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Activated charcoal soap

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Oil weight600 g

500 g3000 g

Approx. total batch weight≈ 880 g

About 7 bars

Oil weight600 g

3000 g

500 g

Approx. total batch weight≈ 880 g

About 7 bars

Recipe

Total batch weight

884 g

Superfat

Lye concentration

33%

Oils

Avocado Oil20%

120 g

Rice Bran Oil20%

120 g

Coconut Oil35%

210 g

Cocoa Butter25%

150 g

Lye solution

Distilled water

176.2 g

Sodium hydroxidetreat with caution

86.8 g

Additives

Corn Starch

½ tsp

Essential oilstotal 3% of oils

Litsea Cubeba0.9%

5.4 g

Tea Tree0.75%

4.5 g

Rosemary1.35%

8.1 g

Color

Activated charcoal

1 tbsp

Before you start

Handle lye with care — wear eye protection, gloves and clothing that covers your skin, and work in a well-ventilated area. If lye comes into contact with your skin or eyes, flush with plenty of cool running water for 15 minutes and seek medical help if needed.

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