run out of coconut oil

[terr]

I was going to make some soap today but the recipe calls for 20% coconut oil and I have run out! is there anything I can subsistute for this?:?:

 

[snappyllama]

Do you have PKO?

 

[KristaY]

Is running out to the grocery an option? I know it's usually lots more expensive per oz/gm that way, but when you gotta soap, you gotta soap!

 

[DeeAnna]

You can substitute palm kernel oil (not palm oil) or babassu oil for CO -- these three fats have roughly the same fatty acids.

If you don't have any of these 3 fats, you probably need to rethink the recipe to be more of a lard-palm-tallow based soap. Add bubble-age with castor, if you've got it, and/or sodium citrate, sugar, beer, or other additives that encourage lather. I might also add a goodly dollop of something like olive.

If you post the recipe and the oils you have on hand, maybe we can suggest reasonable alternatives.

 

[terr]

thanks soo much

Hi thanks I have got pko so will use that, unfortunately in the uk it is 21.30 and all the shops are closed and there are none near me where I can buy coconut oil , how I wished I lived in the states !! you are so lucky to be able to get allyour soaping ingredients from your stores - I looked in my local shops yesterday and all I can get is olive oils and lard :mrgreen: perhaps I will have to come over just to stock up

thanks again

 

[DeeAnna]

Sounds like you've got a good save going. Hope it goes wonderfully for you -- happy soaping!