Gentle and moisturizing recipe?

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Meowmeow2d

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Can anyone comment on this recipe? I want something gentle and not drying on the skin. This is what I came up with.

Castor Oil 2.88oz 06.0%
Cocoa Butter 7.20oz 15.0%
Coconut Oil (76 Degrees) 10.56oz 22.0%
Olive Oil 19.20oz 40.0%
Shea Butter (Unrefined) 8.16oz 17.0%

5% Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) Amount 6.529oz
Ounces of liquid recommended 15.84oz
Yields 70.37oz
 
It seems nice already! however I would probably lower coconut to 20% or even 19% and have more olive oil instead. It would still give a hard, not so easily soluble soap, but less stripping on skin and a bit more conditioning. And with 20% coconut and 5% castor I still get nice bubbles!
 
lower the coco to 10-15% (and up the olive), or up the sf to 6-8% if you want to stick with your current recipe.
 

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