Essential oils at trace

[Wessam]

I'd leave coconut oil out or very minimum in attempting a shampoo bar. Coconut oil strips the hair - cleans too well, leaving the hair like straw.

but how would i get the nice lather?

 

[Earthen_Step]

but how would i get the nice lather?

5-15% castor oil can help, also a longer cure time. I've tried a little sugar (1tsp ppo) and that helps build bubbles. I don't have a shampoo bar I am in love with yet, it's difficult. The last 4 I've tried have 0 coconut oil and they have been the best.

*edit: I have long and fairly curly hair, it's pretty normal (not oily or dry). My brother in law is in love with one of my shampoo bars and he has short slightly oily hair. I'm imagining if I can make a shampoo bar I love, it will work for most people.

 

[Wessam]

5-15% castor oil can help, also a longer cure time. I've tried a little sugar (1tsp ppo) and that helps build bubbles. I don't have a shampoo bar I am in love with yet, it's difficult. The last 4 I've tried have 0 coconut oil and they have been the best.

*I have very long and fairly curly hair, it's pretty normal (not oily or dry). My brother in law is in love with one of my shampoo bars and he has short slightly oily hair.

thanx a lot for yor wonderful tips... would you just tell me how much time does it need to cure?

 

[Earthen_Step]

thanx a lot for yor wonderful tips... would you just tell me how much time does it need to cure?

The last bar took 3 months, one of them took 6 months. I don't have the formula on hand, but it's very high in soft oils and none of them are perfect yet.

 

[eteallthetime]

thanx a lot for yor wonderful tips... would you just tell me how much time does it need to cure?

I'd like to try sugar today, but I'm not sure how much a teaspoon "PPO" is. Is PPO "per P-something OZ? Never heard this where I come from. And is this added to the lye? Or the Oil? Thank you!

 

[hmlove1218]

I'd like to try sugar today, but I'm not sure how much a teaspoon "PPO" is. Is PPO "per P-something OZ? Never heard this where I come from. And is this added to the lye? Or the Oil? Thank you!

PPO is per pound of oil. So 1 teaspoon for 1 pound of oil. Some people also use 1 TBSP ppo in case 1 tsp doesn't add enough bubbles for you

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

I'd like to try sugar today, but I'm not sure how much a teaspoon "PPO" is. Is PPO "per P-something OZ? Never heard this where I come from. And is this added to the lye? Or the Oil? Thank you!

There is a stickied thread at the top of this section with acronyms and so on, if there is anything that has you stumped

 

[Wessam]

Guys i tried this soap today... one of the BEST EVER! high lether, very smooth... a soap that rilly kisses your hand when you use it... (Y)