This soap was really hard the next day. I kind of expected that, but I’m glad I didn’t wait to cut the soap. I had my wire cutter really tight and you can see in the video how much it bends. I’ve been using this soap and really like it, but, as I said in the video, the 60% shea butter is still my favorite. ☺ Thanks so much for watching! -Holly :)
Thank you for this video 😊 how soon after making your soap was you able to use it? How long do you wate for total Saponification? Thank you for sharing your info 😁
Very nice Holly. I make a version of shea butter in the winter for friends and family. What's funny is I make it for the women, but the husbands and sons end up liking and using it the most. Merry Christmas
Thank you from Québec, Canada, a french speaking province ! So inspiring! What i like most is that you analyse and say what is your preference. I learn a lot from you!
Holly, if I wanted to add an essential oil for fragrance, how much should I add? This will be my first soap making recipe I make and I'm super excited, I love cocoa butter! Thanks so much for creating this vid for us newbies.
I wonder if doing this recipe without coconut oil, and replace with more castor oil and olive oil or avocado oil will make it less difficult to cut into?
This was my first soap, after watching several safety videos prior & much reading up. I made it in the evening when my kids went to bed and cut it in the late morning after rush. It hardened very fast. Mine traced much faster than yours seemed to. Cutting was a little harder than I anticipated, so I see why people don’t use regular knives! I had some breakage and cracking along the edges, during cutting. Good amount of lather & suds. Feel clean after using. Would prefer it to be more moisturizing, which is what I’m really looking for in a soap. It’s not as moisturizing as I thought so much cocoa butter would be. This has me thinking 60 shea next.
@@makeit2649 can we add fragrance to it? Its a big business here in our country they make soap using 90% ghee 5% coconut oil and 5% castor oil. And add they add fragrance to it. And the soap really comes out well. I just wanted your help in coming up with a recipe which is good for the skin.
I wonder if this lady sells her soap? I would love to buy the 60% cocoa butter soap. I didn't see any links that went to a store. She is amazing and I loved watching her make this! This soap looked delicious too! LOL I can't even imagine how incredible, at 60% CB, this smelled. I wish I could buy some from her. I'm definitely not smart enough to make this stuff! Thumbs up!! Beth in Raleigh, NC
@@irishamericanpinupdoll Hi! Please do share that info. with me. I would LOVE to check out your shop. I am fixated on Tone soap, which is no longer made. But, as much as I loved that and miss it, I know 60% cocoa butter would just put me in Heaven! LOL Please send your information. THANK YOU so very much! Beth ♥♥
Love your videos, I was looking to do a high percentage cocoa butter soap, since I love the smell of unrefined cocoa butter, but I was concerned about it overheating and cracking. I think I will try your Shea butter recipe instead, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I am a new subscriber and new to soap making. I love your soap making explanations and recipes and especially your calm way of presenting the information to your viewers. I apologize if you've already answered my question. I see that you use varies temperature for you oils & lye in soaping. Should your oil temperature be at 85F and lye water at 93? Or does it depend on the recipe? I was trying to locate a beginning soap make video by you but couldn't locate it. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to make the Calendula Soap recipe!!!
I've recently become obsessed with soap making and this is one of the best videos I've seen. Beautifully filmed and very clearly presented, I love what you've done. Where did you get the mould and cutter?
So luxurious and inspiring as usual !thank you so much for sharing your knowledge il learned i lot from you .i have a question :why you always choose 5% superfat in your recepies??
Your videos are so helpful! I'm learning so much. For the oven/hardening phase, do you leave the soap in the oven after turning off the oven light? How many hours do you wait before cutting the soap? Thank you so much :)
Hi Holly, love your videos! I read, that a higher percentage of cocoa butter in a recipe can make the soap feel drying when used. Not sure if you like to share how the soap you made felt when you tried it? If yes, I'd love to read about that. Greetings from Berlin.
I don't think so, the coconut oil is the one that dries (a lot) the skin. It is not moisturizing or emollient at all, so you have to use no more than15% of coconut oil in a recipe. On the other side, cocoa butter has no cleansing properties and its creamy, conditioning and gives long life shelf to the soap.
Thank you so much Holly for sharing such beautiful video, I have learned so much from you and keep on learning. Thank you for your generosity, Merry Christmas.
I'm from Quebec and I really like your videos that you make, they are well detailed and you are my soap maker idol:) I will check your soap with shea on your site, I would like to make some, Thank you:)
When can I start rapping and packaging the soap ? Is it after a month and a half or two days? I mean should I let it dry on the shelf until it's ready to be used ?
Hi Holly! I love this soap, I think I'll try it, thank you for sharing and as always I love your videos 🥰. I might just try the shea butter one too to see which one I like better 😉.
I oven processed my last soap (1st time I've done that). It was in the oven for nearly 72hrs (light off) because it was still warm to the touch. Is it normal for CP soap to do that? It's only been sliced for a couple of days, so I've not used it yet, and as it was 100% olive oil (my 1st attempt at Castile) I'm a little concerned that I may have over processed it, and damaged it in some way. And, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I've learned so much from your videos, x
Hi, I always thought that it shouldn’t be more then 15% of cocoa butter in the soap, otherwise it will crack. Did you notice something like this? Thank you so much for your amazing inspirational video!
Sometimes people give these types of guidelines but it’s always good to test for yourself. I’ve seen recipes with more than 20% up to 30%. You also have to consider the other oils that add to the recipe and would combat this, balancing things out.
I’m probably stating the obvious, but I just wanted to check. Is the reason for adding the lye to the water instead of the other way round, to avoid possible movement or splashing of the lye? I’ve heard to add the lye to the water so many times, but I have never heard why we do this. I’ve always just assumed the reason why. ❤ Love this soap, just beautiful thank you for sharing your process. 🙂🐿❤️🌈
@@paulmcdanel2906 yes that's what I read ("no more than 15%" ). Do you have feedback on how soaps with 60% cocoa or shea butter behave after a long while?? in terms of getring soft oe crubly or slimy etc...
@@shoresofreedom I have made a five butter soap which constitutes of 80% butter. It was very hard to cut the next day but it was not brittle. It does not dissolve fast in the shower and I did not experience any sliminess. Well, in soaping there is nothing called as "no more than XYZ%". Whatever published on the net are just general guidelines. When you break the rules and explore, you enter a new world of soapmaking altogether. Hope my answer helps.
This soap was really hard the next day. I kind of expected that, but I’m glad I didn’t wait to cut the soap. I had my wire cutter really tight and you can see in the video how much it bends. I’ve been using this soap and really like it, but, as I said in the video, the 60% shea butter is still my favorite. ☺
Thanks so much for watching! -Holly :)
I can't wait to make your coco butter soap🥰😍I love your videos
In order for it to harden, do the soap need to rest for 5weeks or overnight. How much lye an oil do I need for this recipe
Hi Holly! What quality does the shea butter soap have that makes you prefer it over the cocoa butter one? Other than cost??
@hollysoapmaking thank you for sharing your craft!
Your channel is wonderful and the video is unique. I hope that whoever sees my comment will make me happy, and I hope that you will be very happy
A beautiful soap! I love Cocoa Butter. I enjoyed your relaxing music, calm voice and clear instructions with no unnecessary chitty chat.
I don't stress too much over the cost of ingredients as I would adjust my prices accordingly.
The soap calc app is not working. Please post water and lye amounts. This looks like a nice soap, and I would like to try to make it. Thank you
Thank you for this video 😊 how soon after making your soap was you able to use it? How long do you wate for total Saponification? Thank you for sharing your info 😁
Very nice Holly.
I make a version of shea butter in the winter for friends and family. What's funny is I make it for the women, but the husbands and sons end up liking and using it the most.
Merry Christmas
Thank you from Québec, Canada, a french speaking province
! So inspiring! What i like most is that you analyse and say what is your preference. I learn a lot from you!
Beautiful ❤
Holly, if I wanted to add an essential oil for fragrance, how much should I add? This will be my first soap making recipe I make and I'm super excited, I love cocoa butter! Thanks so much for creating this vid for us newbies.
I wonder if doing this recipe without coconut oil, and replace with more castor oil and olive oil or avocado oil will make it less difficult to cut into?
This was my first soap, after watching several safety videos prior & much reading up. I made it in the evening when my kids went to bed and cut it in the late morning after rush. It hardened very fast. Mine traced much faster than yours seemed to. Cutting was a little harder than I anticipated, so I see why people don’t use regular knives! I had some breakage and cracking along the edges, during cutting. Good amount of lather & suds. Feel clean after using. Would prefer it to be more moisturizing, which is what I’m really looking for in a soap. It’s not as moisturizing as I thought so much cocoa butter would be. This has me thinking 60 shea next.
I'm having trouble with the soap calculator and my phone, is there any way you could post the resipe amounts ? Thank you so much
Water and lye amounts please
Dear Holly I've been watching your videos for quite some time. Can you please make a soap using GHEE? im working on a recipe but need your help. ☺️
Soap with made with ghee or butter will smell like vomit from the butyric acid (which becomes sodium butyrate after saponification).
@@makeit2649 can we add fragrance to it? Its a big business here in our country they make soap using 90% ghee 5% coconut oil and 5% castor oil. And add they add fragrance to it. And the soap really comes out well. I just wanted your help in coming up with a recipe which is good for the skin.
Thank you so much for your generosity Miss Holly 💕
Beautiful soap, as usual. I watched a soaper make 100% cocoa butter soap a while ago and it took a good while to trace. Quite interesting.
Thank you! That’s so interesting and definitely goes along with what I experienced.
I wonder if this lady sells her soap? I would love to buy the 60% cocoa butter soap. I didn't see any links that went to a store. She is amazing and I loved watching her make this! This soap looked delicious too! LOL I can't even imagine how incredible, at 60% CB, this smelled. I wish I could buy some from her. I'm definitely not smart enough to make this stuff! Thumbs up!! Beth in Raleigh, NC
Hi neighbor (I’m in Wilkes county, NC! I make a 60% cocoa butter soap and sell it in my Etsy shop. Let me know if you would like the info! ❤
@@irishamericanpinupdoll Hi! Please do share that info. with me. I would LOVE to check out your shop. I am fixated on Tone soap, which is no longer made. But, as much as I loved that and miss it, I know 60% cocoa butter would just put me in Heaven! LOL Please send your information. THANK YOU so very much! Beth ♥♥
Love your videos, I was looking to do a high percentage cocoa butter soap, since I love the smell of unrefined cocoa butter, but I was concerned about it overheating and cracking.
I think I will try your Shea butter recipe instead, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Holly, I love your vide,. Would love to make my own. Can you explain how to m measure oil batch size for soapcalc please. Thanks
I am a new subscriber and new to soap making. I love your soap making explanations and recipes and especially your calm way of presenting the information to your viewers. I apologize if you've already answered my question. I see that you use varies temperature for you oils & lye in soaping. Should your oil temperature be at 85F and lye water at 93? Or does it depend on the recipe? I was trying to locate a beginning soap make video by you but couldn't locate it. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to make the Calendula Soap recipe!!!
Very Interesting video,Thanks Holly, God bless you and your soap Business become more growth in 2023.
I've recently become obsessed with soap making and this is one of the best videos I've seen. Beautifully filmed and very clearly presented, I love what you've done. Where did you get the mould and cutter?
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She has everything listed in the details
So luxurious and inspiring as usual !thank you so much for sharing your knowledge il learned i lot from you .i have a question :why you always choose 5% superfat in your recepies??
Your videos are so helpful! I'm learning so much. For the oven/hardening phase, do you leave the soap in the oven after turning off the oven light? How many hours do you wait before cutting the soap? Thank you so much :)
Hi Holly, love your videos! I read, that a higher percentage of cocoa butter in a recipe can make the soap feel drying when used. Not sure if you like to share how the soap you made felt when you tried it? If yes, I'd love to read about that. Greetings from Berlin.
I don't think so, the coconut oil is the one that dries (a lot) the skin. It is not moisturizing or emollient at all, so you have to use no more than15% of coconut oil in a recipe. On the other side, cocoa butter has no cleansing properties and its creamy, conditioning and gives long life shelf to the soap.
@@KarinaMD.11 Thank you so so much for the detailed response. Appreciate it.
Thank you so much Holly for sharing such beautiful video, I have learned so much from you and keep on learning. Thank you for your generosity, Merry Christmas.
I'm from Quebec and I really like your videos that you make, they are well detailed and you are my soap maker idol:) I will check your soap with shea on your site, I would like to make some, Thank you:)
When can I start rapping and packaging the soap ? Is it after a month and a half or two days? I mean should I let it dry on the shelf until it's ready to be used ?
I like rice barn oil and coconut oil to make my soap with and unrefined coco butter
I love watching your videos! Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas.
Hi Holly. I started soapmaking almost 3 years ago & I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ypur recipes 🙏💜
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge.I am very much interested to learn how to make soap.
Wow it looks very luxurious, tuning in from Australia 🦘🦘☺☺
Looks so creamy. I never thought of using this percentage of cocoa butter. Thank you for sharing.
It looks so luscious, Holly!
Hi Holly! I love this soap, I think I'll try it, thank you for sharing and as always I love your videos 🥰. I might just try the shea butter one too to see which one I like better 😉.
Thank you Holly. This looks good. I have to try this. But I might put some patchouli in it.
Thanks for sharing. Great video. I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you! This was delightful!
Thank you for watching!
You read my mind. I just received cocoa butter in the mail to make my lovely sister a soap.
Holly thank you the soap looked so “please use me I’m fab”. Have a safe and happy Christmas
I’m surprised it lathered like that! I made a soap once with mostly solid batters and it had no lather at all
That is a beautiful creamy soap! 🧼❤️❤️
I got good information about soap making. Thank you~😊
I oven processed my last soap (1st time I've done that). It was in the oven for nearly 72hrs (light off) because it was still warm to the touch. Is it normal for CP soap to do that? It's only been sliced for a couple of days, so I've not used it yet, and as it was 100% olive oil (my 1st attempt at Castile) I'm a little concerned that I may have over processed it, and damaged it in some way.
And, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I've learned so much from your videos, x
Hi, I always thought that it shouldn’t be more then 15% of cocoa butter in the soap, otherwise it will crack. Did you notice something like this? Thank you so much for your amazing inspirational video!
Sometimes people give these types of guidelines but it’s always good to test for yourself. I’ve seen recipes with more than 20% up to 30%. You also have to consider the other oils that add to the recipe and would combat this, balancing things out.
This soap looks lovely and creamy.
Is this good soap to use for a baby and gentle
I’m probably stating the obvious, but I just wanted to check.
Is the reason for adding the lye to the water instead of the other way round, to avoid possible movement or splashing of the lye?
I’ve heard to add the lye to the water so many times, but I have never heard why we do this.
I’ve always just assumed the reason why. ❤
Love this soap, just beautiful thank you for sharing your process.
🙂🐿❤️🌈
That’s part of it. I’ve also heard lye volcanos.
This looks so creamy and luxurious
سلام عليكم ممكن المقادير باللغة العربية
Como siempre, preciosooooo🙏🤗😍👏👏👏👏
I’m making this tonight! Can’t wait 😊.
Can you share what the PH is?
Love it when you come out w a new video!!!
Luscious looking soap
Is this cold process, hot process, or melt and pour? thank you
It’s cold process
Hi could you recommend where I can get a soap stamp
Etsy
This is a beautiful soap
I love your videos
Lindo
Идеально!!!
❤
does it break more easily ?
@@paulmcdanel2906 yes that's what I read ("no more than 15%" ). Do you have feedback on how soaps with 60% cocoa or shea butter behave after a long while?? in terms of getring soft oe crubly or slimy etc...
@@shoresofreedom I have made a five butter soap which constitutes of 80% butter. It was very hard to cut the next day but it was not brittle. It does not dissolve fast in the shower and I did not experience any sliminess. Well, in soaping there is nothing called as "no more than XYZ%". Whatever published on the net are just general guidelines. When you break the rules and explore, you enter a new world of soapmaking altogether. Hope my answer helps.
Beautiful
Very enjoyable and professionally made video, Holly 🤍 Wonderful! I've never gone higher than 25% cocoa butter, so this is very interesting to use 60%.