.

Olive Oil soaps have a 'creaminess' that just can't be duplicated by

any of the soaps you find in stores. It is wonderful on your skin asthe glycerin is left in the soap.

Lye soap can be used to clean just about everything. . There'snothing you can't use it on: skin, stains on clothes, all type of greaseproblems.

Soapmaking is fun and creative. Bars of custom soap make greatgifts for friends and family. If you wish you can produce soap for profit. Soapmaking is a good

barter able skill which can easily be turned into a profitable business. Soap making is easy and cheap!


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The End

IES SANTA CATALINA

WORKSHOP

30/09/2011

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL SOAP

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