+John K The palm oil from Bramble Berry is sustainable. Bramble Berry only purchases palm oil from vendors who are members of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, also known as the RSPO. You can read more about our stance on palm oil in this post: www.soapqueen.com/business/on-palm-oil/ If you'd like to omit the palm oil you can, but it may change the properties of the soap slightly. You can learn more about substituting oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/ Thanks for watching John! =)
Soap Queen TV I was wondering about the constant use of palm oil in recipes since it's in their quick mix. I've always heard never to buy palm oil since it is harmful to orangutans' habitats but it's good to know you only buy it responsibly.
I love what you do. You are a good teacher and a pleasure to the ear. Thank you for what you do. May you always be blessed with appreciation. Peace be unto you Anne-Marie.
Anne Marie you are so inspiring to so many of us Thank you your the person that made me able to start soaping many years ago. Keep up all your good work We learn so much from you .
As a shaving soap maker with 40 years of experience, I will have to disagree. With those ingredients, what you are creating is frothy lather. Not stable, long lasting, yogurt like lather that will stay stable for 3 passes. This is just a regular handmade soaps with lots of bubbles. Shaving soap is very different. Some require a high amount of stearic acid, others need both sodium and potassium hydroxide. This video is misleading to those that are just starting on their shaving soap making journey.
I had mentioned something like that as well. Members of a Shave Soap Guild told me that they require a Shave Soap with lard or tallow and both sodium and potassium hydroxide. They also look for stearic acid in the ingredient list. I developed my recipe with that advice in mind. I have made a lot of fans with my shave soap. I have personally never made a sodium hydroxide only shave soap before. It seemed like a waste of time and effort if the biggest users won't even consider anything else. Just my two cents.
+Irena Marchu I believe this recipe is more for folks who are not yet experts like my husband....anything goes and anything bubbles, he'll use it as a shaving cream..hahaha! 40 yrs is not just an experience, i'd say that's a doctrate degree. Your comment certainly helps me understand what actually is a shaving soap.
+Girlyglo If it's just for yourself, then that's fine. The problem I see is that as soon as someone sells a product made with this recipe, any wet shaver with some experience in their art will not be happy with a soap made with this recipe. I would not want any wet shaver to be turned off by an artisan shaving soap. I have very loyal wet shaving customers and this recipe would not pass for their needs.
+Irena Marchu Hi Irena! I'm sorry you found this video misleading. You're right, the lather from this soap will not be the same consistency as your recipe (which sounds amazing!). In our tests, I found this soap suitable for shaving, but if users are used to a thicker, yogurt-like lather, you're right, this soap may not be the product they are looking for. The wonderful thing about making handmade products is you can customize the recipe to make it perfect for you, and for your customers =)
+Soap Queen TV As a wet shaver myself, I belong to quite a few wet shaving groups and forums. Dedicated wet shavers would not be happy with this recipe. As a bath/body soap yes; as a wet shaving soap no. I only use clay in one recipe now as I found clay can clog a razor from my wet shaving customers.
Thanks for making this video! I just happened to be brainstorming packaging ideas for my own shave bar recipe and then youtube suggests this video as something I might like. (The one time youtube gets it right.) You just helped me figure out the perfect packaging strategy. Thank you. :D
I make a shaving soap with a potassium and sodium hydroxide blend. After speaking to several members of a Shave Soap Guild (it exists, I couldn't believe it) there number one thing the look for is animal fats (lard or tallow) and a potassium and sodium hydroxide mix. They will not purchase a sodium hydroxide only shave soap. I thought that was really interesting.
+Anna Boyd That is interesting! Shaving soap with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxide lye does make a lovely bar. But, I also like this version and find it a little more straightforward to make. That's one of the great things about making your own soap, there are so many options! =)
Anne-Marie! Your back! I missed you! I love your videos, even though I never actually plan to make them... But their fun to watch and your voice is so pretty and relaxing.
My shaving soap group insists you MUST use both sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide to make a shaving soap. I'm also curious why you chose to use coconut oil? Yes, it provides bubbles, but what you need is a thick lather. Most of the people in my group refuse coconut oil, too, because of the cleansing. Shaving soap doesn't need to be cleansing.
It looks like she is making a solid (hard) shaving soap. I believe that the sodium lactate helps keep the soap softer and creamier, more like shaving cream.
+tbharness86 Shaving soap with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxide lye does make a lovely bar. But, I also like this version and find it a little more straightforward to make. You can also leave out the coconut oil if you like. We love the fluffy bubbles and cleansing properties it adds, but it is optional. =)
i am a new soap maker. do you think you can create a video for wet-shavers so that i may follow a good recipe for it? everyone is being so harsh with their comments but either way, i think you are doing a wonderful job.
Thank you for this great video Soap Queen, it is informative and a pleasure to watch. What about Tallow based shaving soaps? what do you think about them? Most wet shavers prefer tallow based soaps and also in most shaving soap ingredients I can see glycerine and/or lanolin being used. Would using Tallow, Glycerin, Lanolin in shaving soaps increase the coast and/or make it very complicated.Thanks a lot
You can definitely use tallow and lanolin if you like! They will help moisturize the skin nicely. You can use tallow up to 100% (we like to use it at 33% or less) and you can use lanolin around 3-4%. Learn more about tallow here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/guest-post-rendering-tallow-soaping/ Lanolin: www.brambleberry.com/Lanolin-Ultra-Refined-P6576.aspx As for the glycerin, that is naturally produced during the soapmaking process! If you'd like to add more you can, but it may cause glycerin rivers. I would recommend keeping it on the lower end, less than 5%. =) Learn more about glycerin rivers here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/river-runs-deep-explanation-glycerin-rivers/
Hello, Qhich ingredient makes the shaving soap thick and lubricating? I dont see you are using Tallow here. Thanks I am interested in this since I m into essential oils and making perfumes at home. Thanks again.
Great vid firstly. I hate all the negative comments without saying something good, the soap may or may not fit or work for you, but it might work for others and so what if it doesnt. But I think in order to get a good lather with a hard puck like that you have to soak it in hot water. I use Williams which everyone below will say isnt a good lather. It is if you soak the puck for 5-7 minutes or say before your shower. Come out and lathers right up. If you dont soak it, it will perform like yours did. Is it the best soap? no. There are better but it works and is inexpensive. Thanks again!
The lather you showed is way too thin to use for shaving. It was too wet and would not provide enough glide. That may be a case of using too much water in your brush or it could be that this soap does not make good lather to begin with. Lots of bubbles is good for bath soap, but not for shaving soap. Most good shaving soaps are made with additional stearate. I know you used palm oil, that isn't usually sufficient.
+miscmccoy In our tests, we found this recipe to create suitable bubbles for shaving, but if it's not thick as you'd like, it may not be the recipe for you. I hope you still enjoyed the video! =)
Hi I love your videos. I would like to start making soaps but most of the recipes include coconut oils I am highly allergic to coconut so I was wondering if I can use anything to substitute for it or can I just leave it out?
Hi Aimee! Coconut oil is unique and there is no replacement for it. However, you can make castile soap! Castile is made with 100% olive oil and is great for sensitive skin. =) Learn how to make castile soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/olive-oil/ This post on soaping with allergies may be helpful for you as well: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-with-allergies-nuts-gluten-more/
Why is it that people that make soap Have to complicate things when making soap.Some of the videos I've Watched have 10 to 20 ingredients. Back in the old days they had a few but simple ingredients to make shaving Soap or regular soap. This is a good video but some of the comments are rude in my opinion and Just because people have many years Of making soap doesn't mean there Good at it nor can they be considered A purest. Otherwise they would make soaps the old way with wood ash. Thank you and keep the videos Coming..
+tbharness86 Overtime, clay may dull the blade a little bit faster than soap without. After all...clay is basically a dirt! But, I think the benefits that it adds to the soap is worth the trade off =). Of course if you prefer, you can omit it from the recipe.
I'm totally for using clay, but nearly every shave soaper I've spoken with is vehemently against it. Simply using the blade in general will dull it. Just keep it dry and clean after use and use a sharpener.
+tbharness86 You can definitely leave it out of this recipe if you like! We love the way it feels, but it is optional. That's what I love so much about making soap - you can customize it to your personal preference. =)
I have an interesting question for you. If I went out and bought regular shaving cream from the store would I save money using your recipe? Or is all of those products that you use expensive.
At first it would be more expensive buying everything you need. Then over time it’s cost effective and you adapt products the products to how you like them. It’s fun as well for some people. It is a hobby.
Anne Marie I really enjoy your videos, I'll never get tired of watching and get inspired by you. I want to make this shaving soap but I can't find Rice Bran oil, can I substitute it for Olive Oil? Thanks.
You could! Just run the recipe through the lye calculator to make sure you have the correct amount of lye. It may feel a little different, but I think would still work well =). Rice bran is a good substitute for olive oil.
Can you please help me again? I made my second successful batch of cream soap that i planned to use for shaving soap. however, i am sure i put my lid on the mason jar i was storing my paste in too soon and it turned fairly liquidy over night due to the condensation . i did add a preservative because of this. but is it ruined? can it be re thickened so i can whip it?
Why do you use two lyes in your soap? Does it have to do with achieving a higher steric acid level? I typically have made mine with only one lye and wonder if there is a difference in feel when using more than one lye. Thank you for sharing
With whipped soap, two lyes are used to create a light, fluffy texture. We have experimented with whipped soap and haven't had great results, so I don't have a recipe for you. Instead, we like to use Foaming Bath Butter: www.brambleberry.com/Foaming-Bath-Butter-P4955.aspx
hello! I am still new to soaping and have several friends who down the line would like to buy various soaps. however, even of it comes from a sustainable and responsible source are opposed to using any palm derived materials. What could you recommend that would be a suitable substitute? Thank you in advance!
Palm oil adds some great firmness to your soap, and there is no direct replacement for it. You can add certain oils and butters to help firm your soap up though! For instance, adding a hard butter, like cocoa butter up to 15%, can harden the bars. You can also add coconut oil or tallow up to 33%. :) Read more about common oils and what properties they add to soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/ This post on substituting oils has some great information too: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/ Sodium lactate is helpful as well. It helps the bars unmold more quickly. You can add 1 tsp. of sodium lactate per pound of oils to your cooled lye water. Read more in the Sunday Night Spotlight: Sodium Lactate: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-sodium-lactate/ Here are some links to palm-free recipes you may like: Palm Free Vertical Twist: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/palm-free-vertical-twist-tutorial/ Palm Free In The Pot Swirl: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/a-palm-free-in-the-pot-swirl/ Formulating Cold Process Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/
Sorry for being the absolute novice here but what is water discount? What is the role of sodium lactate and can we add lanolin and coconut milk instead of distilled water to this recipe.? Am not making shaving soap so don't need much lather. I am working on a recipe for saddle soap. Sorry for the number of questions, my enthusiasm got the better of me. Regards
Mehran Khan water discount is when you decrease the amount of water used. This will help to make a harder bar of soap that can be unmolded faster and cures faster. It also helps to prevent glycerin rivers from forming. Sodium lactate helps to harden the soap to make it faster to unmold. It also makes the bar slightly shinier. Yes you can use milk in place of water. Watch her goats milk or buttermilk soap videos. Lanolin can be incorporated just like any other oil into your recipe
You can use babassu oil to substitute for coconut oil. People use that because it has the same properties as coconut and is used in place of people that have an allergic reaction to coconut.
I just came across this video. :) ..I purchased your book over a year ago it's amazing!!!! I'm a barber @e2kbarberstudio looking to create my own line of shaving soap..thank you for providing some direction
Since you are making a soap with the cocoa butter the smell doesn't tend to last after saponification so it is unnecessary to use a deodorized version.
Natural spring water can have microbes or bits of metal that do odd things in the soap. We recommend using distilled water. You can find it at the grocery store next to the bottled water. =)
Hello, I had a couple quick questions. - would a regular CP soap recipe containing Palm, coconut, castor, avocado oils plus activated charcoal help cleanse the body and help deodorize it? Or would something need to be added to deodorize? - would adding salt to the soap help deodorize? and would the salt added reduce the bubbles and lather the soap produces? Thanks!
Hi there! Handmade soap is great for cleansing the skin. Coconut oil is especially cleansing. And while it can reduce odor, it is not necessarily deodorizing. To add deodorizing properties to your soap I would recommend using deodorant additive! You can use it at 1% in cold process soap. =) Read more about deodorant additive here: www.brambleberry.com/Deodorant-Additive-P5514.aspx
+Soap Queen TV thank you for the response! I will definitely look into that additive. Just wondering if adding sea salt or baking soda would help make the CP soap deodorizing. And would adding these hurt the bubbles and lather? Thanks!
+Good Day Mate We have added salt to soap before! It helps make the bars firm and also adds exfoliating properties. However, I don't notice any change in the deodorizing properties. They definitely cleanse the body though. I'll include links below. =) Lavender and Rose Pink Salt Bars: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/lavender-and-rose-pink-salt-bars-diy/ Brine and Rose Clay Soap: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/brine-and-rose-clay-cold-process-soap-soleseife-soap/ As for baking soda, we don't recommend using it in cold process soap. In our tests we found it created clumps of undissolved lye in the mixture. You can read more about our experiments here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/soothing-oatmeal-bath-bar/
Anne Marie: *clearly and thoroughly explains why she uses sodium lactate in the recipe* Commenters: what is the role of sodium lactate? Anne Marie: “spray the top of the soap with 99% rubbing alcohol to prevent soda ash” *sprays soap* Commenters: what is that liquid she sprayed on top of the soap?
We haven't tried this recipe with the hot process method, but I think that would work just fine! I would recommend making a small test batch just to be sure. =)
Great video! I love your videos! Also, do you have any tips for beginners? Im going to soon order your licorice melt and put soap kit from bramble berry.com , any words if wisdom?
Thanks, I'm so glad you're enjoying them! With melt and pour, temperature and patience is key, especially with layers. I would recommend checking out the blog post below, and watch the first four beginner melt and pour videos =) www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/5-tips-layering-melt-pour/
I haven't tried that particular combination of oils, but I think it would be just fine! Just make sure to put the recipe into the lye calculator to make sure you have the proper amount of lye =)
We sell those on BrambleBerry.com! That may be an option for you. =) Avocado butter: www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Butter-Solid-P3207.aspx Rice bran oil: www.brambleberry.com/Rice-Bran-Oil-P4971.aspx
+Soap Queen TV Anne Marie, I live in México and the shipping is very expensive, I had ordered products from you, though., to be delivered in Ferndale, WA. I just have to wait months to go to USA and bring them here. The last order was one of several fragrance because, same problem, some of the ones I get here, accelerate trace and I love yours!
You can use shea butter in place of the avocado butter! It is a bit more firm than avocado butter, so the recipe will be a bit more firm overall. I would recommend a small test batch to check the consistency. Also, remember to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator after any substitutions. =) Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx This post has more information on substituting oil in cold process recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/ And this post has more information on soaping with allergies: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-with-allergies-nuts-gluten-more/
That is 99% isopropyl alcohol! It helps prevent soda ash. =) Learn more about soda ash and how to prevent it here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/explaining-and-preventing-soda-ash/
We recommend curing the soap for 4-6 weeks. Read more about how to cure and store soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
In place of rice bran oil, you can use olive oil or canola! They have a similar consistency. Just remember to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator after any substitutions. =) Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx Read more about substituting oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/
Thanks for your reply!!! :) I've only watched that one video on your Channel so far, but i'm subbing!!! :) Please do more Shaving Soap / Cream Recipes!? And Aftershaves, if you do that too!? P.S You deserve way more Subs!!!
Thank you so much for subbing, it means the world to me! Also, you may like this Green Tea Shaving Cream Recipe: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/sunday-night-spotlight-foaming-bath-whip/ And this Malecon Aftershave Recipe: soapqueen.tumblr.com/post/80273451460/from-now-until-march-26th-well-showcase
I will definitely check that out!!! I am on the hunt for the ultimate perfect all Natural Shaving Soap and Cream, as well as Aftershave, which is not something you can typical "Buy", so it has to be Homemade... And you definitely got some good stuff that i would love to experiment with :) And i would love to see more recipes from you, with some really slick Shaving Foam... Oh, and a request!!! : Skin Food!? There is a lot of stuff floating around Online, as to just use a thickener to thicken Glycerine etc, but one has to keep in mind, using Glycerine in a wrong way, either using too much or at the wrong Clima, makes the opposit effect, and dries out the skin... So, do you have an amazing recipe, for some real Skin Food!? :P Kinda like: Geo F Trumper Skin Food, if you aren't familiar with that, or Myrsol! :)
Sodium hydroxide lye is an inorganic compound commonly found in drain cleaners. In this case, it reacts with the oils to create soap! Learn more about lye and how to handle it safely here: ua-cam.com/video/yR6ttCSrLJI/v-deo.html
Haha, I actually don't! Lye safety is so important that I don't mind saying it over and over again if it helps prevent people from burning themselves =)
+John K The palm oil from Bramble Berry is sustainable. Bramble Berry only purchases palm oil from vendors who are members of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, also known as the RSPO. You can read more about our stance on palm oil in this post: www.soapqueen.com/business/on-palm-oil/
If you'd like to omit the palm oil you can, but it may change the properties of the soap slightly. You can learn more about substituting oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/
Thanks for watching John! =)
Soap Queen TV I was wondering about the constant use of palm oil in recipes since it's in their quick mix. I've always heard never to buy palm oil since it is harmful to orangutans' habitats but it's good to know you only buy it responsibly.
I don't even make soap, but i love watching these.
I'm so glad! I hope you give soaping a try one day, it's lots of fun!
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I love what you do. You are a good teacher and a pleasure to the ear. Thank you for what you do. May you always be blessed with appreciation. Peace be unto you Anne-Marie.
Thanks so much for this sweet comment! It means the world to me. =)
And she is worthy. [smile]
Don't ever leave me I'm so glad your back!!!!!!!!!!!
+Mya Encarnacion I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! =)
+Soap Queen TV I love your videos with a passion
Nowadays I'm very addicted watching the soap making videos 😍
Thank you for the sensative skin tip! So many diy recipes are a hit or miss with me and I don't know what's irritated my skin.
Anne Marie you are so inspiring to so many of us Thank you your the person that made me able to start soaping many years ago. Keep up all your good work We learn so much from you .
+Naomi Scott Thanks so much for the kind comment Naomi, it means a lot!
I'm pretty positive you don't want any bubbles at all in shaving soaps.
As a shaving soap maker with 40 years of experience, I will have to disagree. With those ingredients, what you are creating is frothy lather. Not stable, long lasting, yogurt like lather that will stay stable for 3 passes. This is just a regular handmade soaps with lots of bubbles. Shaving soap is very different. Some require a high amount of stearic acid, others need both sodium and potassium hydroxide. This video is misleading to those that are just starting on their shaving soap making journey.
I had mentioned something like that as well. Members of a Shave Soap Guild told me that they require a Shave Soap with lard or tallow and both sodium and potassium hydroxide. They also look for stearic acid in the ingredient list. I developed my recipe with that advice in mind. I have made a lot of fans with my shave soap. I have personally never made a sodium hydroxide only shave soap before. It seemed like a waste of time and effort if the biggest users won't even consider anything else. Just my two cents.
+Irena Marchu I believe this recipe is more for folks who are not yet experts like my husband....anything goes and anything bubbles, he'll use it as a shaving cream..hahaha! 40 yrs is not just an experience, i'd say that's a doctrate degree. Your comment certainly helps me understand what actually is a shaving soap.
+Girlyglo If it's just for yourself, then that's fine. The problem I see is that as soon as someone sells a product made with this recipe, any wet shaver with some experience in their art will not be happy with a soap made with this recipe. I would not want any wet shaver to be turned off by an artisan shaving soap. I have very loyal wet shaving customers and this recipe would not pass for their needs.
+Irena Marchu Hi Irena! I'm sorry you found this video misleading. You're right, the lather from this soap will not be the same consistency as your recipe (which sounds amazing!). In our tests, I found this soap suitable for shaving, but if users are used to a thicker, yogurt-like lather, you're right, this soap may not be the product they are looking for. The wonderful thing about making handmade products is you can customize the recipe to make it perfect for you, and for your customers =)
+Soap Queen TV As a wet shaver myself, I belong to quite a few wet shaving groups and forums. Dedicated wet shavers would not be happy with this recipe. As a bath/body soap yes; as a wet shaving soap no. I only use clay in one recipe now as I found clay can clog a razor from my wet shaving customers.
Thanks for making this video! I just happened to be brainstorming packaging ideas for my own shave bar recipe and then youtube suggests this video as something I might like. (The one time youtube gets it right.) You just helped me figure out the perfect packaging strategy. Thank you. :D
Gorgeous! I love the bail jars for soap, great idea!
Thank you!
Love the idea of putting the soap directly into the bail jars! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I make a shaving soap with a potassium and sodium hydroxide blend. After speaking to several members of a Shave Soap Guild (it exists, I couldn't believe it) there number one thing the look for is animal fats (lard or tallow) and a potassium and sodium hydroxide mix. They will not purchase a sodium hydroxide only shave soap. I thought that was really interesting.
+Anna Boyd That is interesting! Shaving soap with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxide lye does make a lovely bar. But, I also like this version and find it a little more straightforward to make. That's one of the great things about making your own soap, there are so many options! =)
I love artisan soap makers like PAA, Ariana and Evans, declaration grooming, 345 soap co, Stirling, mikes natural, Zingari man etc
Yay a new update! They lathered up so thick afterwards. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Dear, the best videos!
Ahhhhh! Love the fact that these are ready to go in the jar! Now my husband wants me to make him some. Can't wait! :)
Yay, I'm so glad you liked this video!
Anne-Marie! Your back! I missed you!
I love your videos, even though I never actually plan to make them... But their fun to watch and your voice is so pretty and relaxing.
+Matthew Williams (Canada) I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! I hope that you do give soapmaking a try one day...it's so fun! =)
My shaving soap group insists you MUST use both sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide to make a shaving soap. I'm also curious why you chose to use coconut oil? Yes, it provides bubbles, but what you need is a thick lather. Most of the people in my group refuse coconut oil, too, because of the cleansing. Shaving soap doesn't need to be cleansing.
It looks like she is making a solid (hard) shaving soap. I believe that the sodium lactate helps keep the soap softer and creamier, more like shaving cream.
+tbharness86 Shaving soap with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxide lye does make a lovely bar. But, I also like this version and find it a little more straightforward to make. You can also leave out the coconut oil if you like. We love the fluffy bubbles and cleansing properties it adds, but it is optional. =)
i am a new soap maker. do you think you can create a video for wet-shavers so that i may follow a good recipe for it? everyone is being so harsh with their comments but either way, i think you are doing a wonderful job.
Yay! More videos! I almost jump for joy when you upload new content!
Thank you so much for watching Naomi! =)
Awesome recipe. I'd probably skip the patchouli oil though. Not everyone wants to smell like dirt. Maybe try vetiver, or Cyprus oil
Happy. Soaping. Ma'am. !!! And. Thanks. !!!
Hi Athanasios K! The kit for this recipe costs $78.80, and the recipe weighs 32.8 ounces. So, 78.8 divided by 32.8 is $2.40 per ounce. =)
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So with the potential of water contact, should there be a preservative?
The more butters and oils you add the better. And pig, and duck fats as well
Thank you for this great video Soap Queen, it is informative and a pleasure to watch. What about Tallow based shaving soaps? what do you think about them? Most wet shavers prefer tallow based soaps and also in most shaving soap ingredients I can see glycerine and/or lanolin being used. Would using Tallow, Glycerin, Lanolin in shaving soaps increase the coast and/or make it very complicated.Thanks a lot
You can definitely use tallow and lanolin if you like! They will help moisturize the skin nicely. You can use tallow up to 100% (we like to use it at 33% or less) and you can use lanolin around 3-4%.
Learn more about tallow here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/guest-post-rendering-tallow-soaping/
Lanolin: www.brambleberry.com/Lanolin-Ultra-Refined-P6576.aspx
As for the glycerin, that is naturally produced during the soapmaking process! If you'd like to add more you can, but it may cause glycerin rivers. I would recommend keeping it on the lower end, less than 5%. =)
Learn more about glycerin rivers here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/river-runs-deep-explanation-glycerin-rivers/
I like your setups! You did a great job, and you always do!! :)
+Haven Moore Thanks so much!
Hello,
Qhich ingredient makes the shaving soap thick and lubricating? I dont see you are using Tallow here.
Thanks I am interested in this since I m into essential oils and making perfumes at home.
Thanks again.
Great vid firstly. I hate all the negative comments without saying something good, the soap may or may not fit or work for you, but it might work for others and so what if it doesnt.
But I think in order to get a good lather with a hard puck like that you have to soak it in hot water. I use Williams which everyone below will say isnt a good lather. It is if you soak the puck for 5-7 minutes or say before your shower. Come out and lathers right up. If you dont soak it, it will perform like yours did. Is it the best soap? no. There are better but it works and is inexpensive.
Thanks again!
I’d like a video about how to use additives correctly. I get so confused about when to add them and the why behind it.
No disrespect to bramble berry but the channels I Dream in Soap and Thermal Mermaid are good at explaining more.
I love your videos soooo much keep making soaps cause they are so awesome
+luna angel Thanks so much Luna!
Looking to make soft shaving soap something like a putty . Can you Help.
The lather you showed is way too thin to use for shaving. It was too wet and would not provide enough glide. That may be a case of using too much water in your brush or it could be that this soap does not make good lather to begin with. Lots of bubbles is good for bath soap, but not for shaving soap. Most good shaving soaps are made with additional stearate. I know you used palm oil, that isn't usually sufficient.
+miscmccoy In our tests, we found this recipe to create suitable bubbles for shaving, but if it's not thick as you'd like, it may not be the recipe for you. I hope you still enjoyed the video! =)
Agreed
Great recipe and good tips..thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ellen!
Hi I love your videos. I would like to start making soaps but most of the recipes include coconut oils
I am highly allergic to coconut so I was wondering if I can use anything to substitute for it or can I just leave it out?
Hi Aimee!
Coconut oil is unique and there is no replacement for it. However, you can make castile soap! Castile is made with 100% olive oil and is great for sensitive skin. =)
Learn how to make castile soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/olive-oil/
This post on soaping with allergies may be helpful for you as well: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-with-allergies-nuts-gluten-more/
thank you so much I appreciate the reply :)
its very helpful I cant wait to start making my first batch of soap :)
Why is it that people that make soap
Have to complicate things when making soap.Some of the videos I've
Watched have 10 to 20 ingredients.
Back in the old days they had a few but simple ingredients to make shaving
Soap or regular soap.
This is a good video but some of the comments are rude in my opinion and
Just because people have many years
Of making soap doesn't mean there
Good at it nor can they be considered
A purest. Otherwise they would make soaps the old way with wood ash.
Thank you and keep the videos
Coming..
I have everything to have a go at this apart from the clay can I use kanolin clay?
This is great! Thanks for sharing. Quick question though...what would be a good vegan substitute for the palm oil in this recipe?
just in time for Father's day. thank you Anne-Marie x
+Elena Clark Exactly! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial =)
Another suggestion for bentonite clay?thanks please reply 🙏
We also recently had an argument about using clays in shaving soaps. A lot of people claim it dulls the blade.
+tbharness86 Overtime, clay may dull the blade a little bit faster than soap without. After all...clay is basically a dirt! But, I think the benefits that it adds to the soap is worth the trade off =). Of course if you prefer, you can omit it from the recipe.
I'm totally for using clay, but nearly every shave soaper I've spoken with is vehemently against it. Simply using the blade in general will dull it. Just keep it dry and clean after use and use a sharpener.
+tbharness86 You can definitely leave it out of this recipe if you like! We love the way it feels, but it is optional. That's what I love so much about making soap - you can customize it to your personal preference. =)
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Thanks for sharing! What can I use instead of Palm Oil? I have all the other ingredients and would like to keep it palm free and vegan
Palm oil IS vegan.
I have an interesting question for you. If I went out and bought regular shaving cream from the store would I save money using your recipe? Or is all of those products that you use expensive.
At first it would be more expensive buying everything you need. Then over time it’s cost effective and you adapt products the products to how you like them. It’s fun as well for some people. It is a hobby.
Instead palm oil, what you recommend.?
Im going to make this for my Dad 😊
What a great idea! I think he'll love it. =)
Best saopie channel.. thank you 😊
Can this recipe be used to make bars?
Anne Marie I really enjoy your videos, I'll never get tired of watching and get inspired by you. I want to make this shaving soap but I can't find Rice Bran oil, can I substitute it for Olive Oil? Thanks.
You could! Just run the recipe through the lye calculator to make sure you have the correct amount of lye. It may feel a little different, but I think would still work well =). Rice bran is a good substitute for olive oil.
Will avocado oil make a difference at all?
I will opt for salt instead of sodium lactate
Can this soap be used in silicon mold instead of a jar?
Won't the clay dull the knifes edge?
Can I substitute the palm oil to make it palm FREE?
this is great! i so want to mKe this!
+Elle Bee I hope you give it a try!
Love this and love you!
Thank you so much, it means a lot to me!
Was your palm oil sustainably sourced? Is this 100% needed in this recipe or could you substitute it or omit it?
It needs to be thicker and have smaller bubbles, though this recipe is OK, tweaking it would be nice
Can you please help me again? I made my second successful batch of cream soap that i planned to use for shaving soap. however, i am sure i put my lid on the mason jar i was storing my paste in too soon and it turned fairly liquidy over night due to the condensation . i did add a preservative because of this. but is it ruined? can it be re thickened so i can whip it?
Could I replace the lye water with a melt and pour base?? I love your videos by the way!!
Mckayla Strobert no. Watch her “how to make cold process soap” videos
Why do you use two lyes in your soap? Does it have to do with achieving a higher steric acid level? I typically have made mine with only one lye and wonder if there is a difference in feel when using more than one lye. Thank you for sharing
With whipped soap, two lyes are used to create a light, fluffy texture. We have experimented with whipped soap and haven't had great results, so I don't have a recipe for you. Instead, we like to use Foaming Bath Butter: www.brambleberry.com/Foaming-Bath-Butter-P4955.aspx
Duh, I knew you were making a shaving soap but I didn't realize it was whipped! Sorry for taking up your time but thanks for the quick reply.
hello! I am still new to soaping and have several friends who down the line would like to buy various soaps. however, even of it comes from a sustainable and responsible source are opposed to using any palm derived materials. What could you recommend that would be a suitable substitute? Thank you in advance!
Palm oil adds some great firmness to your soap, and there is no direct replacement for it. You can add certain oils and butters to help firm your soap up though! For instance, adding a hard butter, like cocoa butter up to 15%, can harden the bars. You can also add coconut oil or tallow up to 33%. :)
Read more about common oils and what properties they add to soap here:
www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
This post on substituting oils has some great information too: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/
Sodium lactate is helpful as well. It helps the bars unmold more quickly. You can add 1 tsp. of sodium lactate per pound of oils to your cooled lye water. Read more in the Sunday Night Spotlight: Sodium Lactate: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-sodium-lactate/
Here are some links to palm-free recipes you may like:
Palm Free Vertical Twist: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/palm-free-vertical-twist-tutorial/
Palm Free In The Pot Swirl: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/a-palm-free-in-the-pot-swirl/
Formulating Cold Process Recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/formulating-cold-process-recipes/
Sorry for being the absolute novice here but what is water discount?
What is the role of sodium lactate and can we add lanolin and coconut milk instead of distilled water to this recipe.?
Am not making shaving soap so don't need much lather. I am working on a recipe for saddle soap.
Sorry for the number of questions, my enthusiasm got the better of me.
Regards
Mehran Khan water discount is when you decrease the amount of water used. This will help to make a harder bar of soap that can be unmolded faster and cures faster. It also helps to prevent glycerin rivers from forming.
Sodium lactate helps to harden the soap to make it faster to unmold. It also makes the bar slightly shinier. Yes you can use milk in place of water. Watch her goats milk or buttermilk soap videos. Lanolin can be incorporated just like any other oil into your recipe
Mehran Khan 3:45 she directly explains why she uses sodium lactate
Thanks
Thanks!!! :*:*:*I will make for my hobby present!!!
You're welcome! Have fun giving this recipe a try. =)
Soap queen, the person I want to make this for is allergic to coconuts. Can I substitute with another oil and if so what kind?
You can use babassu oil to substitute for coconut oil. People use that because it has the same properties as coconut and is used in place of people that have an allergic reaction to coconut.
I need to try this with tomato
That sounds fun! Are you wanting to add tomato puree to this recipe? =)
I just came across this video. :) ..I purchased your book over a year ago it's amazing!!!! I'm a barber @e2kbarberstudio looking to create my own line of shaving soap..thank you for providing some direction
Wondering if I would need to use deodorized cocoa butter so it won't compete with the essential oils?
Since you are making a soap with the cocoa butter the smell doesn't tend to last after saponification so it is unnecessary to use a deodorized version.
Is it alright to use natural spring water instead of distilled water in this recipe or even in any of your bar soap recipes?
Natural spring water can have microbes or bits of metal that do odd things in the soap. We recommend using distilled water. You can find it at the grocery store next to the bottled water. =)
What video equipment are you using?
Does it work with mnp soaps?
What is the shelf life of these?
Hello,
I had a couple quick questions.
- would a regular CP soap recipe containing Palm, coconut, castor, avocado oils plus activated charcoal help cleanse the body and help deodorize it? Or would something need to be added to deodorize?
- would adding salt to the soap help deodorize? and would the salt added reduce the bubbles and lather the soap produces?
Thanks!
Hi there!
Handmade soap is great for cleansing the skin. Coconut oil is especially cleansing. And while it can reduce odor, it is not necessarily deodorizing.
To add deodorizing properties to your soap I would recommend using deodorant additive! You can use it at 1% in cold process soap. =)
Read more about deodorant additive here: www.brambleberry.com/Deodorant-Additive-P5514.aspx
+Soap Queen TV thank you for the response! I will definitely look into that additive. Just wondering if adding sea salt or baking soda would help make the CP soap deodorizing. And would adding these hurt the bubbles and lather? Thanks!
+Good Day Mate We have added salt to soap before! It helps make the bars firm and also adds exfoliating properties. However, I don't notice any change in the deodorizing properties. They definitely cleanse the body though. I'll include links below. =)
Lavender and Rose Pink Salt Bars: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/lavender-and-rose-pink-salt-bars-diy/
Brine and Rose Clay Soap: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/brine-and-rose-clay-cold-process-soap-soleseife-soap/
As for baking soda, we don't recommend using it in cold process soap. In our tests we found it created clumps of undissolved lye in the mixture. You can read more about our experiments here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/soothing-oatmeal-bath-bar/
+Soap Queen TV thank you so much!
soap great for normal daily shave.
Absolutely! The recipe is very skin loving. =)
This was an epic fail for me. Did everything exactly as directed. To expensive to try again. Off to soaping I know 💯%
So is this technically shaving cream ?
+Carla guardado It's a shaving soap, but it does have nice creamy lather like a cream does. It feels awesome. =)
Anne Marie: *clearly and thoroughly explains why she uses sodium lactate in the recipe*
Commenters: what is the role of sodium lactate?
Anne Marie: “spray the top of the soap with 99% rubbing alcohol to prevent soda ash” *sprays soap*
Commenters: what is that liquid she sprayed on top of the soap?
can u make shaving soap like that hot processing?
We haven't tried this recipe with the hot process method, but I think that would work just fine! I would recommend making a small test batch just to be sure. =)
Great video! I love your videos! Also, do you have any tips for beginners? Im going to soon order your licorice melt and put soap kit from bramble berry.com , any words if wisdom?
Thanks, I'm so glad you're enjoying them! With melt and pour, temperature and patience is key, especially with layers. I would recommend checking out the blog post below, and watch the first four beginner melt and pour videos =)
www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/5-tips-layering-melt-pour/
Where do you purchase your plastic bale jars?
You can find all of our bail jars here: www.brambleberry.com/Jars-C579.aspx
I'm also substituting Avocado Butter with Shea butter, is that ok?
I haven't tried that particular combination of oils, but I think it would be just fine! Just make sure to put the recipe into the lye calculator to make sure you have the proper amount of lye =)
+Soap Queen TV thanks I will run it on the soap Calc. It's impossible to find the avocado butter and rice bran oil very difficult, too.
We sell those on BrambleBerry.com! That may be an option for you. =)
Avocado butter: www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Butter-Solid-P3207.aspx
Rice bran oil: www.brambleberry.com/Rice-Bran-Oil-P4971.aspx
+Soap Queen TV Anne Marie, I live in México and the shipping is very expensive, I had ordered products from you, though., to be delivered in Ferndale, WA. I just have to wait months to go to USA and bring them here. The last order was one of several fragrance because, same problem, some of the ones I get here, accelerate trace and I love yours!
Most wet shavers don't like to use anything with the Bentonite clay.
Never heard of such a statement before.
what if you have an avocado allergy?
You can use shea butter in place of the avocado butter! It is a bit more firm than avocado butter, so the recipe will be a bit more firm overall. I would recommend a small test batch to check the consistency. Also, remember to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator after any substitutions. =)
Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx
This post has more information on substituting oil in cold process recipes: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/
And this post has more information on soaping with allergies: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-with-allergies-nuts-gluten-more/
hi , what was the liquid that you sprayed on the soap at the end of the video? sorry my bad english :)
That is 99% isopropyl alcohol! It helps prevent soda ash. =)
Learn more about soda ash and how to prevent it here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/explaining-and-preventing-soda-ash/
+Soap Queen TV thank you, just one more think, how long should I wait until can use the soap from cold process ?
We recommend curing the soap for 4-6 weeks. Read more about how to cure and store soap here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
Can u make more videos
We have more videos coming soon! Keep your eyes peeled. =)
I'm here just to jam to the background music 😎😎😎
Not all Natural, it contains "Rice"... Any substitute for that? Great video! :)
In place of rice bran oil, you can use olive oil or canola! They have a similar consistency. Just remember to run your recipe through the Lye Calculator after any substitutions. =)
Lye Calculator: www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Lye-Calculator.aspx
Read more about substituting oils here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes/
Thanks for your reply!!! :)
I've only watched that one video on your Channel so far, but i'm subbing!!! :) Please do more Shaving Soap / Cream Recipes!? And Aftershaves, if you do that too!?
P.S You deserve way more Subs!!!
Thank you so much for subbing, it means the world to me! Also, you may like this Green Tea Shaving Cream Recipe: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/sunday-night-spotlight-foaming-bath-whip/
And this Malecon Aftershave Recipe: soapqueen.tumblr.com/post/80273451460/from-now-until-march-26th-well-showcase
I will definitely check that out!!! I am on the hunt for the ultimate perfect all Natural Shaving Soap and Cream, as well as Aftershave, which is not something you can typical "Buy", so it has to be Homemade... And you definitely got some good stuff that i would love to experiment with :) And i would love to see more recipes from you, with some really slick Shaving Foam... Oh, and a request!!! : Skin Food!? There is a lot of stuff floating around Online, as to just use a thickener to thicken Glycerine etc, but one has to keep in mind, using Glycerine in a wrong way, either using too much or at the wrong Clima, makes the opposit effect, and dries out the skin... So, do you have an amazing recipe, for some real Skin Food!? :P Kinda like: Geo F Trumper Skin Food, if you aren't familiar with that, or Myrsol! :)
Thanks for your suggestions!
What is lye?
Sodium hydroxide lye is an inorganic compound commonly found in drain cleaners. In this case, it reacts with the oils to create soap! Learn more about lye and how to handle it safely here: ua-cam.com/video/yR6ttCSrLJI/v-deo.html
+Soap Queen TV ohhh
+Ali Hussain Yea I learned about that thanks
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+Cassandra Plaza Thanks for watching! =)
Why does it have an ugly green color?
At a guess, the greenish/gray color is due to the addition of the bentonite clay.
Hi how are u
I'm good! Thank you for watching. =)
Is it weird that I got a shaving cream for a commercial??
Thanks so much for watching! =)
+Soap Queen TV no problem I'm only 12 and the videos are like a cure for my stress! Thank YOU!
:)
I have no idea what she's talking about.
I'm sorry about any confusion Alan! What can I help you with?
Do u have any kids/
I have two kids, Jamisen and Lily! You can read more about them here: www.soapqueen.com/category/personal-ramblings/
Wow u have a website for everything haha. How old r they?
Soap Queen TV they have beautiful names💕
Can you imagine Anne Marie as a correctional officer? She is way too cute and bubbly......lmao. Love you, Anne Marie
Do you ever get tired of repeating the same safety precautions and directions every video?
Haha, I actually don't! Lye safety is so important that I don't mind saying it over and over again if it helps prevent people from burning themselves =)
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+Samara Hosein Thanks for watching!
I hate the stinking drum beat