Beard Soap Recipe

Although we have this recipe listed under hot process soap recipes, this recipe could be used to make cold process soap instead if you desire. Same recipe, different process.

Clean and sanitize your work area and all of your packaging materials. We recommend that you wear gloves, protective clothing, a face mask, safety glasses, and a hair net while preparing this recipe. Before preparing this recipe, familiarize yourself with and follow safe soap making procedures.

First, in one bowl, weigh out 340 grams Coconut Oil 76, 68 grams Jojoba Oil, 163 grams Sweet Almond Oil, 68 grams Olive Oil Pomace, 68 grams Castor Oil, 41 grams Lanolin Oil, 68 grams Sesame Oil, 272 grams Cocoa Butter Golden Natural, and 272 grams Shea Butter.

Now, turn your crockpot on a low heat setting. Place all of your oils and butters into the crockpot. Heat these ingredients until they are all in a liquid state. Stir periodically as they are melting.

While you are waiting for your ingredients to melt, weigh out 182 grams Lye and 517 grams Distilled Water in separate bowls.

Then, slowly begin adding small amounts of the lye to the water, stirring in between the addition of the lye to the water. Never add the water to the lye.

Next, slowly add the lye mixture to the crockpot and stir.

Stick blend the mixture in the crockpot until your batter reaches trace.

Place the lid on your crockpot at this time and keep the crockpot on a low setting.

31. Step 9: Stir your mixture occasionally to ensure the soap cooks evenly. You will want to stir it about every 15 minutes or so.

Once your mixture takes on a mashed potatoes appearance, it is time to add the fir needle essential oil. Cooking time will vary, but it usually takes about an hour. Add the essential oil and stir to fully incorporate the oil.

Add the soap to each cavity of the mold. Then, lift your mold slightly and tap it on the table to release any air bubbles. Allow the soap to cool and harden.

Once the soap has hardened, remove it from the molds. Then, slice the soap with your mitre box and cutter. Let it cure for at least 2 weeks before using,