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Castile Soap DIY-Complete How-to

South County Homestead 7,590 3 years ago
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Castile soap is the purest soap you can buy. Learn how to make it for a fraction of retail cost. Click here to watch the many ways we use castile soap https://youtu.be/PsTbq3c-Tuk Castile Soap Recipe 700g olive oil 448g distilled water 147g Potassium Hydroxide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EDK0WK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9XV1HBGG7WZJN9KMKWF6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 -In a crock pot set to high, heat oil to 130 degrees F -Add potassium hydroxide to water -Pour potassium hydroxide mix to water -Using an emersion blender, mix for 30 minutes (if mixture becomes too thick for blender, use a wooden spoon) -Cover with a lid, and allow to cook for about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. (If your soap becomes too foamy, then it is possible that your crock pot's temperature may be too hot; simply switch between high and low when you stir) -Test by dissolving a small amount of soap into hot distilled water, in a clear glass container (if it dissolves clear, then it's done; if it dissolves cloudy or opaque, give it 30 min. more, and test again) -Once soap has completed cooking, place entire contents in a large crock pot; add 1 gallon distilled water, set temperature to low (160 degrees F) and heat for about 12 hours until completely dissolved

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