what is the process in papaya soap making?
Fri, Dec 19, 2008
what are the materials used in papaya soap making? what is origin of papaya?
You need to research soap making prior to diving into this. Lye is extremely caustic! Never soap around kids!
10 ounces Palm Oil
4 ounces Coconut Oil
2 ounces Olive Oil
2 ounces lye
4 fluid ounces water
4 fluid ounces papaya juice
Directions:
1. Pour lye into the water (never pour water into lye) – Set aside to cool
2. Melt oils together -set aside to cool
3. When oils are approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit and lye water is approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit, gently pour lye into oils (never pour oils into lye)
4. Add juice to mixture, stirring constantly
5. Mix until soap traces
6. Pour into prepared molds
7. Cover with plastic wrap and insulate
8. Allow to stand covered and out of drafts for 24 hours
9. Remove form molds and cut as desired
10. Allow to age in open air for 2-3 weeks before using
papaya juice can be purchased at most major grocers or health food stores.
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December 19th, 2008 at 3:50 am
You need to research soap making prior to diving into this. Lye is extremely caustic! Never soap around kids!
10 ounces Palm Oil
4 ounces Coconut Oil
2 ounces Olive Oil
2 ounces lye
4 fluid ounces water
4 fluid ounces papaya juice
Directions:
1. Pour lye into the water (never pour water into lye) – Set aside to cool
2. Melt oils together -set aside to cool
3. When oils are approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit and lye water is approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit, gently pour lye into oils (never pour oils into lye)
4. Add juice to mixture, stirring constantly
5. Mix until soap traces
6. Pour into prepared molds
7. Cover with plastic wrap and insulate
8. Allow to stand covered and out of drafts for 24 hours
9. Remove form molds and cut as desired
10. Allow to age in open air for 2-3 weeks before using
papaya juice can be purchased at most major grocers or health food stores.
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