English Countryside Soap Recipe

Submitted By:

Michele of Jenison, MI

Summary:

A heady yet invigorating scent

Ingredients:

24oz Water
9oz Lye
20oz Coconut Oil
17.5oz Palm Oil
4.3oz Castor Oil
11.4oz Canola Oil
4.1oz Aloe Oil
5.1oz Sweet Almond Oil
.8oz Shea Butter
.8oz Cocoa Butter
1-1/2 tsp. Clovebud EO
1-1/2 tsp. Spearmint EO
1-1/2 tsp. Neroli FO
1/2 C. Calendula Petals @ Trace

Instructions:

Blend EO's and FO (preferably 24 hours in advance) and cover. Add lye to water and let cool to 90* - 110* Melt solid oils, stir in liquid oils and bring to 90* - 110*. Drizzle lye solution into the oils, stirring constantly. Stir a couple minutes(or until trace if stirring completely by hand). Stick blend to trace. Add EO's and Calendula Petals. Pour into mold.

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