DIY De-Tan Brightening Soap (Cold Process)
Ingredients
Oils & Butters
300g Olive Oil
250g Coconut Oil
200g Palm Oil
100g Shea Butter
150g Sunflower Oil
Lye Solution
140g Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
300g Distilled Water
Brightening & De-Tan Additives
2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
2 tbsp Licorice Powder
1 tbsp Sandalwood Powder
2 tbsp Yogurt Powder or Coconut Milk Powder
1 tbsp Honey
10ml Lemon Essential Oil
10ml Sweet Orange Essential Oil
1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
Instructions
Step 1 — Safety First
Wear gloves, goggles, and a face mask.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Step 2 — Prepare the Lye
Slowly add the sodium hydroxide into the distilled water.
Never pour water into lye.
Stir carefully and allow it to cool.
Step 3 — Melt Oils
Melt the coconut oil, palm oil, and shea butter.
Add olive oil and sunflower oil.
Allow the oils to cool slightly.
Step 4 — Mix to Trace
Pour the cooled lye solution into the oils.
Blend with a stick blender until light trace.
Step 5 — Add Brightening Ingredients
Add:
Turmeric
Licorice powder
Sandalwood powder
Yogurt powder
Honey
Vitamin E
Essential oils
Mix thoroughly.
Step 6 — Pour Into Mold
Pour the soap batter into a silicone mold.
Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
Step 7 — Cure
Leave for 24–48 hours before unmolding.
Cut into bars and cure for 4–6 weeks.
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