Gentle Baby Soap Recipe
BeginnerAn ultra-mild, unscented bar safe for delicate skin. High olive and low coconut content with extra superfat for maximum gentleness.
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Oil blend
| Oil | Percent of oils | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 50% | Soft oil |
| Coconut Oil (76°) | 15% | Hard oil |
| Shea Butter | 15% | Hard oil |
| Avocado Oil | 10% | Soft oil |
| Castor Oil | 5% | Soft oil |
| Almond Oil, Sweet | 5% | Soft oil |
| Superfat | 8% | Oil left unsaponified for mildness |
Percentages are by weight of the total oils. Each oil links to its reference page with SAP value, fatty acid profile, and substitutes.
Predicted bar properties
Predicted from the fatty acid profile of the oils, the same way the calculator scores a recipe. The right-hand figures are the usual cold process ranges; green bars fall inside them.
Reading the numbers
- •Cleansing is 10, below the usual 12 to 22 range. Expect a mild bar with a lower, lotion-like lather rather than big bubbles.
- •Hardness is 30, a solid bar without being brittle.
- •Iodine is 71. Above 70 the bar is more prone to softness and dreaded orange spots, so use fresh oils and cure it well.
Making it
Leave unscented for baby use. Slow to medium trace. High superfat and low coconut make this very mild. Cure 6-8 weeks.