Palm-Free Basic Recipe Recipe
BeginnerA solid everyday recipe without palm oil. Uses cocoa butter for hardness instead. Good for soap makers who want a sustainable, palm-free option.
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Oil blend
| Oil | Percent of oils | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 40% | Soft oil |
| Coconut Oil (76°) | 25% | Hard oil |
| Cocoa Butter | 15% | Hard oil |
| Sunflower Oil (High Oleic) | 10% | Soft oil |
| Castor Oil | 5% | Soft oil |
| Almond Oil, Sweet | 5% | Soft oil |
| Superfat | 5% | 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 sits at 17, inside the 12 to 22 range most makers aim for.
- •Hardness is 37, a solid bar without being brittle.
Making it
Cocoa butter adds hardness in place of palm. Melt cocoa butter separately. Medium trace. Cure 4-6 weeks.