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Monoi Musings by Diane Chidgey McNelly
I like to test soap theories that I've heard. One I've challenged, concerns the amount of coconut oil that's considered "drying". I've discovered that it's possible to go over 20% if the superfat percentage is also increased.
Of course, this won't be satisfactory if someone has a sensitivity to coconut oil.
Base Ingredients
- 80% Monoi de Tahiti Coconut oil [sap value is the same as regular coconut]
- 10% Unrefined Shea Butter
- 10% Castor oil
- Distilled Water
- NaOH (superfat at 15% - yes, you read that right)
- large pinch of Tussah Silk Fibers in lye water
Additives:
- Cold Milk, whole
- Ice cubes
- Cosmetic grade mica
Notes/Method:
Soap at lowest temperature possible. Do not attempt a water discount, as coconut is a fast tracer.
Use equal the lye weight in distilled water to dissolve silk and lye, equal the lye weight ice cubes (goes in with the lyewater, to keep it cool). Use a whisk to blend lye into oils. Quickly mix in cold whole milk, weighing the same as lye used.
Cut as soon as possible while soap is still warm as it will harden quickly.
I really like to stamp soap with cosmetic grade mica. Stamp soap when soft enough to hold detail, but not too hard so there isn't a good imprint. I usually do this right after I cut. No water or oil is necessary to hold the mica on either the stamp or soap. it takes very little mica to do a lot of soap and I love the results. Regular craft-type stamps work well (the type sold for scrapbooking, or ink stamping), so special "soap stamps" are not necessary.
The scent of Monoi de Tahiti will come through nicely after curing. A soap that fits both themes nicely :-)
Diane
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